Dealer says ScanGauge ruined my PCM and I can't use ScanGauge anymore

[msirach]

First place I would look would be at the pcv valve and check the body or gasket for a leak.

[Showbizk]

Originally Posted by Thumper

While my issue with my new SGii was small,(needed a different cable for my Hyundai) the tech support person whom I talked treated me like I was his only customer or concern for that day. He was great! I got my new cable in two days from calling with no charge. They truly do value and have great customer service.

Thumper, I have an 08 Veracruz. Can you elaborate on why you needed a new cable? Is the OBD2 plug different? Was the original cable defective? I have an SGii in my WRX and would like to get only an additional cable so I can use the SGii in the Hyundai, too. Thanks!

[Nikki]

Originally Posted by Markmysite

Oops, yeah that might help ... It's a 2007 Pontiac Vibe, 5-speed, 1.8L engine, 10,000 miles on it now

I hope you get this problem resolved with your dealer. FYI I also have a 2007 Vibe [Toyota Matrix clone]. I plugged in the scanguage back in April and haven't had any trouble.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Showbizk

Thumper, I have an 08 Veracruz. Can you elaborate on why you needed a new cable? Is the OBD2 plug different? Was the original cable defective? I have an SGii in my WRX and would like to get only an additional cable so I can use the SGii in the Hyundai, too. Thanks!

Showbizk,
You should have no cable issues with an 08. Hyundai was non-compliant with the way the wired the vechicle side of the OBD plug. This was discovered and corrected some time in 2003. Only some of 2003 and earlier models were affected. I suggest calling Liner Logic to make certain, but I have not heard any issues with any Hyundai 2004 and later. Even some of the earlier models work fine without a different cable. LL told me that they just had to rearrange some pin postions in the standard cable for mine to work.

[Ophbalance]

I thought they disabled some of the pins, not re-arranged? Oddly, they got it right for the 99 model as mine has never had any issues.

[Thumper]

Originally Posted by Ophbalance

I thought they disabled some of the pins, not re-arranged? Oddly, they got it right for the 99 model as mine has never had any issues.

That may very well be. I have slept since I spoke to LL and my steel trap memeroy ain't what is used to be. LOL

[Markmysite]

No one guessed it.

So, the cause was a vacuum leak .... in the hydro-booster (power brake booster) of all things. After spraying the entire engine to try and find the leak, they finally heard it near the brake booster.

So, in this whole process my car got:

- A new ScanGauge unit (and solid proof they are a great company)
- 4 brand new fuel injectors
- New O2 sensors
- New PCM
- A free cleaning of my mass air flow sensor
- And a clean engine since it was fully sprayed with carb cleaner.... lol

[Damionk]

I need to go to your dealer. I would probably leave with a new car.

[hazeldazel]

i have an uncle that worked at GM until he retired, so all his sibs get the employee discount. After years of seeing the lemons that my mom and aunt have saddled themsevles with and poor service at GM dealer repair shops, I gotta say that I don't care how good the Volt is or anything that GM ever produces for that matter - I will never ever ever buy a GM car.

[hobbit]

*Carb cleaner*?? They're supposed to use propane for that.
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