Code scanner problem

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I just bought a code scanner. After i press test, 10sec later it seems like it cuts off. As u see in the picture. The arrow does show up either. Whats the problem?

 

ThinBlue502

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No pic for me

 

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ThinBlue502

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Are you getting any flashing lights on the dash?

 

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ThinBlue502 said:

Are you getting any flashing lights on the dash?

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No

 

Mustang5L5

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Change the battery in the scanner and try it again. My guess is the fault lies in the code reader, and not the vehicle as there is no electrical signal from the car that would command it to shut off. The scanner is doing it on it's own.

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

Change the battery in the scanner and try it again. My guess is the fault lies in the code reader, and not the vehicle as there is no electrical signal from the car that would command it to shut off. The scanner is doing it on it's own.

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I just put new batteries in them

 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair

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Scanner is defective.

 

Mustang5L5

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General karthief said:

Scanner is defective.

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Yup.

I have the same scanner. That’s not typical behavior. Return and get a new one

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

Yup.

I have the same scanner. That’s not typical behavior. Return and get a new one

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Even if its brand new?

 

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The scanner will turn off after 1min if sitting idle. If you turn it on, and let it sit, does it turn off after 10 sec or 1min?

You plug it into the car, turn key to on, and press test and what happens?

 

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I have the same problem. Were you able to get it working? What was the fix?

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

The scanner will turn off after 1min if sitting idle. If you turn it on, and let it sit, does it turn off after 10 sec or 1min?

You plug it into the car, turn key to on, and press test and what happens?

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It sits there for a minute & just cuts off

 

General karthief

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Did you try the jumper method?
likely scanner is broke

 

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General karthief said:

Did you try the jumper method?
likely scanner is broke

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Whats the jumper method

 

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