Hi guys,

Just got my Actron 9180 OBDII reader and realized that I don't know exactly where the port is on my 2006 MCS. I didn't cover it up when I installed the Euro Parcel Shelf, did I?

Can anyone point me to a picture of its location, or describe where I can find it. I'm sure I'll be able to root around and locate it, but it would be great to have a rough idea before I start.

thanks!

 

reach under the euro parcel shelf with your left hand. Bingo.

 

Thanks PGT - that will help. You mean beneath the entire EPS unit (close to the pedals), right?

 

no. just past the lower part of the shelf

 

OK. Thanks again.

 

There is a black cover over the port that needs to be popped open to expose the port. The cover itself has "OBDII" marked on it though.

 

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Woot! Gotta love it!

 

^ ok, that's impressive.

 

Thanks again, PGT. It was exactly where you said it would be (not that I doubted you).

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Next silly question: is there any sort of mechanism on the MINI which latches onto the cable? It slid on rather quickly, but now I can't get the freakin' thing off. I've felt on the cable for a release, and I've felt on the MINI side for a button, but can't figure it out. I'm sure it's a simple matter, but it is quite securely planted right now and won't budge. I have a pending email at Actron, but I was hoping someone here might put me out of my misery first.

thanks again!

 

IIRC on my OBD2 cables, there is a small 'grip' on one side (the outside I think), but visual inspection doesn't reveal a latch per se. Just keep (I suggest front/back vs. side/side) wriggling and they shall part ways.