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Jul 18, 2010 | 05:16 PM

McMaster

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Odd OBD1 test connector

My 1993 F 250 has an odd OBD1 test connector. Instead of the usual 6 pin (4 on the bottom, 2 on top), mine is a 4 pin - all in a row. I need to get the codes but can't find a code reader that fits, and all the instructions on getting the codes without a reader use the 6 pin connector. If anyone can tell me how to do the test with this connector, I would appreciate it.

Jul 18, 2010 | 05:30 PM

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Not trying to be a smart a$$, but, you need to look near the left (drivers side) hood hinge for the OBDI connector.. The 6 in a row plug ain't it...

Jul 18, 2010 | 05:45 PM

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That's where it's at, but it's not a 6 in a row, it's a 4 in a row and it has the STI connector mounted next to it. It looks like the 6 pin, but without the two upper pins.

Jul 18, 2010 | 07:15 PM

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Do you mind taking a pic of it?

Jul 18, 2010 | 09:18 PM

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I'll take one in the morning and post when I get home. I was hoping it wasn't as odd-ball as it seems.

Jul 19, 2010 | 06:44 AM

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Also what are the wire colors that go to it and the color of the stripe on the wire if it has one?

Jul 19, 2010 | 09:11 AM

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When I turned it over to get the wire colors, I found that it is the standard 6 pin connector. Someone had done such a good job of taping it back together (and covering holes), that it looked original. Thanks.

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Jul 20, 2010 | 02:40 PM

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Thanks to all. I had always just had the parts store run the code check for me (free), but their tester wasn't working. But as easy as that was, I'll just do it myself from now on.