i found this site with a 16 pin connector, could i use this with the obd 1 software on my computer to read codes off of my (1994 camaro automatic 3.4) since all it is is a obd2 plug with obd1 computer right? is there any other methods i could use (with laptop) to pull codes? or without laptop if its fairly inexpensive? site i found cable at below.

http://www.aldlcable.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd2u

 

If you wait a few hours someone will post a picture showing you that you can use an OBDI connector, with 3 wires connecting 3 pins(it's in a thread I started a few months back, I'll see if I can find it). That cord is exactly what your looking for though, but idk if a regular OBDI cable is significantly cheaper.

*Edit* I looked back, I guess it isn't in my thread. It's basicly 3 wires plugged into 3 pins in the OBDI scanner connector and 3 pins on the OBDII plug. It doesn't look as neat as your cord though.

 

I purchased an AutoXray 5000 for 165.00 on Ebay that scannes OBD1 & 2, below. It has the cable you need, just make sure it is in ENGLISH and has All the cables !!

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/__?_from...utoxray&_sacat=

But I wan't to try the setup below next, it's cheaper if you have a Laptop.


http://www.aldlcables.com/

http://www.andywhittaker.com/ECU/Fre...0/Default.aspx

http://www.lt1pcmtuning.com/tips/

 

so if i bought one of those $30 obd1 scanners from autozone would be able to take out the wires and put them were there needed and pull codes? or are they different amount of wires etc..? or should i just go with http://www.aldlcable.com/sc/details.asp?item=aldlobd2u since i have a newer laptop?

 

The $30.00 code readers do not work on your car. All they do is flash codes, which your PCM will not do. You need a proper scanner to get the codes. See link on how to make up an adapter cable.
http://shbox.com/1/xraycable.jpg

 

That's the exact pic I was looking for. If you just need a code reader then go with the cheapest option. Personally I'd buy the laptop cord, If I remeber right they can be used to log driving information (RPM and stuff), and can be a lot of fun. I could be completly wrong about that though.