1995 GT 5.0 Code Reader
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ttocs
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any obd1 reader should work.
How about something like this?
https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-...C4rpo3WqAZCNap3oyMIaAi5cEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
https://www.autozone.com/test-scan-...C4rpo3WqAZCNap3oyMIaAi5cEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
ttocs
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that is honestly one of those tools that I would just go to vatozone to have checked when I needed.
Chip66
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For $30, I'd much rather have the code reader in my toolbox to save time when needed.
I have the Innova Ford reader. It works well. Keep track of the book for quick code lookup.
Wmac
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I have an old Actron CP9110 scan tool. It will also read live data. They were sold with seperate cartridges for Ford, GM, Chrysler and even an obd 2 cartridge. Works well for my needs.
Maybe check Craigslist or swap meets for one.
Maybe check Craigslist or swap meets for one.
Chip66
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I didn't realize that was possible with the OBD1 in Fords. What kind of live data can these read?
I just may need to get one of those.
Wmac
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It does indeed. And there are probably others like the old Snap On "bricks" that do much more and can be bought for cheap.
The Actron is/was a do-it-yourself scan tool way back in the day. Its kind of "klunky" but has a lot of capabilities. It will read live time values of many or all sensors from obd 1 vehicles. I have a spread sheet that I occasionally use and plot sensor data at hot idle, 30mph and 55mph. I had found the diagnostic reference values on a Ford shop manual.
I used it to verify that a very expensive water temp gauge was reading temps of approx 7% above true valve at normal operating temps. I was some kind of pissed because I had been chasing my tail over what I thought were overheating issues.
Hope this info helps.
The Actron is/was a do-it-yourself scan tool way back in the day. Its kind of "klunky" but has a lot of capabilities. It will read live time values of many or all sensors from obd 1 vehicles. I have a spread sheet that I occasionally use and plot sensor data at hot idle, 30mph and 55mph. I had found the diagnostic reference values on a Ford shop manual.
I used it to verify that a very expensive water temp gauge was reading temps of approx 7% above true valve at normal operating temps. I was some kind of pissed because I had been chasing my tail over what I thought were overheating issues.
Hope this info helps.
BillG
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I bought this very one and it really does help and doesn't break the bank.
Thanks. I bought the Innova one you guys recommended. Light has come on a couple times, but never stays on. My daughter has the car up at Texas A&M so when she comes home the issues are "after the fact". I like to make sure everything is OK.
