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Data Link Connectors

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans

EEC-IV DLC

MECS 6-Pin DLC

MECS 17-Pin DLC

Optional P/N 9603

Available from Dealership

MCU DLC	OBD II (J1962) DLC

Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans

Model	Engines	Year	DLC	DLC Location
Aspire	1.3L	94-95	MECS 17	Engine compartment, left rear corner
Capri	1.6L, 1.6L T	91-94	MECS 6	Engine compartment, right rear corner.
	2.3L, 2.3L T, 3.8L,	84-86	EEC-IV	Engine compartment, left rear corner.
	5.0L, 5.0LHO
Continental	3.8L, 4.6L, 5.0L	88	EEC-IV	Engine compartment, right corner near
				firewall.
		89-94		Right rear of engine compartment.
	4.6L	95	OBD II	Below instrument panel right of steer-
				ing wheel.
Contour	2.0L, 2.5L	95	EEC-IV	Engine compartment, left side by
				shock tower.
Cougar	2.3L, 2.3L T, 3.8L,	84-85	EEC-IV	Right inner fender of engine compart-
	5.0L, 5.0LHO	86-90		ment
				Engine compartment, in front of left
		91-95		shock tower.
				Engine compartment, in front of right
				shock tower.
	4.6L	94-95	OBD II	Below instrument panel to right of
				steering wheel.
Escort /Lynx/	1.6L, 1.6L Turbo,	84-90	EEC-IV*	Right fender apron near firewall and
EXP	1.9L			shock tower.
		91-95	EEC-IV	Engine compartment, left rear corner.	A

Escort	1.8L	91-95	MECS 17	Engine compartment, left rear corner
				near firewall.
				near firewall.
Festiva	1.3L	90-93	MECS 6	Engine compartment, left rear corner.

Grand Marquis,	4.6L, 5.0L	84	EEC-IV*	Above right wheel well.
Crown Victoria,		85-94		Front Left fender apron above wheel-
Colony Park,				well.
Country Squire
Country Squire	4.6L	95	OBD II	Below instrument panel to right of
				steering wheel.
Grand Marquis/	5.8L	84	MCU	Above right wheel well.
Crown Victoria		85-91		Front of left fender apron above wheel-
(Police)				well.

*Early models are equipped with the EEC III diagnostic system which is not supported by this tool.

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Actron 9640A manual Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans, Mecs 6-Pin DLC Mecs 17-Pin DLC, OBD II J1962 DLC

Contents

9640A Professional Enhanced Scan Tool Scan Tool Information Safety Table of Contents Page Safety Safety Precautions Risk of poisoning Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acidRisk of electric shock Risk of explosion Risk of burns Risk of flying particles Risk of injury Risk of unexpected vehicle movementRisk of equipment or circuit damage Table of Contents Code Lookup GM Historic OBD I DiagnosticsGM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Print Data Ford Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Ford Historic Self-Test RoutinesIii Battery Replacement -3Tool Self-Tests Program Mode -6 Technical SupportDisplay Test Keyboard Test Memory Test Printer Test Equipment Damage Safety MessagesCheck Note Equipment Tips and Lists Questions and Responses Manual ReferencesScreens Introduction to ON-BOARD Diagnostics Vehicle Service Information GM On-Board Diagnostics Ford On-Board DiagnosticsChrysler On-Board Diagnostics OBD II J1962 Diagnostic Link Connectors DLC EEC-IV/MCU Ford Historic Pin Mecs Mecs GM Historic Mecs Ford ProbeAldl DLCs are usually located under Diagnostic Trouble Codes Dtcs Chrysler HistoricSCI serial communications interface DLC is a P00FF 12V Power Jack Battery compartment coverScan Tool Keyboard SpecificationsAccessories Display Key turns on PowerAC Power Adapter Internal Batteries Scan Tool Setup Printer end Seiko DPU-414 Kodak Diconix 180si serial printer modelPanasonic KX-P1131 printer Cabling Press to continue Menu New printer settings Are tested by printingUse Key to Return to the previous Ascii character set Connecting the Scan Tool Refer to Diagnostic Link Connectors DLCVehicle Selection Changing the Vehicle Entire Data List User InterfaceUser Responses Viewing Data Custom Data List View Data Setup Manual Info ReadinessAbbreviated Name Expanded Name To the Obdii Function List Read CodesFunction List menu and press He Obdii Fu Ction List To the Obdii Function List. If any Pending CodesErase Codes OBD II Function List Obdii Function View DataList Return to the Obdii Function List Obdii Function List and press View Freeze DataSelect View Freeze Data from Responding.Continue Press Grouping O2 sen O2 Monitor TestSelectO2MonitorTest from the Obdii Select the desired test from the menu NON-CONTINUOUS Tests ON-BOARD SystemsSelect Non-Contin Tests from Obdii Function List and press Record Data Select On-Board Systems from Obdii Function List and pressSelect Record Data from the Obdii Function List and press Function List Vehicle InfoIf Trigger On Codes was selected Obdii Function List Review Data Select Vehicle Info from the Obdii Function List and pressSelect Review Data from the Obdii Datack Playback Interface on page 3-4 of Using Print DataPrinting Data except Playback Printout of the recording might Printing Playback DataStart Frame screen Scroll Lookup from the Obdii Function List Code Lookup SelectReadCodes from the GM Func Tion List and press GM Historic OBD I DiagnosticsManual Info Read Codes Erase Codes View Data SelectRecordData from the GM Func Tion List and press Record Data Review Data DataReturn to the GM Function List Field Service SelectPlayback from the Review DataData on While in FieldService mode, no new trouble cod Cle’s memory Mode. It is possible to have the Field Service mode funct Code 23 will look like Code LookupPrint Data Code 12 will look like GM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics ReadinessNostics To the GM Function List Pending Cod s on page 4-3 of Global OBD II DiagnosticsErase On page 4-3 of Global OBD II Diagnostics Pending Codes Select View Data from theGM Func Tion List and press On-Board Systems View Freeze DataO2 Monitor Test Non-Continuous Tests Vehicle Info M Readiness O2 Monitor Test DTC CodesPending Codes Playback Freeze Frame Vehicle Info GM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Ford Historic SELF-TEST Routines Read Koeo CodesSelect Read Koeo Codes from Ford Function List and press Avoid Cooling Fan! It May Turn On During Test Select FastCodes orSlow Codes and press Read Koer Codes Ford Function ListSelectFastCodes orSlowCodes Ford Function List screen Review Codes Elect Review Codes from the Ford Function List and pressTion List or To the Review Codes Tion Li t Select Erase Codes from the FordPress After each message Follow all instructions on the display Wiggle Test, oft Never Lay To ls On Vehicle Battery. Tools May CreateWiggle Te t EEC-IV Vehicles Fo d Function List Select Output Sw Test from the Ford Function List and press Output Switch Test EEC-IV Vehicles Cylinder Cyl Balance Test EEC-IV Vehicles Remaining=156Exhaust gases are harmful Thal. Always op rate vehi Return to the Ford Function List Avoid Cooling Fan! It May Turn On During IVSC-Speed Ctrl EEC-IV VehiclesReading Ivsc Koeo Codes Select IVSC-Speed Ctrl from the Ford Exhaust gases are harmful or lethal. Always operate vehi Star Test Mode EEC-IV, Mecs and MCU Vehi l sNot over-rev engine. Observe all safety precautions Reading Ivsc Koer Codes Two-Digit DTCs 12, 42 will Flash as follows Three-Digit DTC 214 will Flash as follows Code Lookup Print DataReturn to the Ford Function List menu Data from the Ford Function List DCL Data Functions EEC-IV VehiclesView Data Record Data Playback Data Assist with the operation of the to lGoes to the Select Data to View screen Playback Use Recorded dataTa List header th Ta r Read MIL DTC Ford Enhanced OBD II DiagnosticsManual Info Readiness View Data Read All DTCPending Codes Erase Codes View Freeze Data Time Remaining will be displayed Quick TestsKoeo On Demand Three Quick Tests are performed on all Ford vehicles Key to return to Press ReferenceSelect Koer On Demand from Unc i n List or Quick Tests screenSelect Koeo Output State from Ford Function List or Quick Tests 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel OnlySelectKOEOInj.Buzz from the Quick Vehicle in a well-ventilated ar a Do not over-rev engine. Observe all saf ty precautions Follow all user interaction required to run Self-Test Select Koer Switch from the QuickTests To begin Scan tool Non-Contin Tests Ford Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Keep hands and Tools away from fan and ngine uring Test Manual InfoRead Codes SelectReadCodes from the Chrysler Actuator Te the co Es and pr ss Malfunction Use Arrow keys to scrollCircuit Disconnected There may be times wh re He Chrysler F Nc ons li t Functions list Scan Tool View DataChrysler Functions menu Select View Data from the Chrysler Refer to ViewingData on page 3-9 Using The Scan Tool for EntireSelect Record Data from the Chrysler Neveroperate the tool while driving. Have no her person Switch Test Some Actuator Tests may activate the fuel pump. Do not Actuator Test Idle Speed Test Select Controller Info from Reset EMR LampController Info Tions list To the Chrysler Functions list SET Basic Time Playback Codes, Temp Codes and ControllerPl yb ck is He R view On page 4-12 of Global OBD II Diagnostics Vehicle, then a message displays Press Play with the definition when applicableKey Play if the DTC type does not exist Tions are available Chrysler Diagnostics Check the following HOW to USE ON-LINE HelpUsing Non-OBD II Adapter Cables Review the Safety Precautions before troubleshooting Error Messages Vehicle Communication FaultOperating Error or Erroneous Data Polarity Battery ReplacementCheck the following if an error message displays Follow these steps to replace the batteries Tool Self-Te t me Tool SELF-TESTSDisplay Test From the Tool Self Est m Lf-Test m nu Interface on page 3-4 of UsingMemory Test Printer Test Program Mode He Sc ToolAbcdefghijklmno GM Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Appendix a Data Link Connectors Series 4x4, Small Van Series Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Mecs 6-Pin DLC Mecs 17-Pin DLCOBD II J1962 DLC SHP GVW Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Smec Data Link Connectors Actuator AC Pressure SwitchAC Clutch Relay AC Pressure Sensor Closed Loop CL Brake Switch SignalData Link Connector DLC Boost Control Solenoid Duty Cycle Detonation Knock Sensor KS Freeze FrameGround GND Hall Effect Sensor O2S MonitorMpfi or MFI NOx Reluctance Sensor Open Loop OLPurge Solenoid Relay Transmission Control Module SFI or SefiSolenoid Torque Converter Clutch Vehicle Theft Deterrent Transmission Fluid Temperature SensorTransmission Fluid Pressure Throttle Body Glossary