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OBD-I Pre-OBD2 Diagnostic

OBD-I is the umbrella term for proprietary pre-standard diagnostic connectors used before OBD-II became mandatory in 1996. Each manufacturer had their own proprietary connector, pin count, and communication protocol.

// connector diagram 3 pins
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// Specifications
Standard
Pre-OBD2 proprietary
Connectors
Multiple sizes 3 to 17 pin
Protocol
Manufacturer specific
Voltage
12V
Use Case
Pre-1996 vehicles diagnostics
Note
Different for each manufacturer
// Pin Reference Table
PinNameFunctionType
1 DIAG Diagnostic signal line BUS
2 GND Ground GND
3 VCC 12V power PWR

OBD-I is the umbrella term for proprietary pre-standard diagnostic connectors used before OBD-II became mandatory in 1996. Each manufacturer had their own proprietary connector, pin count, and communication protocol.