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Old Mar 27, 2023 | 12:10 AM
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Hello,
I am looking for cables for the Genrad 3500 WDS PTU.
Particularly:
A-204 = 418-F232
or
A-401 = 078-00601

B-203 = 418-F231

B-259 = 418-F557
or
B-280 = 418-F558

If you are willing to part with one, several, or many, please let me know.
Thank you much, Matt
 
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Old Mar 27, 2023 | 09:17 AM
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The only cables that are required for communication for Jaguars (OBDII) to about 2006 are the A-204(A-401) and the B-203.

The VID block cars can use the B-259 or B-280 but a B-203 is satisfactory and will substitute.(the early cars usually won't recognize the B-259/280 cables)
 
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Old Mar 27, 2023 | 12:21 PM
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Right, Thank you for confirming.
The B-259 or B-280 is for other than Jaguar, IE Ford and Mazda.

Perhaps someone has a dysfunctional PTU, but still useable cables? Please let me know.
Thanks, Matt
 
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Old Sep 19, 2024 | 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by heima
Right, Thank you for confirming.
The B-259 or B-280 is for other than Jaguar, IE Ford and Mazda.

Perhaps someone has a dysfunctional PTU, but still useable cables? Please let me know.
Thanks, Matt
B-280 is upgrade to replace B-203 and can be used instead. B-259 is the same but shorter. 280 and 259 came from Ford WDS but are compatible with Jaguar. WDS even on UI says you to connect B-280 and use B-203 if you don't have 280. 280 is "must have" with newer cars with VBLOCK (onwards 2002 or so).

 

Last edited by tlindi; Sep 19, 2024 at 08:54 AM. Reason: Added image of cables from Ford and Jaguar WDS manuals
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