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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 C207. This primary test connector is used to retrieve and clear codes.

Instrument Panel View:






The Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) Data Link Connector C207 is located behind the right side cowl side trim panel of the Instrument Panel.

- The second test connector is the Differential Speed Sensor (DSS) Data Link Connector (DLC) C163. This connector is used only when instructed to by a procedure in a pinpoint test.

Instrument Panel View:






The Differential Speed Sensor (DSS) Data Link Connector (DLC) C163 is located at the left side of the instrument panel. This connector is used only with Rear Antilock Brake Systems (RABS).