OBD2 16-Pin Male to Open Wire Cable, 3 m

This is a three-metre OBD2 lead with a 16-pin male plug on one end and unterminated wires on the other. It exists for the jobs where no ready-made adapter fits: wiring a custom connector, building a breakout box, feeding a tracker, or running several devices from one socket.

All 16 pins are present, so you decide which lines to use instead of working around a partial pinout. Be warned that a 16-core round cable means sixteen thin wires inside a small shell — stripping and terminating them takes patience and a little DIY skill. The leads are tinned and colour coded, the cable is rated from -30 to 80 °C, and the materials meet RoHS requirements. Custom lengths are available for bulk orders.

Key features

• OBD2 16-pin male plug to open wires
• All 16 pins populated for full freedom of wiring
• 3 m length, custom lengths on bulk orders
• Tinned, colour-coded leads
• Working range -30 to 80 °C, RoHS materials

Specifications

Typical applications

• Custom pinout wiring for diagnostic equipment
• Breakout boxes and test rigs
• Connecting GPS trackers and telematics units
• Extending an OBD2 socket into a dashboard or panel

Custom and OEM options

Length, pin count, connector gender and wire finish are made to order, and the leads can be pre-crimped or pre-tinned to your specification. Stock versions start from 100 pcs per model, with custom builds from 500 pcs.

FAQ

Are all 16 wires connected?
Yes, every pin is wired through, so nothing is missing from the standard OBD2 pattern.

Can two cables be joined for a longer run?
The plugs and sockets will daisy-chain, but very long runs can affect CAN signal quality. Tell us the length you need and we will build it as a single cable.

Samples, packing options, payment terms and warranty conditions are set out in How to Order and Delivery Information.