Scanners will not connect

1998 KIA SPORTAGE
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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DENIS PATTI
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Has had a crank no start, intermittent. Check engine light is on.Immobilizer light is on when running.
Oct 4, 2018 at 7:31 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I am Danny.

Does the scanner not connect physically or does it light up and say there is No Communication to the vehicle? I have attached a few tutorials for you to view. Hope this helps and hope to hear from back from you soon. Thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/scan-test-is-incomplete-p1000
Oct 6, 2018 at 6:42 PM
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DENIS PATTI
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Hi Danny.

Obd 2 Scanner connects via Kia adapter and lights up, tries to connect but cannot.
Oct 6, 2018 at 9:26 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello again
What kind of Scanner? Does it just say "No Communication" ?
Danny-
Oct 6, 2018 at 10:29 PM
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DENIS PATTI
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Austel MaxiScan MS309. Yes says no communication.
Oct 7, 2018 at 10:50 AM
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STRAILER
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Hello,

If I can jump in here this is the wiring diagrams for the ALDL and a guide to help you test it. Make sure the ALDL is getting power from the fuel injector fuse 30 amp.

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

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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