OBDII Port issue
Does anyone know if there was ever a fix for the OBD2 port issues with the battery draining if anything was plugged in? I read the posts about disconnecting the battery to reset and that fixed my problem but I never plugged my GPS tracker in again for fear of the same issue.
Jo |
Nope, no fix. Not all devices to it - check to see if your hazard indicator on the dash is still on 10-15 minutes after shutting the car off, to see if it'll be an issue.
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Originally Posted by DJS
(Post 2086575)
Nope, no fix. Not all devices to it - check to see if your hazard indicator on the dash is still on 10-15 minutes after shutting the car off, to see if it'll be an issue.
Darn it, ok. I will just have to troubleshoot it. Ill wait until the husband is back in town so he can deal with the battery reset thing. Thank you for your reply |
Originally Posted by jode
(Post 2086572)
Does anyone know if there was ever a fix for the OBD2 port issues with the battery draining if anything was plugged in? I read the posts about disconnecting the battery to reset and that fixed my problem but I never plugged my GPS tracker in again for fear of the same issue.
Jo There is work going on in the background to resolve this issue; I'm in contact with ScanTools (maker of many OBD diagnostic devices your side of the pond) and we are doing some work looking at the finer technical aspects of why this is happening. Once I have run some more tests with Y-Leads and other adaptors, hopefully, fingers crossed we should be able to 'see' what is missing from so many devices that cause the F-Type to hang and subsequently drain the battery. |
FWIW, many other cars have the same issue when plugging in things (like Bluetooth adapters) to the OBDII ports. There might be some alternatives out there, but that port isn't developed to be used for anything other than diagnostic purposes.
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Originally Posted by Mahjik
(Post 2086758)
FWIW, many other cars have the same issue when plugging in things (like Bluetooth adapters) to the OBDII ports. There might be some alternatives out there, but that port isn't developed to be used for anything other than diagnostic purposes.
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2086847)
The Maryland Emissions Test causes the fault as well.
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2086847)
The Maryland Emissions Test causes the fault as well.
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it depends on the device for sure, and i believe if the devise "closes" the connect rather then being yanked from the OBD port is the difference, could be wrong. i have been "closing" or exiting the software i am using and havn't had the issue is since.
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Originally Posted by Dogbreath!
(Post 2087063)
Strangely, I have not had the same experience.
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Has happened on mine from a state inspection (NH) done at a local indy, as well. It also just happened after a visit to the dealer.
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2087123)
My experience was at a self serve kiosk. If you had yours done by an inspector, their equipment might be different.
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Originally Posted by Dogbreath!
(Post 2087249)
Mine was with an inspector. To me it's worth the extra $4.00 to have somebody else do it - I'm lazy.
The NY test is done by an inspector and causes the battery drain to issue. I've never had it happen to any other make of car I've had, nor have I heard it happening to those around me. |
Originally Posted by Dogbreath!
(Post 2087249)
Mine was with an inspector. To me it's worth the extra $4.00 to have somebody else do it - I'm lazy.
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It happened to me with a Georgia inspection, too. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. My question is 'is this going to be an annual thing'?
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Originally Posted by O'Dell
(Post 2088476)
It happened to me with a Georgia inspection, too. The dealer replaced the battery under warranty. My question is 'is this going to be an annual thing'?
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Originally Posted by jode
(Post 2086925)
Here as well. They accessed the OBD port for my state inspection then the car sat for the weekend resulting in a battery drain.
Mine in New York as well, whatever the indie shop does for the inspection (which access the OBDII port). |
Never had the issue, I keep my bluetooth reader plugged in at all times, you just have to disconnect your phone from it before leaving the car.
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Originally Posted by Itismejoshy
(Post 2087086)
it depends on the device for sure, and i believe if the devise "closes" the connect rather then being yanked from the OBD port is the difference, could be wrong. i have been "closing" or exiting the software i am using and havn't had the issue is since.
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Originally Posted by Unhingd
(Post 2088521)
Hopefully, you'll remember what you need to do next time. ;)
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