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OBDSTAR  |  SKU: M083

OBDSTAR (M083) | Universal 9-pin OBD - 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Motorboat

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The OBDSTAR M083 is the universal adapter cable for the 9-pin round diagnostic port on marine and industrial diesel engines. It connects that port to the 16-pin OBD2 (J1962) connector of your OBDSTAR device and attaches directly to the diagnostic port on the engine side.

The 9-pin round connector is used by several marine diesel engine manufacturers. The cable carries signals such as K-line or CAN-bus to the diagnostic scanner. The pin configuration is specifically tailored to these marine applications, so no additional adapters are required. What you gain is access to the engine control unit of the boat motor. Which fault codes, sensor readings and system data are available depends on the OBDSTAR device you use and the support for each engine brand in the accompanying software.

KEY BENEFITS

Five engine brands with one cable — Cummins, Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, John Deere, Kohler Power Systems and VM Motori all share this 9-pin port.
Direct connection from marine port to J1962 — no extra steps between the engine connector and the OBD2 input.
Correct transmission of CAN and K-line — the matched pin configuration preserves both communication lines.
Also for generator sets — within the Kohler range, marine generators with this port are supported alongside engines.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Multiple 9-pin cable variants — OBDSTAR supplies different versions for 9-pin marine connectors; refer to the brand list and part number.
Not for cars or commercial vehicles — the cable is designed for marine and boat engine applications.
Compatible with OBDSTAR only — diagnostic systems from other manufacturers cannot be used with this cable.
Coverage varies by manufacturer — which functions work depends on your device and software support for each engine brand.

Applications and functionality

Through the 9-pin round port, you can access marine engine control systems.

Control units you can reach

  • Engine control unit (ECU): The boat engine control module behind the 9-pin round diagnostic port.
  • Powertrain systems: The marine engine systems where the device can identify system faults via this port.

What you can do

  • Read and clear fault codes: Retrieve active and stored fault codes from the boat engine ECU and remove them after diagnosis.
  • Read live data: Monitor real-time sensor values such as engine speed, coolant temperature and fuel pressure.
  • Marine ECU system diagnosis: Access the control systems to identify powertrain faults.
  • Establish connection: The 9-pin round port is converted to the OBD2 format your device expects.
  • Note: Available functions vary by engine manufacturer and OBDSTAR device.

Compatible vehicles and applications

The 9-pin round diagnostic port is the determining factor, not the engine model. The engine manufacturers and systems listed below are confirmed compatible via this connection. Specific models are not listed by year of manufacture.

  • Cummins: Cummins marine diesel engines (various years)
  • Cummins MerCruiser Diesel: MerCruiser Diesel marine engines (various years)
  • John Deere: John Deere marine engines (various years)
  • Kohler Power Systems: Kohler marine generators and engines (various years)
  • VM Motori: VM Motori marine diesel engines (various years)
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Good to know: The 9-pin round diagnostic port on marine engines is typically located in the engine compartment of the vessel, near the engine control unit; consult the engine manufacturer's documentation for the exact port location. Verify the brand, part number and pin configuration of the port before ordering.

Package contents

  • 1x OBDSTAR (M083) | Universal 9-pin OBD to 16-pin OBD2 Adapter Cable | Marine Engine

Technical specifications

Specification Description
Brand OBDSTAR
Part number M083
Type Adapter cable
Application 9-pin round diagnostic port on marine and industrial diesel engines
Vehicle-side connector Universal 9-pin OBD
Device-side connector 16-pin OBD2
Communication K-line and CAN-bus
Control units Marine engine control unit (ECU)
Segment Marine engine
Supported brands Cummins, Cummins MerCruiser Diesel, John Deere, Kohler Power Systems and VM Motori
Model range Various model years per brand; determined by the presence of the 9-pin round diagnostic port
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 external power
Weight 0.3 kg