The scanner will not read OBD port but has power?

2000 FORD MUSTANG
72,000 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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00MUSTANGGUY
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I have the car listed above Convertible, the OBD port is getting power, however it will not link, or read scanner. Any ideas, any help would be appreciated! Thanks
Apr 19, 2023 at 12:53 PM
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STEVE W.
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What scanner are you using and does it work on other vehicles? If you have battery voltage on pin 16 and a ground on both pins 4 and 5 and the tool won't read I would try a different first. Visit a place that offers free scans and see if theirs will link. Does the vehicle start and run?
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