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Old 05-01-2009, 09:11 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by rob76turbo
I did not try to put the connector into the OBDII slot with enough pressure. Snapped right into place. AND...no codes. So I guess it is just a fried altenator.

The OBDII system is not an all-inclusive diagnostic for the car, mostly engine management, Fuel and emissions. You cannot diagnose a bad alternator tyhrough the OBDII software, it's not designed to do so.

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