Vehicle not communicating with Sealey ta 500 OBD tool.

Tiny
MARNEMAINIA
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  • 2008 VAUXHALL MERIVA
  • 1.6L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 52,000 MILES
Today I plugged my Sealey ta 500 scanner into the the car with the ignition on, but not running. The scanner lit straight up and said communicating please wait. Then after a while it says can not communicate check ignition is on or check connection.

The scanner is okay as I tested it on a Vauxhall Astra h and all okay.
Friday, January 13th, 2017 AT 8:00 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey MARNEMAINIA,

You need to turn the ignition off. Then plug the scanner in, then turn the ignition on.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

Please let me know what happens so it will help others.

Best, Ken
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2017 AT 1:31 AM

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