OBD2 - connection, unable to connect to the ECU?

2001 MITSUBISHI GALANT
200,000 MILES • 2.4L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 4WD • MANUAL
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DOMINIKMATEJKA
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If you connect MUT-II original Mitsubishi diagnostics to je port, it starts to blink out the codes to dashboard, but we are unable to connect to the ECU.
Jul 21, 2022 at 11:21 PM
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STRAILER
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Can you connect with a regular scanner? Your MUT-II original might be bad, also check the fuse #11 the Multipurpose behind the left side of dash fuse panel. here is a guide and the fuse location in the diagrams below:

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

Here are the wiring diagrams for the ALDL connector so you can see how it works. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Jul 23, 2022 at 2:50 AM
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