{"id":10875,"date":"2026-09-30T10:38:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&#038;p=10875"},"modified":"2026-10-09T03:28:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T03:28:55","slug":"autool-upgraded-obd2-breakout-box","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/de\/product\/autool-upgraded-obd2-breakout-box\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL Upgraded 8\u201316V OBD2 Breakout Box with Pin Voltage Display"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"abd-pd\" data-abd-version=\"1\">\n<header class=\"abd-hero\">\n<h3>Pin-Level OBD2 Access With Voltage and LED Cues<\/h3>\n<p class=\"abd-lead\">The Upgraded breakout box sits between the vehicle&#8217;s DLC and your scan tool, showing the selected point&#8217;s voltage and color-coded LED cues while all 16 pins stay open to a multimeter, oscilloscope or 4 mm leads. A DC jack accepts a 12 V backup battery for temporary ECU power. It is an access tool, not a scanner.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"abd-facts\">\n<li>16-Pin Access<\/li>\n<li>Selected-Pin Voltage<\/li>\n<li>Red \/ Green \/ Yellow LEDs<\/li>\n<li>12 V Backup Input<\/li>\n<li>45 cm Cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-features\">\n<h4>Key Features<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-features\">\n<li>\n<h5>Scanner Stays Connected<\/h5>\n<p>Monitor and measure the 16 pins while a diagnostic tool communicates with the vehicle through the box.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Selected-Point Voltage<\/h5>\n<p>Pick an OBD interface point and read its live voltage on the built-in display; confirm with the correct reference and a suitable meter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Color-Coded LED Cues<\/h5>\n<p>Red for pin 16 power, green for pins 4 and 5 ground, yellow for communication-line activity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Built-In Input Jacks<\/h5>\n<p>The jack panel follows the OBDII 16-pin layout for 4 mm banana plugs, multimeters or oscilloscopes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Temporary ECU Power<\/h5>\n<p>Connect a 12 V backup battery to the DC jack to support ECU power during battery replacement.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<h5>Flexible TPU Cable<\/h5>\n<p>The elastic, high-strength TPU extension makes it easier to work around the vehicle&#8217;s OBD2 port.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-compare\">\n<h4>Model Comparison<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-table-wrap\">\n<table class=\"abd-table abd-compare\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\"><\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Basic<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" class=\"is-current\">Upgraded<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\">Premium<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Working voltage<\/th>\n<td>DC 8\u201330 V<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">DC 8\u201316 V<\/td>\n<td>DC 6\u201330 V<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Voltage display<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">LED indicators<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">Power cable<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">Yes<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"row\">120 \u03a9 series mode<\/th>\n<td>No<\/td>\n<td class=\"is-current\">No<\/td>\n<td>Yes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-box\">\n<h4>What&#8217;s in the Box<\/h4>\n<ul class=\"abd-box\">\n<li>Upgraded breakout box with 45 cm diagnostic cable<\/li>\n<li>Test leads<\/li>\n<li>DC power cable with battery clips<\/li>\n<li>User manual<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"abd-fig\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/56c4c7c3e821ec00519e436d.webp\" alt=\"AUTOOL Upgraded OBD2 breakout box with colored test leads, DC power cable and user manual\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"><figcaption>Only the leads, power cable and documentation shown for this version are included.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-use\">\n<h4>How to Use<\/h4>\n<ol class=\"abd-steps\">\n<li><b>Identify the circuit<\/b><span>Use the vehicle wiring diagram to identify pin functions, expected voltage, ground, network and a safe test method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Inspect and connect<\/b><span>With the vehicle in the required state, inspect the DLC and connect the box without forcing or back-feeding pins.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Check power and grounds<\/b><span>Verify connector supply and grounds with a suitable meter before interpreting communication activity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Observe and measure<\/b><span>Keep the scanner inline when required and measure at the test jacks with a multimeter or oscilloscope.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><b>Record the result<\/b><span>Note vehicle state, pin, reference, reading or waveform, scanner result and any change when the box is removed.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p class=\"abd-note\">Connection, display, LED cues and pin testing: <a href=\"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/autool-catalog\/media\/2d9cf121914b14a7b99f169c.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Upgraded breakout box user manual (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"abd-sec\" id=\"abd-notes\">\n<h4>Good to Know<\/h4>\n<div class=\"abd-notes\">\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-caution\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Caution<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Do not directly short pin 16 to pin 4 or 5, and do not jumper the input jacks on circuits you have not identified; incorrect jumpers, loads or back-feeding can damage vehicle networks and modules.<\/li>\n<li>External load devices must not exceed 1 A.<\/li>\n<li>Use the 12 V backup input only with confirmed circuit compatibility, polarity and an approved service procedure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"abd-note-group is-care\">\n<h5><span class=\"abd-tag\">Care<\/span><\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Treat the LEDs as cues; confirm voltage, loaded ground, waveform and protocol behavior with the vehicle diagram and a suitable instrument.<\/li>\n<li>Stop immediately if the effect of an operation is uncertain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Selected-Point Voltage Display:<\/strong> View the selected OBD interface voltage on the built-in display.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Color-Coded Pin LEDs:<\/strong> Use red pin-16 power, green pin-4\/5 ground, and yellow communication LEDs as status cues.<\/li>\n<li><strong>16-Pin Test Access:<\/strong> Reach all 16 OBD2 pin access points with 4 mm leads, a multimeter, or an oscilloscope while the scanner remains connected.<\/li>\n<li><strong>12 V Temporary ECU Backup:<\/strong> Use a suitable backup battery only for an approved vehicle procedure; 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