OBD 2 Error

[Victor Tresvik]

Hello
i am working on a 05 Chevy Malibu classic with a 3.6 L . the CEL is on… i went to Auto Zone the other day because i was out. they plugged in there scan tool and all it got was a ERROR message.. so when i got home i plugged in my scan tool and nothing…. well one thing the TC light turned on but can cant get any feed back.. i have seen that there was some post about the lighter fuse can cause problems i checked that and it is fine i also check the pins for power and everything looks ok.. also was told try to change out the ignition switch i guess that can cause some problems.. just want to see if any other person had this problem or if anyone has any ideas on what is going on… thanks

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[dan]

so basically what you are saying is their scan tool only said ERROR, it didn’t give a code?

[Victor Tresvik]

Kinda of…. there getting an error code. I am getting nothing.. no engine info at all like it is not talking to the computer.. one other thing I don’t under stand is that when I connect my scan tool and active it I get no response at all.. all it will do is turn on the TC light… and yes I tryed the scan tool in my other cars and it works fine

[dan]

sorry for the delayed reply, life has been very busy, may be a computer issue or even a electrical issue, i would have the PCM checked and all wires going to it, check for corrosion and the whole nine yards.

[Victor Tresvik]

Hi thanks.. I just need to take it to the stealer..and see what they say… but be for I do that what is you take on the ignition switch causing the problem

[Timothy Salomon]

Does the car start? Sounds like it does. If it starts, your ignition switch is fine. Power is going to the computer.

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