{"id":10825,"date":"2026-09-30T10:38:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:38:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&p=10825"},"modified":"2026-10-09T02:57:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T02:57:07","slug":"autool-mercedes-benz-38-pin-to-16-pin-42cm-obd2-adapter-cable","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-mercedes-benz-38-pin-to-16-pin-42cm-obd2-adapter-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL Mercedes-Benz 38-Pin to 16-Pin 42cm OBD2 Adapter Cable"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Connect a Mercedes-Benz 38-Pin Port to a 16-Pin Scan Tool<\/h3>\n

This 42 cm adapter cable links the round 38-pin diagnostic port on Mercedes-Benz vehicles that use it to a 16-pin OBD2 scan tool. It changes only the physical connection; vehicle coverage and functions come from the scan tool you connect.<\/p>\n

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  • 38-Pin \u2192 16-Pin<\/li>\n
  • 42 cm Cable<\/li>\n
  • Copper Core<\/li>\n
  • Passive Adapter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n
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    Key Features<\/h4>\n
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      Passive Pin Routing<\/h5>\n

      Routes the vehicle’s existing signals to the tool side with no protocol conversion and no added scan functions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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      Reinforced Nylon Jacket<\/h5>\n

      The braided nylon outer layer adds wear resistance, flexibility, waterproofing, heat resistance and anti-aging protection for daily workshop handling, and is designed to reduce cracking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n
      All-Copper Conductors<\/h5>\n

      An all-copper wire core supports stable data transmission between the vehicle port and the scan tool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n
      Thicker, Heavier Build<\/h5>\n

      A 7.00 mm, 135 g cable compared with the 5.00 mm, 80 g ordinary OBD cables shown in the manufacturer’s comparison.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n

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      What’s in the Box<\/h4>\n
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      • 1\u00d7<\/b>Mercedes-Benz 38-pin to 16-pin adapter cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/section>\n
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        How to Use<\/h4>\n
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        1. Confirm the vehicle port<\/b>Identify the connector, model year and pinout, and inspect the port for damage.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Confirm the tool chain<\/b>Check that the scanner, software, protocol, target module and any required authorization match the vehicle.<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Connect safely<\/b>Follow the vehicle and tool procedure and align the connectors; never force a mismatched plug.<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Route without strain<\/b>Keep the cable away from pedals, sharp edges, heat, moving parts and pinched trim.<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Verify communication<\/b>Run a read-only connection check first; if communication is unstable, compare against a direct connection.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n
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          Good to Know<\/h4>\n
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          Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n
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          • This is not a diagnostic scanner. A 16-pin scan tool that supports the Mercedes-Benz model, protocol and system is required and sold separately, along with any software or licenses.<\/li>\n
          • Do not attach unknown or high-current devices to vehicle diagnostic power; follow the vehicle and tool current limits.<\/li>\n
          • If the tool drops connection, overheats, resets or changes vehicle behavior, stop and return to a known direct connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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            Care<\/span><\/h5>\n
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            • Keep the connector pins clean, dry and free of debris before use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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              • Mercedes 38-Pin to 16-Pin:<\/strong> Connect a Mercedes-Benz 38-pin diagnostic interface to a compatible 16-pin tool through this passive adapter.<\/li>\n
              • 42 cm \/ 7 mm Cable:<\/strong> Add 420 mm of reach with a reinforced 7.00 mm cable body.<\/li>\n
              • Copper Core + Nylon Exterior:<\/strong> Support signal routing with all-copper wiring and a reinforced flexible nylon exterior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":12346,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[96],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-10825","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_brand-autool","product_cat-diagnostic-cables-adapters","first","instock","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-variable"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/10825","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=10825"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12346"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10825"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=10825"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=10825"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=10825"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}