OBD II Question
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OBD II Question
Hey Again.
Next question (didn't want to get too much on the last thread):
If I get a generic OBD II scann tool from Advance or AutoZone will I be able to get the codes from a 98.5 E-350 PSD engoine? I have done several searches and most of the advice is to buy a Tuner. I cannot afford one at this time, but I still would like to get my truck back on the road. What are my options? I know I can have it towed to a dealership and have them read it( Maybe- the truck is kind of like Frankensteins monster, Its a 90 SRW F-350, but the motor is out of a 98 E-350 ambulance, Tranny and T-case are out of a 99 4x4 Duelly). Not sure if a dealer would even touch it.
Thanks for the info.
Craig
Next question (didn't want to get too much on the last thread):
If I get a generic OBD II scann tool from Advance or AutoZone will I be able to get the codes from a 98.5 E-350 PSD engoine? I have done several searches and most of the advice is to buy a Tuner. I cannot afford one at this time, but I still would like to get my truck back on the road. What are my options? I know I can have it towed to a dealership and have them read it( Maybe- the truck is kind of like Frankensteins monster, Its a 90 SRW F-350, but the motor is out of a 98 E-350 ambulance, Tranny and T-case are out of a 99 4x4 Duelly). Not sure if a dealer would even touch it.
Thanks for the info.
Craig
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Don't have a manual(haven't bought one yet) 
. The package says it will read Ford cars and Light Duty trucks. Is an E-350 with the Ambulance package considered light or medium duty?
Thanks again to all.
Craig
. The package says it will read Ford cars and Light Duty trucks. Is an E-350 with the Ambulance package considered light or medium duty?Thanks again to all.
Craig
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The generic scanners like the ones that you have mentioned will read only a few codes. The PSD have hundreds of specific codes that none of the standard hand helds will supporrt. A programmer is a cheaper alternative to getting an enhanced code reader and you have a programmer. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any other questions.
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OBD ll readers will only work on 1996 and newer cars and trucks, if you don't have a plug in under the dash to the right of center that you can see then you won't have a place to plug it in. So you may have to take to a shop to get the codes.
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It shouldn't matter what the year of the truck, it has a psd from a 98' which should have a OBD II port on it, if whoever swaped he engine used all of the wiring harness from the doner truck and kept the OBD II port.
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Originally Posted by CLK
It shouldn't matter what the year of the truck, it has a psd from a 98' which should have a OBD II port on it, if whoever swaped he engine used all of the wiring harness from the doner truck and kept the OBD II port.
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