Where to find code reader for '97 Explorer

[twinfisch]

Morning!!

Where is the connector for reading the codes for a '97? I looked around under the hood but it didn't jump out at me.

Also, where is a good place to buy a clockspring for the same rig?

John
The Pacific North WET!!!

 

[Turdle]

Right directly below the steering wheel-column is a removable plastic panel--see it?

http://rockauto.com/

 

[justin146]

Morning!!

Where is the connector for reading the codes for a '97? I looked around under the hood but it didn't jump out at me.

Also, where is a good place to buy a clockspring for the same rig?

John
The Pacific North WET!!!

The diagnostic port is in the same place on just about every vehicle- it is under the steering column by where you knees would be while driving.

 

[justin146]

Right directly below the steering wheel-column is a removable plastic panel--see it?

http://rockauto.com/

You beat me to it, I was searching trying to find out WTF a clockspring is

 

[Turdle]

You beat me to it, I was searching trying to find out WTF a clockspring is

It is the dealio which maintains electrical contact to the air bag in steering wheel, allowing it to turn.

 

[twinfisch]

Thanks guys!! I'll take a look under the steering column in a bit...and look my for part

Current project is replacing a window so car work a little later!!

Thanks again!!

John

 

[gsx220]

my code reader hooks up in the engine bay maybe its different for a 95? i also have a port under the steering colom though

 

[schmoken]

my code reader hooks up in the engine bay maybe its different for a 95? i also have a port under the steering colom though

The OBD II diagnostics weren't mandatory until 96.

 

[Ranger379]

ya on 95 and earlier they are under the hood conected to the Power Distributon Box, they say EEC-IV on the cap, on 95's they have that plus the one under the dash, for 96+ they are all under the steering wheel the the left of the hood release latch

 

[justin146]

and the '95 has a built in code reader- you access it with a sequence of the ignition switch.