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Heretofore, I will NOT answer any mechanical question. I am not qualified and can only offer speculations. You are better served by others that are true Techs. With that being said, please only ask about parts and locating obsolete Auto Parts. Thank you. I have the ability to locate quite a few mechanical parts for American made vehicles fron the 1900`s to present. Some are OEM and some are aftermarket. This would include engine, brake and chassis parts. Body parts and trim are VERY difficult to find but you may inquire. If you need assistance in repair, I have illustrated books for major American manufacturers that show some illustrations BEFORE 1974. If needed, I can supply repair manuals for your specific vehicle. PLEASE REMEBER I'M A PARTS SPECIALIST, NOT A TECH!! Thank you.. Skip

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Automotive - code reader


Expert: Skip Bollinger - 5/11/2009

Question
i don't get a reading when i plug a code reader in we checked where u plug it in at with ohm reader an there was no power coming from it an all the wires are connected the car is a 98 grand am

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Savannah,
  Your question leaves a lot of questions for me to ask you.
  Let me say that, as stated in my Profile, I'm a Parts Professional, NOT a Tech but will offer these thoughts for you to consider..
  Firstly, capitaliztion and punctuation would help me discern what you are asking.
  As near as I can tell, you are telling me that you are not getting a reading from a scanner when you plug it into the computer port, is this correct?
  Secondly, are you scanning the computer with the key ON of OFF?
  Thirdly, you don't check for power with an Ohm meter. This will ruin the Ohm meter, you check it with a Volt meter.
  If the car is driveable, you need to take it to a Licensed Tech.


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