{"id":11380,"date":"2026-09-30T10:39:36","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T10:39:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shop.autoboss.com\/?post_type=product&p=11380"},"modified":"2026-10-09T10:37:36","modified_gmt":"2026-10-09T10:37:36","slug":"autool-short-obd2-extension-cable","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/product\/autool-short-obd2-extension-cable\/","title":{"rendered":"AUTOOL 15cm Short 16-Pin Male to Female OBD2 Extension Cable"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A Palm-Length OBD2 Extension That Takes Plugging Wear Off the Vehicle Port<\/h3>\n

At about 14\u201315 cm, this yellow 16-pin male-to-female cable adds just enough reach at a tight port for Launch X431-type tools without leaving slack in the footwell. It is a passive extension: functions still come from the vehicle and the connected tool.<\/p>\n

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  • 14\u201315 cm<\/li>\n
  • 16-Pin Male to Female<\/li>\n
  • Yellow TPE Jacket<\/li>\n
  • Single Cable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/header>\n
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    Key Features<\/h4>\n
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    1. \n
      Short on Purpose<\/h5>\n

      The compact length gives working room at the socket without a long, bulky run around the dashboard or pedals.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    2. \n
      Sacrificial Connection Point<\/h5>\n

      Repeated tool connections land on the cable instead of the original vehicle socket and the scan-tool plug.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    3. \n
      Grip and Strain Relief<\/h5>\n

      Molded connector bodies have a textured grip area and a strain-relief collar for easier plugging and positioning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    4. \n
      TPE Jacket, Copper Core<\/h5>\n

      A flexible, insulated TPE outer jacket covers copper-core wiring for stable diagnostic communication.<\/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>OBD2 16-pin male-to-female extension cable, 14\u201315 cm, in a retail bag<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
        \"AUTOOL
        The short cable in its AUTOOL retail bag.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n
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        How to Use<\/h4>\n
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        1. Check the port<\/b>Confirm the vehicle has a standard 16-pin OBD2 socket and inspect it for damage.<\/span><\/li>\n
        2. Check the tool<\/b>Confirm your scanner, software and protocol support the job; the cable does not change them.<\/span><\/li>\n
        3. Plug in the male end<\/b>Align it with the vehicle socket and push in straight without forcing.<\/span><\/li>\n
        4. Attach the tool<\/b>Connect the scanner or diagnostic cable to the female end.<\/span><\/li>\n
        5. Test the link<\/b>Run a read-only connection check first; if communication changes, compare with 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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          • Recessed or covered ports, special connectors and awkward access angles may not leave room for the plug. Check clearance before ordering.<\/li>\n
          • Do not draw power for unknown or high-current devices through the diagnostic port.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
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            Care<\/span><\/h5>\n
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            • Unplug by holding the molded connector body, not the cable.<\/li>\n
            • If a tool drops out, resets or overheats, disconnect and return to a known direct connection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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              FAQ<\/h4>\n
              \nWill it work with a Launch X431?<\/summary>\n

              It is intended for Launch X431-style tools that use a standard OBDII 16-pin connector. Check the connector shape, port direction and dashboard clearance before ordering.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

              \nHow exact is the length?<\/summary>\n

              The nominal length is about 14\u201315 cm. If clearance is tight, ask for the current measured length.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

              \nWhat if the connector does not fit?<\/summary>\n

              Do not force it. Check that the port is standard 16-pin, that the plug faces the right way and that trim is not blocking it.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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              • Short 16-Pin Extension:<\/strong> Extend a standard 16-pin OBD2 port to a compatible tool through a passive male-to-female cable.<\/li>\n
              • 14\u201315 cm Compact Reach:<\/strong> Add 14\u201315 cm of access without leaving a long cable in the footwell.<\/li>\n
              • TPE + Copper Construction:<\/strong> Combine a flexible TPE jacket, copper-core wiring, textured grip, and strain relief.<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"featured_media":8543,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":""},"product_brand":[128],"product_cat":[96],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-11380","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\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/11380","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11380"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8543"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11380"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=11380"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=11380"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/autoboss.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=11380"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}