A lot of ads say that OBD1 scanners are for vehicles up until 1996. However, there was an exemption for trucks with a GVW of 8800 and over to still use OBD1 The change over to OBD2 didn't take place until a couple of years later.

Saved me a few bucks. In the back of my mind I was like that won't work. Thanks for confirming.

Very interesting also you could try a high dollar obd2 scanner with that adapter maybe it has extra features 😎😁👍

I thought so but you saved me a lot of time thanks!

Thx. I got my adapter today. Am having a heck of a time just getting the casing off the OBD1 port. Blasted split year E350 van. 1996, but manufactured in 1995. It has TWO ports!!! My #2 reader can not read the 2 port! So, I'm trying to get the casing off of the #1 port. It seems to be stuck tight. I got the adapter, which can be returned if it doesn't work. Also, I ordered the #1 scanner just in case. Which also leads to the need for the extension, which costs more than the scanner! Such a mess....

Great beard brutha !!! Thanks for the info.

I just bought a obd1 scanner. But you can do it just as easy using the engine light and installing the test jumper in the connector..then count the flashes of the check engine light..

Thanks, I was thinking about buying one of these adapters for my '95 F-150.

I'm investigating that same problem. I've got a 2007 Honda Odyssey (OBD2) and a 1992 Ford F-150 (OBD1). I did find a scanner, other than that Ford scanner which I'll probably get anyway for the price, and it's an Innova 3170. It's an OBD2 scanner but comes with a bunch of OBD1 adapters so I'm assuming that it knows how to read and use the OBD1 codes. It isn't cheap and is on sale now for $ 260. The adapter kit sells for $ 100 all by itself so the scanner is really only about $ 160 - not too bad.

Thank you so much! I just about bought that adapter cable today. Saved me $10.

First of all I have an obd one vehicle and that "thick" book has 2 languages in it so cut that in half. Also you don't have to go through ALL the codes just what are sent to the scanner and BTW they're listed in numerical order. I had exactly 2 codes. I fixed the issues problem solved 👍👍✌🏻✌🏻

The Actron cp9690 elite works with GM and Ford 1984 to 1995.

Thanks. Today I bought an old '94 Mazda B2300. To Hought I was getting senile, as I looked for a port for my OBD2. Okay, do it old school.

Thank you for the effort

I made a breakout for 12v power to the obd1 to OBD2 connector and was able to read from 1992 f250

1:12 After this, was invented the editing thing. Lol

the inexpensive obd-ii scan tools only work with fully-compliant vehicles made 1998 and newer, before that year obd-ii was a can of worms and obd-1 was a completely different story. the reason the $35 ford scan tool came with the big code book is because on those early ford systems a code doesn't always mean a part is bad, there are tests that have to be completed for each code to find out what is actually bad, that's what the big book is for. obd-ii is very different in that it is always testing all of the components in the system so it knows when a part has gone bad, and tells you so. in other words if you get an o2 sensor code on an obd-1 system, don't assume that replacing the sensor will fix the problem. you have to complete the diagnostic test to find the real problem.

Wondering if it might work with the engine actually running?

It’s very understandable to why I didn’t work there two different systems

When you were at the home screen there was a down arrow by setup. Will it allow you to hit the scroll button to change to obd1?

Finding 1995 Ford Contour or Mercury Mystique OBDI connector difficult inside a black box attached to the far right of engine compartment on the driver's side to the right of the windshield motor. Stuck after 24 years had to snap it off the side & half the holders to open the black box & release connectors. Read the book. Not just a matter of hitting test & getting results what is or isn't the matter. Codes 10 & 111 are other-tests not problems.

What brand will work for 1995 ef ford Fairmont Ghia V8

Curious watching other videos, is the fuse to the power wire on the obd1 blown or missing. I’ve seen a few videos showing obd2 connectors not working do to blown or no fuse at all.

It did the same thing on mine. I have a 92 Flareside

I have a 1994 Buick LeSabre with a OBD-II connector, so I bought a OBD-II scanner, but when I try to scan I get a "error trying to connect". Is my problem the fact that my car is a 1994? What kind of scanner would recommend for a 1994 Buick LeSabre with a OBD-II connector?

I have a 1993 Ford F150 does it work?

I just go with the obd1 scanner for Ford on Amazon for like 30 bucks now and then just look up the codes so I don’t have to read the whole book

Did You have the ignition turned on?

I have the same scanner and mine keeps cutting out saying lost connection. I have a obd2 usb cable and it works fine on my laptop. When I get my 94 s10 running I'll try scanners on it.

flash codes to the rescue or did you buy the scanner?

Turn the key on engine off . It caint scan anything unless you turn it on.

Most OBD II scanners require 12v which OBDII ports provide...OBD I does not.

have to push clutch in on mine to work...

I used this adapter with my blue point scanner and still wasn’t able to connect

Did you turn The key

Obd1 did KOEO, ENGINE RUNNING tests.... You need the key engaged

It's not the scanner it's the adapter I got one to dose the same exact thing trys to read kicks off then back on and I can hear the fuel pump running continuously I shut it down before it messed up something and went and got the actual OBD1 scanner it's not to bad to work just have to step the brake at the same time turn the steering wheel lock to lock then floor it then let up when the scanner request you do it then you get your codes

What year is your vehicle

Ive got a 96 cavalier and its obd1 how tf does that happen

From what you saw, that is what I saw when I went to Advance Auto with m '94 F150, and the counter lady tried her Actron OBD tester with a similar plug. She got blank screen.

I had a similar disappointing experience with an OBD 2 with an adapter

You need 12 volt to power the scanner ob1 dose not have 12 volt going to it

The old way is better to test obd1 on ford's with my electric meter . on chevy I just need a paper clip

Ford OBD one scanner at O’Reilly auto parts for $33

That came from China. It doesn't work! The tester is o.k. Get a digital Ford code tester. If you have vacuum at the EGR at idle, replace the charcoal canister purge valve. If the codes say oxygen sensor running rich, replace the MAP sensor. If your plugs are fuel fouled, it's either the MAP sensor or CTS or injectors or pressure regulator.

I have this adapter in my cart on eBay!!! Glad I saw this…. Won’t be buying it lol

I would spray the connector from under the hood with Electric Contact Cleaner, maybe a soft toothbrush if it's really dirty . . . and try the adapter again. That stuff is always working miracles for me. Definitely worth a try - you never know.

that adapter is worthless. same results with a $90 scanner. not to mention it ran my fuel pump the entire time dumping gas down my intake

Well that was waste of my time

i knew it would not work.

I wasted my money before watching this video. That is what happens. The adapter doesn't work properly.

Not compatible..

Cables are just a money grab I bought one didn't work they figure you won't squall much for 8 to 10 dollars refund.

Looking worst condition of engine bay almost like never washed clean messy

I have a 1994 Buick LeSabre with a OBD-II connector, so I bought a OBD-II scanner, but when I try to scan I get a "error trying to connect". Is my problem the fact that my car is a 1994? What kind of scanner would recommend for a 1994 Buick LeSabre with a OBD-II connector?