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Old 02-11-2016, 12:16 PM
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MY 2001 3500 Van check engine light is on. The diagnostic tool says data link connector failure. Had it checked out and was told to check the fuse to it. Pulled all 20 and all are good. Any ideas? Thanks
 
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:17 PM
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Try another diagnostic tool.
 
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:38 PM
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I read a post by Master Tech says to use a Diagnostic Junction Port Tester #8339 . Do you know where I can get one and how much they are?
 
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The data link connector power shares the same fuse as the 12v lighter plug on the dash. So if the lighter plug is dead then you need to try a different fuse.
 
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You need to verify whether its a faulty tester or no power to the port first.
 
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The data link connector power shares the same fuse as the 12v lighter plug on the dash. So if the lighter plug is dead then you need to try a different fuse.
Fuses ok I need a special Dodge code reader.
 
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any obd II compliant scan tool should work. do you have power on pin 16 and grd on pin 4 and 5 of the dlc?
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 12:47 PM
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I see a lot of them with spread terminals, especially from the substandard and abused govt testing center equipment.
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 04:25 PM
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any obd II compliant scan tool should work. do you have power on pin 16 and grd on pin 4 and 5 of the dlc?
I have 12.45V on pin 16 and .3 ohms on pins 4&5 to the metal support of the DLC. BTW its 13degrees out.
 
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Old 02-14-2016, 05:48 PM
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lol sorry if I made you freeze
 
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