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1996 Hybrid Data Link Connector Help
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1996 Hybrid Data Link Connector Help
Hello Ford Truckers, this is my first post here.
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I have a 1996 F-150 5.0L, last of the classics.
I started getting some warning lights and started researching how to get the error codes out of the truck. I found lots of great write ups on how to get the OBDI / EEC-IV error codes using the test connectors.
The problem is that my data link connector appears to be of the OBD II style, but only has six pins in it. I'm guessing that the pin connections are the same as the OBD I, but rearranged into the OBD II plug. I can't seem to find any info on this strange configuration. Any ideas or experience?
Thanks
Also, my ABS light and check engine light started coming on, that's what I'm checking. When I start my truck the ABS light goes off for a second or two and then comes on solid. Check engine light is on all the time.
Great Site!
I have a 1996 F-150 5.0L, last of the classics.
I started getting some warning lights and started researching how to get the error codes out of the truck. I found lots of great write ups on how to get the OBDI / EEC-IV error codes using the test connectors.
The problem is that my data link connector appears to be of the OBD II style, but only has six pins in it. I'm guessing that the pin connections are the same as the OBD I, but rearranged into the OBD II plug. I can't seem to find any info on this strange configuration. Any ideas or experience?
Thanks
Also, my ABS light and check engine light started coming on, that's what I'm checking. When I start my truck the ABS light goes off for a second or two and then comes on solid. Check engine light is on all the time.
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Found an article talking about the different pins and standards of OBD II.
Apparently OBD doesn't have to have all the pins, nor does it run a standard protocol. GM is still different from Ford and so on.
Apparently this is the PWM standard used by Ford.
It is OBD II.
OBD FAQ: OBD-II Communication Protocols - PWM, VPW, ISO, CAN
Apparently OBD doesn't have to have all the pins, nor does it run a standard protocol. GM is still different from Ford and so on.
Apparently this is the PWM standard used by Ford.
It is OBD II.
OBD FAQ: OBD-II Communication Protocols - PWM, VPW, ISO, CAN
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A 1996 F-150 should be OBD-II. Hook up an OBD-II reader to it and you will get the codes. I don't know why you look at the connector and say, "That can't possibly be right!" without at least trying to read the codes first.
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I agree with andym and volvo personally i would have tried to read the codes first but thats just me. BTW i had that problem before too and got flamed for asking the same question on another board so dont feel bad.
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Exactly. Not all pins are used, even in current new vehicles. There is a standard, and certain pins must be the same on everything. Other pins are manufacturer and/or year specific.
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