Reading OBD1 computer that has OBD2 connector?

Tiny
BILL TANHOFF
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  • 1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA
  • 4.0L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
I have a car that has the obd1 system but came with the obd2 connector installed. Is there a way to read the codes without having to buy a scanner? It's listed above which when they were switching from Obd1 to Obd2 why it has a obd1 computer and obd2 connector.
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Friday, September 2nd, 2022 AT 10:54 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

The vehicle should have an OBD2 system. As you mentioned, that is the year things changed. Also, I went through two manuals, and neither indicated it as OBD1. If it has the OBD2 connector, that should be how it is set up. Just for curiosity, where did you read it had an OBD2 data link connector but was an OBD1 system? I'm really interested in reading it. This could be something I never saw before.

Is the vehicle drivable? Most parts stores will scan it free of charge or even lend you a scan tool to use if it isn't drivable.

Let me know. Also, let me know what symptoms you are experiencing.

Take care,

Joe
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