DriveRight OBDII Installation Guide OBDII Installation Guide Product # 8156OBD & 8160OBD
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Introduction This manual provides instructions and information necessary to install DriveRight OBD. DriveRight OBD plugs into your vehicle’s OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics II) port for a very quick and easy installation. Note: DriveRight OBD only functions in vehicles equipped with a compatible OBDII port. See “Appendix 1: OBDII Compatibility” on page 10 for a list of supported OBDII protocols and vehicles. Components Your DriveRight OBD should come with all of the components shown below.
Cables DriveRight 600 Adapter Cable OBD Cable Wiring Components Red +12V Wire with Fuseholder (22 AWG) Blue Wire (2) with Fuseholder (22 AWG) Black Ground Wire (22AWG) Spade Terminal Sets: #8-10 Studs (3.5 - 5 mm) 1/4" Studs (6 mm) Fuses (4) (3AG 1-1/4 x 1/4", .
Installations using Adapter Cable Digital Inputs If you are using the adapter cable digital inputs in your installation, the following additional tools and other items may also be required: • Crimping Tool • Multimeter • Fuse Tap - Required to obtain +12 V from the fuse panel. Planning the Installation The installation for DriveRight OBD is very simple.
Wiring Diagram The diagram below provides an overall picture of DriveRight OBD wiring. Display Adapter Cable (DriveRight 600 Only) Butt Splices Green (4) Blue Wires with In-Line Fuses Digital Inputs 1 Yellow 2 Ground Black Red Spade Terminal OBD Cable Connect to OBDII Port Red Wire with Fuseholder In-Line Unswitched Splice +12V Red Procedure 1: Connect OBD Cable to OBDII Port. 1. Locate the OBDII port in the vehicle.
Look in the follow areas if you have trouble finding the OBDII port: • Under the dash • In front of the passenger seat • Behind the ash tray • Behind a small access panel in the dash • In or around the center console 2. Plug the OBD cable into the port. Indicator Light OBDII Port OBD Cable Note: The indicator light blinks three times when first plugged in, then blinks twice per second until the connector establishes communications with the OBDII computer.
1. If you are installing a DriveRight 600 OBD but not using the digital inputs, go to Step 10 of this procedure. 2. Butt splice the red fuse holder to the red wire from the adapter cable. 3. Tap the red fuse holder to an unswitched +12 V source using the inline splice provided with your DriveRight or using a fuse tap connector (not included) appropriate for your vehicle.
Note: Test the vehicle chassis ground using a multimeter before connecting the ground wire. 7. Use the in-line butt splices to connect the blue wires with fuses to the Green (Digital Input 1) and Yellow (Digital Input 2) wires from the adapter cable. 8. Connect Digital Input 1 to the desired circuit, typically the brake light circuit. 9. Connect Digital Input 2 to the desired circuit, typically the headlight circuit. 10.Connect the digital input cable to the OBD cable.
Procedure 3: Install the DriveRight Console 1. The DriveRight console can be mounted in a number of places, including the top of the dash, on the face of the dash, or on a sun visor.
Sun Visor Mounting Visor Clip OR 3 Bumps (to hold clip) 2. Insert the battery into the DriveRight console. 3. If you are installing a DriveRight 600, connect the DriveRight console cable to the adapter cable. If you are installing an earlier model of DriveRight, connect the console cable directly to the OBD cable. It is easiest to make the connection by first holding the OBD cable connector or adapter cable connector by the housing.
Sliding Connector Housing OBD or Adapter Cable Console Cable Hold cables as shown to connect. The connector housing on the console cable slides back when you make the connection, allowing the cables to lock together. Once plugged in, the console should “wake-up” into the Current Readings screen. If the display remains blank, make sure the battery is properly installed in the unit. If it is, try pressing MODE. If the screen remains blank after pressing MODE, press both the MODE and PLUS simultaneously.
Supported US Vehicles • Most domestic and import vehicles, 1996 or later. Supported Vehicles Outside of the US • In Europe, some 1996 and later vehicles and most 2000 and later vehicles compliant with the supported protocols listed above • Outside of the US and Europe, most 1996 and later vehicles compliant with supported OBDII protocols Technical Support If you are experiencing problems with your DriveRight, first check the cable connections and verify the calibration settings.
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