So I got the interceptor scan gauge but I can;t get it to work or power on. I have tried plugging it in to all the fuses on the panel but nothing works. Am I doing something wrong?

 

probably have the wires crossed. does it power up when the dash lights come on and then go off?

 

Nope...nothing happens, where would the wires be crossed

 

double check your power connections. remember which ones are your grounds and which one is your power. as well, the little jumper on the back of the gauge needs to be removed for proper operation with the cobalts. the jumper is used for saturns.

 

It just has the connection that goes to the computer under the driver side then the red wire for power which i plug in to a fuse right?

 

ya. preferably on its on circuit. that means getting a mini make a fuse and using that in an empty fuse slot. but you can tap into an existing circuit (i do not recommend doing this though), if nothing is happening even after you have power, your plugged into the obd2 port and you have removed the jumper, double check your cigarette lighter fuse because that circuit supplies power to the obd2 port.

 

What does the jumper look like?

 

could be any color as well

 

but isnt that wat goes into the obd2....there are 6 colored wires going into it.

 

no there should be another part to it. there will be the obd2 wire and there should be another 2 pronged part to it.

go here and the picture that they show. look for the red jumper, remove that.

http://aeroforcetech.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=455

 

hmm, mine doesnt have the red jumper, just the white connector

 

when did you buy yours? and did you check your cigarette lighter fuse to see if it was good or not

 

ya the cigarette lighter works fine. This gauge was on my buddies redline, it says Interceseotor Scan Gauge on the front. Does this one only work on redlines'?

 

no they work fine on the cobalts. they are just tricky sometimes. so nothing happens at all. you've got everything hooked up and you turned your car on right.

 

exactly... and nothing happens, cannot figure it out

This is the one I have

http://www.aeroforcetech.com/Redline_Cobalt_tech.html

 

try resetting the gauge. hold down both the buttons for 30 seconds and then try it again

 

still just a blank screen

 

then i dunno what else to say dude. from what you say it should be working fine.

 

I just tapped into my boost gauge power wire and have not had any problems.

 

Thanks for the help, I'll keep trying. Prolly sell it if i cant get it to work.

 

you can do that but its not recommended (by me anyways, and any electrical technician)

 

shouldnt the power window fuse work just fine?

 

ummm should, if your doing that try the sunroof or wiper fuse first but seriously the mini make a fuse is the best route to go

 

I guess ill have to try the "make a fuse" tomorrow...store just closed

 

good luck selling a broke ass interceptor