OBD-II 16-Pin to 3-Pin Diagnostic Lead Cable

OBD-II J1962 16-pin female socket on one end, 3-pin male diagnostic connector on the other. Short diagnostic lead for tapping individual signals on engine management and sensor harnesses.

Overview

OBD-II J1962 16-pin female socket on one end, 3-pin male diagnostic connector on the other. Short diagnostic lead for tapping individual signals on engine management and sensor harnesses.

Every assembly is built to the pinout, length and jacket specification agreed on the order, so the lead that arrives is the one the job actually needs rather than a generic part that mostly fits.

Key Specifications

Cable Type: Diagnostic Lead Cable
Connector A: OBD-II J1962 16-Pin Female
Connector B: 3-Pin Male
Application: Engine / Sensor Harness Tapping

Construction and Materials

Short by design. A J1962 16-pin female socket on one end, a 3-pin male connector on the other, with no electronics in between. Keeping the lead short matters when the signals being tapped are low-level sensor outputs that would pick up noise over a longer run.

Typical Applications

Used to pull power, ground and a single signal line off a diagnostic port or sensor loom, for example when feeding a tachometer, a data logger or a trigger input on test equipment. Also handy for powering small accessories during bench work without cutting into the vehicle harness.

Compatibility and Fitment

Confirm which three of the sixteen pins are actually wired before connecting anything. The J1962 pinout assigns power, ground and several bus lines, and a 3-pin branch on this lead will not match every intended signal.

Custom Builds and Ordering

Cable length, conductor cross section, jacket material and connector plating can all be specified per order. Send the pinout or a sample and the assembly will be built to match, with OEM and bulk packaging available for production runs.