Where is the obd-II conector on o 2001 tracker?

1. Where is the OBD-II connector located?
2. Where is the OBD2 port on a 2002 Chevy Tracker?
3. Where is the OBD-II typically located in a car?
4. Are all OBD-II connectors the same?
5. Is there a fuse for the OBD port?
6. Does my car have OBD-II?
7. What is an OBD Adaptor?
8. How do you start a car with a OBD port?
9. What is the plug under the dash called?
10. What does it mean if your car's check engine light comes on?
11. What is K line and L line?
12. Why is my OBD not connecting?
13. Can you drive with OBD plugged in?
14. What year did OBD2 start?
15. What does PID stand for automotive?

Where is the OBD-II connector located?

The most common place to find your car's OBD2 port is under the dashboard on the driver's side. Most vehicles have the connector under the instrument panel (aka, the dashboard) on the driver's side, but some can be found near the center console area or even on the passenger's side of the car.

Where is the OBD2 port on a 2002 Chevy Tracker?

The OBD II port in Your 2002 Chevy Tracker is located under the driver side of the dashboard below the steering column. There is a small plastic cover that You will need to remove to access the plug.

Where is the OBD-II typically located in a car?

The OBD-II port is usually located under the dashboard, beneath the steering wheel column (1 - 3 in the diagram below).

Are all OBD-II connectors 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).

Is there a fuse for the OBD port?

Locating the OBD fuse

The OBD fuse usually blows for good reason, overloading the circuit. ... The OBD fuse may be listed on the fuse cover as OBD II, DLC, Accessory port, 12 v power point or cigarette lighter and will most likely be located inside the vehicle.

Does my car have OBD-II?

All cars and light trucks built and sold in the United States after January 1, 1996 were required to be OBD II equipped. ... There will be a note on a sticker or nameplate under the hood stating "OBD II compliant" or "OBD II Certified".

What is an OBD Adaptor?

An OBD adapter (sometimes referred to as “vehicle interface adapter”) is an electronic device that allows a computer to access the vehicle network. It is similar in operation to a computer modem or a gateway, in that it translates messages from one protocol to another.

How do you start a car with a OBD port?

Basically, you just plug the Carly OBD reader into your car, open the Carly app on your phone, and start just with a couple of taps from your phone! For some car models, an OBD reader (technically, an OBD2 reader, as that is the latest standard) even allows you to code cool features to personalize your car.

What is the plug under the dash called?

OBD-II is an on-board computer that monitors emissions, mileage, speed, and other data about your car. It's connected to the Check Engine light, which illuminates when the computer detects a problem. The OBD-II on-board computer features a 16-pin port located under the driver's side dash.

What does it mean if your car's check engine light comes on?

The check engine light — more formally known as the malfunction indicator lamp — is a signal from the car's engine computer that something is wrong. ... If the light begins flashing, however, it indicates a more serious problem, such as a misfire that can quickly overheat the catalytic converter.

What is K line and L line?

The K-Line is suitable for both on-board and off- board diagnostics. K-Line is a bidirectional line. Line-L is a unidirectional line and used only during initialization to convey address information from the diagnostic tester to vehicle ECUs, simultaneously with the K line. ...

Why is my OBD not connecting?

Check for corrosion or debris in the plug. Check the cable itself for damage, and check the plug at the scanner too. Finding a problem with the plug or cable is easy to fix. Most good scanners will have a detachable and, therefore, replaceable OBD cable.

Can you drive with OBD plugged in?

Absolutely, sometimes it is required. Some insurance company's offer an obdII device that stays plugged in all the time and sends them information about your style of driving.

What year did OBD2 start?

All cars built since January 1, 1996 have OBD-II systems. Manufacturers started incorporating OBD-II in various models as early as 1994. Some early OBD-II cars were not 100% compliant. <Click here> to see the dates OBD-II started being included on specific makes and models.

What does PID stand for automotive?

OBD-II PIDs (On-board diagnostics Parameter IDs) are codes used to request data from a vehicle, used as a diagnostic tool. SAE standard J1979 defines many OBD-II PIDs.