OBDII keeps giving communication error

Tiny
DAMIEN8
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  • 1998 MITSUBISHI TRITON
Using an OBDII I keep getting a communication error although it is connected properly. Is there another diagnostic code reader I should be using? Ute sometimes doesnt want to start. Fuel pressure and spark is fine. If I leave ignition on until the engine light goes out the car will start.
Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 AT 7:01 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Some code readers are not compatible and would not read so you might need to try any model. You can try bridging the # 1 and # 4 terminal of the DLC and turning the ignition on to check if the MIL flashes the codes. If yes, you can read the flash code and for a more accurate code, get another reader/scan tool to check.
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013 AT 7:45 PM
Tiny
JAGGERJACK06
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Furthermore on what the above user has said the early mitsubishi vehicle that run OBDII use a certain type of ISO protocol, so if you are to buy another scantool, ensure that it supports the correct ISO protocols
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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That was what I encountered previously. My normal code reader could not communicate with the system.
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Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013 AT 5:07 AM

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