CEL Paper Clip Codes?

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Feb 29, 2008 | 11:03 PM

jjbourne

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CEL Paper Clip Codes?

1996 F150 4.9L EFOD
CEL is on and I want to know if anyone knows a link that shows how to pull the codes with a paper clip? I have searched several sites, but it seems the pulg configuration on those sites does not match mine. All the sites show a sort of triangle shaped pulg with an addtional single connector. Mine is a rectangle with two rows of contacts. 3 on first, 4 on second, no additional connector?

Thanks in advance... JJ

Feb 29, 2008 | 11:41 PM

rikard

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Some 96s might be OBDll if sold with CA emissions. Most of these are MAF too. The OBDll connection is inside the cab on the lower dash panel.
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Mar 1, 2008 | 07:33 AM

SpeedRebel09

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my truck was made is Missouri but shipped here in NC. I have the OBDII as well. you can pick-up a tester at autozone for like $70-$200 Depending on what you want.

Mar 1, 2008 | 08:05 AM

jroehl

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Yeah, there is a real good chance your '96 is OBD-II. If that's the case, many auto parts stores will read your codes for you for free.

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Mar 1, 2008 | 06:28 PM

EPNCSU2006

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All 96 F150's were OBD-II, regardless of whether it was California emissions or Federal. It was only the trucks over 8500 lb GVWR that did not have to comply with OBD-II in 96.