Hey guys so I have a 96xj with no obd2 port so I'm having a hell of a time getting it inspected, would any of you know if I could rewire one back in or if there is a connector where the obd2 port goes into? I also have a 01xj that I'm using for parts could I that as a reference?

 

No port under the dash would suggest it is a late 95 build which makes it OBD1, which requires an OBD1 reader, which most shops do not own. The OBD1 port is in the engine bay near the PCM.



From what i have found, some 96 were OB1 and some were OBD2, depending on the build date. The 96 model year was a mismash of 95 and 97. You will run into this again when replacing old parts.

 

If you have the jtec ecu you should have a obd2 port shoved up inside the kick panel. Maybe the dataport was abused at one time and broke off the mounting tabs.

 

Thanks guys I will check out stuff tomorrow and I will post pictures maybe help us all out here, best info I having gotten on it since I been searching since 11:30 this afternoon

 

This is the only connector i could find under the kick panel but definitely not obd2 port
Would this be the picture up above would that be the obd1 port?
Sorry got eager and wanted to get these on here not much more help though

 

Do you mind me asking what state you are in? You would think they are smart enough to know that not all cars have OBD 2. Does this mean it's obsolete and you can't drive it because it doesn't have OBD 2 and you can't get it inspected?

Whether it's coming from the shops or the state, something doesn't sound right with what they are imposing on an older vehicle here. What if it was a 55 Chevy?

 

Honestly I thought the same thing but I'm from New York I went too a small shop so really that was probably my problem but I hate throwing money at corporate places

 

Did you explain it's not even supposed to have OBD2? Sounds like they have no clue what they are doing man.

 

No I did not because I actually just found out it's not obd2 I thought all 96s had them but gonna go back tomorrow after work and explain this too them in case it happens again

 

I had a 96 xj built very early in the run, and it was OBD2. OBD2 was mandated on all 96+ model year vehicles. I'm having a hard time believing Jeep shipped OBD1 96's

 

Well I thought the same thing but why would someone go out there way to swap the wire harness out

 

They shouldn't, even in California there are alternative inspection regulations and requirements for cars that were not produced from the factory with OBD2.

I would call the state or look up the actual requirements for that Jeep with no OBD2.