how to pull codes 96 5.0L
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how to pull codes 96 5.0L
OK, I know this is here somewhere, but I haven't found it with a search yet. Have a 96 F150 4x4 Ext cab 5.0L with 176,000 miles and the CEL has been on for way too long. I would like to pull codes first rather than replace parts until it goes away. I think this has the OBDII system, not sure. It has a "data link connector" inside under the dash.
Do I need to buy a reader or is there a way to jumper this and watch the CEL to read codes? Thanks for your help.
Do I need to buy a reader or is there a way to jumper this and watch the CEL to read codes? Thanks for your help.
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After a little more searching it looks like 96 and up has OBDII and I'll need a reader. Now, where's the best place to get a good reader for not a lot of $$$?
I realize the codes may not pinpoint the problem exactly, but it's a place to start. Thanks for your help!
I realize the codes may not pinpoint the problem exactly, but it's a place to start. Thanks for your help!
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Yeah, I thought about that, but the closest one is about 50mi away. Also with a 96 contour and 03 caravan, I'm thinking a reader would be worth the money. Is there really any difference between a $50 dollar reader and a $99 dollar reader? It looks like some may have a few more bells and whistles, but won't they all get the job done? Thanks for your replies.
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On the net I've found small "Auto Scanner" brand OBDII readers for less than $30 including shipping. Is this a "you get what you pay for" unit I'll regret or will it work fine? What does everyone else use?
On the net I've found small "Auto Scanner" brand OBDII readers for less than $30 including shipping. Is this a "you get what you pay for" unit I'll regret or will it work fine? What does everyone else use?
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I would go for the Ford Rotunda NGS scanner or a Snap On scanner.
I have yet to see another scanner worth using.
You get what you pay for.
Since you have more than just Ford rigs a Snap On scanner might be more practical than the NGS...unless you want to get the Chrysler DRB III as well.
I have yet to see another scanner worth using.
You get what you pay for.
Since you have more than just Ford rigs a Snap On scanner might be more practical than the NGS...unless you want to get the Chrysler DRB III as well.
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I don't see a need to spend a bunch of money on a rotunda or snap on scanner. Maybe if you want to do extensive diagnostics or datalogging or something else fancy, but to just read the codes, any OBD-II scanner should work fine.
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From what I've seen the difference between the cheap scanners and the expensive ones is how much info they provide you. Basically the cheap ones will provide only the 4 digit codes, whereas the expensive ones will give you a description of those codes (some have built in printers and memory). The descriptions of the codes can pretty much be found on google, so I'd get a cheap one personally.
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