Reading obd1 codes
Not sure if it's true or not but I have heard that there's a way to read obd1 codes on a 93 940 turbo without having the read tool.
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thats correct, the reader is built into the car, its a little back box under the hood, remove the top, there's a button and LED and 8 numbered sockets, you plug the jumper into #2 for ECU (fuel injection) codes, and #6 for ICU (ignition codes).
see Engine and OBD Diagnostic Codes 'DTM #1' reads the codes. DTM #2 reads some sensors but is less useful except in special sitatuions, and DTM #3 pulses a bunch of the actuators so you can test subsystem functionality. each of these has different functions with the jumper in pin 2 or 6. there's possibly also other jumper positions for cruise control, ABS, and maybe even ECC (which a 940 probably doesn't have) and power seats (a 940 *might* have) |
OBDI doesn't even have a way other than flashing lights to give codes--no machine to hook up... Unfortunately the information one gets from OBDI is "hit and miss"--i wouldn't go throwing parts away and changing things solely based on codes. Especially when there are multiple codes... It is a starting point.
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indeed. I would clear the codes and wait for them to reappear, then treat them as clues or hints, not direct diagnosis.
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Hey guys. Have read volvoclub.org.uk on how to clear codes using the OBD1, apparently I can’t understand the Queen’s English, can’t seem to make happen what the text says I should be able to, if you guys have been able to do it successfully can I get a re-phrase/walk-through?…
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read all codes in a position (#2 for fuel system)
(read codes until they start to repeat) hold button down 8 seconds release (light comes back on) hold button down 8 more seconds, all codes should be gone, check by hold button down 2 second, wait 2 seconds should flash back 111 if all codes are erased |
Often the official way doesn't work, I just disconnect the battery for a few minutes.
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Hey there hoonk, lev:
Indeed, disconnecting battery with the stand-by 10mm wrench in the glovebox is super-straightforward and consistently effective. Only because I'm lazy and impatient did I want to see if I could shave off a few seconds and conserve a few joules or calories or whatever when it's time to clear codes. (Been doing it a lot lately; pretty sure I've got a bum wire somewhere in the connector to the knock sensor.) Thanks to hoonk for providing this synopsis of the Brit method; providing interlinear reaction/commentary/amplification here FWIW:
Originally Posted by hoonk
(Post 513019)
read all codes in a position (#2 for fuel system) (read codes until they start to repeat) hold button down 8 seconds
Originally Posted by hoonk
(Post 513019)
release (light comes back on) hold button down [again] 8 more seconds The Brits make explicit that the button should then be released [again], which release causes light to go dark, at which point...
Originally Posted by hoonk
(Post 513019)
all codes should be gone, check by: hold button down 2 seconds wait 2 seconds should flash back 111 if all codes are erased Waited till I could successfully repeat this "hack" three times before posting here. Again, FWIW. UPDATE: Seems this car off/car on hack doesn't always work the first time.... sometimes I get a flashing red light after doing the 2-second hold-down.... but then it will work the next time. (???) |
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