How do I unplug my OBD port?
First remove the housing by reaching behind, pinching the sides and pushing it towards the floor. Once that part is out, the piece will be dangling by the wiring harness. Now the actual port can removed from the plastic housing by pulling the harness backward out of it (i.e. up, towards your dash).
What is OBD lock?
(Diagnostic Port Lock) An extremely strong metal protective cap prevents access to the OBD port. Without your coded key, the OBD protector is impossible to be removed without damaging the plug and the wiring harness. No OBD access, means no electronic bypass of the vehicle by the thief! OBD METAL PROTECTIVE CAP.
How can I prevent my car from being stolen?
Keeping your car safe: Tips for preventing auto theft
- Lock your doors.
- Remove your keys from the vehicle.
- Do not leave a spare key near your vehicle.
- Close the windows.
- Park in well-lit areas.
- Install an audible alarm system and anti-theft device.
- Install a vehicle immobilizer system.
- Install a tracking system.
Where is the OBD port on a 2004 Ford Focus?
OBD connector location for Ford Focus (1998 – 2004)
- The diagnostics port is under the steering wheel in the fuses box.
- Remover the cover of the fuses box.
- You can see the OBD plug near the fuses.
Where is the OBD port on 2010 Ford Focus?
OBD connector location for Ford Focus (2004 – 2011)
- The connector is on the left under the steering wheel.
- You can see the connector in the little storage space under the steering wheel.
- OBD Connector.
Which pin is power on obd2?
16-pin
OBD-II Pin Configurations and Protocols Figure 1 shows the OBD-II 16-pin diagnostic connector also referred to as a J1962 connector and its pin configuration. Pin 16 supplies power and is connected to the battery of the car. Pins 4 and 5 are connected to ground.
What is OBD port theft?
Your OBD port is universal and gives access to your vehicle’s on-board computer. Thief can also use this port to steal the car. THIEVES ACCESS THE VEHICLE’S ON-BOARD COMPUTER.
Can you steal a car using the OBD port?
Hacking can eliminate the effectiveness of your car alarm and make car security more difficult in general. Many, including expensive vehicles, have been stolen due to thieves cloning the keys through the vehicle’s OBD II port.
Is there a fuse for the OBD reader?
Usually there is a fuse for the OBD port, if you cannot find they the fuse for the cigarette lighter and the auxiliary ports. The most common reason for getting no OBD code is simply a blown fuse. Check your fuses to see if any have gone bad. Remember that your car or truck might have more than one fuse box.