An OBD2 car diagnostic reader is used to diagnose any problems that a car might have and it saves time and money. For example, if there is an engine check light on, the OBD2 car diagnostic reader can tell what is the problem so it can be fixed as soon as possible.
There is no OBD2 connector on a 1994 Honda Accord. Your car is not OBD2 compliant. You car is OBD1. Click the link for detailed instructions with photos on how to retrieve the code.
Easiest way to "Reset" the Check Engine Light. Use an OBD2 reader. You can purchase one yourself($100.00 or so) or you can just go to a car parts store ex: Auto Zone, O' Rileys Auto Parts, Napa, etc. They will assist you or let you use the OBD2 reader yourself. Hook up the OBD2 reader to the designated hookup, make sure your car is not running. Turn the key to ignition, but DO NOT start. Power the OBD2 reader ON and the OBD2 reader should automatically diagnos your problem, tell you why the Check Engine Light is on and also you have the option of "Resetting" or to "Erase" the check engine light code. CODE, meaning, your car sends a certain code for certain problems and the OBD2 reader, reads that code and tells you what part(s) need to be replaced or fixed. Hope this was helpful-Danny(15yr Mechanic)
OBD2 diagnostics were federally mandated for all cars made/assembled/imported into the USA in 1996. A quick check of the emissions label on top of the radiator should tell you, as well as the shape of the diagnostic port. yes, any OBD2 tool will work.
You need a code reader that plugs into car's diagnostic port.
1996 was first year for OBDII on Lincoln Town Car. 1995 had OBD1, which was not the same, and whose connection was under the hood. An OBDII reader does not work on OBDI.
Amazon has a variety of diagnostic tools for cars. The Actron CP99550 OBD-II Pocket Scan Plus Diagnostic Code Reader is reasonably priced (71 dollars) and gets 4.5 stars for a rating.
It is an OBD2 car if that is what you are asking.
Easiest way to reset the Check Engine Light, is to go to a car parts store(easiest), or even the dealership(wait in line, might charge you, etc.), Use the OBD2 reader, make sure your vehicle is turned off completely, hook up the OBD2 reader, turn your key to ignition, but DO NOT start it. The OBD2 reader has a power on button, turn it on, let the diagnosis complete itself, and there is an option of "resetting" the Check Engine Light, or "Erase". Hope this was helpfull -Danny(15 yr mechanic)
AnswerYes, the 95 GM computers were the GM OBD1 standard and you could read the codes by connecting a jumper wire between two pins of the code scanner port, then turn on the key to watch the "check engine" light for the codes. You will need to research a little more to figure out which pins to attach the jumpers. Uh, not necessarily......My 1995 SSE is a transition car. The government wasn't sure what OBD2 would be, so they pre-released OBD2 to see how the car builders would react. GM reacted by hastily building cars with this version of OBD2. Shortly thereafter, the government released the ACTUAL OBD2 standard. They may CALL your car OBD2, but it may be a TRANSISION OBD2.The result? If you have an OBD1 car, you can get the error codes from the check engine light.If you have an OBD2 car, you must use a scan tool to retrieve and reset the codes. BUT, if you have a transition car like mine, you are neither OBD1 NOR OBD2. You have one of the infamous transition cars. They have an OBD2 plug (computer) connector, but an OBD2 scan tool will not read them! What you must make sure of when you buy a scan tool is that it will read transition cars. Some of these tools require a special adapter or cable to read transition cars.I hope you are not one of the transition people. If you're not, then your 95 is an OBD2 and any OBD2 reader will get the job done.Good luck.
If your car has OBD2(96 and newer) they will hook up a code reader. If you do have a bad O2 sensor the scanner can tell which one is bad. Most v6 and v8 engine have 4 sensors.
Diagnostic tools are used to check your car where has the problem and how to do.There are many kinds of diagnostic tools,you can consult,maybe it can help you:http://www.obd2tool.com/
Below is a description about scan tool. It is simply a code reader that plugs into a car's computer diagnostic port and reads trouble codes if any.