Folks.

I did some searching but I am in a bind. My 00 Ford Explorer just went in for a NYS Inspection. New NYS law requires them to hook there computer up to my truck and scan for engine codes. Its NYS new system and they charge you 21 bucks everytime they hook the computer up, and they scan the registration on the windshield as soon as you pull in.

My truck failed because it had "OBDII Communication failrue, connectores are ok, bust stilll unable to coummunicate. The NYVIP unit must communicate with your vehilce to test its On Board Diagnosti sytem for New York State Inpsection. We recommend you contact a qulified techniician for assistance and have the vehilce repaired to manufacturer's specification."


My truck has check engine lights on in the past, but I corrected the situation with a new O2 Sensor. It runs fine, the check engine light does flash when the key is placed in the on position. It currently has no check engine light on.

Please help

thanks

johnny

 

Make sure the cigarette lighter fuse isn't blown. It powers the OBDII port.

 

Yes the cig lighter on the dash was not working,

The bottom right side of that plug is the one that should show power when you plug it in.

I will take it back to the garage and see if it works now

#17 in the fuse panel is the one that was blown,



thanks again


johnny

 

First, take it to Autozone and see if they can read codes. They usually do this for free (hoping there is something wrong so they can sell you parts!).

 

I live near Syracuse, I read that the emmision part had been delayed untill next year to give shops time to gear up. Greg

 

Yes that is true, but the shops that acted quickly and got the equipment already are using it. Its hit and miss because they dont tell you they got the new equipment, and as soon as you pull in they scan your registration and start the inspection process ie, your vehicle is assumed to be failing until it completes the process. Also according to this shop and the others that I contacted you must take your vehicle back to the original shop that failed it.

This is borderline communism!


johnny