OBD11 fails to communicate

2000 FORD EXCURSION

160,000 MILES • 6.8L • V10 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

BOB STODDARD

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Turn the key theft light does not turn on for three seconds, the fuel pump does not turn on and prime, try to start. The starter does turn the engine over but it does not start.I have replaced the the key pickup sensor in the steering column.

Oct 7, 2018 at 3:15 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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HI and thanks for using 2CarPros.com.

First, determine if there is power and ground to the data link connector (DLC). Pin 4 is ground, so check for continuity, and pin 16 is power, so check for 12 volts. I attached a picture to help you identify the pins.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Oct 7, 2018 at 7:49 PM

BOB STODDARD

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Thanks, I work long hours. I will try to get back to you before the weekend.

Oct 8, 2018 at 1:26 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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No problem. I will watch for your reply. Have a good week.

Oct 8, 2018 at 4:27 PM

BOB STODDARD

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Hi J&N answer to Q. #4 is ground , is working .....Q . #16 is power , is working at 12.75v

Bob

Oct 13, 2018 at 2:19 PM

BOB STODDARD

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Hi Joe, yes ground on #4 and yes we have power hot on #16. Bob

Oct 17, 2018 at 6:57 AM

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Let's check the main PCM relay. Here is a guide to help you test it and the location of the relay under the hood with the engine wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken

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Oct 17, 2018 at 10:04 AM