hey guys i just wanted to no if my truck is obd1 or obd2 so i can by a code reader i know that 96 was when ford switched to obd2 but i also heard that over 8500 didnt need obd2 so any help would be much appreciated trucks in my sig but its a 1996 f350 gvwr9000 4x4 5.8 thanks.

 

Easiest way to tell is look under the dash, if its OBDII the port will be in reach of person seated in the drivers seat.

Looks like this,

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If it not there its OBDI look under hood up high just behind driver side hood hinge.

Will look like this,

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Unless you have a Cali truck it's OBD-1.

 

Was going to say the same but figured best bet just tell em where to look.

Be nice if everyone would list their "location" for reference.

 

Ok, follow up question I've been wondering for a while. I have a cali truck with OBDII ('96 F350 460).

How much of the OBDII functionality exists with these early models? If I got something like a Scangauge II (Amazon.com: ScanGauge II Ultra Compact 3-in-1 Automotive Computer with Customizable Real-Time Fuel Economy Digital Gauges: Automotive), which of the various modes would work (EG, fuel consumption, tranny temp, timing, rpm, etc)?

I assume the early OBDII units are pretty primitive compared to modern cars. Anyone have experience with this?

 

I don't know first hand about this particular product but everything should work since all the data needed by one of these scan tools to generate it's various outputs is available via the OBD port on any vintage OBD-2 vehicle. I have used laptop based scan tools on older and newer OBD-2 vehicles and can see all the things this tool offers, and I even get the same type of display with a tuner connected to my OBD-1 truck.. though the connection is made directly on the computer and not via the OBD port, but I can watch any of the sensors operate in real time and the software calculates and displays fuel consumption and HP/TQ as well for example.

 

Cool, looks like I'm in for another $120

 

what would be the best code reader for cheap i hear the Equus 3145 is good.

 

if you are going to go the scan gauge route,you could do this instead UltraGauge Automotive Information Center and OBDII Scan Tool pretty much does all the same stuff as scan gauge at about half the price. They are out of stock right now,but if you wanted to wait a couple weeks you could save some money. I put one in my 2005 focus and it works great.

 

if you are looking for a ford obd1 reader,the 3145 is a good choice.