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Diagnostic Connector ALDL
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2005 FORD EXPLORER
85,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
STACEY_M68
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Need for a diagnostic check. Please help me. I love this site.
Aug 2, 2014 at 4:30 AM
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HMAC300
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Experienced Mechanic
48,601 POSTS
Hello,
The ALDL connector is on the driver side facing downward. Here is a guide that will help you with the scan and the location of the connector below:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers
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Aug 2, 2014 at 4:58 AM
STEVE51
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1 POST
Six cylinder four wheel drive automatic 42,000 miles.
Where is the computer diagnostic connector located? Does not seem to be under the steering wheel where I would expect to find it.
Aug 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM (Merged)
STRAILER
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Experienced Mechanic
55,588 POSTS
Hello,
The ALDL data link connector is at the bottom of the dash edge on the drivers side. Here is a guide to help you run the codes:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
The location is (below).
Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
Cheers, Ken
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Aug 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM (Merged)
NEEDAMECHANIC
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1 POST
Where is the data link connector?
Aug 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM (Merged)
RASMATAZ
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Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.
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Aug 28, 2018 at 12:35 PM (Merged)
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