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16-pin OBD2 Nylon Extension and Splitter Cable 2-piece (30 cm) | Interface

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€12,95 incl.
€10,70 excl.

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The 16-pin OBD2 nylon extension and splitter cable is a Y-shaped 30 cm cable that splits one diagnostic port into two connection points. The cable features one male 16-pin OBD2 connector for the vehicle port and splits into two female 16-pin OBD2 connectors for your devices. The entire bundle is wrapped in a braided nylon sheath that provides extra durability, heat resistance, and protection against wear and kinking.

All sixteen pins are wired 1:1, so both ports maintain full access to the original signals and power. This lets you connect two OBD2 devices simultaneously — for example, a permanently installed tracker, insurance dongle, or head-up display alongside a diagnostic tool — without swapping cables each time. The cable is fully passive and works plug-and-play, with no drivers or external power required.

KEY BENEFITS

✔Two devices on one port — keep a tracker or dongle connected and run diagnostics at the same time.
✔Braided nylon sheath — resists wear, heat, and kinking, even with daily plugging and unplugging.
✔All sixteen pins wired through — compatible with any OBD2 protocol; no signal lines are lost.
✔Clearance at the diagnostic port — the 30 cm length keeps connectors away from knee space, pedals, and hood release.

IMPORTANT NOTES

✕Passive splitter without isolation — both branches run in parallel on the same bus; two actively transmitting diagnostic tools at once will cause communication errors.
✕Permanently connected dongles draw power — even when the vehicle is parked; extended parking can drain the battery.
✕Standard 16-pin OBD2 only — vehicles with non-standard diagnostic connectors will need an adapter cable first.
✕Total length 30 cm — designed to create space at the port, not to relocate the connection to the dashboard or trunk.

Application and functionality

This cable provides a solution for connecting multiple devices simultaneously to your vehicle's OBD2 port.

  • Splitter function: connect two OBD2 devices at the same time to a single diagnostic port on your vehicle.
  • Extension function: extends the distance to the OBD2 port by 30 cm for improved accessibility of diagnostic equipment.
  • Durable construction: the nylon sheath offers protection against wear and tear during intensive use in workshop environments.
  • Universal compatibility: works with all standard 16-pin OBD2 diagnostic ports and associated equipment.

Typical applications

  • Dongle and diagnostics side by side: keep a GPS tracker, insurance dongle, or lease dongle permanently connected while simultaneously using a diagnostic device.
  • Data logger and scanner: connect a data logger for continuous recording and keep a second port available for periodic checks.
  • Head-up display in use: a HUD reads live data while the second connection remains available.
  • Better accessibility: relocate a hard-to-reach diagnostic port from under the dashboard to a workable position.

Compatible vehicles

This splitter cable is universally applicable to virtually all vehicles with a standard 16-pin OBD2 diagnostic port. This includes most petrol vehicles from 2001 onwards and diesel vehicles from 2004 that comply with the EOBD standard.


Package contents

  • 1x 16-pin OBD2 Nylon extension and splitter cable, 2-part, 30 cm
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Good to know: If you experience unexpected communication errors during reading or the connection drops, first disconnect the permanently connected dongle from the second branch. Both branches share the same data bus, and a tracker that continues transmitting on its own can interfere with your diagnostic device's traffic. For reading values, this is rarely a problem; when coding or programming, it's best to have only one device connected.

Technical specifications

Specification Description
Product type Interface, extension and splitter cable
Design Y-shaped, 2-part
Vehicle-side connector 1x 16-pin OBD2, male
Device-side connector 2x 16-pin OBD2, female
Total cable length 30 cm (11.8 inch)
Cable sheath Braided nylon with strain relief
Wiring Heat-resistant up to 125 °C, cUL/cRU-certified conductors
Pin configuration All 16 pins fully connected
Type Passive splitter, no electronics in cable
Color Black
SKU A0253