How do I connect my ECU to my engine?

How do I connect my ECU to my engine?

ECU programming guide

1. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the OBD-II connector and turn the ignition switch to ON.
2. Open the ProECU software and choose Tools then Detect Vehicle.
3. Select Program Engine ECU.
4. Choose Query ECU to identify the ECU version fitted to the car.

What to do if the OBD II scanner doesn’t communicate with the vehicle?

What to do if the OBD II scanner doesn’t communicate with the vehicle. TEST 1: Connect the positive DMM lead to DLC pin 4 and the negative DMM lead to the negative battery terminal, using jumper wires if necessary. Do not connect to the body or chassis ground but to the battery terminal directly.

Why is my smog check OBD 2 incomplete?

There are several reasons why the monitors may be incomplete. If your car has recently been repaired for a problem that set a DTC (check engine on) and the technician cleared the DTC, he also erased the monitors. Also, if battery has been disconnected, replaced or needed a jump-start, the monitors may be erased.

How do you pass the OBD-2 emissions test?

To pass an OBD-II emissions test, a vehicle must: If you clear the ‘Check Engine’ light, or reset the OBD-II monitors right before your emissions test, your vehicle typically will not pass because the catalyst and EVAP monitors need time to run.

What happens when your car fails a smog test?

When your car gets a smog test, one portion of the test involves connecting the smog test machine to the car’s computer and checking if there are any DTC’s, and also checking to see if the monitors are ready. If they are not, the vehicle fails the test, because there may be problems in the system that can’t be reported by the computer.

Why are scan tools not communicating with OBD2 system?

Check your fuses and replace any that are blown. Usually the cigarette lighter fuse also powers the DLC (data link connector) with this fuse blown the scan tools can not communicate with the OBD2 system. Why scan tool doesn,t connect to truck. ecm has been replaced????? was it programmed ?

Why was the smog check OBD II invented?

The primary reason OBD II was invented is to reduce smog emissions caused by malfunctions, but it is also valuable as an alert to the driver that something is wrong…something that can affect gas mileage and drivability, or actually cause further damage to the vehicle.

Why is OBD II not communicating with state?

Help!!! Failed state inspection because OBD II wont communicate with tester, (or scan tool). I checked for blown fuses, especially cigarette lighter as tech suggested. No blown fuses! How do I troubleshoot this problem?

How does a car engine communicate with a smog test machine?

Your car’s engine computer (PCM/ECM) communicates with the Smog test Machine through the data link (DLC) connector using the Global OBDII protocol (computer language). The PCM also has a factory protocol.