Fan problem? - Page 4

Arctic · 11th March 2021, 20:44

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Originally Posted by T-Cut

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.

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You really need to look for cable connectors with the flat pins.

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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

AndrewJames · 11th March 2021, 21:34

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

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!

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AndrewJames Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 291 Thanks: 133 Thanked 102 Times in 61 Posts	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 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!