OBD II - A Better Location - Relocate

H2O_Doc · 06-07-2014, 05:07 PM

I like using an Elm327 OBD II code reader, but the port location below the steering column leaves it prone to bumping and the reader is easily forgotten (where it can continue to draw current).

I purchased an OBD extension cable that has a right angle connection and it works great. The cable sits nearly flush with the trim, and I can route the cable behind the steering column and out just below the gauges. I keep the extra length neatly coiled behind the dash, but use that extra length if I need to log data on the computer.

Available on Ebay, Amazon etc. make sure you get the right angle connection if you want it to be low profile.

Jordo! · 06-07-2014, 05:19 PM

Nice! Thanks for sharing

06-07-2014, 05:07 PM	#1 (permalink)
H2O_Doc A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,083 Drives: '14 370Z, '12 4Runr Rep Power: 14	OBD II - A Better Location - Relocate I like using an Elm327 OBD II code reader, but the port location below the steering column leaves it prone to bumping and the reader is easily forgotten (where it can continue to draw current). I purchased an OBD extension cable that has a right angle connection and it works great. The cable sits nearly flush with the trim, and I can route the cable behind the steering column and out just below the gauges. I keep the extra length neatly coiled behind the dash, but use that extra length if I need to log data on the computer. Available on Ebay, Amazon etc. make sure you get the right angle connection if you want it to be low profile. gomer_110 likes this.

06-07-2014, 05:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jordo! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2010 Location: nirvana Posts: 6,394 Drives: 2023 NATM Rep Power: 418	Nice! Thanks for sharing __________________ Enjoy it. Destroy it.

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