Can anyone tell me what scanner to use on a 95 camaro with a obd1 with a 16 pin connector?

 

thats a good question cause i got the same issue, where my code reader wont work with the OBD1 adapter or with the OBD2 either...

 

It's called OBD 1.5, '95 was a crossover year and the only thing i have found is a snap-on code reader that will work. Search the forums and i think some other people have found a aftermarket code reader that will work but they run around $300

 

ouch...i just dropped almost 300 for a OBD1 and OBD2 advanced code reader that does transmission codes too...

 

I use the AutoXray EZscan 5000. It comes with 6 different connectors so it can be used with most vehicles, OBD I and II. Works great for me!

 

actron 9145 will work good, if you have a obd1 reader you can do this. http://shbox.com/1/xraycable.jpg

 

This question comes up at least once a week
The 95 uses a OBDI computer, but the nannygoats at GM engineering decided to use a OBDII connector. If you have an OBDI scanner you can use it, but it will need an adapter cable as indicted above. Otherwise you can use one of the better scanner shown above, which can handle both OBDI and OBDII, and they will come with an assortment of cables to fit your needs.
A OBDII only scanner will not work.
A code flasher will not work
Flashing codes using the shorting pins method will not work

 

I'm thinking its time for a sticky write up on this question if anyone wants to take the time to write it.

 

i got an obd1 reader with all the adapters for obd1, obd2, jeep, leuxus and i think a couple others, but when i plugged it in i got nothing at all...damn crossover years

 

OBDII was standardized and mandated by the Feds starting with 1996 model year. Prior to that OBDI was common but not standardized and each car company used different connectors, trouble code numbers, and diagnostic procedures. That is why GM went with the silly hybrid system in late 94 & 95 which used a OBDI computer with a OBDII diagnostic connector.