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Accessing OBD-II DTCs

Q. I currently own a 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer edition with 53,000 miles. We had a brief cold spell the past couple days and the check engine light came on. I am curious if there is a way to enter computer diagnostics through the electronic climate control or by other means without purchasing other equipment.

Thank you,
Robert

A. Sorry Bob, that uses the OBD-II diagnostic system and there is no way to access DTCs without a special scan tool.

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