94 DIC into a 96?

[96gp_Toronto]

Hey all,

 

Just quickly read the faq on installing DIC's into our GP's. It mentioned that you cannot install a 94-95 dic into a 96 model. Does anyone know why this is? I kinda feel like trying to do it anyways since it seems to straight forward. My car is already wired for it and the connectors look the same.

[Robby1870]

Yeah, but the computer systems are different. The 94-95 is OBD 1.5 and the 96 is OBD 2. However, I thought someone got this to partially work? Maybe I'm just imaging that.

[THe_DeTAiL3R]

If it's OBD2 does that mean you can put a 97+ one in? Or would you have to make your own wire harness?

 

I'd rather have the DIC in that middle spot... it always looks so empty.

[Crazy K]

john GP1138 attempted a 97+ dic into his 95. everything worked but the fuel and mileage related funtions. So basically all that is left is a glorified digital voltmeter.... and maybe the temperature functions.

Same thing probably would happen with yours.

perhaps try finding a 97+ DIC?

 

You'll have to splice in the wiring harness. the pigtail is different. but that should not be a big deal. You can probably splice it into the unused dic connector.

[GP1138]

john GP1138 attempted a 97+ dic into his 95. everything worked but the fuel and mileage related funtions. So basically all that is left is a glorified digital voltmeter.... and maybe the temperature functions.

Same thing probably would happen with yours.

perhaps try finding a 97+ DIC?

 

You'll have to splice in the wiring harness. the pigtail is different. but that should not be a big deal. You can probably splice it into the unused dic connector.

 

Wiring diagrams are your friend. You'll have to find a FSM or find someone on here with access to AllData. I believe GSRegal93 has access, he helped me out once.