No communication with obd2 scanner

[bkcarter77]

Hello all,
I have a 2009 gmc yukon with a remote start, pretty sure it's factory because the button is on the fob. I just bought this vehicle 2 days ago and the check engine light came on. No bug deal as it's expected sometimes, but what is the big deal is that I don't have communication with my scanner. It does power up when plugged in

I know the scanner works because I tested it out on my ford explorer and taurus. It says communication error. Could it be because of the remote start? And where do you suggest I start looking first? I haven't had a chance to look at it yet because I had to go to work but thought I'd get a head start by asking on here.

Thanks in advance

 

[swathdiver]

Check your fuses first, the ones to the cigar lighters. This is usually the cause of the OBDII connectors not being able to talk to the car.

 

[bkcarter77]

Check your fuses first, the ones to the cigar lighters. This is usually the cause of the OBDII connectors not being able to talk to the car.

Will do, but I figured since it had power it would work.

 

[Doubeleive]

yep check the fuses for cigarette adapter
hmm, cel after 2-days my spidey sense say's cat code, previous owner or dealer probably cleared it before sale.
(pure speculation).....

 

[bkcarter77]

yep check the fuses for cigarette adapter
hmm, cel after 2-days my spidey sense say's cat code, previous owner or dealer probably cleared it before sale.
(pure speculation).....

That's what I'm thinking. Lucky I have a warranty on it. I'll figure out what it is abd I'll be contacting the dealership tomorrow.

 

[bkcarter77]

yep check the fuses for cigarette adapter
hmm, cel after 2-days my spidey sense say's cat code, previous owner or dealer probably cleared it before sale.
(pure speculation).....

I did notice the second time I put gas in it the nozzle would keep clicking off and I would have to fill it slow. Would that cause a check engine light?

 

[Myfirstz71]

Hahahaha………… funny you bring up the check engine light so soon after purchase. I bought my 2011, no codes or initial issues upon inspection. Within a few days the check engine light popped on. I had already planned to have my local mech go over the truck, but it turned out to be the cats. I even plugged an OBD in it when I drove the truck.

Called the small dealer. He offered to come get it and have it fixed, or send me a check. We agreed on a price, and check showed up a few days later.

 

[bkcarter77]

Hahahaha………… funny you bring up the check engine light so soon after purchase. I bought my 2011, no codes or initial issues upon inspection. Within a few days the check engine light popped on. I had already planned to have my local mech go over the truck, but it turned out to be the cats. I even plugged an OBD in it when I drove the truck.

Called the small dealer. He offered to come get it and have it fixed, or send me a check. We agreed on a price, and check showed up a few days later.

I can't even bring up the code right now. I'm honestly thinking it's the gas or vent line being clogged. I can only put gas in very slowly. Everything seems to be running fine but I plan on calling them tomorrow if I can't figure it out by trying a couple things

 

[Doubeleive]

could be the fuel vent/vapor solenoids and canister, easier to just shot gun all 3 pieces and call it day, oem parts run just under $200 and takes about an hour to do yourself

 

[bkcarter77]

could be the fuel vent/vapor solenoids and canister, easier to just shot gun all 3 pieces and call it day, oem parts run just under $200 and takes about an hour to do yourself

Most likely what I'll do when we get warm weather again. Would that cause a check engine?