2002 Sport Trac - no power to Computer Scanner

hoorawflyguy · 09-16-2011, 09:31 PM

Hello, got an engine code today, went home plugged in my Actron OBD 2 pocketscan and receive no power to the scanner. I plug the scanner into my wife's Taurus and my father's E350 and it work fine. any ideas? Its been over heating and i just replaced the thermostat this afternoon. checked the pins in the scanner and the terminal in the truck and all looks fine.

2002 Sport Trac 4.0L SOHC V6

*MidnightRebel07* · 09-16-2011, 10:00 PM

Check your fuse for the OBD II port and cigarette lighter, same fuse. It's probably blown which will kill the power to the port. I believe it's the number 17 fuse on the drivers side of the dash, might wanna check the book on that but I'm pretty sure that's the one. I had the same problem awhile back.

hoorawflyguy · 09-16-2011, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidnightRebel07

Check your fuse for the OBD II port and cigarette lighter, same fuse. It's probably blown which will kill the power to the port. I believe it's the number 17 fuse on the drivers side of the dash, might wanna check the book on that but I'm pretty sure that's the one. I had the same problem awhile back.

You are correct sir. thank you!

TmacTrac · 09-16-2011, 10:46 PM

... My #17 fuse was blown and nothing happened to me yet.. ? i still havent replaced it.

*MidnightRebel07* · 09-16-2011, 10:59 PM

If your fuse is blown for the OBD II port/ cigarette lighter nothing will happen, you just can't use either until the fuse is replaced.

Beecoach · 12-03-2012, 06:22 PM

What are the probable causes for this fuse to blow?

**ncranchero** · 12-04-2012, 09:24 AM

Short in the lighter, coins falling into the lighter socket when no lighter is in place ......

Beecoach · 12-05-2012, 07:10 AM

The socket is horizontal, there doesn't appear to be anything in there. Guess I'll try to trace the wires, looking for a short and look on the socket as well.

09-16-2011, 10:00 PM	#2
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,820 Vehicle Specs	Check your fuse for the OBD II port and cigarette lighter, same fuse. It's probably blown which will kill the power to the port. I believe it's the number 17 fuse on the drivers side of the dash, might wanna check the book on that but I'm pretty sure that's the one. I had the same problem awhile back. __________________ "If you're gonna be a bear, Be A Grizzly" 1.75" TT, WP shackles, 3" BL, 33x12.5x15 DuraTrac's, 15x8 Cragar's, RT Y-pipe, RT High Flow Cat, MagnaFlow 2.5" in/ dual 2.5" out, 2.5" dual pipes, LiveWires, K&N air filter, Uniden C.B., Pioneer H.U., MTX sub, Gen2 Ex dash bezel swap, Amber l.e.d. clearence lights, Custom Built Swing Out Tire Carrier and bumper (my build),custom Winch bumper w/ 12k lb. winch, A.R.E. Cap

09-16-2011, 10:59 PM	#5
MidnightRebel07 Elite Explorer Pittsburgh, Pa. 2003 Explorer Sport Trac Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 3,820 Vehicle Specs	If your fuse is blown for the OBD II port/ cigarette lighter nothing will happen, you just can't use either until the fuse is replaced. __________________ "If you're gonna be a bear, Be A Grizzly" 1.75" TT, WP shackles, 3" BL, 33x12.5x15 DuraTrac's, 15x8 Cragar's, RT Y-pipe, RT High Flow Cat, MagnaFlow 2.5" in/ dual 2.5" out, 2.5" dual pipes, LiveWires, K&N air filter, Uniden C.B., Pioneer H.U., MTX sub, Gen2 Ex dash bezel swap, Amber l.e.d. clearence lights, Custom Built Swing Out Tire Carrier and bumper (my build),custom Winch bumper w/ 12k lb. winch, A.R.E. Cap

12-04-2012, 09:24 AM	#7
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,563 Vehicle Specs	Short in the lighter, coins falling into the lighter socket when no lighter is in place ...... __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

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09-16-2011, 09:31 PM	#1
hoorawflyguy Wannabe Elite Explorer Boise, Idaho 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 9 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	2002 Sport Trac - no power to Computer Scanner Hello, got an engine code today, went home plugged in my Actron OBD 2 pocketscan and receive no power to the scanner. I plug the scanner into my wife's Taurus and my father's E350 and it work fine. any ideas? Its been over heating and i just replaced the thermostat this afternoon. checked the pins in the scanner and the terminal in the truck and all looks fine. 2002 Sport Trac 4.0L SOHC V6

09-16-2011, 10:46 PM	#4
TmacTrac Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake City, South Carolina 2001 Sport Trac Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 251 Vehicle Specs	... My #17 fuse was blown and nothing happened to me yet.. ? i still havent replaced it.

12-03-2012, 06:22 PM	#6
Beecoach Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairmont, WV 2004 Sport Trac Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	What are the probable causes for this fuse to blow?

12-05-2012, 07:10 AM	#8
Beecoach Wannabe Elite Explorer Fairmont, WV 2004 Sport Trac Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 7 Vehicle Specs	The socket is horizontal, there doesn't appear to be anything in there. Guess I'll try to trace the wires, looking for a short and look on the socket as well.