How to read codes on a 2001 dodge ram 1500 5.9?

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Hello I am having a little trouble I have two scan tools one of which I just bought just for this purpose (autoxray ez scan 6000 top of the line for this company) that both tell me the vehicle is not responding when I try to read the codes on my truck. I have tested the port for power which it does have and have read many little statments online telling me others have been able to scan theres with just run of the mill scanners why cant I? my port has pins 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 14, 16 is mine missing a pin somehow? I ran fine yesterday and today get in and wont start unless I hold down the throttle and as soon as I let off it dies instantly like i turned it off. the fuel gauge also stopped working today with the check gauges light illuminated, I checked the TPS which is fine, the fuel rail holds steady at 50 PSI when u turn the key on. Also I hear relays clicking over and over every second or so, just about the same duration as the rpms dropping while holding the throttle open WHATS THE DEAL!!!!! Please has anyone encountered anything like this???? Thank you so much
I know its not empty i thought it was when the gauge stopped working so I put 10 gallons in and still nothing and the battery has never given me an issue
also I have tried my scanner on 2 other vehicles and it works fine on them, I have a chrysler enhanced cable and regular obd 2 cable and neither work, I called the company and ran through different configurations of the scanner and still nothing
 
I suggest using ACTRON code reader any auto zone sells this the cheapest. Also use the code reader when the key is in the on position.
 
your not missing a pin ,make sure the scanner is working right by trying it on another vehicle,the re try it,you have to plug the scanner in then turn the key on to diagnose it,you shouldn't be having any problems from that one,you'll have to get the scanner working to diagnose it though,check the fuse for the computer in the fuse panel it may have blown,be careful about touching any pins together on that one you can damge something real easy ,good luck.
 
First of all is the check engine light on. If it is turn your key on with the scan tool attached properly. Second did your battery go dead recently. Did you have to jump start it. It will cause a poor start or idle die out cause the pcm lost memory. Second the IAC idle control motor could be lazy or stuck causing a poor cold start. Fuel pressure can be great but what is your fuel volume. The fuel tank sending units on Chrysler's in 2001 were and are infamous for not working showing 1/8 tank when it is really empty. Careful checking your pin connectors without experience. I can't go on
 
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