Obd 1.5 paperclip trick?
#1
08-21-2017, 06:45 AM
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Tulsa, OK
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Obd 1.5 paperclip trick?
I have a 95 with the 16 pin obd 1.5 connector. Can't get it tested anywhere. Seen and read about a paperclip trick on OBD1 and the check engine light flashes you the trouble codes. Can this be done on OBD 1.5 too?
#2
08-21-2017, 10:22 AM
Yes. The paper clip goes to pins 4 and 6 of the OBD port. Turn the key to run. It will flash code 12 three times to show it's operating correctly then flash the trouble code.
#3
08-21-2017, 10:28 AM
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Tulsa, OK
Posts: 220
Ok... This is probably a dumb question, but the only paper clip I have is painted, do I only need the tips cleared of paint or the whole thing?
#4
08-21-2017, 10:31 AM
Definitely scrape the paint off to make sure you get a good connection. Remember always, loose wires make fires.
#7
08-21-2017, 10:44 AM
Start at the upper left and count to the right.
Last edited by Rusty Nuts; 08-21-2017 at 10:48 AM.