MSchillingii Posted November 11, 2013 Report Share Posted November 11, 2013 okay i just aquired a 1995 grand prix se 3.1l as my new gas getter, got it for nickels since it needs some work. First it has a Check engine light on but I can't seem to check it, It doesn't have the "B" connector in the OBD1 plug, It has "A, M, J" spots and doesn't look like anything was removed or ever been unbolted before(which I did to check for correct wires). So which wires do I connect or is there somewhere else i can get the diagnostic wire?? Second thing is probably why the check engine light is on, The TCC fuse in the under hood fuse block keeps blowing as soon as its put in, the previous owner said that the first time it blew he simply replaced and it last for a while then blew again and he kept replacing it and the length of time between blowing became shorter and shorter until it blows as soon as its put in while the power is on. it seems like it only has two gears now second and third while the TCC fuse is blown. I've looked online and seen this can be a common problem and a couple write ups, not very good ones tho, but my local auto parts store doesn't show a listing for a TCC solenoid. so questions does anyone have a good write up and a part number? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 can't grab codes that way on the 94-95 3100s, need a scanner/aldl cable. TCC fuse also powers the shift solenoids, IIRC, so that explains you only having two gears(3rd and manual 2nd). if i posted the electrical diagram, would it be of any use to you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hum, this cable I need, will it make it work with my obd2 scanner? My local O'rileys has a scanner that does obd1 but it looked to just use the a&b pin also. I'm nit sure what the wiring diagram cab do for me? Is there something I can make to read the codes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Okay I just googled the alda cable, I faintly remember this from years back, guess I need to find somewhere to buy the cable and find some software that will work with Windows 7. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich_e777 Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) One of the big time members here makes them or used to, might need to bump that thread again now that I think about it. I`ve got the same connector in my CS and still have not found any kind of scan tool that will work for it. I had thought to take it to a GM dealership to see what they say but I`m done taking my car anywhere for work because every time I do they seem to break something else. Here a thread link with some good info http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/51487-OBD1-ALDL-Cables/page8 see RobertSaar`s post on page 8 Edited November 12, 2013 by rich_e777 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 Hum, this cable I need, will it make it work with my obd2 scanner? My local O'rileys has a scanner that does obd1 but it looked to just use the a&b pin also. I'm nit sure what the wiring diagram cab do for me? Is there something I can make to read the codes? i doubt it would work, though i have seen combination OBD1 and OBD2 scanners before. if it only does the A/B pin trick, it isn't actually a scanner. i have posted all of the information necessary to make your own cable on at least one forum before. you will need to solder and preferably make an enclosure for the delicate parts of the cable. One of the big time members here makes them or used to, might need to bump that thread again now that I think about it. I`ve got the same connector in my CS and still have not found any kind of scan tool that will work for it. I had thought to take it to a GM dealership to see what they say but I`m done taking my car anywhere for work because every time I do they seem to break something else. Here a thread link with some good info http://www.w-body.com/showthread.php/51487-OBD1-ALDL-Cables/page8 see RobertSaar`s post on page 8 "big time" i've made it...... at last. one step below Nunzi. much impress. very awe. i forgot i made a "tutorial" of how to set everything up here, i've just been linking over to the gearhead-efi instructions... Mark compacted a lot of the instructions into a much easier to read post than i ever could. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 My scantool works for my '95 Cutlass, should work for yours. It's an ancient Actron CP9100. Got it on Ebay for $50.00 several years ago. If you're keeping the car for any length of time, it's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 My scantool works for my '95 Cutlass, should work for yours. It's an ancient Actron CP9100. Got it on Ebay for $50.00 several years ago. If you're keeping the car for any length of time, it's worth it. funny story, i have one. no it doesn't it also uses the a&b pins, some 95s have a&b mine is different Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 i've made it...... at last. one step below Nunzi. much impress. very awe. i forgot i made a "tutorial" of how to set everything up here, i've just been linking over to the gearhead-efi instructions... Mark compacted a lot of the instructions into a much easier to read post than i ever could. So i downloaded the software, looks confusing, but being a child of technology it won't take but a minute to figure out. Do you sell the cable? i rather not fuck with making it, do you have the link for the instructions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertISaar Posted November 12, 2013 Report Share Posted November 12, 2013 i don't have any on-hand and would probably be a month before i do. depending on your preferences, i would recommend one from either moates.net or reddevilriver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 i got a buddy that might have a cable, do you know of a good write up to change the TCC? and figuring i'll change the shift solenoids while in there, anyone have part numbers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galaxie500XL Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I do know you won't enjoy pulling that cover off...on IIRC, '95 and up T460E's use a different cover, to accommodate a mount there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSchillingii Posted November 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 I do know you won't enjoy pulling that cover off...on IIRC, '95 and up T460E's use a different cover, to accommodate a mount there. "IIRC"?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94 olds vert Posted November 15, 2013 Report Share Posted November 15, 2013 If I remember correctly. I remember when that one was new to me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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