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Jan 29, 2004 | 05:40 PM

storminator

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EEC Test Connector Location

Hi all-

I own a 1995 Ranger 2WD 4.0 XLT. I'm having trouble locating the EEC Test Connector. Anybody know where it lives?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Eric

Jan 29, 2004 | 05:47 PM

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If you're talking about the jack that you plug the OBDII tester into, on my '96 it's under the steering wheel, to the left of the hood release. It's under a cover, though.

Jan 29, 2004 | 09:13 PM

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On my 95 it is under the steering column with a small cover that you can pull off without any tools. It has a small "finger access" for lack of better words. Check the door jamb for the month it was made. If it was before July, a standard scanner will not work. Let me know if you need more info, I have been dealing with this problem for about a year.

Jan 30, 2004 | 01:01 AM

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Yup, it was pre July. And that would explain why it doesn't fit. Too bad I can't return it! What are my options?

Thanks for the help-

Eric

Jan 30, 2004 | 05:12 PM

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I found a scanner that will work. The Autoxray 2000. Pretty nice tool, but it's $200. However,it has already paid for itself. On the 95 Ranger, you have to set it to read "Generic OBD II".

Jan 30, 2004 | 05:51 PM

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Is there any way for me to read the codes without spending $200 on a tool?? I've already spent $40 on one that won't work...

Jan 30, 2004 | 08:27 PM

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Try some of the auto parts stores. There are some that will pull the codes. You could try to reset the computer to see if the light will stay off. Disconnect the negative battery terminal for about five minutes. Sometimes the light comes on for a one time problem. If the light does come back on, try disconnecting the various electrical connectors on the sensors and cleaning with a good electrical cleaner. If that doesn't work, you are stuck with pulling the codes. The early 95 is a tough one to find a scanner for. Try to sell the scanner you have. Keep us posted.