Why is my car not reading codes?

Why is my car not reading codes?

If you’ve plugged into your car’s diagnostic port and aren’t reading anything, you might think that your OBD-II brain has been fried, but don’t declare it dead yet. The most common reason for getting no OBD code is simply a blown fuse. Remember that your car or truck might have more than one fuse box.

Why does my OBD port not work?

The most common cause of an OBD scanner that won’t turn on is a blown fuse on the vehicle’s OBD socket power supply circuit. If the check engine light fails to aluminate, you ca be sure the fuse has blown. Checking the vehicle’s fuse box and replacing the blown fuse fixes the issue.

Where are the trouble codes on a Subaru?

There are self-diagnositic connectors on all models, when connected with the key ON (engine off), flash trouble codes on the LED light of the oxygen moniter of the ECU. Images used with permission Copyright © 2001 ALLDATA LLC.

How to tell if a Subaru Forester has a torque control signal?

Short or disconnection in input circuit 22 Pressure sensor. Short or disconnection in input circuit 23 Engine speed signal. No signal input above 10km/h 24 Transfer duty solenoid. Short or disconnection in solenoid driving circuit 25 Engine torque control signal. Short or disconnection in engine torque control signal circuit

Where is the DTC scanner on a Subaru?

Start by Connecting the scanner to the 16-pin data link connector (DLC) located underneath the steering column. Most of the time the connectors will have a detachable cover. Then turn on the ignition. Proceed further with the OBD2 Scanner tool for the manufacturer’s operating instructions on how to access the DTC (i.e. Diagnostic Trouble Codes )

How to get a temp light on a Subaru Forester?

Turn the ignition switch OFF (Went onto side of road – put it in park, turned off car, removed key) 3. Turn the ignition switch ON (Waited 5 seconds, then put key in and turned on ignition so dash lights up) 4. Start the engine (started car) 5. Drive the vehicle at speeds greater than 12 MPH (put car into D and drove for about 30 seconds at 40 mph)

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