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My f-150 will not reconize a code reader is pluged in.

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Old Dec 27, 2007 | 02:47 PM
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Default My f-150 will not reconize a code reader is pluged in.

Does any one know why the truck will not reconize the reader....It worked a week ago and now it doesn't work....My mechanic told me the ECM is going bad....Any truth to this.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:29 AM
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Any chance the reader is faulty? A problem with the connectors?
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:31 PM
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Anything is possible. Try the fuses? There is one for this and it runs teh cigar lighter also.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 04:17 PM
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Make certain that the batteries are "hot" in your reader.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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Ok guys I tried two different readers from my store and autozone...the fuses is the likely culpret..just have not had time to check..thanks guys
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