was looking for a way to read codes using a laptop, came across this.

Locate the 16-pin data link connector. Connect the jump wire to terminals 4 and 9 of the connector. Turn the key to the "On" position without starting the engine.

Watch the "Check Engine" light. This light will begin to flash in specific patterns to indicate a 1- or 2-digit Diagnostic Trouble Code. The flashes will be long for the first digit, short for the second digit and blank if the digit is 0.

Record all the codes given. The "Check Engine" light will display the codes in sequence and then keep repeating them in order. Refer to your repair manual to check for the meaning of the codes.

 

Was it in a Volvo forum or where was it that you pulled that from ?? That sounds more like how you pull codes from a pre 96 General Motors vehicle with OBDI.

What year car do you have ??

If it's OBDII it's a lot safer just to swing by the parts store and have them read them for you and also get a print out of the meaning of the code(s).

 

was just searching google, wasn't volvo specific. i have a 1996, but i cant drive it to a parts store. Also cant find a place to rent it from. Might have to buy one unfortunately.

 

I don't know if it would work on a Volvo but I wouldn't risk losing a computer on the info you found. If you short the wrong two wires you can easily kill an engine management computer.

Since you are talking about reading codes it would have been better to have just asked in this thread about the cheap code reader instead of starting a separate thread just for that question. Keeps things a little neater.

If you posted your location in your profile so it popped up on your posts you might be able to get someone near you who has one to take pity on you and come by with theirs. Never know.

 

Thought i did add my location , must have forgot to. I`ll merge the thread. Thanks. Cant seem to delete the other, i reported it.
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No places i can rent from, and cant drive me vehicle to a station so i have to buy one.

Found this one, did a little research on code readers as i`m new to them, just making sure. Is there anything it cant do which will force me to buy a different one?


Car runs perfect but dies after several minutes. I`m picking up this code reader and a fuel pressure tester to begin my diagnosis.

And money is a factor here . I don't necessarily like cheap tools, but i`m kind of on a budget right now.

 

Dont recall which lights were on b/c i only got it running once since i bought it. they're atleast 3-4 lights on.

curious about these bluetooth readers . Seems handy if you can download apps and stuff for it.

It says it also reads fuel pressure? does this mean i dont have to buy the fuel pressure tester b/c the ecu can tell me the psi? will save me money

 

You don't need a code reader for a 97. It's possibly helpful...but Volvo made it so you can check 'em at home. Save these to computer and then blow 'em up a bit.