Odb Connection

[Guest morden8uk]

Hi,

 

I have a 2.3 petrol year 2000 on a V plate Galaxy... where is the ODB connection port for the management computer?. I can't find it?.

 

I have starting issues and wondered if I need to clear error log's?.

 

Thanks

 

Rob

[Guest BagPuss]

Not sure if it helps but mine is under the Ashtray in the center console.

Thats on a Mk.1 2.0 GLX.

 

 

Sorry if it isn't.

 

 

 

Might be an idea to have an FAQ on 'Where's the ODBII connector'

Then list all the possibilities. :rolleyes:

[bigdaddy]

vag-com will not talk to your ford engine,,,,,,,,,,vag-com is a vw/audi based tool,,,,,,mine is a late 98 model and the port is under the ashtray as bagpuss said

[Masked Marauder]

It is under the trim below the steering wheel on a MK2.

[Guest neil_wiles]

The OBDII reg state that from 2001 all OBD connectors must be in view of a crouched technician in the drivers area.....

 

Having said that the protocol is standard the only thing which is not standard is the additional communications that are available through the vehicle LAN to the independant modules.

 

Each manufacturer must include a certain amount of the standard decipher units to allow the standard list of emmision control data to be available, originally though to be part of an international type MOT for emmisions. Any additional communcations and variable and adjustments are not covered by legislation and hterefore can be restricted to "manufacturer only" systems although most can communicate to any diagnostic equipment but the equipment may not be able to adjust or set the parameters.

 

The VAG COM unit can communicate but cant adjust on the Ford engine so may or may not be able to display the results depending on what information is present at the time of connection.

[Guest morden8uk]

Ok... thanks guys I've found it under the ash tray (the connector socket is purple in colour)... Just now need to re scan ebay for either a handheld unit or laptop job!

 

Any ideas on what to go for, or not !!!

 

Thanks

Rob

[Guest morden8uk]

is this type any good?.

 

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GS100-OBD-2-SCANNER-...1QQcmdZViewItem

 

thanks

 

Rob

[Guest morden8uk]

Aha!!!

 

http://www.gendan.co.uk/ford_diagnostics.php

 

worth a look me thinks?.