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05-09-2010, 03:43 AM

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How long has the ABS light been on. You'll probably have to fix or unplug that first.

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05-10-2010, 11:40 AM

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If the check engine light doesn't come on, the ECU is fried.

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05-10-2010, 03:41 PM

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The ECU has been tested and it checked good, would the ABS light cause me to not be able to check codes of the ECU? I am pretty sure i am not getting power to the ECU to get it to turn on but i am not sure what is causing that.

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05-10-2010, 04:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by AFturboA4

would the ABS light cause me to not be able to check codes of the ECU?

That's why I asked.

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05-12-2010, 03:49 PM

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It still won't start even if the ABS unit is disconnected.

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05-12-2010, 03:56 PM

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Dude. Get a grip. You need to pull codes. First you need to find out why this is not happening. I suggested that you disconnect the ABS because it sounds like you have some unaddressed ABS issue. A bad ABS control unit may flood the K line with garbage and make it impossible to read codes. Focus on getting communication going with the ECU, not cranking the starter.

Sorry if I wasn't clear.

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