Autel | 15-pin DB15 - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Diagnostic Tool
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The Autel 15-pin DB15 to 16-pin OBD2 adapter cable serves as the primary data connection between your diagnostic scanner and vehicle. This cable features a 15-pin DB15 connector with locking screws for secure attachment to the serial port on your diagnostic tablet, plus a standard 16-pin OBD2 connector for linking to your vehicle's diagnostic port (DLC). The cable acts as a physical bridge enabling two-way communication and power delivery between your scan tool and the vehicle's internal networks.
From a technical standpoint, this main cable enables complete signal transmission and protocol compatibility required for modern OBD2 and EOBD diagnostics. The cable supports pass-through connectivity for all standardized communication protocols, including CAN, J1850, ISO9141, and KWP2000. Thanks to its direct pin configuration, vehicle data is transmitted reliably with zero latency, while the cable also delivers the necessary 12V power supply directly from your vehicle's battery to your connected diagnostic device.
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Applications and features
This adapter cable is essential for performing wired vehicle diagnostics and offers the following capabilities when used with compatible Autel diagnostic equipment:
- Read and clear fault codes: Enables the physical data connection needed to retrieve diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) from various electronic control units (ECUs) and clear them after repairs.
- Stream live data: Provides a stable broadband connection for real-time display of parameters, sensor readings and graphs on your diagnostic device.
- Device power supply: Delivers 12V power from the OBD2 port (Pin 16) directly to the diagnostic tablet, keeping your device powered or charged during use.
- Bidirectional communication: Supports active testing functions, programming and coding by transmitting and receiving data simultaneously without signal loss or interference.
Compatible devices
This main cable is exclusively designed with the specific DB15 pin configuration for use with the following Autel diagnostic tools:
Autel:
- MaxiCheck MX808
- MaxiCheck MX808S
- MaxiCheck MX900
- MaxiCom MK808
- MaxiCom MK808S
- MaxiCom MK808Z
- MaxiCom MK900
- MaxiDiag MD808 Pro
Package contents
- 1x Autel | 15-pin DB15 to 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Diagnostic Tool
Technical specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product type | Main/adapter cable (DB15 to OBD2) |
| Device-side connector | 15-pin DB15, female (with locking screws) |
| Vehicle-side connection | 16-pin OBD2 (J1962), male |
| Total cable length | Approximately 1.7 m (5.6 ft) |
| Supported protocols | CAN (ISO 15765), ISO 9141-2, KWP2000 (ISO 14230), SAE J1850 |
| Power supply | 12V pass-through via OBD2 pin 16 |
| Pin configuration | Pass-through (direct pin-out) |
| Type | Passive wired main cable |
| Color | Black with red connectors |
