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Old 12-26-2011, 12:39 PM   #1 (permalink)
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SG-e: loose OBDII plug

I received a ScanGauge-e for Christmas, which I am promising myself I will use safely (and not stare at it instead of the road).

The OBDII plug seems to be loose. It has popped out a few times already when I brush against the loose wire (I plan to route the wire neatly later). How much play should these things have?

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Old 12-26-2011, 01:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Are you sure you have it plugged in all the way? I have a UG and it takes some serious pulling to unplug it.
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I think so, but I'll check again later to be certain. It seems to sort of stop when it's fully in place. But then it still has some play to it.
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I'm pretty embarrassed by my own complacency, but I think I solved the issue.

The parking brake appeared to be jabbing at the cord whenever I pulled the brake release. When this wasn't enough to disengage the plug entirely, it would weaken the connection, giving the appearance of an electrical short, via the loose plug.

All I have to do is re-route the cord and tape it nice and snug.

Well, that was a stupid mistake.

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