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1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 10:04 pm
by Codyisin
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?
Re: 1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Sun Feb 13, 2011 11:06 pm
by SuzukiGhostRider
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.
Re: 1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 12:26 am
by Cliff8928
Make sure the "CIG" fuse (15A) is good or you won't be getting any power.
Re: 1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:02 am
by SuzukiGhostRider
There's that too.
Re: 1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 5:20 pm
by Barry
Cliff8928 wrote:Make sure the "CIG" fuse (15A) is good or you won't be getting any power.
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Re: 1996 chevy cavalier?
Posted: Mon Feb 14, 2011 10:56 pm
by Codyisin
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!