Mitsubishi/Hyundai 12-pins OBD1 – 16-pins OBD2 Adapter Cable | Passenger Car
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The Mitsubishi and Hyundai 12-pin to 16-pin OBD2 adapter cable is specifically designed to connect older vehicles with a 12-pin diagnostic port to modern diagnostic equipment. This adapter cable enables the physical connection between the vehicle-specific 12-pin connector, often found in pre-OBD2 era models, and the standard 16-pin female connector of contemporary scan tools. The cable also features an external power input (female barrel jack) to power the diagnostic device, as the older diagnostic port itself often provides no or insufficient power.
Technically, this adapter cable provides a direct pin-to-pin transfer of data signals from the ECU to the diagnostic device. The adapter does not convert software protocols but solely facilitates the physical signal transfer and correct pin assignment required for communication with older OBD1 systems. By integrating the external power cable, the necessary 12V voltage can be drawn directly from the battery or another power source, which is essential for stable operation of the scanner during the diagnostic procedure.
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Applications and functionalities
This adapter cable is essential for reading older vehicle systems that do not comply with the modern OBD2 standard. Its functionality is limited to establishing the physical connection.
- Pin configuration conversion: Converts the specific 12-pin layout of Mitsubishi and Hyundai to the universal 16-pin OBD2 female configuration.
- Signal transmission: Facilitates bi-directional communication of the K-line and other data signals between the vehicle and tester.
- External power supply: Enables providing external power to the scanner via the additional pigtail connector, which is necessary for ports without a power pin.
Compatible vehicles and applications
The adapter cable is suitable for the vehicles listed below that are equipped with the rectangular 12-pin diagnostic connector. These are generally models produced between 1989 and 1998.
Hyundai:
- Accent: (approx. 1994 - 1998)
- Excel: (approx. 1990 - 1995)
- Lantra: (approx. 1990 - 1996)
- Scoupe: (approx. 1990 - 1995)
- Sonata: (approx. 1989 - 1998)
Mitsubishi:
- 3000GT: (approx. 1990 - 1998)
- Colt: (approx. 1988 - 1996)
- Eclipse: (approx. 1990 - 1995)
- Galant: (approx. 1988 - 1998)
- Lancer: (approx. 1988 - 1996)
- Pajero / Montero: (approx. 1991 - 1998)
- Space Runner / Space Wagon: (approx. 1991 - 1998)
Package Contents
- 1x Mitsubishi/Hyundai 12-pin OBD1 – 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Passenger Car
