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95 metro scanner
Topic Started: Apr 25 2012, 01:13 PM (756 Views)
MOTORCITYBADBOY
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I did a search, (and trying to find my haynes manual), what type of scanner to I need for my 95 Metro1.0L? Has a plug in under the steering coulmn, but def not OBD2???

Thanks.
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The plug should look like this:

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IIRC there are some aftermarket alarms that have a socket.

If not then you can take a fuse and insert it in the raised empty slot on the Fuse Box and the CEL will flash.

Posted Image Lower right corner in pic.
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There was a rudimentary scanner, but only dealers had it and it's not necessary. The diagnostic fuse and Morse Code check engine light will tell you all you need to know.
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Apr 25 2012, 01:54 PM
The plug should look like this:

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IIRC there are some aftermarket alarms that have a socket.

If not then you can take a fuse and insert it in the raised empty slot on the Fuse Box and the CEL will flash.

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I don't have an aftermarket alarm.

I took a pic of the plug I have but this forum apparently doesn't allow direct photo uploads....this is 2012 for gosh sake!!!

I did the fuse jumper thing and got a code of 51 for EGR. So the question now is what are the most common problems to look for with the EGR system?

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This is 2012 but the storage needed for pictures is enormous and linking to other image locations is free.

Use this link for pictures. http://geometroforum.com/topic/1322668/ I have found the free image hosting of photobucket.com to be very helpful. Also linking to "Image Location" allows me to simply search for a photo, flash or gif on the Web and link it - without adding it to my computer. Not an issue with my 200GB of free space and Linux but it's one less step for lazy people. :-/

Code 51 for EGR likely means the ports through the exhaust manifold, block and intake manifold are clogged or a possible vacuum hose clog or leak. This is the most widely used link: Metro EGR System.
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Your 95 isn't OBD2 so it just has the square GM socket that all the early Chevys used, but it's wired differently so a standard scanner won't work. I wanted to get live data from mine and without the Tech1 scanner with the Suzuki cartridge it's not going to happen.
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Apr 27 2012, 10:19 AM
Your 95 isn't OBD2 so it just has the square GM socket that all the early Chevys used, but it's wired differently so a standard scanner won't work. I wanted to get live data from mine and without the Tech1 scanner with the Suzuki cartridge it's not going to happen.
Not necessarily true anymore -> http://www.rhinopower.org/index.html

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Apr 26 2012, 08:37 PM
This is 2012 but the storage needed for pictures is enormous and linking to other image locations is free.

HAha yeah, I forgot this is the Metro forum and we are here cause we are thrifty,LOL!!!

So I found my book... The EGR valve is not seized, and I cleaned the little button filter. The CEL was on for my entire drive yesterday 190 mi to where I work. I got in the car this morning to drive into work and the CEL was out! unbelieveable. I will clean out the whole system when I get home Friday....


Thanks guys for all the help!
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Apr 27 2012, 01:32 PM
95-3banger
Apr 27 2012, 10:19 AM
Your 95 isn't OBD2 so it just has the square GM socket that all the early Chevys used, but it's wired differently so a standard scanner won't work. I wanted to get live data from mine and without the Tech1 scanner with the Suzuki cartridge it's not going to happen.
Not necessarily true anymore -> http://www.rhinopower.org/index.html

neat
gonna have to get one of these - just to see what it can do - cheaper even than the car code system by Alex Pepper which will only function in OBD2 systems
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