docwyte

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Check engine light popped on today on my LS1 swapped Porsche 944.

I fired up VAG-COM, which is a Porsche/VW/Audi scan tool I have, but it includes a generic OBD2 scanner as well.

When I connected it to the car and picked the generic scan tool, it still didn't work.

Is there a special tool needed to scan this motor? I'm going to head over to the neighborhood auto parts store tomorrow morning to see if they can scan it...

battousai

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Yup, it's called a Tech 2. it's pretty much dealership only though. although, if the OBD2 is wired up right, autozone should be able to read it.

docwyte

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It should be wired up right. Brought over the entire LS1 engine wiring harness, PCM, etc.

I'll see if the auto parts store can read the codes. If not I may have to hit up a friend who's a service writer at a local Chevy dealer.

cookba

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local auto parts store should be able to read it with a Actron or whatever they have.

flintwrench69

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Make sure you have 12 volts at DLC pin 16 on the OBD2 connector or it wont power up the scanner.