Does the OBD port have a fuse?
One under the hood, one in the trunk and another behind the dashboard. 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.
Is the OBD2 port always powered?
The OBDII port is always powered up, even when the car is off. The Scangauge II turns off parts of itself when it doesn’t detect impulses on the system for a number of seconds (I’m too lazy to look up the actual number).
Can an OBD2 Scanner detect blown fuses?
The most common reason for getting no OBD code is simply a blown fuse. The lighter is prone to blow fuses on some vehicles, and if there’s no juice going to the ECM, it can’t tell you what’s going on. Even a fuse dedicated solely to the car’s computer diagnostics can blow for no apparent reason.
Is it OK to leave OBD2 plugged in?
Most vehicle would be fine with it plugged in for long periods. Or you could get one of those obd extension cables with power switch. Leaving it on draws only a small amount of power and won’t be detrimental to the car.
Where are the fuses located in a Subaru Forester?
Fuse panel located in the passenger compartment Fuse Ampere rating [A] Circuit 17 15 Seat heaters 18 10 Back-up light 19 7,5 Daytime running lights 20 10 Accessory power outlet (instrument panel
Why does my Subaru Forester not have OBD2?
The reason the OBD-II dongle doesn’t work with your 2003 Forester is likely because OBD-II (or more pedantically, the Australian implementation of it which is pin & signal compatible anyway) wasn’t mandated until 1-Jan-2005 for light passenger vehicles, and then only new models.
What kind of Fuse does a Subaru Outback use?
Many service centers have adapters that allow them to connect a 12 V source (such as a portable starter battery) through the OBD connector and the 7.5 Amp fuse. This works, as long as there is nothing turned on in the car.
Which is fuse powers the OBD reader?
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