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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:00 AM
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pulling codes without a scanner

is it possible to pull codes without a scanner like you can on gas trucks. . still can't get this heap running
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 11:33 AM
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nope you need a scanner
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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crap, ok thanks
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:25 PM
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guys, its a 94.5 powerstroke. You need to find out if its OBD1 or OBD2. As these trucks have both connectors. Try the paperclip trick on the OBD1 connector (under the hood) and see if it respondes. If not, its OBD2. I assume the OBD1 PSD ECM responsed to the paper clip.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:29 PM
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wheres the obd1 conector under the hood? i looked where it is on my 95 gasser and its not there
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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mine is on the drivers fender near the firewall.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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just went and checked the truck i'm working on is a 95 doesn't have one, my other truck is a 94.5 it has it.
 
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Old Jan 6, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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oh, then yes you need a CAN capable scanner.
 
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