1998 Ford Gallaxy 2.8 V6 Engine Code Reader Help

[lpointon]

Hi all im hopeing someone could shed some light on what engine diagnostics tool i could use for my 1998 ford galaxy 2.8 v6 petrol engine and where the socket is located and if it is obdii and what protocol ,basically all i need it to do is read the engine codes, if anyone could help it would be greatly apreciated has is getting a bit confusing has some say a vagcom lead will work but wont be able to communicate with the engine.

 

Please help ,thankyou

[chrispb123456]

Hi and welcome

Vag-Com will work fine on the V6 and TDI's, it's the Ford engines that will not.

Mk1 socket is under the ashtray

[lpointon]

Hi and welcome

Vag-Com will work fine on the V6 and TDI's, it's the Ford engines that will not.

Mk1 socket is under the ashtray

 

 

hi thanks for you help its much apreciated ,wheres the best place to get the lead ,theres loads of vag com leads on ebay ,do you know which one is the best to get and work with my vehicle ,thanks

[chrispb123456]

Hi again

Leads with this description,

USB-OBD-II, KKL, Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda.

Price varies,