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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:09 PM
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OBD Tool ?

A real quick one.
Will an OBD work on a 1991 N/A ?
If YES, which is the best one to buy? Why?
If NO, what are the options?
Thank you.
Robert
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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No.

The 2nd gen has only the most rudimentary diagnostic functions and can only be accessed using a Mazda tool (or simply jumping the code terminals....check the FAQ for code reading info).
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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There is no standardized OBD II interface on any US RX-7. The check engine light and flashing ECU codes are it (OBD I style). I guess that is not explicitly covered in the FAQ.

You could get an RTek7 ECU and a PDA or possibly some other aftermarket full or piggyback ECU depending on what information you want.
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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I was updating my bookmarks today. Here's a link to how to read the codes.

http://fc3spro.com/TECH/HOWTO/ERRORC...KI/kerror.html
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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The ONLY way to check rx codes is with a mazda tester or a multimeter/light/etc. They don't use any standard and only have about 15 codes total. When things go wrong, start a thread in this section

Last edited by Aaron Cake; Aug 16, 2007 at 03:17 PM. Reason: Remove potential rudeness due to complaint
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