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Topic: OBD

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OBD

Posted: 5/7/07 7:18pm Message 1 of 9
jsgarner
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Garner, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
I just purchased a cheapie OBD Code Reader for my '82.  Problem is...I can't find the darn connector on the car!  Where the heck is the thing?  Haynes points me to multiple possibilities...but I'll be danged if I can find it.
 
HELP! 



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Posted: 5/7/07 10:08pm Message 2 of 9
luft 1
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It is located under your ash tray, pull the tray out and you'll find the harness connector.
Steve.



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Posted: 5/8/07 6:14am Message 3 of 9
jsgarner
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Posted: 5/8/07 9:33am Message 4 of 9
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Vette(s): 2004 Commemorative Edition Coupe, Auto w/HUD. 13K miles in 2015. Sold 1982 Red Coupe
I saw that connector a couple of weeks ago and wondered what it was for. Thanks.
 
Now, what is an OBD code reader?



 
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Posted: 5/8/07 11:08am Message 5 of 9
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aceinthehole
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
  ? "On Board Diagnostics" reader ? Confused


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Posted: 5/8/07 12:10pm Message 6 of 9
jsgarner
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Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Yep...OBD = On Board Diagnostics
 
A card reader checks the engine and let's you know what is wrong if/when the check engine light comes on.  Pretty handy-dandy tool to diagnose problems.
 



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Posted: 5/8/07 2:01pm Message 7 of 9
ranger3
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Vette(s): 1975 L48 AT AC T-top
They certainly do save a lot of time in diagnosing problems. Autozone will also scan for codes free of charge if you have a current check engine light illuminated. At least they do here.

Scott


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Posted: 5/9/07 2:15am Message 8 of 9
luft 1
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What brand or kind of OBD reader did you purchase?
Steve.



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Posted: 5/9/07 7:07am Message 9 of 9
jsgarner
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Vette(s): 1982 , L98-350ci, T-Tops, Bright Metallic Blue with Dark Blue Interior
Steve,
 
I have a...
 
Code Reader GM & Ford OBD-1...#7148 by Superpro.



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