2003 Ford Windstar OBDII

Tiny
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Hi guys, this probably has nothing to do with electrical, but here goes, I have a 2003 windstar sport, and I also have an engine lite and door ajar lite on plus I have a obd scan tool, the problem is that I can`t find the plug for the tool, I looked high and low and I can`t find it, I know it shouldn`t be that hard to find, i`m thinking someone may have removed it, is that possible? Maybe i`m just not looking in the right place so i`m hoping you guys can help with that, any ideas where the hell it is. Thanks guys.
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 8:06 PM

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Tiny
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Data Link Connector....Below dash, on left of steering column. See Fig. 2


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/266999_dlc_3.jpg

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Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 AT 8:35 PM
Tiny
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Thanks for the image guys, but is the connector easy to access or do I have to remove half the dash :)
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 7:41 AM
Tiny
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No. You can access the DLC from underneath !
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 5:29 PM
Tiny
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Hey guys, sorry for all the replies but I did as you said, I got my flashlite and crawled up under the dash as far as I could and no go, I still can`t find the thing, I know what it looks like and theres nothing around there that even looks like it, I guess I have the odd ford that they forgot to put one in :) I have one more question for you, where can I find the keypad entry code, its not in the glovebox and I don`t have a manual, I was told it may be on the computer but guess what.I don`t know where that is either. Thanks a million guys, I tried to give you good feedback but it wouldn`t let me.
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Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009 AT 7:51 PM
Tiny
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POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE LOCATION

Sable, Taurus & Windstar. Right Rear Of Engine Compartment, Mounted On Cowl

RETRIEVING CODES
Fault codes are retrieved from EEC-V system through Data Link Connector (DLC). Self-diagnostic test procedures are for use with Rotunda Worldwide Diagnostic System (WDS), New Generation Star (NGS) scan tool or equivalent. If a generic scan tool is used, ensure scan tool is certified to OBD-II standard.
DATA LINK CONNECTOR LOCATIONS

All Models. Below Instrument Panel, Right Of Steering Wheel

(It may have a plastic cover clipped over it)
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 AT 5:28 AM
Tiny
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Thanks guys, appreciate all your help
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Thursday, April 23rd, 2009 AT 1:45 PM

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