How can you tell the difference between OBD1 and OBD2?
1. OBD1 is connected to the console of a car, while OBD2 is remotely connected to the vehicle. 2. OBD1 was used during the earlier years of the car manufacturing industry, while OBD2 was only introduced in car models produced in the early 1990’s.
Are all OBD2 pins the same?
All OBD-II pinouts use the same connector, but different pins are used with the exception of pin 4 (battery ground) and pin 16 (battery positive).
What is the difference between OBD2 and can?
Link between OBD2 and CAN bus On board diagnostics, OBD2, is a ‘higher layer protocol’ (think of it as a language) while CAN bus is a method for communication (like a telephone). Also, OBD2 may be compared to other higher layer protocols like J1939 and CANopen.
Can I use OBD2 on OBD1?
As a result, you will be able to perform both basic and most of the advanced functions on both OBD1 and OBD2 vehicles. Actron CP9690 diagnostic scanner comes with OBD1 as well as OBD2 cables. As a result, you will be able to perform both basic and most of the advanced functions on both OBD1 and OBD2 vehicles.
Is there a difference between OBD II and can?
If your OBD II scanner supports CAN, some older ones that came out between OBD II and the CAN mandate do not support it, then there is no difference in use.
What are the pins for the OBD-2 connector?
OBD-2 connector must have pins 4, 5 for ground connections and pin 16 for 12 volt power supply from the vehicle battery. What is OBD DTC? Prior to OBD, auto manufacturers did not standardize DTC’s (diagnostic trouble code).
Where is the can port in an OBD scanner?
CAN is one of the transport protocols of the OBD-II specification and should be supported by most OBD-II-Scanners The location of the port can be found using a Google (image) search. Usually the port is located in reach of the driver, e.g. under the dashboard or hidden in the center console. OBD II is a US government mandated diagnostic interface.
Can a vehicle respond to an OBD-II request?
A vehicle which uses CAN bus for on-board diagnostics can only respond to an OBD-II request from a tester which uses CAN bus. From model year 2008 vehicle manufacturers must use the OBD protocol specified in ISO 15765, also known as Diagnostics On CAN.