Scan tool plug????
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Scan tool plug????
I don't think my 1990 has this capability.
1990 GXE, nonkakafonicate
But I noticed that the old OTC 4000e has a cartridge for Imports.
Forgot I had one. Haven't been used for so long.
Would be nice to be able to run a scanner instead of counting flashes.
Any idea if it is possible.
1990 GXE, nonkakafonicate
But I noticed that the old OTC 4000e has a cartridge for Imports.
Forgot I had one. Haven't been used for so long.
Would be nice to be able to run a scanner instead of counting flashes.
Any idea if it is possible.
whatever ancient scanner tool that you're running will not tell you more than the lights blinking.
it's an old car...it pre dates OBD2 so yes turn that screw and count the flashes and stop being lazy.
it's an old car...it pre dates OBD2 so yes turn that screw and count the flashes and stop being lazy.
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I kind of expected someone to post a comment like that.
The old scanner will tell you way more than just codes or O2 cycle.
You could see all the important readings, in real time, just like OBD2 of today.
You could see running data, most sensor real time readings, some could also run a sensor test.
But back in the days, there were so many different programs.
Almost all makes had their own way of displaying things.
Most also used different plugs and programs.
With the help of GM, the Federal gooberment stepped in and put a stop to that.
They made it so all the essential reading were the same, so only one program was needed.
The plug was now the same.
Only one program was now needed to gain access to reading.
It was all due to emissions.
Most don't remember ALDL, CCC, OBD1, OBD1.5, were the first programs to be tried.
OBD2 is the results of improvements over the others.
They all give the same basic important readings that are needed to keep the engine running efficiently, thus helping the tech keep emissions low.
You still don't even need a code reader to get codes on OBD2.
Just jump and read flashes of the "Check Engine" dash light.
I think, on the 1990 Maxima, only the kakafonicate approved cars could hook up to the reader.
I'm sure the Nissan factory had a special reader.
So as to my post........
I was just wondering if someone, who worked for Nissan back in the days, might know if the OTC 4000e could be made to work.
The old scanner will tell you way more than just codes or O2 cycle.
You could see all the important readings, in real time, just like OBD2 of today.
You could see running data, most sensor real time readings, some could also run a sensor test.
But back in the days, there were so many different programs.
Almost all makes had their own way of displaying things.
Most also used different plugs and programs.
With the help of GM, the Federal gooberment stepped in and put a stop to that.
They made it so all the essential reading were the same, so only one program was needed.
The plug was now the same.
Only one program was now needed to gain access to reading.
It was all due to emissions.
Most don't remember ALDL, CCC, OBD1, OBD1.5, were the first programs to be tried.
OBD2 is the results of improvements over the others.
They all give the same basic important readings that are needed to keep the engine running efficiently, thus helping the tech keep emissions low.
You still don't even need a code reader to get codes on OBD2.
Just jump and read flashes of the "Check Engine" dash light.
I think, on the 1990 Maxima, only the kakafonicate approved cars could hook up to the reader.
I'm sure the Nissan factory had a special reader.
So as to my post........
I was just wondering if someone, who worked for Nissan back in the days, might know if the OTC 4000e could be made to work.
I kind of expected someone to post a comment like that.
The old scanner will tell you way more than just codes or O2 cycle.
You could see all the important readings, in real time, just like OBD2 of today.
You could see running data, most sensor real time readings, some could also run a sensor test.
But back in the days, there were so many different programs.
Almost all makes had their own way of displaying things.
Most also used different plugs and programs.
With the help of GM, the Federal gooberment stepped in and put a stop to that.
They made it so all the essential reading were the same, so only one program was needed.
The plug was now the same.
Only one program was now needed to gain access to reading.
It was all due to emissions.
Most don't remember ALDL, CCC, OBD1, OBD1.5, were the first programs to be tried.
OBD2 is the results of improvements over the others.
They all give the same basic important readings that are needed to keep the engine running efficiently, thus helping the tech keep emissions low.
You still don't even need a code reader to get codes on OBD2.
Just jump and read flashes of the "Check Engine" dash light.
I think, on the 1990 Maxima, only the kakafonicate approved cars could hook up to the reader.
I'm sure the Nissan factory had a special reader.
So as to my post........
I was just wondering if someone, who worked for Nissan back in the days, might know if the OTC 4000e could be made to work.
The old scanner will tell you way more than just codes or O2 cycle.
You could see all the important readings, in real time, just like OBD2 of today.
You could see running data, most sensor real time readings, some could also run a sensor test.
But back in the days, there were so many different programs.
Almost all makes had their own way of displaying things.
Most also used different plugs and programs.
With the help of GM, the Federal gooberment stepped in and put a stop to that.
They made it so all the essential reading were the same, so only one program was needed.
The plug was now the same.
Only one program was now needed to gain access to reading.
It was all due to emissions.
Most don't remember ALDL, CCC, OBD1, OBD1.5, were the first programs to be tried.
OBD2 is the results of improvements over the others.
They all give the same basic important readings that are needed to keep the engine running efficiently, thus helping the tech keep emissions low.
You still don't even need a code reader to get codes on OBD2.
Just jump and read flashes of the "Check Engine" dash light.
I think, on the 1990 Maxima, only the kakafonicate approved cars could hook up to the reader.
I'm sure the Nissan factory had a special reader.
So as to my post........
I was just wondering if someone, who worked for Nissan back in the days, might know if the OTC 4000e could be made to work.
So i'm referring to VG motors so YMMV if you're rocking a VE ECU. i've tried in the past...i tried with running Apexi device that supposed to give you more data by directly tapping into the ECU and the maxima ECU was useless. I had a S13 and that gave more information than the VG ECU. Yes you might get injector pulse, timing, and dwell from ECU but are you looking for a toy or are you looking to fix an existing issue on your car? I believe the CA emission models have a EGR temp probe, that's the only difference than the fed emission models. i'm running nistune and even that's limited on what you can do on the old type 1 ECU.
the magical reader you're looking for is called Consult..that's the OEM reader. there's a cryptic rectangular plug that's under the dash with a rubber boot around it and you can plug in and it give you some parameters but nothing like OBD2. if you find this tool or the OTC equivalent then please post your findings on this 30+ years old ECU.
i was around when all you needed is a paper clip to read the blinking lights on a GM car.
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