1999 Ford F-150 Scanner Won't Power On

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HWESTRA1
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Using a handheld scanner i don't get any codes, it will not even turn the scanner on.
Mar 16, 2006 at 12:33 AM
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SQM
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Hello,

No getting power to the scanner is likely due to a blown fuse.
Check the #3 fuse in the under the dash fuse box. It should be a 20A fuse.
I have attached the diagram below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find.
Thank you.
Jan 14, 2022 at 5:50 AM

Suggested Repair

Check the #3 20A fuse in the under-dash fuse box. No power to the handheld scanner is likely caused by a blown fuse.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1999 Ford F-150 reports that a handheld scanner will not power on and no codes are retrieved. The expert says lack of power to the scanner is likely a blown fuse and recommends checking the #3 20A fuse in the under-dash fuse box.

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