Can't find DLC
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Can't find DLC
This year is the first time I have had to have my F-250 Heavy Duty Super cab LWB 4X4 smog tested... It is a 5.8 Ltr 5 spd. The inspector couldn't find the DLC. Book states it should be in the middle lower dash area. I couldn't find it either so they failed the truck. HELP! Tags die Monday!
I need my truck! Thanks in advance.
I need my truck! Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by tattarat
This year is the first time I have had to have my F-250 Heavy Duty Super cab LWB 4X4 smog tested... It is a 5.8 Ltr 5 spd. The inspector couldn't find the DLC. Book states it should be in the middle lower dash area. I couldn't find it either so they failed the truck. HELP! Tags die Monday! I need my truck! Thanks in advance.
I need my truck! Thanks in advance.1997 - Driver's side between steering column and center hump, underneath dash, protective cover
1998 - same as '97
If you have the above year models.
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Originally Posted by FortyFords
What! thats bs !
They can't find the connector,so they fail the truck,like you modified the truck or something.
The goverment bs.you can thank your green tree huggers for that crap!
Whats next?
Rich
They can't find the connector,so they fail the truck,like you modified the truck or something.
The goverment bs.you can thank your green tree huggers for that crap!
Whats next?
Rich
Drag out the shotgun and put that peashooter away!
I got your six...
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Originally Posted by FortyFords
I gotta take my meds !
I would of blew a gasket on that one! they'd be gettin the manager or state rep there quick. called going postal! (sorry if there are any postal workers here)
Rich
I would of blew a gasket on that one! they'd be gettin the manager or state rep there quick. called going postal! (sorry if there are any postal workers here)
Rich
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Hey.. they're Gov workers 
The truck used to be big enough that it was exempt! Its a 1997... Thanks for the input, but thats where we looked. The only mod on the truck is a K & N air cleaner. This one is a babied cream puff used strictly to haul cars to shows ( or junkers that I drag home ) and light Home Depot duty. When a heavy load is involved I use the trailer so the bed doesn't get scratched... ( sorry... I'm a freak and spent 2 years looking for a truck like this! )
The truck used to be big enough that it was exempt! Its a 1997... Thanks for the input, but thats where we looked. The only mod on the truck is a K & N air cleaner. This one is a babied cream puff used strictly to haul cars to shows ( or junkers that I drag home ) and light Home Depot duty. When a heavy load is involved I use the trailer so the bed doesn't get scratched... ( sorry... I'm a freak and spent 2 years looking for a truck like this! )
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Originally Posted by tattarat
Its a 1997... Thanks for the input, but thats where we looked.
( sorry... I'm a freak...)
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its goverment standards that light duty vehicles 96 and newer have a obd2 DLC connector that can been seen from the "crouching technican" view or can reach it from the drivers seat.
If that happened to me i would go straight to the top and then try to get the fool fired...
If that happened to me i would go straight to the top and then try to get the fool fired...
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We both looked and with a good trouble light. I've been rebuilding cars since I was 11... and * cof cof* 40-something... Neither one of us could find it. Heck this thing even still has the OEM ( yuck ) stereo! I'll get under there tonight when I'm not in a suit and tie and have another look see. Thanks again. Likin' this page already I always pull Fords with this one. Tons of Mustangs and I'm a sucker for the 429 cars. Had a few 79 Ford trucks too. Wish I still had the 79 F-250 460 granny 4 spd w/ 4:10 gears. ... and 3 gas tanks 
I always pull Fords with this one. Tons of Mustangs and I'm a sucker for the 429 cars. Had a few 79 Ford trucks too. Wish I still had the 79 F-250 460 granny 4 spd w/ 4:10 gears. ... and 3 gas tanks
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Originally Posted by tattarat
Had a few 79 Ford trucks too. Wish I still had the 79 F-250 460 granny 4 spd w/ 4:10 gears. ... and 3 gas tanks
But, the V10 has it beat and beyond. Truthfully I was disappointed that they let the 460 go away, but after I mashed the gas on this one....can't go back.