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How to Read Codes for a 1997 Ford F 150

You can read the codes for your 97 Ford F-150 right from your home garage, saving yourself time and money. The 1997 F-150 comes equipped with an On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) computer system that receives and stores trouble codes. These codes can be read with a hand-held computerized device called an OBD II code retriever. The codes read can be looked up to help you diagnose what is wrong with your vehicle.

Instructions

1

Plug the OBDII code retriever into the socket on the underside of the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel.

2

Put the key into the ignition and turn it to the "II" position, but dont crank the engine. This will power on most code retrievers. Enter in your vehicles model, make and engine size when instructed to by the code retriever.

3

Select the command "Read Codes" or something similar. Wait while the OBDII code retriever interfaces with the computer and retrieves the codes. Write down the codes on a piece of paper. Look up the codes in the manual to get the exact diagnosis.

4

Unplug the code retriever. Take the codes to your mechanic or repair and service the vehicle yourself.