Is there a 16 pin OBD Socket in the car? I see a rectangular outline near the hood release but wanted to know if that was it?

Thanks

 

IIRC, as per the standard, the socket needs to be within 3 feet of the driver and inside the cabin. I'm fairly sure it's in the foot well somewhere on the driver's side. Seek, and ye shall find.

 

Taken a picture. I don't think I have one - this is sealed unless I cut it?

 

That dorsn't look like it.

Mine is on the right side, under the steering wheel and right above the driver's side vent. It should have a covered plastic cover on it with a lip to snap off the cover.

 

Sorry, should have mentioned the car is in the UK right hand drive and 2000 Model (facelift)

 

Better shot of Driver's side and the 36 pin in the engine bay

 

I believe the OBDII standard is for US-market vehicles only, I however could be wrong. On my 98 C43 it's below the steering wheel, on the horizontal portion parallel to the floor it has a hinged cover on it and is readily visible.

Barflux, if I took the photo you took of the same area on my vehicle. It would be clearly visible, I don't think you have an OBD outlet on your UK-spec vehicle.

 

That's where it is on my 320. It must be something with the UK-spec... that 36-pin port is nothing like what the 16-pin OBD-II port looks like, not to mention it's in the engine bay...

OBD-II standards say the port has to be within 3 feet of the driver, inside the cabin and needs to be accessible without any special tools... but I guess it's different for the UK. I've seen manufacturers hide the things behind flaps and ashtrays and stuff, so who knows...

 

I am looking for an OBD Scanner, at least I know I need a 36 pin. Any suggestions of a 36 pin Scanner?

 

The 38 pin connection is located under the bonnet on the top right corner under an plastic panel

 

ER, this post is 10 years old ??