1996 chevy cavalier?

Codyisin · Post by **Codyisin** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:04 pm

So i just got this 96 cavalier z24 and the check engine light went off on me today ive tryed 3 different scanners all with the same result.. they dont even detect a scanner is hooked up? anyone got any ideas what would throw a code and not let a scanner detect car? it runs absolutly fine so ive got no idea?

SuzukiGhostRider · Post by **SuzukiGhostRider** » Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:06 pm

Your OBDII connector is not making a connection with the ECM. Likely a wiring issue, possibly an ECM issue. Time to start tracing wires, starting at your diagnostic port.

Post by **Cliff8928** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:26 am

Make sure the "CIG" fuse (15A) is good or you won't be getting any power.

SuzukiGhostRider · Post by **SuzukiGhostRider** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:02 am

There's that too.

Barry · Post by **Barry** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:20 pm

Cliff8928 wrote:Make sure the "CIG" fuse (15A) is good or you won't be getting any power.

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Codyisin · Post by **Codyisin** » Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:56 pm

wow cig lighter fuse... haha when i installed my pioneer avicn1 i blew the radio fuse and dont use the light so i switched them and forgot about it that was 2 weeks ago and the light just now went off? strange but thanks for the help!

got plans for this car headers and full exhaust on its way right now!

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