95 xlt computer error

[azmodan]

Hello everybody,

I just bought a 1995 XLT and I'm trying to use a EZ scan 5000 handheld scanner to read the trouble codes, the thing is that when I connect the scanner to the OBD 2 hook up I get the message that the vehicle is not responding. I tried some diode grease to see if that would help but that was no good and all the connections seem to be alright.
Before I bought the car it was kept on beach front property, could that have something to do with it?

Thanks,
azmodan.

 

[Blee1099]

1995 is not OBDII compliant, I believe it is still OBDII.. Should be a diag port in the engine compartment.

 

[azmodan]

Thanks for the quick reply blee, any idea where inside the engine compartment i can find the diagnostic port, because the only one I found is on the drivers side just under the dash and while I'm at it would you know what the port I found is for???

Thanks again,

Azmodan.

 

[NHale623]

As already noted, your truck is not OBD II compliant.

The diagnostic port is in the engine compartment, on the drivers side just in front of the master cylinder. I seriously doubt your scan tool will work though.

 

[ExplorerDMB]

You will need a FORD OBD-I connector

-Drew

 

[azmodan]

Once again thanks for the quick reply, I found the port, and have the ford OBD I connection for it. I will post the results if I can retrieve them.

Azmodan.

 

[davidmmm69]

I wish it was possible aslo with my 1995.. as i have never checked codes cause of that.

 

[azmodan]

If I can get the codes and find a fix I will gladly post on the site.

By the way, how would I post any pics on this site, for example attached to a thread?

Azmodan.