C6 Tech/Performance LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

OBD-II scanner procedure for reading C6 codes

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:42 AM
  #1  
CessnaDriver's Avatar
CessnaDriver
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 9
From: CA
Default OBD-II scanner procedure for reading C6 codes

I just bought an OBD-II CAN U480 scanner and followed the directions but no joy.

Plugged in while ignition was off,
Scanner comes alive, so far so good,

Instructions then say to turn ignition ON, but do not start engine,

Ok, cant do that, I held the start button down for ten seconds (to put ignition to ON and no start) but I just hear some clicking.

After I unplug the scanner........holding ignition button down works fine, will go into no start mode with ignition on.

Does the C6 require something else be done for this to work?


Thanks in advance!
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:45 AM
  #2  
SpinMonster's Avatar
SpinMonster
Tech Contributor
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 12,094
Likes: 197
From: Colorado Springs, CO
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11
Default

Where are you located?
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 01:58 AM
  #3  
CessnaDriver's Avatar
CessnaDriver
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 9
From: CA
Default

SoCal.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 02:38 AM
  #4  
CessnaDriver's Avatar
CessnaDriver
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
Liked
 
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,210
Likes: 9
From: CA
Default

Got a little farther, hitting enter on the scanner allows you to get into ignition on mode, but it seems to get stuck on scanning for the correct protocol. getting late, monkey with it tomorrow.
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 06:10 AM
  #5  
Check 6's Avatar
Check 6
Burning Brakes
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 774
Likes: 1
From: Seguin Texas
Default

Which scanner did you buy? I'm looking at the Snap-on MTS C 500 which sells for $499, anyone have any comments? Thanks
Reply
Old Jul 27, 2006 | 08:05 AM
  #6  
dennis50nj's Avatar
dennis50nj
Race Director
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 11,549
Likes: 27
From: Southampton NJ
Default

I just plug it in then hit the yellow side of the switch
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To OBD-II scanner procedure for reading C6 codes





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 03:01 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 11:09:53


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE