where is obd-ii port?
 

I am driving a 1996 mazda protege, and am having trouble finding my obd-ii port. My check engine light came on, and I wanted to verify the error code(s) before taking it in to the shop. I recently ordered the scan device, but I'm not sure where to plug it in.

It's under the driver's side dash by the hood release .

thank you. i found it just fine

hey , do you have a diagnostic box under the hood next to the fuse box..
I was curious..
bruce

Yes ,that one is called superMECS but with OBDII it is used for body,abs,etc and for disabling computer control for idle ,fuel pressure tests and so on.