RoadLog Application Tips

6 pin direct installation kit

  • Vehicles built from 2002 to 2006 may have either the 6 pin or 9 pin configuration.
  • The standard cable provides quick plug-and-play installation, but it occupies the diagnostic port and must be disconnected to perform diagnostics with a service tool.

6 pin Y-cable installation kit with flange

  • The Y-cable retains an open port for fast diagnostics hook-up and provides a cleaner looking installation. The Y-cable contains two diagnostic connectors. One replaces your existing data port, and the other plugs into the existing data port behind the dash.

9 pin direct (green) installation kit

  • Supports 2015 and newer trucks that utilize 9 pin Type II (green) Deutsch diagnostic ports, as well as pre-2015 9 pin Type I (black) Deutsch diagnostic ports.

9 pin Y (green) installation kit with flange

  • Supports 2015 and newer trucks that utilize 9 pin Type II (green) Deutsch diagnostic ports, as well as pre-2015 9 pin Type I (black) Deutsch diagnostic ports.

9 pin Y (green) installation kit with plastic nut

  • The VDO RoadLog 9 pin green connectors are available as a direct connection or as a Y-Cable configuration that leaves an open diagnostic port and cleanly installs into the vehicle cab.

OBD II Converter installation kit

  • Light and medium-duty vehicles and vans generally have the 16 pin OBD II configuration and require an OBD II interface unit, which is supplied with the cable.

Volvo / Mack 16 pin direct OBD II Installation kit

  • For heavy-duty Vehicles, Model Year 2014 or later.

Volvo / Mack 16 pin Y-cable OBD II installation kit

  • For heavy-duty Vehicles, Model Year 2014 or later.

Open wire direct wiring installation kit

  • Vehicles with either no diagnostic connector or a special OEM connector can use the Open Wire direct wiring installation cable kit.
  • Vehicles built before 1992 typically have Mechanical Fuel Injection, which may require the installation of a speed sensor.
  • Vehicles built from 1992 to 1995 with Electronic Fuel Injection may have a 6-pin connector, a special OEM connector or no diagnostic connector port.