OBD-II Vehicle Diagnostic Port in Model X -- Where is it?

[Allante]

Anyone know where I can find the OBD-II port? My insurer, Allstate, has a discount program called Drivewise, which requires a tracking device to be inserted into the OBD to measure speed, braking distances, etc. I can't find the blasted OBD anywhere, and the owners manual is silent on the matter.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

 

[MorrisonHiker]

Chances are, it wouldn't work in the X. Others have reported that the OBD-II port in the S only provides power and no diagnostic information. Some insurers know this and don't offer the device on Teslas.

Insurance co's OBDII "big brother" device not seeing any driving data

 

[evanevery]

IMHO - Anyone who would allow their insurance company to log and track their vehicle operation needs to have their head examined... All they are looking to do is find any reason to deny a claim if you have an accident.

 

[goneskiian]

Anyone know where I can find the OBD-II port? My insurer, Allstate, has a discount program called Drivewise, which requires a tracking device to be inserted into the OBD to measure speed, braking distances, etc. I can't find the blasted OBD anywhere, and the owners manual is silent on the matter.

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thank you.

It's right above your left foot.

 

[Allante]

It's right above your left foot.

Thanks, @goneskiian.

@MorrisonHiker -- you were correct about the transponder not being compatible. Fortunately, Allstate has a workaround in the form of an app.

 

[sunnyvale]

nice I would like to add insurance tracking ability too!! More people add this more people will be careful on roads! Thanks!

 

[cinqg]

so which pin in the switched 12v power that i can tap for my detector?

 

[ecarfan]

My insurer, Allstate, has a discount program called Drivewise, which requires a tracking device to be inserted into the OBD to measure speed, braking distances, etc.

Interesting. So if the data recorded by that device shows that, for example, the driver was exceeding the speed limit right before an accident could Allstate potentially refuse to cover that driver in the future, or raise rates based on that information?

 

[ABC2D]

Sorry to draft off topic, but I think the benefits of possible discount for safe driving with the tracking device is overshadowed by negatives. The insurance company is main goal is to make money - it's a business first and foremost and they will use all available resources, why give them more tools? There are so many reasons to deny safe driving and possibly coverage: speeding, too rapid acceleration, too rapid deceleration, too sharp turns, excessive use of signal, not signaling lane changes and turns, use of media (especially immediately prior an accident), etc.

 

[stefano_mx]

Dear All,
I know that this is an old tread, but maybe now there are update regarding the OBDLINK MX+.

I bought the OBDLINK MX+ and the cable adapter.

As far as I know it is fully compatible with the Tesla Model X production since 09/2015 and with the app Scan My Tesla.

The only question, I really have is:
Shall I power off the Model X before to plug-in the OBDLINK MX+ or in the Model X is not needed?
For the Model 3 is needed because the CAN bus cable need to be disconnected, but for the Model X under the big monitor there is one CAN port available.

Thanks in Advance

Best Regards
Stefano

 

[gearchruncher]

You do not need to power off the Model X (at least the "older" ones). Just plug in and go.

 

[stefano_mx]

You do not need to power off the Model X (at least the "older" ones). Just plug in and go.

My model is 2018, so I assume it is one of the "older" one.
Many thanks

 

[m5james]

Wait, so we've gotta buy a $160 dongle to use Scan My Tesla? I've got $8 dongles that work great in my BMW's, I just haven't tried one yet.

 

[gearchruncher]

I use a $32 Veepeak and it works fine. The $8 ones tend to have firmware bugs that can really limit functionality, but no harm in trying.

If you're really handy, an ESP32 and a CAN driver and some open source software makes an amazing, high speed adapter for under $20.

 

[Falcon73]

You do not need to power off the Model X (at least the "older" ones). Just plug in and go.

Yep, it was sure much easier to do than the MY, at least once I knew where to look. i.e. the one behind/under the main screen behind the cubby and NOT the one under the dashboard on the upper left side.

 

[Alex310]

I have metromile on my X plaid and it works fine. App even warns me when I’m parked on streets with street cleaning. Device in OBDII port.

 

[gearchruncher]

I have metromile on my X plaid and it works fine.

1) They kept the OBD port on the newer cars!? They got rid of it on the Model 3 back in 2017.
2) This is just providing power. Your metromile device just needs power and uses GPS and accelerometers for everything else. It doesn't mean there is useful or normal data on that port like there would be on an ICE car.

 

[Damager99]

I use Metromile as well. Good, cheap insurance for those of us who don't drive a ton.

 

[WKNDSuperHero]

Tesla is saying that the MetroMile obd2 transponder is interfering with the ultrasonic sensors in my car.

 

[ODWms]

I have the OBD2 port in my Sept build 2018 Performance. It’s at rear of the center console behind a panel, facing the rear seats.