OBDII port problem

[sith]

When I tried to plug in the OBDII port of my S90D, I found that the port is too close to a side of the trim opening such that it won't allow a regular OBDII plug to plug into the port. Need Tesla to fix it.

Anyone has this problem too?

 

[Rytis]

Considering that this port does not provide any data and only exists for compliance reasons, I would not worry about the plug not fitting.

 

[markwj]

What are you trying to plug in? That port is primarily for emissions control, and of no use on a Tesla car. You can get power there, but that is about it.

If you _really_ want to use the port, but can't fit your plug, then simplest may be to get an OBDII extension cable.

P.S. Not sure what a 'regular' OBDII plug is. I've seen left hand right angle, right hand right angle, straight variants, and a large number of different body sizes. The plug connection is standardised, but the cable and housing arrangement is not.

 

[jerjozwik]

that plug does nothing, what you want is the canbus port under the center screen.

 

[FequalsMA]

When I tried to plug in the OBDII port of my S90D, I found that the port is too close to a side of the trim opening such that it won't allow a regular OBDII plug to plug into the port. Need Tesla to fix it.

Anyone has this problem too?

Are you trying to run a HUD?

 

[sith]

Yes, I am trying to use the Navdy HUD.

 

[FequalsMA]

Yes, I am trying to use the Navdy HUD.

i think our HK community would appreciate a write up and pics if/ when you get this working.

 

[HankLloydRight]

When I tried to plug in the OBDII port of my S90D, I found that the port is too close to a side of the trim opening such that it won't allow a regular OBDII plug to plug into the port. Need Tesla to fix it.

Anyone has this problem too?

I've used several different OBDII plugs to power accessories, and had no problems using the Tesla OBDII port. It is close to the wall, but most plugs should fit, unless it's mounted in a case with an angle.. in which case, as suggested, just get a short extension.

 

[markwj]

Yes, I am trying to use the Navdy HUD.

You'll get power from that port but nothing else. None of the standard OBDII stuff is there.

 

[R0b_]

My Valentine One radar detector runs off the OBDII in my wife's car and my current X5, I plan to use the same adapter in my MS when I get it in two weeks.

 

[HankLloydRight]

Here's the easiest way to tap power from the OBDII port:

Amazon.com: GPSit OBD II OBD2 Power Adapter Harness: Car Electronics

 

[sith]

Here's the easiest way to tap power from the OBDII port:

Amazon.com: GPSit OBD II OBD2 Power Adapter Harness: Car Electronics

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Hankllyoldright,

Thank you very much. But it is really too close to plug in anything. The port is kissing the side the trim opening.

 

[HankLloydRight]

It might be a defect in your car, ask the service center to adjust it. I haven't had any problems using the port in two different cars.

 

[R0b_]

My Valentine One radar detector runs off the OBDII in my wife's car and my current X5, I plan to use the same adapter in my MS when I get it in two weeks.

Just as a FYI, that plan didn't work at all. The radar detector refused to power up, had to drive cross country without it. My OBD doesn't seem to be working for power purposes at all.

 

[T.E.S.L.A]

You could always tap power from your windscreen rearview mirror power point. It is inside the plastic panel on the windscreen, right behind the mirror.