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• Little River, TX, USA |
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 Posted:1/30/2003 21:51 |
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While looking under my dash near the steering column where the beige plastic meets the black plastic shield I noticed a plug that I am curious about. It is about 1" x 3/8" or so. It appears that something plugs into it. Like on the back of a computer sort of. I can't describe it real well. Any thoughts?
Rick
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HarryO
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• Palatine, IL, USA |
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• Registered on 4/22/2002 |
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Posted:1/30/2003 21:56 |
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Probably the port for the diagnostic computer connection. In relation to the steering column, where is it?
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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Posted:1/30/2003 22:02 |
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| Quote: | | Probably the port for the diagnostic computer connection. |
That would make sense.
| Quote: | | In relation to the steering column, where is it? |
Below and right.
Thanks.
Rick
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MankyBastard
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• Calif Delta, CA, USA |
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• Registered on 1/27/2003 |
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Posted:1/31/2003 14:46 |
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Trailer brake hook-up?  |
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monsta
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• The Big Island, HI, USA |
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• Registered on 1/5/2002 |
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Posted:1/31/2003 19:49 |
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OBDII Diagnostic port
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 9/3/2002 |
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Posted:2/3/2003 17:38 |
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If it's the plug by your right knee is't also the port where the Superchips Microtuner plugs into to give you MUCH better EVERYTHING !
Performance, mileage, shift patterns.... RUN to get one !
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo )
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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RS-TX
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• Little River, TX, USA |
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• Registered on 11/22/2002 |
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Posted:2/3/2003 21:45 |
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| Quote: | If it's the plug by your right knee is't also the port where the Superchips Microtuner plugs into to give you MUCH better EVERYTHING !
Performance, mileage, shift patterns.... RUN to get one ! |
JB, do you really like yours that much? I have heard great things about them when used on diesels, but I wonder how much of a difference they make on a V10.
Thanks to all for the replies. What a great site! 
Rick
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JohnBoy
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• DFW, TX, USA |
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Posted:2/4/2003 12:57 |
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With the diesel the Superchips makes SUCH a change that you want to go shake Ford by the throat for not doing it themselves
I'm far from an expert on anything than the one I have, but I understand on the V-10 there are benefits, but not nearly as much as on the Powerstrokes... I guess the powerstrokes are much futher off their "optimal" settings than the v-10's ???
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I finally broke down and had my Hellwig rear sway bar installed this morning (have had it since before Christmas and never found the opportunity to bring it to someone, much less put it on myself)
And they said they felt the same way about the V-10 and the chips, etc...
OBTW - If you're in the DFW area, I'd recommend this shop
(Can I post the name or do I need to ask for a pm to let people know?)
Great service, friendly people and, from all my research, great prices...
($45 to install the rear sway bar on my psd X!)
They also recommended (and installed) PIAA 9007 replacement bulbs for my headlights... they say near HID bright for $69 installed... but they didn't have a direct replacement for my fog light bulbs... will have to wait on that... had to leave the place before I spent WAY too much money on all the other toys they had there!
2005 6.0L 4x4 Eddie Bauer Ex
2003 6.0L 4x4 Limited Ex - traded in (BooHoo)
"The Republicans should back off and let men marry men, women marry women, and legalize abortion. In three generations there would be no Democrats." |
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greateastern
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• Southern, MD, USA |
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Posted:2/4/2003 21:01 |
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My vote goes for the trailer brake controller. I had one put in when my X had about 700 miles on it, and the plug was about 1" X 3/8", approximately. I believe the computer diagnostic port is a bit larger.
- Gary
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'02 X LTD, 4X4, PSD, 3.73LS. True Blue & Gold. 15K miles. Pretty much stock. (Sigh!) Upgraded load range Steeltex tires. Roof rack bars removed. Ford spare tire organizer. Way overdue on getting guages... Sunnybrook 30FKS travel trailer, 31ft, 8000lb. |
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