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Accessing Ford OBDII PIDs

ACCESSING FORD OBD II PIDs
- Perform safety precautions.
- Connect scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Select VEHICLE & ENGINE SELECTION menu.
- Select NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL.
- Select year, engine, model with the appropriate qualifier, if needed (i.e., transmission, 49 States, California).
- Select DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK.
- Select PCM - POWERTRAIN CTRL MODULE.
- Select PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD.
- Turn key ON or start vehicle.
- Select the PIDs, press TRIGGER.
- Select START to begin.