In the glove box.
A 1994 Mercury Cougar is ( OBD I , EEC IV ) There should be an EEC TEST connection in the engine compartment
The 1999 Mercury Cougar OBD 2 port is under driver side dash left of steering column
on the passenger side below the glove box door is the obd2 connector.
can anyone tell me where to find the OBD2 plug in on a 1999 cougar?
With an OBD2 scan tool. The problem must be repaired or the light will just come back on.
You need an OBD2 code reader. Bear in mind that reseting the engine light won't do you any good if you haven't corrected the problem that triggered it in the first place.
An OBD2 car diagnostic reader is used to diagnose any problems that a car might have and it saves time and money. For example, if there is an engine check light on, the OBD2 car diagnostic reader can tell what is the problem so it can be fixed as soon as possible.
OBD1
It depends on reader. If you reader can supports OBD I and has appropriate adapter then you are good to go.
check engine light will be on. visible smoke out tailpipe especially under heavy throttle. use OBD2 to read code, the car will know if its bad
The obd2 plug is under the knee board (under the column).
OBD2