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Mar 3, 2008 | 10:54 AM

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mikeberman04

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Computer test port question?

do the '88s (mine is the 5.8 EB edition) have the OBD2 test ports, or is she a little old for that?

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Mar 3, 2008 | 11:54 AM

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jb1390

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obdII came out in 96, late 95 for most models. I think you can jump two prongs together to read the troule codes using a paper clip or short piece of wire, but I don't remember which prongs.

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Mar 4, 2008 | 09:08 AM

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mprice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeberman04

do the '88s (mine is the 5.8 EB edition) have the OBD2 test ports, or is she a little old for that?

Here's what you need:
http://www.amazon.com/Equus-3145-For.../dp/B000EW0KHW

You can find the paper clip method by searching, but I guess I'm too ADD for that. The scanner will pull all three code types plus cycle all the actuators. I keep mine in the glove box.

Calvin

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Mar 4, 2008 | 02:17 PM

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That is the exact one I have....it is wonderful.

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Mar 12, 2008 | 12:54 AM

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alext33

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hay guy i have a question on my 95 bronco. how do i read the codes in the instruction manual it says that sum years are 3 or 2 digit code or is it sumthing else.

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Mar 12, 2008 | 05:00 AM

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My 94 codes are three digit EEC-IV system.

It changed to obdII on some model in 95 and 96 so an obdII code reader might be needed if yours has it.

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Mar 12, 2008 | 09:16 AM

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Bimmerboy1989

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If it's OBDII then the diagnostic port is under the dash. If it's OBDI then the diagnostic port is under the hood by the drivers fender near the relays.

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Mar 12, 2008 | 09:06 PM

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its under the hood thanks guys

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