What is an OBD Adaptor?

An OBD adapter (sometimes referred to as “vehicle interface adapter”) is an electronic device that allows a computer to access the vehicle network. It is similar in operation to a computer modem or a gateway, in that it translates messages from one protocol to another.

What is a OBD connection?

What is an OBD Port? The OBD Port, is the location where you can plug in any OBD tool into the vehicle to pull vehicle information. It is also the primary location of tracking devices such as dongles as the port provides ongoing power to the device. There are two generations of OBD ports, OBD1 and OBD-ii aka OBD2.

What is OBD2 connector called?

data link connector
The data link connector (DLC) is the multi-pin diagnostic connection port for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles used to interface a scan tool with the control modules of a given vehicle and access on-board diagnostics and live data streams.

Where is OBD connector located?

OBD port connector is within 3 feet (91cm) of the steering wheel. The port can be black or white. This is an example of what it looks like: Normally, this port is located just under the dashboard above the gas or brake pedal.

What does the OBD2 connector do?

The OBD connector is an area within your car engine system which allows for the connection and reading of the eventual data by the OBD scan tool user. In the old car versions, it was placed somewhere on the car dashboard. However, in the modern car, the OBD 2 connector is found below the drivers’ seat.

Where is the onboard OBD II connector?

The OBD II Connector is located left of the steering column, at the bottom of dashboard just above the E-Brake Pedal.

What is an OBD II connector?

OBD II Data Link Connector. The DLC, or Data Link Connector is an OBD II, 16 pin standard connector used in all automobiles manufactured since 1996. In today’s vehicles, it’s in constant communication with the CAN, or Computer Area Network, and provides a standard connection for automotive technicians to tap into and diagnose different onboard…