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jchampoux
June 23rd, 2003, 13:34
I know that all cars and trucks starting with the 96 model year are supposed to be OBD II compliant.
I know that my 96 has an OBD II style connector under the dash.
I know (from the FSM) that it can throw PIDs and DTL's

I cant seem to find any kind of sticker under the hood that says it''s OBD II compliant, which is supposed to be there.
has anybody actually used an OBD II scantool an a 96?

thanks
tbear
June 23rd, 2003, 16:20
my jeep was built 9-96 and is titled as a 96 ,and i use the obII .if im right ,,i tink only a obdII scan tool will work.
Judd W. VA
June 24th, 2003, 18:55
Beginning the '98 model year you need a scanner to retrieve engine codes. Seems the '96 and '97 OBD II's do not reqire the scanner on these Jeeps. Personally since i have a '98, wished they hadn't changed that value!!
jchampoux
June 25th, 2003, 04:37
Thanks; yes it seems the ability to turn your key on-off,on-off,on and check your MIL is a bonus, over an above the underlying compatibility, but I am wondering if the 96 is truly OBD II. The only way to know is to actually try it with an OBD II scanner that reads generic PID's.
I guess I will go first.
01xj
June 25th, 2003, 05:24
don't know much about it - but my brother gave me this
decent website that is good for a general overview.

http://www.obdii.com/
Judd W. VA
June 25th, 2003, 15:48
All the '96s and many '95s are OBD II, totally OBD II. Of course if you mean the data stream parameters and the such are exactly the same, not necessarily. That characteristic can differ somewhat depending on specific year in many cases. Certain standards to comply with OBD II requirements must be in place for all with that designation.
Xtreme XJ
June 25th, 2003, 16:42
So If I've got a late year 96 & want to trouble shoot some codes can I do the key on/off thing or do I need a scanner? Is there a scanner thats available to regular Joes that will point the average
guy to the bad sensor or possible problems?
Thanks...
Curt (aka Xtreme XJ)
tbear
June 25th, 2003, 19:41
ya the one i use came from autozone and it works great...
Xtreme XJ
June 25th, 2003, 23:23
So Tbear.. you using this on an OBDII ? Do you have a
brand name.... I might be willing to spend the money if it'll pay for itself after afew times...
Thanks....
Curt (aka Xtreme XJ)