How To: Read Your Diagnostic Lights (1995 or Older)

Here I show you the basics of how to read your diagnostic or check engine lights on most vehicles 1995 and older. On newer models with OBD2 (On-Board Diagnostic version 2), usually Sears or other mechanic shops will check your codes for free.
All you need is a metal paper clip to connect the two ports on the connector together (usually found hidden under the glove box).
Google your vehicle year, make and model + "OBD connector location" and you should be able to find an image or tutorial on finding your connector and which pins to connect.
To find the codes, just google your cars year, make and model + "error codes" or "check engine codes" and you should find a list.
Hope this helps. Best of luck!
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[@Stormmaniac]

Mine is tucked to far away to get to every video I see everyone already has theirs hanging down..

[@benspragge]

What car? Some of them are clipped onto a metal bracket. It might be helpful to remove the glove box. Usually opening it, then squeezing the sides and pulling it down further works. There might be a few screws

[@pokemastercouple876]

How do I do that for srs light ?

[@Kohlphoto1]

If there is a code issue that jumper should trip it. If the system doesn't have a problem there will be no flashing light.

[@g0t2bmiirii]

Anyway to reach you by email to help me with this abs issue i have?

[@benspragge]

Sorry, what car? Figured it out?

[@ehomerog]

@@benspragge I have ABS light on but no check engine light will obd reader still give a code?