Programmer question?

mgw · #1 (**permalink**) 06-17-2006, 06:04 AM

I have a 96 F250, I have just purchased my second programmer, thinking that there might be something wrong with the first one. But both programmers say that there is a communication error and can not talk to the computer. Had a friend put a aftermarket scan tool on the truck (OTC genesis) and it also would not communicate, truck runs, check engine light cycles with the key. Any thoughts or suggestions???????

mschn99 · #2 (**permalink**) 06-17-2006, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mgw

I have a 96 F250, I have just purchased my second programmer, thinking that there might be something wrong with the first one. But both programmers say that there is a communication error and can not talk to the computer. Had a friend put a aftermarket scan tool on the truck (OTC genesis) and it also would not communicate, truck runs, check engine light cycles with the key. Any thoughts or suggestions???????

im guessing the power to the data link connector isnt there, check all your fuses first........

**Rodslinger** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-17-2006, 07:28 AM

Welcome to Powerstroke.org mgw! Someone with your year model will be along here shortly I'm sure to offer some advice.

mgw · #4 (**permalink**) 06-17-2006, 09:00 AM

All fuses are present and accounted for unfortunately

mgw · #5 (**permalink**) 06-18-2006, 04:16 AM

I have a 96 F250, just bought my second programmer, bought the first one off of ebay figured it wasn't any good, got a new evolution programmer and both unit's say communication error. Fuses are all good. Check engine light cycle's with key, Also aftermarket scan tool would not communicate. Any thought's or idea's would be appreciated. Truck runs.

**overl0rd** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-18-2006, 07:10 AM

Double check the fuses, I think the power point or cigarette lighter is on the same fuse.

99Smokin73Stroker · #7 (**permalink**) 06-18-2006, 10:05 AM

Welcome mgw!

mgw · #8 (**permalink**) 06-19-2006, 04:08 AM

Cigarette lighter work's and there is power at the date port connector.

wynndaddy · #9 (**permalink**) 06-25-2006, 02:39 PM

what kind of programer are you having trouble with i have an edge evolution thats doing the exact thing .if you have figured out the problem please let me know i would appreciate it thanks

mgw · #10 (**permalink**) 06-26-2006, 03:58 AM

It's a edge evolution, but i also have a superchip 1705, and they both are doing the same thing.

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