MaxLTV

I have some small good news for a change. As was noted earlier, the box with OBD connector is poorly located, making it inconvenient to connect OBD loggers - they would be next to the dead pedal, potentially being damaged, and having the breaker panel exposed.

I found a very simple solution. I connected a low profile OBD extended, and there is enough space to close the box, and the flat cable of the connector exits the box without any issues. I then routed it under the floor mat to behind the driver's seat, and there connected to my OBD sensor. The cover closes completely and is not deformed or stressed in any way. The wire is completely immobile and out of the way. A one-minute solution for those who do not want to mess with making harnesses or routing wires.

Also, a nostalgic pic of how it used to be before the stop drive...

A432

Just so your post works on a RL search, think you mean OBD

SamFromTX

I googled what you posted. Is this the part?

MaxLTV

Yes, it's the same part, I just have a longer cable (5ft I think).

MaxLTV

Yes, fixed.

SamFromTX

Thanks. This may indeed be the simplest solution.

mqandil

Great find and may prove yet to be the simplest solution. Only concern is the quality of the cable and connector, but aside from that it is really great and will be doing the same on mine. Mark

996FLT6

Where's the obd connector inside fuse box? Can't u just buy the cover and cut out the part where obd connector is? Mike

Jaypod

Does the cable not get in the way when you remove the mat when out on track? (unless you don't remove the mat, i do is why I am asking)

MaxLTV

I do not remove the mat on GT3 because it's attached to the floor with very strong clips on all corners, so I see no reason to remove it - it's impossible for it to shift or get in the way while driving. I used to remove mats in other cars.

MaxLTV

That would make the corrector stick out just above the dead pedal, vulnerable to being hit with a driver's right foot. The fuse box is right next to the dead pedal, hence scuffs on the cover you can see in my photo.

There is a way to route the cable under the main interior carpet, but I do not see the need for me.