How to read and decipher codes

[Watto110]

Hi from Australia,
I’m hoping someone can tell me how to read and decipher fault codes on a 1998 2.5lt diesel Transit, I’ve found OBD port in fuse box but unsure of which connections to jumper.

[MinorMatt]

Hi from Australia,
I’m hoping someone can tell me how to read and decipher fault codes on a 1998 2.5lt diesel Transit, I’ve found OBD port in fuse box but unsure of which connections to jumper.

Hi

Unfortunately its not a generic code reader

The correct tools are Fords FDS2000 or WDS system (IDS might also work on yours as a late one) or the Lucas Laser 2000. Some users have also reported sucess with Forscan (free software download) and one of their recommended adaptors for phone or laptop

[Watto110]

Thanks Mat,

I was hoping to do the paper clip in the OBD port trick.

[MinorMatt]

Thanks Mat,

I was hoping to do the paper clip in the OBD port trick.

That only works on 1991-1994 models