1995 Oldsmobile Code readers

1995 OLDSMOBILE
100,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CO863
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Hi, I have a 1995 Olds Aurora and the check engine has been coming on. at first it only came on after idling for a coule of minutes but never when driving. now it comes on almost imediately after starting the engine. I have tried to read the codes but I can not get the reader to work. I have also had the guys at the parts store try and they were also unsuccesful. When connected it sends back an error messege saying cannot read codes. even though its a 95 I have to select 96 OBDII and use that cable to connect and it reads connected but will not scan. Is this a common problem? I think we peobably have a bad oxygen sensor as our milage has dropped a from around 19 city to 14. Also hetting more of that unleaded fuel smell and used to not smell that way.
Thanks

Mike

Update:
Just learned that 95 Aurora's were built during the change from OBDI to OBDII so it seems that they installed a OBDII port with a OBDI compatable computer so most code readers can't access the computer. Guess its time to take it to the shop.
Dec 7, 2007 at 7:34 AM
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LEGITIMATE007
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obd2 did not start untill 1996
Dec 14, 2007 at 3:21 AM
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STRAILER
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I would start by checking the fuse here is a guide and the IP fuse in the fuse panel inside the car. This guide can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Here is a video to help as well:

https://youtu.be/6Tlg3JmgNSQ?si=76AsHgwS95HqS0is

Here is the fuse location to check as well. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Jul 17, 2024 at 9:46 AM
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