Check Engine Light OBD1

[DroptopDrifting]

yeah that's what I'm doing, with that USB extension. I quit smoking and will clean the ashtray and cut the bottom out of it and then route the USB to there.

i smoke, ive just never used the ashtray though heh. i use it for change. but thats not a bad idea, cutting the bottom. either that or i was just gonna pop up the plastic piece around the shifter, just the clip down by the ashtray on the passenger side, and feed the usb cord there. that way i can be lazy and not have to cut anything.

and 240sx8501: obd2 is wayyyyy different than obd1. obd2 you dont even need to buy anything, you can just go to advance auto or autozone, they have the scanner there and they let you check it for free. us obd1 people have to pop out our ecu and count blinking lights on the other hand lol

[DroptopDrifting]

ok my package just got here today from jason, and i just finally paid for the usb cord when i now i realize...my laptop is so old it has a serial port, not usb. so now i gotta go buy a regular serial cord lol. oh wello, $5 wasnt a big deal, and i do plan on gettin a newer laptop soon, so the usb cord will come in handy one of these days. but in the mean time i guess i'll just plug it in, mount the big chip aka tape it, and then just plug in the serial adapter as i need it. good enough. ok, im runnin to radioshack, hopefully i have time to test it out today.

[driftneil]

Just to clear some things up, 95 was a obd1/2 computer. It's based on the obd1 but can be read by obd2 readers.

[SirSilvia]

aight, I finally got everything i need and hooked up and software loaded. but it's not detecting the car when i try to scan for the connection.is this the obd1/consult cable?its located right next to the fuse box by my left foot

[DroptopDrifting]

im not sure, i havent done mine yet. i just realized my old a** laptop doesnt have a usb port, only serial. and ive been so busy i havent looked for a oldschool serial cable yet. friday if its nice out i'll work on it. it's been so s***ty out as well but spring is finally here. my priority is to wash my car first though to get all the salt and s*** off. so i might not get around to it til sunday but i'll def check back after i do. email jason and see if he has any suggestions. he said its just plug and play pretty much.

[SirSilvia]

yeah I'll email him and I even tried the other connectors I could find, but I'm pretty sure I got the right one. Unless it on the passenger side right next to the ECU which makes no sense. That would mean that when a 240sx went to get code read, they would have to take the door sill piece and the kick panel off. I'm using the cable I got from ebay, to a serial/USB adapter, and still won't detect it.

[DroptopDrifting]

i remember reading that its usually kinda tucked above your right foot, but it also said not everyone's, so if that's the only plug you can find, it's probably the right one. but your guess is as good as mine. i wish other people that have done this would speak up. if anyone else has, that is...

[SirSilvia]

i remember reading that its usually kinda tucked above your right foot, but it also said not everyone's, so if that's the only plug you can find, it's probably the right one. but your guess is as good as mine. i wish other people that have done this would speak up. if anyone else has, that is...

I'm diggin through the FSM and if not in there, I'll pick through the schematic. I'll find it in no time there but it's 4am and don't really feel like tracing all those damn lines.

[DroptopDrifting]

lol yeah, 4:30am here and i'm still doin bookkeeping that my accountant has to have by 11am. i wont be getting much sleep. i'd so much rather lose sleep playin with my car though....

[SirSilvia]

lol yeah, 4:30am here and i'm still doin bookkeeping that my accountant has to have by 11am. i wont be getting much sleep. i'd so much rather lose sleep playin with my car though....

its a good time lol.I had my server taken apart, and the file I needed was on there so I just got done putting it back together.

[SirSilvia]

guessing i was right the whole time, fell asleep before i had a chance to email that guy from http://www.e-mance.com but did find the "check cable" in the FSM from http://www.nicoclub.com/FSM/240sx/1989/ on page 130

[GTR24]

Were you able to turn off the check engine light or resolve the problem? Cuz i have a '95 with the same port underneath the dash (passenger side). Man, if an obd2 scanner works, im gonna be relieved.

[driftneil]

Were you able to turn off the check engine light or resolve the problem? Cuz i have a '95 with the same port underneath the dash (passenger side). Man, if an obd2 scanner works, im gonna be relieved.

The obd2 scanner works on the 95's, have fun.

[svfd5140]

The obd2 scanner works on the 95's, have fun.

if obd2 works where do you find the adapter cause all the shops around me dont have one refered me back to nissan?

[driftneil]

if obd2 works where do you find the adapter cause all the shops around me dont have one refered me back to nissan?

Your thinking too much, just try it....You need no adapter, it fits right in. 95's were a mesh of obd1 and 2, apparently the plug is obd2.(unless the plugs are the same )

[svfd5140]

No mine is a 95 5 speed and has the plug pictured on the previous page and an obdII wont plug into it ( firemen will force a square pin in a round hole ) unless it is modified or adapted. i just purchased this gonna give it a try [URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

[driftneil]

No mine is a 95 5 speed and has the plug pictured on the previous page and an obdII wont plug into it ( firemen will force a square pin in a round hole ) unless it is modified or adapted. i just purchased this gonna give it a try [URL]http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... &viewitem=

Are you using the plug on the passengers side? I rented an auto zone obd2 scanner, and it plugged right in.

[svfd5140]

Are you using the plug on the passengers side? I rented an auto zone obd2 scanner, and it plugged right in.

no the one above the fuse panel next to the pedals.

[driftneil]

no the one above the fuse panel next to the pedals.

There you go, my mayn. Try the one on the pass side, left side of the foot well.

[driftneil]

There you go, my mayn. Try the one on the pass side, left side of the foot well.

You ever try the other port?

[svfd5140]

i have looked everywhere i cant find another port maybe someone added yours? i cant find one on either car.

[SirSilvia]

i have looked everywhere i cant find another port maybe someone added yours? i cant find one on either car.

here I found this zer...74367I wish there was more info on my '89 though T.T

[svfd5140]

ok im going to go look again !!!!

[svfd5140]

Well its a hard to admit when you are wrong but after reading the above thread, and looking again, I FOUND it. right ehere you said im going in the morning to read my codes yippie!!!!!!!

[SirSilvia]

Well its a hard to admit when you are wrong but after reading the above thread, and looking again, I FOUND it. right ehere you said im going in the morning to read my codes yippie!!!!!!!

lol sweet, makes my a** jealous, I want mine to work, and the guy said some '89-'90 didn't come with the OBD1. Doesn't seem to be anyone that can confirm it. meh i'll figure somethin out

[sloweighty]

ok ok ok.....let me get this right......the plug port that you are suppose to plug it into is on the passengers side under the dash board.

[SirSilvia]

ok ok ok.....let me get this right......the plug port that you are suppose to plug it into is on the passengers side under the dash board.

apparently, on s14's that is. I'm still putsin around with my car here and there. My room mate got a new laptop so I am now able to borrow his laptop more often to test it.

[svfd5140]

ok ok ok.....let me get this right......the plug port that you are suppose to plug it into is on the passengers side under the dash board.

yep go to the thread above and see the pictures my plug is kinda hid behind the radio nerar the heat vent for the floor

[driftneil]

Here you go...........

[sloweighty]

Here you go...........

so the s13 dont have them right