How do I find the OBD port on my car?

How do I find the OBD port on my car?

The OBD2 port location can vary depending on your car model. However, it is usually found within reach of the driver, underneath the steering wheel. Scroll down to see where the OBD2 port is located in your car! Additionally, you can also check the location of the OBD2 port in your car’s manual.

Does Mercedes OBD2?

As long as your Mercedes is an OBD2 model (1996 or newer), you don’t have to worry about compatibility issues. If it’s an OBD1 model (1995 or older), you may want to check with iCarsoft before completing the purchase.

How many OBD ports are there?

There are two generations of OBD ports, OBD1 and OBD-ii aka OBD2. To determine which one you have, if your vehicle was built and sold in the US after January 1st, 1996 you will have an OBD 2 port. This service will allow you to find the OBD2 port location.

What is the difference between OBD2 and OBD 3?

OBD1 was used during the earlier years of the car manufacturing industry, while OBD2 was only introduced in car models produced in the early 1990’s. 3. OBD1 has good diagnostic capabilities, while OBD2 has better signalling protocols and messaging formats.

How do I know if my car is OBD1 or OBD2?

The standard OBD2 interface is a 16-pin connector. OBD2 interfaces are the same, so if the interface has 16-pin connector, so your car is OBD2. If it looks different, your car is OBD1. The OBD interface is usually located somewhere on the dashboard of the car.

What cars are compatible with OBD2?

• 1996 or newer model year vehicle sold in the United States. United States legislation requires all cars and light trucks model year (MY) 1996 and newer to be OBD-II compliant.
• 2001 or newer model year gasoline vehicle sold in the European Union.
• 2004 or newer model year diesel vehicle sold in the European Union.

Is it worth buying an OBD2 Scanner?

No it is not worth the cost. If you live in the states almost all major auto parts chains (Advance Auto, Autozone, etc) will do a check or even loan you the tool for free. Unless you’re checking codes daily, it’s just not cost prohibitive. The error codes produced by OBD2 are rather generic.