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dennisL 01-17-2007 11:48 PM
Where to plug in code reader
 
Where does one plug in the code reader? The check engine light just came on in my '98 ML. I understand the boys at Autozone will read the code for free, I just don't know where. TIA

DUTCH 01-18-2007 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by dennisL (Post 1391343)
Where does one plug in the code reader? The check engine light just came on in my '98 ML. I understand the boys at Autozone will read the code for free, I just don't know where. TIA
Under the dash above your left foot.

DCF 01-18-2007 09:39 AM
FYI - all cars with OBDII software have the jack in a standard spot (under the dash on the left side of the drivers footwell). So, if your car is post '96, the big rectangular socket is there.

blau 01-18-2007 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DCF (Post 1391551)
FYI - all cars with OBDII software have the jack in a standard spot (under the dash on the left side of the drivers footwell). So, if your car is post '96, the big rectangular socket is there.
Question: So will any OBDII code reader be able to read the code from the ML's or are they different?

If so the next time I see one on sale I will get one.

thanks

DUTCH 01-18-2007 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by blau (Post 1391873)
Question: So will any OBDII code reader be able to read the code from the ML's or are they different?

If so the next time I see one on sale I will get one.

thanks
OBDII codes are generic and can be read from any vehicle by any code reader. It's the proprietary ones that you can read without some very expensive (for now) equipment.

blau 01-18-2007 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by DUTCH (Post 1391894)
OBDII codes are generic and can be read from any vehicle by any code reader. It's the proprietary ones that you can read without some very expensive (for now) equipment.

So you could buy a generic one and it will plug in and possible read some of the codes?

thanks

DUTCH 01-18-2007 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by blau (Post 1392139)
So you could buy a generic one and it will plug in and possible read some of the codes?

thanks
Yes. I use one regularly on my 2000 G500 and my other cars.


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