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Jun 24, 2004 | 09:20 PM

BurlyBoy

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How to check for trouble codes

Hi all.

Anyone know how to check the trouble codes? I believe you have to jumper the connector and look for flashes in the cab with the "check engine light".
- what pins to you jumper
- what do the flashes mean?

cheers

1989 Bronco, 351w

Jun 24, 2004 | 11:47 PM

U_B_LO

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In my '97 E350 van w/ PSD, you hook up to the female connector under the column. I hooked up a programmer, which also reads codes, to reprogram the computer module. You have the option of just reading error codes if you wish.

Jun 25, 2004 | 12:19 AM

BurlyBoy

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thnx, I'm looking specifically for how to read them without buying any special reader. I remember reading something about that a while back.

Jun 25, 2004 | 05:05 AM

daddydcs

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Everything I have been able to find requires you to use an analog volt meter for the test... if you have one let me know and I could look the pins up for you in my Haynes book!

Jun 25, 2004 | 11:11 AM

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OK, I finally found a great site on how to do this - took a long time. You don't need a meter, just use the check engine light in the cab.

http://www.off-road.com/ford/bigbron...eec/index.html

cheers!