Hey. I am looking into buying a code reader. Is my 1995 Mark OBD1 or 2?
I know generally speaking OBD2 started in 1996, but I thought I read 1995 Marks were OBD2. I was looking into this one.http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=EQU&mfrpartnumber=3100
I also have a 1999 Blazer, which is OBD2. If I could find one that would do both that would be great.
Thanks.

You have a Gen I and its a relatively inexpensive scanner. Check right under the steering column for an OBD II port to make yourself satisfied before spending the money.
The above link sent me to the Zip Code page. Last OBD I scanner I had gotten from Checker ran me $35. There are other ones like that and they come with a long cord, so that you can be in the car for the Brake pedal check and not have to hustle from the scanner under the hood to the brake when the unit calls for the check.

Your 95 should be OBD I. If you have a DLC connector, under the dash you are OBDII. If your connector is inside the engine compartment, you are OBDI.

I'll take a look...see what I can find. If it is OBD1, can I use it on my 87 Monte Carlo too?
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=EQU&mfrpartnumber=3100

Is there a way to get codes without a reader?

I'll take a look...see what I can find. If it is OBD1, can I use it on my 87 Monte Carlo too?
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?mfrcode=EQU&mfrpartnumber=3100


the ones I've seen are for fords or GMs not both ? but I could be wrong

This is what you may have in mind, but not want to pay for;
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?categorycode=3389&mfrcode=AXR&mfrpartnumber=35000

An obd ii scanner will scan all obd ii cars,us government requirment.

an obd i scanner is usually brand specific,except for the higher end scanners,

i really like this actron here,http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00020BM2S/ruggedeleganc22-20/002-9774039-1631216?gclid=COSb_JuN0oQCFSBwNAodYDxpWA

it does obd i and ii you just need to buy the cables for the obd i car brand you need,i think the cables are about 35$,they sell ford,gm,and chrysler cables sets.


when shopping for obd ii scanners look for a scanner that reads brand specific codes,obd ii has generic code meanings and brand specific code meanings,

example,(these are made up codes just to explain)

code p0100 generic means low egr flow,but ford code p0100 might mean low tps voltage,usually they are not that differnet in meaning,but my point is that the code scanners that know a ford,gm,toyota code from a generic code are the best scanners to have.

happy shopping

I remember jumping 2 terminals and counting flashes in my old chevy. Is there a way to do this on a Ford?
The Ford CD manual says it's OBD1....but it shows some other cars as OBD2.