Curiosii for ever!: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Diagnostic Connectors Rear ABS System



NOTE: There are TWO diagnostic test connectors in this system. Ford uses varying terminology for these connectors but you can identify them by connector number and by location.

- The first test connector is the black RABS Diagnostic Test Connector C238. This primary test connector is used to retrieve and clear codes.

Instrument Panel View:






The Rear Anti-Lock Brakes System (RABS) Test Connector (C238) is located behind RH side of the instrument panel.

- The second test connector is the Differential Speed Sensor (DSS) Data Link Connector (DLC) C161. This connector is used only when instructed to by a procedure in a pinpoint test.

Engine Compartment View - SFI Gas (Shown) MFI Gas (Typical):






The Differential Speed Sensor (DSS) Data Link Connector (DLC) C161 is located at the left front corner of engine compartment.