why won't obd link with truck?

1995 GMC SONOMA
13,000 MILES
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BILLSR
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I'm trying to check on the VSS for my truck, and when the scan tool is plugged in to the ALDL, it keeps showing " linking error". We've tried two different scan tools and can't get a code. Any ideas?
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Jan 30, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Using OBDI scanner?
Jan 30, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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BILLSR
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Hi Docfixit,
The scanner tool is my neighbor's and he is at work now so I can't check. He tried 2 different ones and neither will link up. Would a OBDI scanner be used on this model and year? Or does it need a different one. I'm not the mechanic here; I've referred to the Haynes manual and my neighbor who does all the mechanical stuff.
I thought my trani was going out because of a jerking into gear that started recently. He said he had a similar problem with his Dodge and it turned out to be the VSS.
Jan 30, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Just to add this one being a 1995 gm truck does it have the 12 pin obd1 connector or the 16 pin obd1.5 hybrid connector?If it has the hybrid connector a generic scan tool may have trouble reading it.Especially if its a obd2 scanner that may plug in if it has the 16pin connector but wont read.
Jan 30, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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