Problem with the Diablo

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 05:08 PM

Has anyone had this problem with the Diablo tuner.
Everytime I plug it in, it power up and everything but when i try to tune, or go to the diog. choice it say that its not communicating. I do have the ignition on for sure but it keeps telling me to turn it on..any info would be nice..

**bills98ta** · 12-07-2008, 05:33 PM

Check the accessory / cigarette lighter fuse. It also supply's power to the OBD port.

**Texas Jack** · 12-07-2008, 05:36 PM

Make sure your battery is fully charged!

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

Check the accessory / cigarette lighter fuse. It also supply's power to the OBD port.

what do you mean check it!!like check if it works

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 05:56 PM

Originally Posted by Texas Jack

Make sure your battery is fully charged!

well i turn on my car also and it tells me the same thing..Should i still check the battery??

**bills98ta** · 12-07-2008, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by pmolina0436

what do you mean check it!!like check if it works

Does the lighter work ? If the fuse is blown, the programmer won't work either. The same power goes to the plug where the programmer plugs into the car. ( OBD port )

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 06:17 PM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

Does the lighter work ? If the fuse is blown, the programmer won't work either. The same power goes to the plug where the programmer plugs into the car. ( OBD port )

well the tuner powers on, but ill still check it

**Texas Jack** · 12-07-2008, 06:34 PM

Sounds like wrong tuner, I had that problem and it wiped out my puter!

**bills98ta** · 12-07-2008, 06:52 PM

That's a Bummer... I'm still betting on the blown fuse. ( hope I'm right )
I use to have a hypertech handheld, & it did the same thing to me. It was the fuse blown... It would also power up, but would not communicate.

**bills98ta** · 12-07-2008, 06:54 PM

I can't remember where the cig fuse is though, either the left of dash or under the hood...

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by Texas Jack

Sounds like wrong tuner, I had that problem and it wiped out my puter!

Well I had tuned my car with this same tuner already..all of a sudden it just stopped working or communicating so im going to check the fuse and hope that would be it!!

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

That's a Bummer... I'm still betting on the blown fuse. ( hope I'm right )
I use to have a hypertech handheld, & it did the same thing to me. It was the fuse blown... It would also power up, but would not communicate.

checking it right NOW!! hope thats it!!

**pmolina0436** · 12-07-2008, 07:29 PM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

Does the lighter work ? If the fuse is blown, the programmer won't work either. The same power goes to the plug where the programmer plugs into the car. ( OBD port )

ay my cig. lighter dont work...YES...IT probly is just the fuse...oh man i should go buy the fuse right now!!.......Ill wait till 2-marrow its 10:30 already..well thanks man...I hope it works when i get the fuse..ill make an update a soon as i get that fuse!!thanks again man..hopefully thats all

**bills98ta** · 12-07-2008, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by pmolina0436

ay my cig. lighter dont work...YES...IT probly is just the fuse...oh man i should go buy the fuse right now!!.......Ill wait till 2-marrow its 10:30 already..well thanks man...I hope it works when i get the fuse..ill make an update a soon as i get that fuse!!thanks again man..hopefully thats all

**pmolina0436** · 12-08-2008, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

DAMN!!!the fuses checked out..anything else i can check that might cause the problem

**bills98ta** · 12-08-2008, 07:19 AM

Don't know... Maybe check the OBD II for power. It will be pin 16, that is on the bottom right for 12v. And, the ground for it. Pin 5, ...
Heres a helpful link on it.

http://www.auterraweb.com/obdiipinout.html

**bills98ta** · 12-08-2008, 07:20 AM

I will check back later, Gotta go to work... Bummer...

**pmolina0436** · 12-08-2008, 01:47 PM

Im thinking it is the tuner, because i tried it on a 2000 Pontiac Grand Prix and it tell me the same thing..It doesnt even let me check the trouble codes on the car!!

**bills98ta** · 12-08-2008, 02:30 PM

Diablo should have an 800- number for you to call. Maybe try the BIG HAMMER ?
I don't know where you bought yours from, but never say a buddy or ebay...
Summit, jegs, or a local speed shop will do !!! Good Luck, Bill

**pmolina0436** · 12-08-2008, 02:45 PM

Originally Posted by bills98ta

Diablo should have an 800- number for you to call. Maybe try the BIG HAMMER ?
I don't know where you bought yours from, but never say a buddy or ebay...
Summit, jegs, or a local speed shop will do !!! Good Luck, Bill

yea ill give them a call asap