Has anyone else noticed if the two center pins on the wide, LED side, of the Durametric cable protrude further from the connector then the other pins? My cable has always been finicky about how it was inserted in the diagnostic connector. The sockets in the diagnostic connector appear fine. Just guessing that these long pins may sometimes prevent a solid connection on one or more of the shorter pins.
I've dropped Durametric a line also but thought I'd mention this here to in case someone had seen it or is having intermittent issues. I'll post Durametric's response when it comes in.
My Durametric cable has the same 2 pins that extend a bit more than the others but it fits correctly in the connector. As far as I know there is nothing unique about the Durametric ODBII connector--it's an industry standard connector that is part of ODBII specifications.
Yeah, mine seems to fit fine too. It was just when I kept having to try several times to get the connection and LED to glow that I thought maybe it was something other then the old dog having trouble with something new. After all there's no rocket science to plug the connector in, plug the USB plug in, ignition on and start Durametric. Thus I started looking for reasons.
Thanks,
I don't know for sure on his specific connector but it is very common to have different length pins in the same connector. Typically it is to insure that ground makes contact first.
Makes sense with a plastic back shell especially to have long pins for ground.
Either way Durametric confirms this condition is normal. So we're still trying to sort out why my car/cable is such a pain getting a connection. Works fine once it's plugged in holding your nose just right.
The two longer pins are for 4 and 5 in which are the grounds. These are longer by standard manufacturing to be used on multiple platforms. These do not cause any issues by their lengths.
Porsche has had some problems with the 2007-2008 OBD2 plugs.
I would suggest that you bend all the pins outward slightly. This is done by placing a number 2 screwdriver in the center of the cables pin end and then angle the screwdriver outward. What you are doing is slightly bending two pins at a time toward the outside of the shell.
Best,
Scott Slauson
Thanks Scott, I'll give that a try. BTW is pin 16 supposed to be slightly short? Didn't notice it until I had a screwdriver to set across the tops.
Not really, the pins should all be the same length except for 4-5. The main ones are 1,4-5,7. Pin 16 along with others are not an issue.
Best,
Scott Slauson
Thanks so much Scott. I bent the pins outward by about half the thickness of the pin. Didn't want to get carried away and have trouble inserting the connector. If experience is any indicator to much bending is not good. While I was at it I pulled up 16 to match the others. Popped into position with a gentle tug.
Works fine now. Tried it a couple times and both times worked as expected. Just plug it in and it worked. No fuss at all. I'll have to pass this onto the Durametric guys. They didn't seem aware of this. Also seems to be a little more secure. A connector like this really should have a latch when having it fall out at the wrong time could be bad.
Now all I need to get is a reason to upgrade the flash beyond just SRP software v1.
Capistro and quiet when needed or Remus and sound all the time. I want to listen in person but the Croctoberfest sound off left me underwhelmed with Porsche sport exhaust. Sounded almost as muffled (constipated) as the stock system.
Thanks again for the help. Maybe this would be worth adding to Fort's write up on Durametric?
