OBD 1 Scanner

[R Q]

I want to get an OBD 1 Scanner for my Jeep. I have a TBI 4.3 in it and deciphering the morse code blinks on the little red light is a PITA. I see a plug in for them but it's basically a $32 paper clip. Is there a scanner that will attach and give and actual readout?
Thanks

 

[NCJeeplover]

I've always wanted to get one of the old snap on MT2500 scanners. It doesn't do newer vehicle's, but the newest thing I own is 2000 model so it would do everything I need. They will also do obd 1. You can still find them pretty cheap on ebay.

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Then only thing holding me back is I know absolutely nothing about them. I don't know what all is needed or how to operate it.

 

[ghost]

^^^ this! I have one and used it on the renix too. My xj is obd1 so when the Mj was giving us a fit it only made sence to give one a try.

 

[Caver Dave]

For 13 years on the TBI-swapped 304 and Charles' TBI350... I've used WinALDL (*FREE*), an old laptop with a serial cable I made from zip cord (lamp wire) and some RadioShack bits.
Unfortunately, *that* laptop shat the bed, so purchased a USB cable ($50-60) for newer laptop (no serial port)...

Anyways, that software and the cable will tell you *EVERYTHING* there is to know about your TBI *AND* allow you see what happening real-time and/or log to file...

 

[R Q]

For 13 years on the TBI-swapped 304 and Charles' TBI350... I've used WinALDL (*FREE*), an old laptop with a serial cable I made from zip cord (lamp wire) and some RadioShack bits.
Unfortunately, *that* laptop shat the bed, so purchased a USB cable ($50-60) for newer laptop (no serial port)...

Anyways, that software and the cable will tell you *EVERYTHING* there is to know about your TBI *AND* allow you see what happening real-time and/or log to file...

You know what? I think I have that cable and a good old laptop! I had totally forgot about it!