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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: PtP on April 26, 2009, 08:44:45 PM

Title: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on April 26, 2009, 08:44:45 PM
Will an OBD2 Scanner read any different engine management error codes to those I can find using the usual method via the odometer?

I’ve still got an occasional misfire on my TJ. So far I’ve replaced:
the plugs,,
the distributor cap,
the distributor rotor and
the up-stream O2 sensor.

The misfire seems to be totally random. It happens whilst driving on a very light throttle, under acceleration, whilst pulling away gently and I’ve also had the engine popping back through the snorkel. I’m not getting any error codes showing up via the odometer and I’m also not getting the Engine Management Light on.

I’ve searched around on the US JeepForum and there is plenty of talk about using the OBD2 Scanners to help pin-point this type of problem, but I’m not sure it will work on my ’97 TJ 4.0.

Anyone???
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: scrw on April 26, 2009, 08:47:52 PM
You got a spare TPS you could try on it?
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: Panic mechanic! on April 26, 2009, 08:49:09 PM
if you got an obdII port yes, it could help if the problem occurs while it is running and plugged in.
(ps don't buy an obdII lead to connect to your laptop, i got one,never worked yet)
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on April 26, 2009, 08:54:39 PM
Quote from: "scrw"
You got a spare TPS you could try on it?
Nope! Have you got one I could borrow?

I've also read it could be the CPS, MAF sensor, a dodgy injector amongst others. :roll:
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: scrw on April 26, 2009, 09:05:35 PM
I have one, dunno it it will fit tho, off a 95 4l XJ, how many pin plug is on yours
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on April 26, 2009, 09:17:28 PM
Quote from: "Panic mechanic!"
if you got an obdII port yes, ...........
It has. :-D
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on April 26, 2009, 09:18:46 PM
Quote from: "scrw"
............... how many pin plug is on yours
I'll have a look tomorrow.
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: scrw on April 27, 2009, 08:38:20 AM
have a scanner & spare tps you can borrow, just need to work out a way to get them to you
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on April 27, 2009, 11:18:37 AM
Quote from: "scrw"
have a scanner & spare tps you can borrow, just need to work out a way to get them to you
Top man! I'll drop you a PM.
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: PtP on May 02, 2009, 07:49:40 PM
Well! I decided to buy one of the cheap scanners off ebay but it didn’t show up any new error codes. :wink: )

So I did what I should have done months back and I replaced the plug leads; it’s now running as sweet as a nut! :-D

If anyone in and around the area who wants to use the scanner for diagnosis and/or reset the dash warning light, then just give me a shout!
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: Bubba on May 03, 2009, 10:08:15 AM
i will have a look on me cj for a port :wink:
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: Panic mechanic! on May 03, 2009, 05:46:15 PM
inlet or exhaust?
Title: Re: OBD2 Scanner
Post by: gazjeep on May 03, 2009, 06:54:30 PM
Neither, 20 year old Tawny port like IOM would quaff  :mrgreen: