Universal OBDII Y-Splitter Extension Cable Installation
The OBDY is an OBDII 16-Pin Y-Splitter kit with twelve mounting brackets, connects the VX60 device to most light-duty and medium-duty vehicles internationally. The OBDII contains the mounting adapters listed below:
North American Flange MountNorth American Extended Flange MountNorth American Snap-In MountNorth American Slide & Lock MountEuropean Lock MountAsian Snap-In | European Latch & SnapVW Snap-InBMW Slide & LockFord Round Snap-InMAN/DAF Slide & LockVolvo Slide Mount |
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Replace Step 2 of the standard installation instructions with the following steps for Fiat, Citroën or Peugeot vehicles using the European Latch & Snap adapter.
Replace Step 2 of the standard installation instructions with the following steps for Ford vehicles using the Ford Round Snap-In adapter.
Use two zip ties to secure the OBDY to the factory Ford OBDII module shown above.
✱ NOTE: Over tightening the zip tie may cause damage to the harness connector.
The metal clips used to secure the adapters can be inserted by hand — except for the Ford Round Snap-In (#10) adapter. The Ford Round Snap-In adapter requires the use of the insertion end of the insert/removal tool included with the harness kit. The removal of clips requires the use of the removal end of the insert/removal tool.
North American Flange MountNorth American Extended Flange MountNorth American Snap-In MountNorth American Slide & Lock MountEuropean Lock MountAsian Snap-In | European Latch & SnapVW Snap-InBMW Slide & LockFord Round Snap-InMAN/DAF Slide & LockVolvo Slide Mount |
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Adapters
| 1 | North American Flange MountFordGMChrysler | 7 | European Latch & SnapFiatCitroënPeugeot | ||
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| 2 | North American Extended Flange MountFord | 8 | VW Snap-InVolkswagenAudiBentleyPorscheSkodaSEAT | ||
| 3 | North American Snap-In MountChrysler | 9 | BMW Slide & LockBMW | ||
| 4 | North American Slide & Lock MountFordGM | 10 | Ford Round Snap-InFord | ||
| 5 | European Lock MountMercedesBMWIveco | 11 | Iveco Slide & LockMAN / DAF | ||
| 6 | Asian Snap-InToyotaHyundaiKiaFordHondaIveco | 12 | Volvo Slide MountVolvo |
Installation Instructions
| 1 | Remove the in-vehicle OBDII connector from its slot. | |
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| 2A | Attach the female universal core connector (short end) of the harness to the appropriate adapter (see Adapters section above) matching the required installation.Note: For installation in Fiat, Citroen, or Peugeot, please refer to the European Latch & Snap installation instructions below.Note: For installation in Ford, please refer to the Ford Round Snap-in below. | |
| 2B | Secure the adapter in place using the provided metal clips. Please ensure the metal clips latch into the adapter. | |
| 2C | Fasten the female universal core connector (short end) of the harness to the vehicle’s OBDII slot and secure in place using either screws or the plastic clips on the adapters. | |
| 3 | Connect the VX60 device to the female universal core connector (long end) of the harness. | |
| 4 | Connect the male OBDII harness connector to the vehicle's OBDII connector removed in Step 1. |
Completed Setup
European Latch & Snap
Replace Step 2 of the standard installation instructions with the following steps for Fiat, Citroën or Peugeot vehicles using the European Latch & Snap adapter.
| 1 | Slide the European Latch & Snap all the way to the back of the core connector. | |
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| 2 | Insert the small snap adapter onto the wire behind the core connector. | |
| 3 | Slide the small snap adapter from the back of the harness. Ensure that the European Latch & Snap is securely interlocked. |
Ford Round Snap-In
Replace Step 2 of the standard installation instructions with the following steps for Ford vehicles using the Ford Round Snap-In adapter.
| 1 | Slide the Ford Round Snap-In all the way to the back of the core connector. | |
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| 2 | Using the insert/removal tool, secure the adapter in place using the provided metal clips. Please ensure the metal clips latch into the adapter. |
Securing the OBDY to the Ford OBDII Module
Use two zip ties to secure the OBDY to the factory Ford OBDII module shown above.
✱ NOTE: Over tightening the zip tie may cause damage to the harness connector.
Insertion and Removal of Metal Clips
The metal clips used to secure the adapters can be inserted by hand — except for the Ford Round Snap-In (#10) adapter. The Ford Round Snap-In adapter requires the use of the insertion end of the insert/removal tool included with the harness kit. The removal of clips requires the use of the removal end of the insert/removal tool.
| Insert | Remove |
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| Attach the required adapter to the core connector of the harness and secure the metal clips in place with your hands. | Remove the metal clips from the adapter by pulling them off using the removal end of the insertion/removal tool. |
Updated on: 25/02/2025
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