96 3.8L ODBII wont connect
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96 3.8L ODBII wont connect
Hello all,
I just purchased a ELM327 USB interface to read the computers on my various vehicles, but I cannot get it to connect up to my Mustang. Connected fine to my 01 Grand Am but will not communicate with the Stang at all. I know they are different protocols, but this unit supports all ODBII protocols, and I know it actually functions since it reads the Pontiac.
The car has been in a front end crash by the previous owner so it does have some issues including blown airbags. The vehicle does still run though but it has the airbag light ( obviously ) and the Check Engine light came on a while ago as well. Still runs fine and I haven't really noticed any loss of HP. Any ideas what could be causing the reader to not connect? I read on one forum that I might have to change the ODBII port on the car at the manf? Or possibly the ECU is bad ( though I would think this would prevent the car from running properly. )
I apologize for the stupidity of the question but I am still fairly new to cars which is part of the reason I took this one so I can learn.
I just purchased a ELM327 USB interface to read the computers on my various vehicles, but I cannot get it to connect up to my Mustang. Connected fine to my 01 Grand Am but will not communicate with the Stang at all. I know they are different protocols, but this unit supports all ODBII protocols, and I know it actually functions since it reads the Pontiac.
The car has been in a front end crash by the previous owner so it does have some issues including blown airbags. The vehicle does still run though but it has the airbag light ( obviously ) and the Check Engine light came on a while ago as well. Still runs fine and I haven't really noticed any loss of HP. Any ideas what could be causing the reader to not connect? I read on one forum that I might have to change the ODBII port on the car at the manf? Or possibly the ECU is bad ( though I would think this would prevent the car from running properly. )
I apologize for the stupidity of the question but I am still fairly new to cars which is part of the reason I took this one so I can learn.
#2
Welcome to the Forums!
When I bought my SCT Tuner from Justin at VMP I had a problem getting the tuner to link up with my wifes 96'.
I quickly found the problem and it was the lead wire from the Alt to the fuse box, it was corroded to all hell and back.
I replaced it and BAM! It took the tune.
Check your lead wire and battery cables.
When I bought my SCT Tuner from Justin at VMP I had a problem getting the tuner to link up with my wifes 96'.
I quickly found the problem and it was the lead wire from the Alt to the fuse box, it was corroded to all hell and back.
I replaced it and BAM! It took the tune.
Check your lead wire and battery cables.
#5
Welcome to the Forums!
When I bought my SCT Tuner from Justin at VMP I had a problem getting the tuner to link up with my wifes 96'.
I quickly found the problem and it was the lead wire from the Alt to the fuse box, it was corroded to all hell and back.
I replaced it and BAM! It took the tune.
Check your lead wire and battery cables.
When I bought my SCT Tuner from Justin at VMP I had a problem getting the tuner to link up with my wifes 96'.
I quickly found the problem and it was the lead wire from the Alt to the fuse box, it was corroded to all hell and back.
I replaced it and BAM! It took the tune.
Check your lead wire and battery cables.
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Yeah, I am going to get a tuner at some point, right now I just want to read whats going on with my car and get that fixed and go from there. It needs work before I start doing stuff like that to it. I will def check VMP out when I am ready to go that route. Thanks though
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