OBDSTAR (M081) | MAN 8-pins OBD - 16-pins OBD2 Adapter Cable | Motorboat
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The OBDSTAR M081 is the adapter cable for the 8-pin MAN diagnostic connector on marine engine units. It converts that factory connector to the 16-pin OBD2 (J1962) port on your OBDSTAR diagnostic device and connects at the engine side to the diagnostic port of the engine management system.
MAN uses a proprietary 8-pin connector on these engines instead of a standard interface. The fixed wiring links the correct pins of the MAN connector to the corresponding OBD2 pin positions, allowing data exchange via the available protocols — such as K-line — without additional configuration. The cable provides access to the engine diagnostic interface of the vessel; it does nothing beyond that. Which functions you can perform depends on the capabilities of your OBDSTAR device and software support for MAN marine applications.
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Applications and functionality
Via the 8-pin port, you access the engine management system of the MAN marine engine.
Control units you can reach
- Engine management system: The engine control unit of the MAN marine engine behind the 8-pin diagnostic connector.
- Other modules: Whether additional units on board are accessible varies by installation and device.
What you can do
- Read fault codes: Retrieve stored and active diagnostic trouble codes from the engine management system via the 8-pin connector.
- Clear fault codes: Delete stored trouble codes in the engine system after diagnosis and repair.
- Request live data: Read current sensor values and engine parameters in real time from the engine management system.
- Establish connection: The MAN port is converted to the OBD2 input your device uses.
- Note: What is available depends on MAN marine software support in your OBDSTAR device.
Compatible vehicles and applications
The 8-pin MAN diagnostic connector is the determining factor, not the engine type. Compatibility is based on available product information; specific engine types with model years are not specified.
- MAN: Marine engines with 8-pin OBD connector
Package contents
- 1x OBDSTAR (M081) | MAN 8-pin OBD - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Marine Engine
Technical specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Brand | OBDSTAR |
| Part number | M081 |
| Type | Adapter cable |
| Application | MAN 8-pin diagnostic connector on marine engine motors |
| Vehicle-side connector | MAN 8-pin OBD |
| Device-side connector | 16-pin OBD2 |
| Communication | K-line |
| Control units | Engine management system |
| Segment | Marine engine |
| Supported brands | MAN |
| Model range | Not defined by year of manufacture; determined by the presence of the 8-pin MAN connector |
| Required to use | OBDSTAR diagnostic reader with marine coverage, such as the Marine Master or an IScan variant |
| Additional requirements | None; the cable operates without adapter or power supply |
| Weight | 0.1 kg |
