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2006 Saturn Ion scan tool

Tiny
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  • 2006 SATURN ION
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When I try to read code on my 2006 saturn ion with the scan tool I get a reading saying link error why do I get this error and how to fix it? The scan tool suppose to work 1996 and on. I can use the scan tool on my 1996 chevy truck with no problem.
Thursday, August 13th, 2015 AT 9:32 AM

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Tiny
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Have checked the fuses in the inside fuse box?If the cig/power port fuse is blown you wont be able to link to the computer.
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Thursday, August 13th, 2015 AT 12:59 PM
Tiny
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No I havn't check fuses inside the fuses box where is the cig/power port fuses located?
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Thursday, August 13th, 2015 AT 8:44 PM
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Its behind the drivers side forward kick panel right in front of the center console.I believe its labeled fuses. It should be a 15 amp fuse you can use a test light to check the fuses.
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Thursday, August 13th, 2015 AT 9:55 PM
Tiny
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I look for the fuses box I didn't find it can you send me pictures?
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Friday, August 14th, 2015 AT 7:13 PM
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I dont have. Ion to take pictures of it. Where your shifter is to the left side of that right in front of the center console there is a small door with a plastic flat headed screw holding it on. Thats the fuse door cant miss it.
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Friday, August 14th, 2015 AT 8:21 PM
Tiny
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I havn't found the fuse door I look but I don't see it what should I do now?
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Saturday, August 15th, 2015 AT 8:33 PM
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I was pretty descriptive on where it is. You dont see a big plastic screw just in front of the center console towards your gas pedal?
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Sunday, August 16th, 2015 AT 5:28 PM
Tiny
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If the cig/power port fuse is blown will the scan tool still come on? The scan tool will come but it just give a link error when I try to read codes.
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Friday, January 1st, 2016 AT 8:52 PM
Tiny
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Depending if the code reader has a battery to power it up?See if the orange wire to the one2Connector has power?A blown fuse or the code reader itself is the two most common reasons to not read codes.I have seen some of thegeneric code readers work on some cars and not work on other cars.
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Friday, January 1st, 2016 AT 9:01 PM
Tiny
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Why do the code reader work on some cars and not work on other cars?
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Saturday, June 4th, 2016 AT 7:20 PM
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Some of the cheaper code readers have glitches like that especially if you get a Chinese knock off one
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Saturday, June 4th, 2016 AT 7:55 PM
Tiny
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The autoscanner I am using to read codes is a actron. CP9135 it can be use on 1996 and newer cars and trucks.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 7:05 PM
Tiny
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Iam not familiar with all the diyer scan tool /code readers I have a higher end actron one and a autel code reader and a high end matco professional one and a professional mac scan tool.I don't how the diyer cheaper ones work all the different ones.I mostly use my matco professional one.
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Sunday, June 5th, 2016 AT 7:25 PM
Tiny
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I couldn't find the cig/power port fuse.
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Sunday, September 4th, 2016 AT 10:48 PM
Tiny
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Drivers side right in front of the center console there is a panel over the fuses. Really can't miss it it's a separate panel from the center console.
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Sunday, September 4th, 2016 AT 11:03 PM

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