Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

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Sep 18, 2020 | 05:07 PM

4ghatch

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Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

My check engine light is on and today i cant get the paper clip trick to work to show the code/codes. It worked last time. Is there a fuse or anything for that? Thanks

Sep 18, 2020 | 05:50 PM

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Re: Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

Under-dash Fuse No. 3 (7.5A) for your Del Sol protects the Data Link Connector (DLC) circuit.

Sep 18, 2020 | 06:29 PM

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Re: Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

I thought i saw that that fuse is for my dome light also and it works fine so... now what?

Sep 19, 2020 | 09:45 AM

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Re: Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

That fuse is fine just checked it what now?

Sep 19, 2020 | 09:49 AM

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Re: Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

That fuse is fine just checked it what now?

Sep 19, 2020 | 06:22 PM

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Re: Obd-1 diagnostic plug trick doesnt work!?

Pop open the ECU and see if you see any obvious burn marks etc.

Typically when CEL is on solid no matter what I've understood it means the ECU has gone bad.