Examples of Diagnostic Link Connector Locations of Xtool X100 Pad2

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Examples of Diagnostic Link Connector Locations of Xtool X100 Pad2

1. Diagnostic Link Connectors Locations of Various Vehicle Models

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*AUDI A6: the OBD plug is on the lower left side of the dashboard, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*VW Bollywood 1.8: the OBD plug is below the console, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*Benz S320,220 Chassis: the OBD plug is below the dashboard, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*Benz C180: the OBD plug is on the left hand side of the engine bay, use Benz-38 connector.

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*Benz 300SEL 140 chassis: the OBD2 Scanner is on the left hand side of the engine bay, use Benz-38 connector.

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*GM Buick: the OBD plug is below the dashboard, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*GM Buick GL8 : the OBD plug is below the dashboard, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*VW POLO: the OBD plug is below the dashboard, use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

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*BMW 735I: the Xtool Scanner is in the right hands side of the engine bay, use BMW-20 connector.

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*VW Passat B5: the OBD plug is behind the gearlever and beside the parking brake lever. Lift the cover to access it. Use SMART OBDII-16 connector.

2. Location Diagram of Vehicle Diagnostic Link Connectors
Location diagram of pick-up truck diagnostic link connectors:

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Location diagram of utility vehicles diagnostic link connectors:

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Link diagram of small car diagnostic link connectors:

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NOTE: Each vehicle manufacturer may use additional pins to diagnose a variety of systems. Not every manufacturer uses the same standard. The function on a certain pin will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Verify with the manufacturer.

3. Diagnostic Link Connectors Terminal Definition and Communication Protocols
3.1. Standard OBDII Diagnostic Link Connector:

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Pin Definition (Reference material)
Various pin definitions as follows:
1. Manufacturer definition
2. SAE J1850 bus positive
3. Manufacturer definition
4. Bodywork site
5. Signal site
6. ISO 15765-4 defined CAN high
7. ISO9141 and ISO14230 defined K line
8. Manufacturer definition
9. Manufacturer definition
10. SAE J1850 bus negative
11. Manufacturer definition
12. Manufacturer definition
13. ISO 15765-4 defined  CAN low
14. ISO9141 and ISO14230 defined L line
15. Permanent positive voltage
[1] 1, 3, 8, 9, 11, 12 and 13 are defined by manufacturer.
[2] 2, 6, 7, 10, 14 and 15 are used for diagnostic communication. Unused definitions can be defined by manufacturers.