Over the past year when I'd insert my inexpensive OBD scanner I would get increasingly no signal. Have to juggle the connection. Today I went for annual inspection and the inspector could not get a signal. I think it might be the plug itself, so probably that is a good place to start.



Does anyone know what part to get, or how to check/repair, rewire/replace the existing one?


Putts
2002 Xtreme

 

I'm sure you can find a replacement sicket and pins. You'll need a simple tool too to extract the old pins.

If none of the wires have come out, be sure to take a picture of them so you can switch them over to the correct location.

Otherwise you will want a diagram with the pinout to be sure to locate them properly.

Google "replacement obd-ii socket" .

Stores like Del City electrical parts can be a good source of parts, tools, and info.

 

Found the correct one on line for $18, has the same 4 wires in the same positions. Some snips, tube shrinks and the inspector plugged in and I am good to go.
Can't really see what was wrong with the old one but... I'm legal now.

 

Second pix, Orange wire has been pulled too hard and pulled the insulation out of the insulation crimp on the back of the terminal.

 

I see it!