Hi, Guest
06-15-2004, 10:33 PM
Has anyone had any luck with the cheap OBD-II readers found on E-bay?
For example:
Ebay Listing
They seem ok for basic use, but I checked out the OBD-II connector on my focus and it doesn't look exactly standard. But I suppose maybe a standard OBD-II will fit anyway? I checked under the hood and the label states "OBD-II" compliant...
This is basically what the connector looks like on my car, but the pinout is slightly different
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I figure if I have to pay someone $50+ to check the error code on my car, I might as well buy a scanner. BTW I have the CEL check engine light on... but no symptoms/issues like power loss or stumbling. I'm hoping it's just a bad gas cap or crummy fuel... but the light came back after a reset, and it won't go out on it's own.
For example:
Ebay Listing
They seem ok for basic use, but I checked out the OBD-II connector on my focus and it doesn't look exactly standard. But I suppose maybe a standard OBD-II will fit anyway? I checked under the hood and the label states "OBD-II" compliant...
This is basically what the connector looks like on my car, but the pinout is slightly different
<a href='http://www.scantool.net/images/esupport_faq/scantool_wont_power_up/escortUK_dlc.jpg'>
</a>I figure if I have to pay someone $50+ to check the error code on my car, I might as well buy a scanner. BTW I have the CEL check engine light on... but no symptoms/issues like power loss or stumbling. I'm hoping it's just a bad gas cap or crummy fuel... but the light came back after a reset, and it won't go out on it's own.
Stock 2000 Ford Focus ZX3, RF Green, 5sp, A/C, 4-Cyl DOHC, etc.