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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 08:12 PM
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So I bought a used 2018 f150 single cab. I was about to do some forscan things to it when I seen 2 atleast what looked like to me yes 2 OBD2 ports. Why would it have 2? Can I remove aftermarket looking one?9

























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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 08:53 PM
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The thing on the right is not OBD.

Insurance tracking thing for insurance rates or the vehicle was a company car and it was GPS located ensuring it was where it should be, etc.

Ford normally does a better job of hiding oddball wiring that isn't about to get tangled in the drivers feet if they hit a bump knocking them down even further.


Also they look different and the OBD thingy you purchased for FORScan will only work in one of those 2 'ports'.
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 10:24 PM
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Thank you for the info will be taking that off then with no worries
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Old Aug 24, 2021 | 10:29 PM
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Since that question has been answered I will answer the question of why someone would have 2 OBD ports since I indeed have two of them. I have an OBD splitter so I can run my handheld Tuner and leave it plugged in and still have the other port open for ForScan without unplugging my tuner every time.
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