Motorhome Error codes

Lynn A McCarty · 06-06-2009, 12:15 PM

Can anyone provide engine error codes for a 1998 Winnebego Motorhome w/GM chassis Class A Vortec 454 L-29?......and the procedure for determining them? Cant find it anywhere!

Frustrated

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Rob Petrie E395 · 06-06-2009, 01:04 PM

I am asuming you mean check engine code numbers. You will need a scan tool or if you goto autozone they will usually pull them for you. If you get the numbers and send them to me I would be happy to look them up and tell you what they are. The aldl connector should be beside the doghouse on one side or the other or under the dash on drivers side. Unfortunetly the days of retriving codes with a paper clip ended in 94

Tom keedle · 06-06-2009, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

I am asuming you mean check engine code numbers. You will need a scan tool or if you goto autozone they will usually pull them for you. If you get the numbers and send them to me I would be happy to look them up and tell you what they are. The aldl connector should be beside the doghouse on one side or the other or under the dash on drivers side. Unfortunetly the days of retriving codes with a paper clip ended in 94

well, 95 actually....
althought there was some obd2 in 95...
and yes, you'll need a scanner..

Ed Wright · 06-06-2009, 07:10 PM

Actually, 1993 for some GM passenger cars. Like the LT1s and many 3.1L V6 FWD cars. I get calls all the time from guys trying to pull codes from those cars with a paper clip. It's pretty much plug-in proms you can, flash memory you can't.

njk53 · 06-06-2009, 07:13 PM

Actually, GM started to phase in OBDII in 1994. My dad's 94 LeSabre has it.

Ed Wright · 06-08-2009, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by njk53

Actually, GM started to phase in OBDII in 1994. My dad's 94 LeSabre has it.

Actually, the OBD2 style connector under the dash does not make the vehicle OBD2. 1994 LeSabres were still OBD1. The '94 & '95 GM vehicles with the newer connector do not have the class 2 data terminal and wiring. The '94 & '95 Corvettes, and 1995 F body cars all have the OBD2 style connector below the dash, but are not OBD2. Actual OBD2 GM cars and trucks came along in 1996.

bobby · 06-08-2009, 11:48 AM

My 94 firebird v-6 has a obd1 plug but you can't read it with a paper clip. It's one of those bastard years tha you have to have a scan tool.

Ed Wright · 06-08-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bobby

My 94 firebird v-6 has a obd1 plug but you can't read it with a paper clip. It's one of those bastard years tha you have to have a scan tool.

Bobby, it has a flash PCM, not a removable prom. Flash computers all need a scan tool or code reader. Not all flash computers are OBD2 however. Not until 1996.

bobby · 06-08-2009, 01:33 PM

Wondering why the paper clip wouldn't work.

Mike Gray · 06-08-2009, 02:50 PM

Try this web site:
http://www.irv2.com/forums/

06-06-2009, 12:15 PM	#1
Lynn A McCarty Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Plainfield (INDY) Indiana Posts: 468 Likes: 1 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Motorhome Error codes Can anyone provide engine error codes for a 1998 Winnebego Motorhome w/GM chassis Class A Vortec 454 L-29?......and the procedure for determining them? Cant find it anywhere! Frustrated, __________________ Lynn A McCarty 3470 SS

06-06-2009, 01:04 PM	#2
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes I am asuming you mean check engine code numbers. You will need a scan tool or if you goto autozone they will usually pull them for you. If you get the numbers and send them to me I would be happy to look them up and tell you what they are. The aldl connector should be beside the doghouse on one side or the other or under the dash on drivers side. Unfortunetly the days of retriving codes with a paper clip ended in 94 Last edited by Rob Petrie E395; 06-06-2009 at 01:08 PM.

06-06-2009, 07:10 PM	#4
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes Actually, 1993 for some GM passenger cars. Like the LT1s and many 3.1L V6 FWD cars. I get calls all the time from guys trying to pull codes from those cars with a paper clip. It's pretty much plug-in proms you can, flash memory you can't. __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA

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njk53 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: East China, MI Posts: 504 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes Actually, GM started to phase in OBDII in 1994. My dad's 94 LeSabre has it. __________________ Nelson Kowal Stock 345

06-08-2009, 11:48 AM	#7
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes My 94 firebird v-6 has a obd1 plug but you can't read it with a paper clip. It's one of those bastard years tha you have to have a scan tool. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

06-08-2009, 01:33 PM	#9
bobby Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: League City, Texas Posts: 243 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes Wondering why the paper clip wouldn't work. __________________ Next time wave all of your fingers at me.

06-08-2009, 02:50 PM	#10
Mike Gray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 615 Likes: 310 Liked 685 Times in 196 Posts	Re: Motorhome Error codes Try this web site: http://www.irv2.com/forums/