SCAN TOOL WON'T CONNECT? TRY THIS! EASY FIX!

Scan tool doesn't communicate? Can't read trouble codes? Try checking for pin fitment issues on the OBD2 connector with this quick and easy method. Watch as I show you how to spot a spread open terminal and how to take them apart and fix them!
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[@greggismyname]

You actually were to the point! No 1 minute intro/music/logo... so many will take us from pulling out the car keys... opening the door... looking for a connector.. can't find it ... finally after 5 minutes they get to the point. Thank you for a concise video. Helped!

[@hittz8331]

I always love a video like this. NO BS loud music, or fast movements, that show nothing. Thanks Much Advanced Level Auto. Did mine today.....only 1 was loose, the 12v power wire, now shes nice and virgin tight. LOL

[@robrig1646]

I get the intro/music/logo thing; guy has a channel and the intro is part of "The Brand", although some of them are too over the top and usually too loud compared to the audio track in the rest of the video. I usually include a short background narrative on the problem because sometimes the symptoms associated with the CEL can vary and I think a few minutes on background may be helpful to others having similar problems, but yeah following the guy out of the house to the garage........ Also I really "love" those vids where the guy mumbles incoherently, then layers some outrageously loud thrash music over the video at 10X volume, stepping all over the barely audible narrative audio, then skips/fails to include/ edits out the most important step. I sometimes think, "Seriously? This has got to be a joke or parody."

[@dw8827]

Thank you for making this video. I had failed a state emissions inspection because they couldn’t keep a live connection to my OBD2 port. Watched your video. Identified three not so tight pins. Tightened. Passed emissions. Saved me time and money.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Awesome!

[@jessicabosquez4658]

My OBD Port had power but wasn’t sending data. Thank you for this video! It was easy to follow and it fixed my issue!

[@alexandermoran-e3v]

Finally someone who gets to the point thank you 😊

[@pmcKANE]

Spent a while watching other videos which all tried to sell me something, one guy even told me to email the manufacturer of my scan tool because it won't connect! Found this: subbed. Thanks bud.

[@guitarz6562]

You are truly a life saver! I couldn’t find anyone who explains how to open the OBD II port on my 2014 Camry to fix the pins. You gave such a great detailed explanation it would be impossible to not be able to do it and I really appreciate your clear explanations! Thank you so much!

[@alexkaban7860]

Thank you for sharing this information. This is exactly what KZbin is for, but not for the nonsense crap that a lot of people record and post their garbage.

[@rarealstewart]

Brilliant. Explained what and why, showed us how and even ideas for alternative tools. I can't thank you enough for being generous in sharing your expertise so effectively!

[@bhjr.689]

Excellent!!! Useful, detailed, to the point, no BS. THANK YOU!!!

[@MitchDussault]

Thank you for the instruction! Just a heads up if anyone sees this: after fixing the loose pins, still no connection, so I adjusted all of them. Still no connection. On a lark, I started testing fuses and a 7.5 fuse in the engine bay was blown. After replacing it, I regained the ability to connect to the OBD port. So if you're having trouble after doing this, check your fuses.

[@1labuakimegnyerteasegberug596]

THANX,,,GREATLY APRECIATED.....WHY NOT CHECK THE FUSES FIRST??

[@fredsalter1915]

Great video, sir! Par for the course! My theory is that somebody jammed a volt-meter probe in there. Why I think that??? BECAUSE I'VE DONE IT LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock on, Eric!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I've seen it plenty of times! I'm just as guilty. But I stopped once I bought an OBD2 Breakout Box.

[@davidvincent1093]

I have had to deal with those female pins before and they were a pain in the butt now I know how to remove and repair them thanks

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Awesome!

[@Bournefort]

Right on! Great video. I thought my scanner was going bad at first. Then I realized the pins were all worn. This will fix my issue. Thanks!

[@spelunkerd]

I hope you post a part 2, it would be a fun workup for a vehicle running rich....

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Actually the shop had just finished some major repairs on the engine. They had the intake manifold removed and a bunch of stuff disconnected. I believe they unintentionally set most of these codes. After the repair they needed to clear the check engine light but couldn't communicate with the scan tool. After I managed to get the codes cleared, the check engine light did not come back.

[@michaelwhitehead1373]

It didn't help my problem, but I did improve the condition of some of my pins. You are spot on in your video and techniques. Thanks.

[@shaazy]

What was your problem, did you find out? Maybe the scan tool is not capable?

[@drewbush6535]

Thanks.. took hour to figure out how to remove pins! Did them all while I was here! I'm so happy it's fixed able to read all computers now where do I send the money lol😁😀

[@alanglisson2395]

Thank You! Your video is exactly what I needed. Repair a pin. Up until now, my search for OBD2 connector loose only came back with "Replace connector".

[@arvindbhagan6983]

Spot on. My OBD connector is coming on, but nothing read. This solves the puzzle!

[@OShackHennessy]

This totally helped my wife’s Grand Cherokee which I haven’t been able to connect to for years. It seems the mechanics can do it but I can’t with mine or the scanners from the auto parts stores. I’m guessing the expensive models have larger pins? Anyway I tightened every terminal and it connected first time. Thank you so much!

[@terrancecollins2696]

Bad ground completely fried my OBD2 port on my Lexus … used this video and fixed it up nice and was able to get it to work and read codes, great video

[@robrig1646]

Great job! Excellent explanation and detail. I'm not sure about most viewers, but I do similar vids with my vehicles and projects and I know what it takes to hold/run/set-up a camera, get a good well-lit in-focus shot, working with one hand while filming with the other, narrate on the fly, never mind editing afterward, it's not as easy as it looks, so I can appreciate the effort put into making a concise and coherent instructional video. Thanks.

[@romeoramon6208]

I love the way you break it down for a novice like myself. Thanks for your help!

[@TheOneJPtv]

You saved me another $150/per hour from the Shop. they are CLUELESS. but YOU are WISE.....THANK YOU!!!

[@Ronick-Q-46]

I was getting a bad connection on the live wire and could not see how to open the connecter until I came across your video, then just take it out and squeeze together the contact a great help, Cheers.

[@pontiacsrule8761]

That's what we love about your videos. They are Educational & to the point. Great job as always. BTW your very professional........

[@josebatista8277]

Thanks Bro was scratching a hole in my skull trying to figure out how to solve this issue. Your video saved my problem. Great job best wishes thanks.

[@Garth2011]

Great review which truly shows how rough some folks are when plugging in devices to the OBDII port. Those pins didn't get larger on their own so it only shows that previous users of the port were not gentle enough or had the wrong type of equipment in past uses. I swear that a lot of mechanics or technicians are worse than the faulty parts on cars and trucks due to their collateral damage abuse when working on other peoples property. I 've seen first hand how mechanics will damage other parts when getting access to the parts they want to replace or test. Unbelievable mental capacity. What they are really thinking about is what the book time is to do a job and in order to make the job profitable, they have to complete their work in the time allowed in the book. Not so...those times are based on brand new vehicles with zero wear, clean, healthy plastic etc. vs. 5 years later when things are stuck, brittle, tight, rust, road film etc.

[@leonardomattoslins7923]

You are genius man, really !! Many days searching forums, specialists, etc... Tks a lot !!!

[@صوتالحق-ث9ط]

Best ever video on the topic of OBD II period. The OBD II on my 2001 Nissan Sentra worked fine with scanning tools but I participated in a new insurance project that required and OBD II Dongle installed to relay distance travelled among other parameters to a phone app, the pins on this Dongle were a bit finer and smaller than those of the scan tool so the Dongle was not able to read or power on. It powers on for a few seconds but an amber light comes on shortly and it goes dead but with your unique ingenious video I was able to fix this problem by lifting these metallic levers a bit and narrowing the gap. I was thinking this is like a huge project and that I have to change the whole damn port and I was thinking the connectors were welded :) and I also did not know that the plastic cover at the front comes out that easily just by a pinching. Great Job man, looking forward to more ingenious solutions to other parts.

[@ericzornes3524]

Good job on the video straight to the meat and potatoes. No unnecessary narration s.

[@vobi2612]

Followed the instructions. No Link still. Fabulous video. Thanks

[@ApexHotShot]

Thank you. An excellent video and explanation. My daughter came by yesterday with an intermittent Check Engine Soon light on her 2018 Kia Niro hybrid (ugh, kids!) My scan tool would report only “Link Error”. I thought she would have to go to the dealer. But your video has identified the likely problem (not dad’s tool). We will check this pin problem over the weekend. My chance to be a hero again.

[@ChadStout-ph5of]

Thank you! I'm so impressed I''ve subscribed. This OBD2 scanner has been screwing around with my mind!!!!!!

[@Natured1ne]

watched this video once & feel like I can follow directions step by step. well done bro

[@Sailing_ShoobieDoobie]

Good job! Excellent camera work and no useless jabbering.

[@1deaddie]

You the man for thinking about other people 🥂your video was help full

[@mikemartin5574]

Awesome video. Not often you find a step by step that is useful.

[@cookmaster3626]

Excellent video covering the diagnosis and fix. I wish that one could buy a pre terminated OBD connector with a short stub cable, that you could cut the old connector off and splice the new connector's wires to the respective original wires. This way you will have a new life to the connector.

[@ErnestStJean-zv2ei]

Wow. Thank you so much. Just got my scan tool and actually thought it was the problem. Thanks again. Worked like a charm

[@rodp5919]

Thank you very every much...for showing this video, your teaching is very helpful!!! You are help me through this issue!!! God bless you!

[@bowtiethirteentwenty8627]

I would recommend either taking a picture of the backside wires, so you can be positive where things go. That or write it down. Doing one at a time would also be a good idea. Good video. 👍

[@MusicEchos]

Thank you for creating this video. I thought seeing the metal thing was great. However if you ever need a great photo when photographing diamond rings..... Back up at least 4-6 feet if possible. Then zoom in using even a cheap cell camera. It really works. Evaluate different distances of how far the camera is from the item. This technique can create excellent pictures.

[@anaarreguin6970]

Wow amazing you saved me a $200 diagnostic 😅 I have a negative bank account so this helped. I had a small evap leak I used my handy dandy $7 harbor freight multi use pump and a $99 cigar did the smoke test turns out it was. A simple effing hose !! Thanks man

[@mikechiodetti4482]

BTDT myself. Then I learned to be careful and make sure to have the right plug in and not just ram it in place! Those connectors are very delicate. Can be tightened like you did, just do it carefully.

[@stormnation6387]

Thank you so much, if it wasn't for your video I would still be buying replacement scanners thinking it was the compliance and not the port at fault.

[@jamesgallagher1992]

Best video out there for this bar none explaining the why and how of this problem. Thanks buddy great camerawork🤘🤘🤘

[@DLUDED1]

BRAVVO thank you ..... i usually avoid you tube videos on car repair ... i start looking for the which way to start what are the problem sticky points. and alternate fixes.. and find...too many novice mechanic and too much nothing to pass on ;dont get me wrong there are some quality producers.. but mostly . just useless self grandiosity BS THANK YOU.... yes you my friend... ..... try this easy fix.... perfect... no side banter sharp.. concise, to the point, solution to a common 20yr old car malady .. I woulda .... eventually ...was gonna check that eventually.(sure.. ) .. you saved me so much time... now i'm babbling... thank you

[@aundesignSWE]

I have that exact same problem on my Volvo! I'll make sure to check the OBD port like you did! Thanks

[@JeromeMahutoto]

So that is why my JDM Toyota didn't want to connect with my scanner! I will be following your advice to confirm any fault codes for sure

[@gtarbmx]

Thanks. It helped me a lot. I forgot I was digging around the obd plug with copper wires trying to reset the yaw sensor in my car and that's what messed up the terminals.

[@JT-lq4yd]

I was not notified that a video was uploaded. Anyway, just watched it and found useful and liked it.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Good to know! I think you should try to click on the notification bell and select "all". Thank you for watching!

[@JT-lq4yd]

@@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO I don't know, I only have 20 subscriptions and they are set to notify ALL. I thought that if I subscribed to a channel, that meant that I want to watch the content being created from that channel and therefore should be notified. Just in case, I went back to click again to reset the notification system.

[@Garth2011]

KZbin is so screwed up with their notifications lately. Most of my subscribed and Notification channels do not send me emails or notices either. I think this all started when they decided to censor the platform around Jan 2021 forward. Very sad...

[@scoobulus1961]

This helped me fix the OBDII port on my '14 Prius V. I'd have my Bluetooth dongle plugged in, and running the Dr. Prius app caused DTC's that weren't really a problem, and this actually caused drivability issues, hybrid battery not charging, braking issues, etc, until the codes were cleared. Also, I'd have to hold the dongle at an angle to get it to connect. I found pin 14 loose with a paperclip, depinned it as repaired it. Thanks for this!!

[@abergreg]

Excellent, super clear instructions and video. Many thanks.

[@jimmyconn7314]

Wow so very helpful to this ol school mobile mechanic ! Ty sir

[@fishonnelson2353]

That's a K-Line right!? ISO 14230 - I think the EODB is required... someone seeking a CAN connection may be surprised! Always check that you finally try the EOBD (basic) search when no communication with regular scan tool search by mfg.. Love your work Man!!

[@russellrichards6641]

Eric you're the best I'm from Trinidad and Tobago but I love you man you are the best forgets Canada and all the rest keep on doing what you do happy New Year bro.

[@nickpizdaglava4946]

Your video and explanation was first class fantastic thanks

[@davidlange9120]

Keep up the good work, Greetings from Bavaria Germany 🙂

[@rizisidi4ever]

Thanks alot brother for such a useful video you saved alot of people heavy amount of cash❤

[@dragonhart7288]

Thanks... You video really solved me issue with my 2004 is300.

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

By experience, put a leather glove on the hand holding the female pin to prevent an Ouch...Also a quick spray of Deoxit afterwards helps prevent excessive friction that could bend the hole wide again and prevents oxidation.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Garth2011]

Those small electronics pliers would also do a good job as they would provide much more "control" as you squeezed the tab inward. In the real world though, whatever works best.

[@lynnhancock8641]

Thank you for making this video! It solved my problem and I was able to pass the emissions test.

[@Usmanthemecano]

This has so much potential comedy material hahahaha 🤣🤣 wow lol

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I laughed too hard while editing this video. I didn't realize how some of this sounded while I was recording lol

[@cowgirlscan2792]

🤣

[@cowgirlscan2792]

Those troublesome females man 😆 thanks for the video 👍

[@raho4036]

Man i gotta check on my females too. Tried to program an extra key today and no connection. These hoes aint loyal.

[@Jim0i0]

That's what she said.

[@d13cab]

Thanks for taking the time to post this video 👍

[@mikefenn69]

Thanks for the info..04 mini s won't read anything but abs codes...corrosion on plug by fuse box..purple/white striped wire had male pin completely eaten off due to water leaking for ? Long from previous owner..that too was a single zip tie to fix roof drain.i was having trouble finding a pin out. I generally don't trust youtube but you are intelligent and rite on....determining which wire to trace is everything. So thanks again for making this video.

[@vinces8974]

That was a great repair, how did you come up on the conclusion but that was the actual problem and not anything else?

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

I forgot to mention that I already knew we had power on pin 16 of the DLC, because my scan tools wireless dongle powered up as soon as I plugged it in. So my next step was to check for pin fitment.

[@lanpanthet]

May God bless u bro and your family..amin

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[@captaincurd2681]

You are a great instructor.

[@MrJockito]

I'm gonna check my odb2 fuse too Thanks for the video 📹

[@nickklaas4776]

Thanks, great video!!! I’ll try this in the morning

[@speedy_pit_stop]

Did not know about that Nissan lock. Thanks for sharing.

[@2alejandro2008]

Great video as always! Thanks for Sharing

[@USCITIZENOHIO]

There are small/cheap 'cable cams' for mobile phones..let you REALLY zoom in and even provide light. Consider that for these smaller detail gigs....they are addicting seeing where you can look into spaces instead of just blindly 'feeling' your way through! Thanks for the great vid..i'm going to check out my car's ODB now!

[@suraj1008]

Thanks a lot for you video. It was a great help fixing this problem.

[@andyescobarescobar]

Simple....but so helpful...thank you sir

[@lupro1972]

Thank you for this video. This port is identical to those installed on toyota auris, solved this same problem, other obd2 are different and different solved. special thanks.

[@waysaboutthings6444]

Thanks for helping me out. Great video, respect.

[@jacobgarner3456]

Thank you this should help my issue. Been looking for that exact problem on the exact car

[@1samwhich]

Good troubleshooting mate! Well done!

[@honewaatamokepumipi8135]

Brothers awesome, you'll never find secrets from alot of nz mechanical

[@aros007z]

Top notch video!

[@gregorypace2641]

Very nice video, great narrative and photography illustrating exactly how to fix this issue. Thank you for taking the time to do this.

[@erikgardner1325]

thanks man, worked for me. My scan tool would get power but no data connect on the Lexus LS430 - I found a could wallowed out like this, as well as one that doesnt like to click back in place.

[@BasinMotorsports]

I've been fighting and cussing my Suburban for years, and never thought to look at the female wiring. This took care of the issue!

[@jamescoulton5138]

Thank you for getting to the point

[@grantsnell6782]

Thanks for that, I'll be checfking my connector tomorrow.

[@Peter-.H]

Nice and useful video. Thanks for the great tip👍👍👍

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Glad it was helpful!

[@garrykennedy5484]

Great find man. You can guess why I'm here I bet. LOL I'll check mine and see wasup.

[@ManGolden786]

WOW! Very Interesting, different! Thanks for sharing!

[@amartinez2071]

Nice explanation and camera shots,i just subscribed.

[@joesellers5504]

Thank you!!! Best video I've seen on this issue, by far!

[@guyf3311]

Good info and thanks for sharing the information and Knowledge with us. Talk soon.

[@jeffambrose2307]

I tried to get "live data" and the scanner kept saying, "live data not supported for this car". I looked at 30 different videos and yours solved my problem. Ran a paperclip in each terminal and the live data came right back, boom. Thanks!

[@mykeprior3436]

excellent video for an obvious problem.

[@billrimmer5596]

Super vid!! Always enjoy your videos!!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thanks again!

[@ernestopineda4996]

Very helful video bro 🙏🏽 my car sometimes read and sometimes not (if I move it)

[@TeksTherapy]

Wow, thanks a lot man! Great video.

[@cyberzero2010]

Great stuff. I have been messing with my ODB2 connector tracing wiring into remote start and harness everything with no luck. Fuse is not blown remote start still works which is spliced into that connector. This is the only thing I have not tried and it kind of makes sense with the amount of play I get when I plug into odb2. No power is my issue.

[@cruzfernandez4554]

Very helpful thank you for sharing