A Short, Braided Port Saver for OBD2 Diagnostics
This 20 cm male-to-female OBD2 extension gives a scanner a replaceable connection point close to a tight vehicle port, without long-cable slack. It is passive; diagnostic functions come from the connected tool.
- 20 cm Short Extension
- 16-Pin Male to Female
- Nylon-Braided Sleeve
- 10,000+ Plug Cycles
Key Features
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Reinforced Braided Sleeve
The nylon outer sleeve improves wear resistance, flexibility, pulling resistance and connector protection compared with ordinary soft OBD cables.
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Copper Core, Insulated Jacket
A pure copper core for stable data transmission, inside a flexible jacket designed for water, heat and aging resistance.
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Compact Length
Extends the port without excess slack, suited to tight dashboards and frequent diagnostic work.
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Protects Ports and Tools
Repeated plugging moves to the extension, reducing strain on the vehicle OBD port and scanner connectors.
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Inspected Manufacturing
An inspection workflow from injection to molding supports repeated plugging.
What’s in the Box
- 1×AUTOOL 20 cm OBD2 extension cable, 16-pin male to female
- 1×Retail package

How to Use
- Check the vehicle portIdentify the connector and pinout and inspect the port for damage.
- Check the tool chainConfirm the scanner, software, protocol and any authorization independently of the cable.
- ConnectAlign the connectors correctly and never force a mismatched plug.
- Route the cableKeep it away from pedals, sharp edges, heat, moving parts and pinched trim.
- Verify communicationRun a read-only connection check first; if communication changes, compare against a direct connection.
Good to Know
Caution
- Some commercial vehicles use special or heavy-duty diagnostic connectors; confirm the port shape before ordering.
- Do not attach unknown or high-current devices to vehicle diagnostic power; follow the vehicle and tool current limits.
Care
- Avoid sharply bending the connector ends or pulling the cable by force, especially with a tool connected.
- If a tool drops connection, overheats or resets, stop and return to a direct connection.


































