Check engine light on 1995 A6 2.8 non-quattro

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Nov 20, 2016 | 01:33 PM

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Check engine light on 1995 A6 2.8 non-quattro

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!

Nov 21, 2016 | 08:59 AM

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

Nov 21, 2016 | 10:58 AM

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

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

Nov 21, 2016 | 11:02 AM

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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/

Nov 21, 2016 | 11:11 AM

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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

Nov 21, 2016 | 12:07 PM

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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.

Nov 27, 2016 | 04:16 PM

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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.