OBD Computers-- Is this possible?

viper69 · Post by **viper69** » 06 Jun 2016, 14:20

I have a 1995 Volvo 850 GLT non-turbo

I also have a 2002 Nissan Maxima GLE

Does anyone know if I can buy one OBD computer, or will I need to buy 2? There are a lot of models and features etc, and I don't know which one would be the one to get, IF this is possible. I suspect it's not.

Im basically looking for a computer of my own so I can avoid the diagnostics fee at the mechanic etc.

Post by **FLXC90** » 06 Jun 2016, 15:32

The 95 will be the challenge. Things were still pretty proprietary then. Look at some of the threads referencing PC software and Vol-FCR cables. The Nissan should be easy.

Post by **tryingbe** » 06 Jun 2016, 15:35

viper69 wrote:I have a 1995 Volvo 850 GLT non-turbo

There is no need to buy anything to read all the codes in the Volvo.

https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/read-codes-volvo-850

viper69 · Post by **viper69** » 06 Jun 2016, 15:53

Thanks- I'm aware of the little box with the flashing LEDs. Isn't there an additional computer for 1995 models? I must be mistaken..

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 06 Jun 2016, 22:08

viper69 wrote:Thanks- I'm aware of the little box with the flashing LEDs. Isn't there an additional computer for 1995 models? I must be mistaken..

Most of the '95 models had full OBD-II and OBD-I. Any common scanner will pull the powertrain codes if it has an OBD-II port under the coin tray. For stuff other than the standard engine codes like ABS, SRS, etc you can get to those through OBD-I or with VOL-FCR.

...Lee