Help with OBD readers
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From: Australia
1999 E55 AMG
Help with OBD readers
OK, I've posted a few times asking questions about obd readers, but I'm still a bit confused.
I don't have an OBD2 port. I have the 38 pin socket under the bonnet.
Does anyone know if the 38 pin socket is OBD2 compatible?
I'm looking at the 38 pin to OBD2 conversion cables available on ebay. Then buying a generic code reader.
Will this work?
I'm all confused
I don't have an OBD2 port. I have the 38 pin socket under the bonnet.
Does anyone know if the 38 pin socket is OBD2 compatible?
I'm looking at the 38 pin to OBD2 conversion cables available on ebay. Then buying a generic code reader.
Will this work?
I'm all confused
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
i dont think that Euro marketed cars were required to have OBDII compliant ports until 2001.
i also dont know where AUS ranked in terms of this requirement (mandatory year). so it is
possible that your car really doesn't have it at all.
i also dont know where AUS ranked in terms of this requirement (mandatory year). so it is
possible that your car really doesn't have it at all.
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From: SoCal
98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
Yes the OBD codes are available on the 38pin connector used by the MB SDS. I would definitely look for a complete system (adapter cable/reader). Buying bits and pieces off eBay may or may not work.
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From: Australia
1999 E55 AMG
Ok, just to be clear.
I do not have the obd port under the steering column.
I only have the 38 pin connector under the bonnet
I believe this is obd1.
So, is an obd2 reader able to work with this port?
Or do I need to get something else.
I do not have the obd port under the steering column.
I only have the 38 pin connector under the bonnet
I believe this is obd1.
So, is an obd2 reader able to work with this port?
Or do I need to get something else.
