Actually, my idea for the Y-adapter is to put one leg of the Y back into the original location. Unless the tech has a problem with the port or is digging around in the wires behind it they would never know the Y adapter is even there.Guys,
As for a permanently attached "Y" cable......I find it hard to believe that any authorized MB Sprinter dealer would ever plug their coveted MB SDS system connector into one side of a Y cable.
They will for sure unplug the Y cable and use the OEM socket.
Roger
Ummm.. the adapter on Amazon for $13 requires no soldering/cutting, theoretically as follows:The only way I see to add a "Y" cable between the ECM and the OBD-II port would be to cut and splice all the wires between the ECM and the port.
how do you like the bulldog?These are some photos of mine (kick panel is removed from the van and the OBD jack has been released from the housing in these pics).
The screws are #6 and the standoffs are 1/4" HDPE. The bottom opening exceeds the SAE specifications at 28x48mm. The standoffs permit the Scangauge plug to fit with the fusebox cover in place. The opening in the kick panel above the housing was opened up to permit the connector release mechanism to operate (Its shown in the opened position) and to access the outboard nut (farthest away and not visable in the top view pic below) holding the housing in place.
I have the Scangauge II. I shopped the Bully Dog WatchDog and think it is pretty cool but one thing bothered me about it. I contacted Bully Dog about support for the '12 Sprinter since only thru '10 is listed and their response was 'maybe-sorta'. From what others have indicated since it does work OK. One thing I like about the SGII (although I have yet to figure out how to use it with the Sprinter for things like EGT) is the X-Gauge feature.how do you like the bulldog?
I like the look of the screen but the cost is high....
After +-4 years of use, love it, gauges are real time with adj. brightness and color.how do you like the bulldog?
I like the look of the screen but the cost is high....
Nice setup, thanks for sharing.Finally got to install my Scangauge 2 and E. And I'm pleased with both the result and the information the Scangauge provides. My economy is definitely going to improve heaps.
I bought that same connector but the cord came out of the OBD part opposite of the picture so when connected the cord came out towards the driver instead of towards the firewall. To use it the cord would have to come out the fuse door. Amazon gave me full credit plus paid for next day delivery from another seller. The other sellers price was almost double but I am happy I don't have to modify the fuse door.I am wiring Scangauge II to the overhead console which has space for 1 Din size radio in my 2013 van. I found this OBD2 extension with very the low profile male plug and hope will not need to do any modification to the fuse box door. http://www.amazon.com/OBD-II-Female-Extension-Diagnostic-Extender/dp/B007PBHF8M
Did any one experimented with a low profile OBD II connector?
George.
I did not get one yet, so which one did you get? Thank you for sharing and sorry for the bad experience.I bought that same connector but the cord came out of the OBD part opposite of the picture so when connected the cord came out towards the driver instead of towards the firewall. To use it the cord would have to come out the fuse door. Amazon gave me full credit plus paid for next day delivery from another seller. The other sellers price was almost double but I am happy I don't have to modify the fuse door.