Car will not start
11-27-2015, 12:50 PM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Car will not start
Hey guys. I finally picked up a obd1 scanner for my 89 GTA, but I keep getting a error when it tries to read the codes. I can hear the fan running when it does try to get the codes, but then nothing it comes up with an error. Now on top of it the car will not even start. I can turn the key and it just turns. What could be the possible problem now? Should I disconnect the battery and wait a few minutes?
11-27-2015, 04:47 PM
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Re: Car will not start
Try shorting the pins (A & B) at the connector to read the codes as they flash on CEL: http://www.obd-codes.com/faq/read-gm...codes-free.php
If car wont start but turn over then its not the starter circuit. So then its ign or fuel. If its not scanning codes i think there is something wrong in the scanner wiring/cable or ECM connection. Or maybe the wrong scanner. Man u can buy spark testers for less than 10 bucks these days and that will tell u if the ign is making spark. I would test for spark first then if u have spark measure the fuel press. But something is wrong w/your scanner or hook up and u need to look at/for codes ASAP.
Have to ask what work have u done to the car lately. Thats the first location to look at.
If car wont start but turn over then its not the starter circuit. So then its ign or fuel. If its not scanning codes i think there is something wrong in the scanner wiring/cable or ECM connection. Or maybe the wrong scanner. Man u can buy spark testers for less than 10 bucks these days and that will tell u if the ign is making spark. I would test for spark first then if u have spark measure the fuel press. But something is wrong w/your scanner or hook up and u need to look at/for codes ASAP.
Have to ask what work have u done to the car lately. Thats the first location to look at.
11-27-2015, 09:30 PM
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Car: 89 GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Re: Car will not start
This is the Scanner I got. It has a obd1 hookup for the car and the car WAS running before I plugged it in. Now it will not start. Though If i turn the key and give it a little gas it will turn over (runs rough) and stay running, but the moment I take my foot off the gas it will instantly shut off.
11-28-2015, 09:08 AM
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If the scanner is sending a 160 Baud data request while the engine is starting the ECM may not operate normally. Wait until the engine is running before connecting that scan tool on the older ECM vehicles. If the scanner applies a resistance to the A-B pins the ECM may react by entering backup fuel mode, a.k.a., running like crap.
With the scanner disconnected, does the ECM still perform the "SES Bounce" when the ignition is turned on?
With the scanner disconnected, does the ECM still perform the "SES Bounce" when the ignition is turned on?
11-28-2015, 10:25 PM
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Re: Car will not start
If the scanner is sending a 160 Baud data request while the engine is starting the ECM may not operate normally. Wait until the engine is running before connecting that scan tool on the older ECM vehicles. If the scanner applies a resistance to the A-B pins the ECM may react by entering backup fuel mode, a.k.a., running like crap.
With the scanner disconnected, does the ECM still perform the "SES Bounce" when the ignition is turned on?
With the scanner disconnected, does the ECM still perform the "SES Bounce" when the ignition is turned on?
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