That does not work.
The paper clip trick was a OBD I GM thing. For your 97 Ford you need a code reader for OBD II.
On some cars all you need to read OBD 1 codes is a paper clip. You can but OBD 1 tools at some part stores and online at places like Ebay.
you cannot jump the computer terminals on a vehicle with the OBD2 computer unlike the original OBD. you must check codes with a computer tester. very cheap at autozone--bought mine for $25.00.
Get the code, you can do it with a paper clip because its an OBD-I , just count the flashes the light makes to find out what code is stored. where does paper clip go count flashes were
With an OBD II reader. Instructions come with the reader. Codes are standard.
use an OBD-I code reader.
You need an OBD I scanner.
With an obd 2 scan tool
If the OBDII is not turning on it may be due to the fuse that controls the OBD and the lighter, Check this first. If the OBD is Turning on, and the codes are just not coming up, they may be Transmision codes
No, it will not.
it is ALDL, or some call it OBD1. It is easier to pull trouble codes off of using a paper clip rather than using a scanner. There is alot of info on the web if you google ALDL
Need to know what year vehicle. OBD I, you can jump to read codes, OBD II, you can't. The change was made in 1997 I think.