OBD does not communicate with car

Tiny
ROBINDDOHERTY
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  • 2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
  • 1.8L
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 113,000 MILES
After having heater core replaced.
Monday, September 9th, 2019 AT 1:57 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

My guess is that a wire was disconnected or ground was left off or damaged. What I need you to do is check for power to pins 15 and 16. They should have power all the time. Pin 1 should have power when the key is in the run position (engine can be off). Next, and this is my first suspect, check continuity to ground to pins 4 and 5.

I attached a pic of the DLC below so you can see what I am referring to . Also, make sure there are no blown fuses. (fuses 5 and 37) fuse panel under the left side of the dash.

Here are a few links you may find helpful:

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

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

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Monday, September 9th, 2019 AT 7:26 PM

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