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Aug 9, 2009

KS_FX4

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OBD-II Port not working

I just bought a kiwi mpg so i could figure out my gas mileage, and when i plug it into my truck it doesn't power up. I tried this on two other trucks and it worked fine. Any ideas on what could be wrong?

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Check the fuse.

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KS_FX4

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isn't it the same fuse as for the cigerette lighter? I checked it and it's good

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Not sure. Let me look something up real quick.

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Yes, my cig lighter closest to the driver didnt work or the OBII because of that fuse

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You were right. It is the one that powers the cigarette lighter.

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KS_FX4

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i'll check it again to make sure, thanks guys

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wow thats a first. i never heard of that thing not working before

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Mine did the same thing when i first got my scangauge. The OBD port and the left hand cigar lighter are on the same circuit.

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my truck has done the same thing to me. probley just a fuse

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ya it was the fuse after i looked again, i replaced it and it blew it again in about 5 mins, any way to prevent this?

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Take off the bezel and look at the wires for the cigar lighter, the 2 ends might be touching causing the fuse to blow. That was my problem at least

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Originally Posted by 04blackedge

Take off the bezel and look at the wires for the cigar lighter, the 2 ends might be touching causing the fuse to blow. That was my problem at least

Thanks man i'll check it out

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