OBD2 will not work but cigarette lighter does

2002 FORD ESCAPE
224,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TIMOTHY SHAFER
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I tried to connect my OBD scanner to the port it will not power on. checked the cigarette lighter that works fine checked fuses they are good.. do I need to replace the OBD port?
Jun 7, 2020 at 4:05 AM
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KASEKENNY
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I would check fuse #27 in the fuse panel at the left end of the dash because that is one the that powers the scanner.

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