Lost communication with the ECM

2007 CHEVROLET COBALT
80,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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KYLE POWELL
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I hooked my car up to my scan tool and I have no communication to the ECM. what could be the reason I have no communication to it?
Aug 17, 2017 at 1:19 PM
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The main reason for no communication is a blown fuse to the ECM or BCM.

Here is the location of the fuse panel and a guide to help you check them:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If all fuses check out then I would suspect a bad ECM.

Please let us know what happens so we can keep helping you.

Cheers, Ken
Aug 18, 2017 at 12:21 PM
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