{"product_id":"universele-6-pins-j1708-16-pins-obd2-verloopkabel-bedrijfs-en-werkvoertuig-2","title":"Universal 6-pin J1708 - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Commercial and Work Vehicle","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #374151; font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal 6-pin J1708\u003c\/strong\u003e to \u003cstrong\u003e16-pin OBD2\u003c\/strong\u003e adapter cable is specifically developed for connecting older commercial and work vehicles to modern diagnostic equipment. This adapter bridges the round, gray 6-pin \u003cstrong\u003eDeutsch connector\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly found in heavy vehicles and the standard 16-pin OBD2 interface of universal readers. The cable is essential for situations where the vehicle uses older communication standards that differ from the modern OBD2 norm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter enables communication via the \u003cstrong\u003eJ1708\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eJ1587\u003c\/strong\u003e protocols, which were the industry standard for heavy-duty vehicles before the introduction of the J1939 protocol. The internal pin configuration is set up to correctly route the data lines from the \u003cstrong\u003evehicle ECU\u003c\/strong\u003e to the corresponding pins of the diagnostic interface. It is important that the diagnostic equipment used can handle the specific Heavy Duty protocols and any \u003cstrong\u003e24V onboard voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e both in hardware and software, as the cable itself only serves as a physical pass-through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; align-items: stretch;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #166534; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; border-bottom: 2px solid #22c55e; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eADVANTAGES\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #16a34a; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Specifically designed for older \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Duty\u003c\/strong\u003e systems with J1708\/J1587 protocol. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #16a34a; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Equipped with a robust 6-pin \u003cstrong\u003eDeutsch connector\u003c\/strong\u003e with locking mechanism. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #16a34a; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✔\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Durable molded connectors with strain relief for long-lasting \u003cstrong\u003eworkshop use\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex: 1; min-width: 250px; background: #ffffff; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 8px; padding: 25px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #991b1b; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; border-bottom: 2px solid #ef4444; padding-bottom: 12px; margin-top: 0;\"\u003eKEY POINTS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc2626; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Does not work with standard OBD2 scanners; requires \u003cstrong\u003eHeavy Duty software\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc2626; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Does not convert voltage; check if your diagnostic device is suitable for \u003cstrong\u003e24 Volt\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: flex-start; margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc2626; font-weight: 900; margin-right: 10px; font-size: 16px;\"\u003e✕\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #4b5563; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e Not compatible with the green\/black 9-pin \u003cstrong\u003eJ1939\u003c\/strong\u003e connection. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #006aff; padding-left: 15px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eApplications and functionalities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter cable is intended for professional use in the transport sector and heavy industry. The cable supports the following technical functions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtocol conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables physical connection for systems communicating via SAE J1708 and SAE J1587.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterface adaptation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Converts the 6-pin vehicle-specific connection to a universal 16-pin OBD2 female port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiagnostic access:\u003c\/strong\u003e Enables reading fault codes and live data from engine management systems, transmissions, and braking systems of heavy vehicles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #006aff; padding-left: 15px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003eCompatible vehicles and applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis adapter is widely applicable to American and some European trucks, buses, and heavy machinery built between approximately 1990 and 2005, before the 9-pin J1939 standard became universal. Compatibility depends on the presence of the gray 6-pin diagnostic port.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon brands with 6-pin connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreightliner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Models from around 2000-2005\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKenworth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMack Trucks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Models with V-MAC systems (J1587\/J1708)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeterbilt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Older models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVolvo Trucks (USA):\u003c\/strong\u003e Models from before the J1939 standardization\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #fff7ed; border-left: 4px solid #f97316; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0; font-size: 14px; color: #9a3412; border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0; display: flex; align-items: flex-start;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20px; margin-right: 12px;\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 6-pin diagnostic port is often located under the dashboard on the driver’s side or near the clutch pedal in trucks.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb; margin: 40px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"border-left: 5px solid #006aff; padding-left: 15px; font-weight: 800;\"\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1x\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal 6-pin J1708 - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Commercial and Work Vehicle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AsTools","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":51271445053747,"sku":"A0048 \/ 2.28","price":7.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/5874\/9235\/files\/Universele-6-pins-J1708-16-pins-OBD2-Verloopkabel-Bedrijfs-en-Werkvoertuig.webp?v=1780308799","url":"https:\/\/www.astools.eu\/es\/products\/universal-6-pin-j1708-to-16-pin-obd2-adapter-cable-commercial-and-work-vehicle","provider":"AsTools","version":"1.0","type":"link"}