Truck won't pass inspection OBDII won't connect

[Nevea'sExplorer]

I tried searching and I usually have great luck in doing so but I couldn't come up with anyone having trouble with the inspection computer connecting to their truck. I am using a SCT program on my truck could that be the cause of it or is there a known problem with the connector plug in 02 XLT's? The guy says it starts to connect and then it just stops. There are no code's.

 

[Rick]

I did a bit of searching and some folks have had the problem when a fuse blew. One said it was linked to the cigarette lighter fuse.

 

[Maniak]

Ditto what Rick said. I've run into that on multiple vehicles. Usually its caused kids putting change in the cig ligher/power outlet...

When an ODB-II port won't work that is the first thing and so far it has always been the last thing to check (every fuse)

~Mark

 

[Nevea'sExplorer]

Thanks guys I'll check it out!

 

[03explorereb]

i agree with the other guys. check your cig fuse, or another fuse in the panel. been there done that with other vehicles and i am certain the explorer is no exception.

 

[BigRondo]

I have an '02 XLT - Early Build and Fuse #24 located in the fuse panel under the dash is a 15A labeled Cigar Lighter, OBD II:

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Hope this helps out!!

 

[Nevea'sExplorer]

Awesome that helps a lot since my book for some reason is an 03 and I know the fuses are listed differently.

 

[BigRondo]

Awesome that helps a lot since my book for some reason is an 03 and I know the fuses are listed differently.

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