Pulling OBD2 codes without the code port

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Jun 27, 2012 | 10:41 AM

Resq202

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Pulling OBD2 codes without the code port

I have a 2000 e150 with a 4.6L. It is showing a service engine light. My scanner can not connect through the code port. I suspect the wiring is damaged or disconnected. Is there another place to plug in the scanner to pull the codes?

Jun 27, 2012 | 10:49 AM

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Check the fuse for the cigarette lighter...

Jun 27, 2012 | 11:36 AM

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Any idea which fuse that is? No owners manual and Haynes diagrams aren't worth a darn.

Jun 27, 2012 | 11:51 AM

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Found the fuse. Keeps blowing. Any way I can pull codes from somewhere else so I don't have to dig into the electrical issue?

Jun 27, 2012 | 05:39 PM

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No, there isn't. You'll have to resolve the short circuit problem.

Jun 27, 2012 | 09:39 PM

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Dis-connect the cig lighter.

Jun 27, 2012 | 10:01 PM

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Disconnected the lighter plug. Was able to pull the codes. You would expect a dealer's work to hold up for longer than a month. Had a blow out on number 1. Had it towed to the dealer who replaced the plug and COP and helicoiled the hole. The COP is bad already. Nothing but headaches.