F20C1 vs. F20C2
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Ever wondered what the difference is? The US gets the C2, Aus gets the C1.
Well one difference is OBD II. The C1 doesn't have it!
I recently bought an OBD II cable and software so I could run some diagnostics on my car. I have since been searching for the connector and for the life of me can't find it. So I checked the CD Manual and noticed that when you go to Engine Electrical and choose C2 there is a digram for connecting the scan tool. When you go to C1 there isn't!
The reason I decided to look into this today is that yesterday I was having a Mercedes serviced and the tech just plugged in the ODB II tool an ran a diag. So I thought it was time to check it out on my car. I've had have the dash in pieces before I checked the manual.
Well one difference is OBD II. The C1 doesn't have it!
I recently bought an OBD II cable and software so I could run some diagnostics on my car. I have since been searching for the connector and for the life of me can't find it. So I checked the CD Manual and noticed that when you go to Engine Electrical and choose C2 there is a digram for connecting the scan tool. When you go to C1 there isn't!
The reason I decided to look into this today is that yesterday I was having a Mercedes serviced and the tech just plugged in the ODB II tool an ran a diag. So I thought it was time to check it out on my car. I've had have the dash in pieces before I checked the manual.
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I don't know. OBD II is really just for running diagnostics and taking readings from sensors. You can't actually change anything with it.
I guess it does mean or cars don't keep the black box style records like OBD II cars would or could.
I guess it does mean or cars don't keep the black box style records like OBD II cars would or could.
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Hmmm, looks like F20C2 is Europe. They're also LHD (like the US) but perhaps there is not a direct corelation between drive side and ODB II and engine number.
Ravor, if you have a digital camera would you please take a picture of the ODB II connector. It should be under the dash near the center console. Not sure but I expect on the passenger side.
Ravor, if you have a digital camera would you please take a picture of the ODB II connector. It should be under the dash near the center console. Not sure but I expect on the passenger side.
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On a UK RHD F20C2 engined car, the OBD-II connector is on the passener side. It's tucked just under the dash panel, next to the transmission tunnel. Hard to see without sticking your head in the footwell.
-Brian.
-Brian.
