Today my check engine light popped on (I was doing a fuel injection service and didn't fully connect intake while running the cleaner) So I grab the computer (OTC Genysis scan tool) and proceed to clear the code. Only, the strange thing about this car is that whenever you hook up the computer, pump in the model information and go to read the codes, the light automatically goes off, and the engine revs and stays between 2500 and 3000 rpm. Its the most ridiculous thing Ive seen to date, and of course, Its only on my car lol. When I go to read or clear the codes, it says "No DTC present" when I KNOW the light was on. Any explanation? This Usually happens when I go to scan it through the vehicle specific Scan. When you scan as "global OBDII" the engine does not rev but you still can not read pending codes or code history?
Ever hear of this before? Ive run into this on my car once before, no Idea whats going on with it. Im going to have my Snap On guy scan it with a MODIS to see if its the OTC tool doing it or my car. God I hope its the tool...
I scanned it with the Snap On modis today (instead of my Genysis) and it worked fine. The OTC scanner just doesnt cooperate with my car, thankfully the car is alright.
I scanned it with the Snap On modis today (instead of my Genysis) and it worked fine. The OTC scanner just doesnt cooperate with my car, thankfully the car is alright.
Definitely. For future reference to you guys, if you are having a hardcore computer issue, I would seek a shop with a MODIS scan tool. Built in osciliscope as well as component tester. Superior to the Genysis, however also costs twice as much
I'm considering my options for a home scanner for troubleshooting & maintainance - what do people suggest? I have a '96 Sebring Convertible, but it would be nice if the thing worked well with a New Beetle as well. I have a laptop and I'm not afraid to use it.
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