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Originally Posted by T-Cut (Post 2870448)

All models/years have the same diagnostic socket under the steering wheel, but (most) diesels were not OBDii compliant until 2004. This refers to the emissions regulations and doesn't affect the design of the OBD socket. The standard VAG-COM 409.1 cable used to run the TOAF application should fit the socket. However, it's been reported that a few 'OBDii' cable connector plugs have round section pins, which are not standard and will damage the socket by splaying the pin receivers.. The OBDii socket requires the standard flat section pins.

TC

AS above which Tcut points to the cable connectors with round pins will damage the OBD socket over time.
https://i.imgur.com/Ec8lgw7l.jpg1

You really need to look for cable connectors with the flat pins.
https://i.imgur.com/RbTAtl1l.jpg2

Another good idea is maybe get an OBD socket from a scrap car with some extra wire so if anytime your socket got damage you could splice in another one ;) Mickyboy might be a good source of them :}

Thanks, Richw and Arctic.

Both of your posts made me wince slightly as they reminded me again of my total lack of knowledge with elec stuff, wiring and soldering etc :D

I think it's time I make a change and next time I see a Parkside multimeter and soldering iron on sale I will take the plunge and make an effort to broaden my horizons!!

Ps I recently acquired a Nissan/Subaru specific Obd2 scanner (bit of a long story) and the pins are flat exactly like that. I'll know to avoid the round ones for the 75, thanks guys. The whole forum is in fact a fountain!