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calfj60
05-18-2006, 09:24 PM
I am looking for a OBD 1 Scanner for real time issues with a 90 SBC TBI swap....I have the flashing light scanner but would like something better...any advice???

Thanks
4Runnerdude
05-19-2006, 12:35 PM
The flashing light tells you the same thing the OBD 1 scanner will, it is just a matter of how you want your information forwarded. Not really worth the extra money in my opinion.
frankenfab
05-19-2006, 08:37 PM
The flashing light tells you the same thing the OBD 1 scanner will, it is just a matter of how you want your information forwarded. Not really worth the extra money in my opinion.

Not true. A 90 Chevy engine management system will have a data stream. Things like fuel trim, O2 sensor data, throttle position, map, coolant temp., etc.

I have an OTC Enhanced Monitor 4000. It works well, even in generic OBDII mode on newer stuff. You can get them cheap on eBay.
calfj60
05-20-2006, 08:10 PM
must not be the cheap time of year...Just looked and they are all 150 or more or is that cheap???

OBD2 scanners...now those are cheap:)
frankenfab
05-20-2006, 08:50 PM
Just looked and they are all 150 or more or is that cheap???

That's cheap compared to the couple grand I paid for mine new in the mid '90s.

Here's one....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OTC-MONITOR-4000E-PATHFINDER-II-OR-MONITOR-2000_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ43989QQitemZ463925 2162QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW


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90Beater
05-21-2006, 01:07 AM
I recently bought a Ford ODB 1 scanner for my Bronco from Kregen for $36. It's worth it for me.
calfj60
05-21-2006, 01:19 PM
I just bought this New Actron scanner shipped to me for 99 bucks....hope it works...
iroc-cj
05-21-2006, 04:05 PM
I like this one,http://winaldl.joby.se/ the best part it's FREE. you have to build your own cable.
JTJeep
05-22-2006, 07:48 AM
Thats a great link. Any ideas on an OBD 1 scanner for a jeep.

specifically 94 jeep with a 4.0
iroc-cj
05-23-2006, 05:20 AM
Thats a great link. Any ideas on an OBD 1 scanner for a jeep.

specifically 94 jeep with a 4.0

I have only seen them for GM ecm's.

Dan.
calfj60
05-23-2006, 12:37 PM
Sorry but in all my searching I have not seen a Jeep one...which come to think of it is rather strange...since I found one that works with Skoda but not Jeep...
CJ5-Man
05-23-2006, 05:25 PM
chrysler's drb2 scantool does it. Never seen any software for jeep or dodge 91-95, just the drb.
calfj60
05-25-2006, 06:47 PM
Here is the route I went...ordered from tradervar.com never heard of them before but quick service and got all you see for 99 delivered...