Danson
LVC Member
Hey everyone, my 97's obd port is not working the fuse is fine when you plug something into it nothing gets power is there something else i should be checking?? thank you help is appreciated!
OBD Port not working
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mikemark8
Well-Known LVC Member
your scanner should work without ignition power, it is probably a loose pin or ground problem-try wiggling the harness or use a flashlight to see if there is corrosion in the sockets- does your cigarette lighter work or does the socket have power?-for some reason i think they might be related...only other possibility if not a fuse or harness/wiring is ecu, that'd be pretty unusual.
unity
Dedicated LVC Member
I have never had an ODBII system scanner/programer work without turning the key on.
Danson
LVC Member
yes car was on and it is for an sct tuner I will check tonight after work to see if the lighter works thanks for all the input!
chris2523
93 Mark VIII
every ford i've messed with has the obd port power tied to the cigarette lighter fuse.
mikemark8
Well-Known LVC Member
-the four scanners I have light up when plugged into the obdii ports of any vehicle i plug them into, key off. If you have no power to the port due to a bad fuse or wiring, you are getting no power to the port itself and the scanner will not light up.