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Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 9:35 AM
Sorry, I don't know where to post this...

I have recently purchased a '98 Sunfire (2200/5spd).

My brother has a "canOBD2" scanner - when he tried to scan my car he got some kind of 'unable to scan' deal... he regularly uses the same scanner on his '01 Z24...??

Are there some common problem areas that I should look for loose connections/corrosion ect?

The car has a few small problems, but is overall in great condition (if it matters, it has about 145k miles).

Thanks in advnace for helping me out!

BTW, I intend to buy a scanner - I would like one that I can use on my '91 GA (OBDI), and this car - does anyone have suggestions for good scanners? - I'd like one that I can use to get live data from sensors... kinda like the 'Tech1' & 'Tech2' do...





Re: Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:39 AM
Does your cigarette lighter work?



Re: Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 10:49 AM
LazyEcotec wrote:Does your cigarette lighter work?

they are on teh same fuse so doubel check that



My car may run 18s, but I can do your taxes in 10 seconds flat.
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Re: Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:07 AM
Thanks - I'll definatly check this!!



Re: Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 11:20 AM
the fuse looks good, but it doesn't seem to work...

I noticed some fuses have been moved around too(!?)...

I guess I'll be looking onto fixing this tonight when I start cleaning the car properly...
Re: Can someone help me?
Wednesday, December 03, 2008 3:12 PM
For a scanner, I use one from AutoTap.com. You have to have a laptop, but it is really cool. Here is a link to the one I have



Re: Can someone help me?
Thursday, December 04, 2008 8:09 AM
I want to put out a sincere thanks guys!!

I got it scanning last night!

(time for a new thread!)



Re: Can someone help me?
Thursday, December 04, 2008 12:37 PM
lazyecotec: thanks for that link, it looks perfect for what im trying to do with my 2000 cav. if it was only a bit cheaper guess we will see how christmas goes!

what all did you buy to get yours running?

the actual system and the GM upgrade ? im using a laptop which fits the requirements right now so i dont need one of those. haha
Re: Can someone help me?
Thursday, December 04, 2008 6:59 PM
Redhotchevy2000 wrote:
what all did you buy to get yours running?

the actual system and the GM upgrade ? im using a laptop which fits the requirements right now so i dont need one of those. haha


On the second link I posted If you scroll down, I have Model ATS (which is what you want). I only have the Generic Parameters.

Buuuut, I kind of figured out a way to view the enhanced parameters, which I don't have, by accident. It must be a glitch or something haha.





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