KJSTRIPE@YAHOO.COM

Hi,

I have this check engine light on right now and i dont really know how to go about checking it. I have a obd2 scanner but the car doesnt have a hookup even though the manual says it should. Whats the cheapest route to check what it is? I looked at vag-com and $250 is steep for me.

Thanks so much!

bstone

You don't have an OBD-2 port in your center console area? I have a 97 and that's where mine is..

KJSTRIPE@YAHOO.COM

I tried pulling the cloth up but i couldnt get it.

bstone

No, mine is in a depression right on top of the console next to the e-brake handle and behind the cigarette lighter. It is below a plastic cover that pops up. There is no cloth to remove. See this:
https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud...97-a6-2145152/

bstone

Could also be that you don't have OBD-2. I'm reading some conflicting info about it. Could be this "2x2" connector referenced here:

Ross-Tech: The 2 x 2 Port in Older Cars

KJSTRIPE@YAHOO.COM

Yeah i have the same set up except my cig lighter is by the radio. And there is nothing to remove unless im doing it wrong.

marcogyver

My 95 is OBD1 not sure if all 95 is that way but I believe so. Not sure if any aftermarket would be successful at reading codes. Blink codes works but annoying.

bstone

Wasn't sure if 95 was OBD1 or II, but you are right- a scanner/reader doesn't work for OBD1... at least the one I have doesn't.