Unobstructed OBD cable

NoGuru · 06-15-2018, 07:34 AM

I have a BimmerGeeks OBD cable and now that I have Flex Fuel installed I am monitoring logs much more but the issue is the OBD cable sticks out pretty far.

I would like to leave it plugged in all the time. Is there anything we can do to hide the cable like a 90 or 180 degree adapter?
Maybe something else that hides it even better?

Eternal_SIR · 06-15-2018, 10:34 AM

could get something like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Low-Prof.../dp/B00HJAMBI8

NoGuru · 06-15-2018, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Eternal_SIR

could get something like this

https://www.amazon.ca/Ultra-Low-Prof.../dp/B00HJAMBI8

I just realized they make extension cables. I don't think I need it to split off though.

Koolsilver · 06-16-2018, 04:30 AM

I use an extension cable that looks kind of like the one above except it doesn't split off, I think mine is 6 feet and I run it into the glove box where I have an android box setup that displays on the iDrive.

fozzydj · 06-17-2018, 07:09 AM

Hi,

Ive ran a cable from obd port, up under drivers footwell, under steering wheel and comes out above centre dash vents. I tweaked the OBD connector so its hidden behind the cover. I could put a quick video together if its of interest? Mines an E92 coupe 335i

NoGuru · 06-18-2018, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fozzydj

Hi,

Ive ran a cable from obd port, up under drivers footwell, under steering wheel and comes out above centre dash vents. I tweaked the OBD connector so its hidden behind the cover. I could put a quick video together if its of interest? Mines an E92 coupe 335i

That would be nice to see.

fozzydj · 06-23-2018, 05:56 AM

Cool, let me try sort it today for you

david in germany · 06-23-2018, 06:02 AM

How about using a Phillips head screw driver and releasing it from its position, you could then put the obd cover back on and run the cable from under the dash to wherever you wanted it.
-saves costs of an adapter
-runs the cable stealth to where you want it.

fozzydj · 06-25-2018, 06:03 AM

Here you go, david in germany hit the nail on the head really:

Fozz

NoGuru · 06-25-2018, 08:31 AM

Shoot, can't see videos at work, will have to check when I get home.

fozzydj · 07-03-2018, 07:20 AM

Hope it helped

feuer · 07-03-2018, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

I use an extension cable that looks kind of like the one above except it doesn't split off, I think mine is 6 feet and I run it into the glove box where I have an android box setup that displays on the iDrive.

Can you please share more info and photos on this setup?

Koolsilver · 07-15-2018, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

I use an extension cable that looks kind of like the one above except it doesn't split off, I think mine is 6 feet and I run it into the glove box where I have an android box setup that displays on the iDrive.

Can you please share more info and photos on this setup?

Sorry for late reply. Which part of the setup are you interested in?

feuer · 07-15-2018, 10:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

Sorry for late reply. Which part of the setup are you interested in?

How you have it hooked up to show on Idrive screen?

Koolsilver · 07-16-2018, 12:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by feuer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Koolsilver

Sorry for late reply. Which part of the setup are you interested in?

How you have it hooked up to show on Idrive screen?

I'm using something like the xcarlink to connect the android box to the iDrive.

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