Scanner won't read computer

1996 GMC SAFARI
60,000 MILES
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RANSOME
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The car cranks but won't start. Tried scanning it and it won't read it at all, like its not even plugged in. Scanned another car and it works fine. Any suggestions?
Mar 30, 2012 at 4:43 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Will the scanner power up off the obd2 connector on the van?
Mar 30, 2012 at 4:46 AM
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RANSOME
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Thanks for you reply. It was my friends scanner and I didn't really see him operate it. I did see it was on when off the connector then when he plugged it in there was no change.
Apr 2, 2012 at 6:06 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So did the scanner say anything when it was plugged into your connector?Also see if the orange wire to the connector has power.
Apr 2, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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