Jaltest (JDC201A) | Volvo 8-pins OBD1 - 16-pins OBD2 Adapter Cable | Commercial and Work Vehicle
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The Jaltest JDC201A is an Adapter Cable that converts an 8-pin OBD1 diagnostic connector to a standard 16-pin OBD2 connector. This cable is specifically designed for communication between modern diagnostic equipment and older commercial vehicles and work vehicles from the Volvo brand that are not yet equipped with a universal OBD2 port.
The Adapter enables a stable connection with the various electronic control units (ECUs) of the vehicle. This allows technicians to perform diagnostics, read fault codes, view live data, and carry out service interventions on systems that require a specific 8-pin connection. The construction is intended for use in a workshop environment.
Application and functionality:
This cable is developed to create a link between a vehicle with an older Volvo 8-pin diagnostic port and a reader device with a 16-pin OBD2 connection.
- Diagnosis of older vehicles: Enables communication with modern diagnostic equipment for Volvo commercial vehicles equipped with an 8-pin OBD1 port.
- ECU communication: Provides access to various vehicle systems, such as the engine (ECU), transmission (TCU), and braking systems (ABS/EBS) for reading data and fault codes.
- Connector conversion: Converts the signal from the 8-pin round connector to the standardized 16-pin OBD2 interface, used by most contemporary diagnostic testers.
Compatible vehicles and applications:
This Adapter Cable is suitable for various older commercial vehicles from Volvo equipped with an 8-pin round diagnostic connector. This generally concerns models from before the introduction of the standardized 16-pin port.
Volvo:
- FH series: (Circa 1994 - 2005)
- FL series: (Circa 1994 - 2005)
- FM series: (Circa 1998 - 2005)
Important: Before purchasing the product, always check your vehicle’s connector. This may vary by model and year of manufacture.
Package Contents:
- 1x Jaltest (JDC201A) | Volvo 8-pin OBD1 - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Commercial and Work Vehicle
Technical specifications:
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Brand | Jaltest |
| Product Model | JDC201A |
| Vehicle Side Connector | Volvo 8-pin (OBD1) |
| Adapter Side Connector | 16-pin (OBD2) |

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