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Old 07-30-2010, 11:59 AM
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Default uhh.... is something missing?

I have been meaning to ask this, but directly to the left of my hood-pop lever under the dash is an opening, and the female part of a big electrical connection. Its about 3 inches by 1 inch, and it looks as if something is definently supposed to go there....what is it? can someone else take a look? is this just an optional factory feature they left out?
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:01 PM
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its for computers to plug into and read trouble codes
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:04 PM
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Used by the mechanic to plug in a scanner to read codes about engine condition.
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:07 PM
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awesome, thx for the quick responses.
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:08 PM
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yeah, what they said!
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:13 PM
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No wonder my Flux capacitor isn't working.
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Old 07-30-2010, 12:17 PM
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Old 07-30-2010, 08:02 PM
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That is the OBD 2 port for the computer, there is a cover that snaps over it to help hide it.
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Old 08-07-2010, 09:41 AM
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That is the OBD 2 port for the computer, there is a cover that snaps over it to help hide it.
Newer trucks don't have it.
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