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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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URGENT. where does the code reader plug in?
1998 explorer, can't find where to plug in code reader, please help!
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Old Jan 15, 2006 | 12:24 PM
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Underneath your steering wheel down by your knees there should be a hole. That's the cover to where the plug is. Just pull the cover out of the way and there you go.
 
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Ill try that thanks
 
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Found it right where you said it was but my code reader is for EEC IV and doesn't fit
Thanks all!
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Yeah, on the '97 you'll need an OBD II reader.
 
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