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genentina
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Feb 22, 2021

OBD-i and OBD-ii did a '96-'97 F53 ever have diagnostic plug

I have a situation trying to have a smog check done on my F53 chassis, the chassis was Ford built June '96 but the MH is registered as a '97, and either way the local California smog test station I g...
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enblethen
Nomad
Feb 22, 2021
Found this on another website
the F53 chassis in 1997 was still running EEC IV engine control system due to the GVW of the vehicle exempting it from OBDII requirements. You'll find the EEC IV (DLC) connector on the passenger side near the starter relay. Location varies since coach builder may move it, but should be in that area.

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