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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:04 PM
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code reader plug in

I recently got a 96 f-250 4x4. It had a check engine light on when I picked it up, now it's off.
Where do I plug in the code reader? Both my other 96 150's had the plug in under the dash, this one doesn't
 
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Old Jun 29, 2016 | 09:08 PM
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Your f250 is obd1 therefore the data link plug is under the hood near the driver side hood hinge. Might need a different code reader such as an Equus 3145.
 
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Drawing of general location of the diagnostic plug:

courtesy of RJM Injection
 
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Thank you!!
 
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You can also do it for free: http://web.archive.org/web/201104301...tion.com/?p=13

Count the flashes. Best bet is a code reader to prevent miscounting the codes then misinterpreting the codes.
 
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Your f250 is obd1 therefore the data link plug is under the hood near the driver side hood hinge. Might need a different code reader such as an Equus 3145.
The reader above says it's for up to 1995. Will it work on my 96. It has the connector under the hood.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2016 | 12:26 PM
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Yes it will work. The F-250, 350 and F-SuperDuty continued to use the same computer system as the '95 and earlier F-150s until '97.

The exception being the California emissions truck, but since your truck has the connector under hood, it's not one of those.
 
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