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What does the Autel MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable do?
This product is the physical replacement main cable that connects the DB15 port of Autel MX808 and MX808S tablets to the vehicle's standard 16-pin OBD-II socket. It does not include a diagnostic tablet, VCI, software, or license.
Since the Autel logo and manufacturer part code are not visible in the photo, the product is offered as an MX808/MX808S compatible replacement cable, not as an "original Autel cable".
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What vehicles and devices is the Autel MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable used with?
Connecting the cable, adapter, or communication module to the vehicle does not prove that the vehicle is supported by the software. The physical connector, pin layout, main device, and vehicle software must be compatible simultaneously.
- Brand coverage
- There is no fixed brand list specific to the cable; the compatible main device and vehicle socket are used as a basis.
- Model Coverage
- Vehicle model and model year are verified separately in the main device's current coverage list.
- Main unit
- VCI, tablet, or diagnostic interface specified in the product name and technical resources
- Physical check
- 15-pin female DB15 end, 16-pin male OBD-II end, Tablet socket and pin arrangement
- This product does not add new software, licenses, or service functions to the main device.
- Do not force connection without verifying the pin structure.
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What is this OBD2 main cable for?
The cable establishes a physical communication line between the diagnostic tablet and the vehicle's data connection socket. The red-bodied 15-pin female DB15 end is plugged into the top connection port of the MX808 or MX808S tablet and secured with two fixing screws. The other end connects to the vehicle's standard 16-pin OBD-II socket.
Fault codes, live data, or service functions are not inherent features of the cable; the software and vehicle coverage of the connected tablet determine the operations that can be performed.
- Tablet side: 15-pin female DB15
- Vehicle side: 16-pin male OBD-II
- Passive physical data connection
- Does not extend device functions
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How is MX808 and MX808S compatibility checked?
The Autel MX808S user manual indicates that the tablet has a DB15 port for the main cable. Autel's main test cable page also lists the MX808 and MX808S models among devices compatible with the 16-pin OBD2 - 15-pin cable.
However, the female DB15 end, screw spacing, and OBD-II body in the product photo should be compared with your existing cable. Although the model names are similar, the same cable is not assumed for variants using Bluetooth, DoIP/CAN FD, or different VCIs.
- Device label: MX808 or MX808S
- DB15 socket and screw spacing
- Pin/body match of existing cable
- Evaluate wireless VCI models separately
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Identity of the cable offered for sale
The gallery contains an actual photo of the single cable offered for sale. The image shows a black cable, red molded connector bodies, a 15-pin female DB15 end with a metal frame and fixing screws, and a 16-pin male OBD-II end. Since there is no manufacturer logo, label, or verifiable Autel part code in the photo, no claim of originality is made.
Delivery is one physical cable.
- 1 unit connection cable
- Red connector bodies
- DB15 fixing screws
- Manufacturer part code not verified
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What to pay attention to during connection?
Follow the sequence in the relevant model manual from Autel for vehicle ignition and device connection. Insert the DB15 end in the correct direction without forcing it; tighten the screws just enough to secure the connection. If bent or dirty pins are observed in the OBD-II socket, do not connect the cable.
If communication interruptions occur, check the vehicle socket, device port, power supply, and software status separately before replacing the cable.
- Connect the connector without forcing
- Visually inspect pins and sockets
- Secure screws evenly
- Do not limit the source of the fault to the cable
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What features does the cable not include?
This accessory does not enable new vehicle brands, protocols, coding, programming, gateway access, or service functions. It provides a wired connection from a working MX808/MX808S tablet to the vehicle. The device's subscription, software update, user account, and vehicle support coverage are separate matters.
Brand adapters required for non-standard OBD-I vehicle sockets are also not included in the package.
- Does not include software and license
- Does not add vehicle coverage
- Does not provide SGW access
- Does not include OBD-I adapter
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Package contents and purchase check
The package consists only of one DB15 - OBD-II main connection cable. Tablet, carrying case, power adapter, USB cable, and brand-specific OBD-I adapters are not included. It is safer to check the exact model name and socket of your device before ordering than to decide based solely on the similar red body.
- Package: 1 main cable
- Tablet and VCI not included
- Software and license not included
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What products should it not be confused with?
This cable is not a standard OBD2 extension cable; it has a special DB15 connection on the device side. Launch male-female OBD2 extension cables, Fiat 12+8 pin SGW adapter, and 26-pin Autel main cables are physically different products.
When making a selection, compare the number of pins at both ends, connector gender, body type, and fixing structure before the brand name.
- Not an OBD2 extension cable
- Not a Fiat 12+8 SGW adapter
- Not a 26-pin Autel cable
- End structure must match the photo
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Establishing a connection between the main device and the vehicle socket with the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model
Before using the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model, compare the connectors on the main device and vehicle sides. The main device model is matched with the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable label for the two connectors and pin arrangement.
If there are bent pins, a cracked casing, or a loose connector on the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable, a service connection is not established. After the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable is connected without forcing, a short read test is performed.
The communication result is recorded, specifying the device and vehicle socket used with the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable.
- Compare the two connectors and pins
- Verify 15-pin female DB15 end information
- Connect the cable without forcing
- Perform a short communication test
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Checking the cable and pins in case of communication problems with the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model
When communication cannot be established with the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model, first verify that the vehicle socket has power and the main device is working. Examine the pins on the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable, the cable sheath, and the connector orientation again.
The MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable is subjected to a short comparison test on a known compatible device or vehicle connection.
If the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable cannot communicate despite the correct main device model, vehicle socket, and connector structure, the error screen and a photo of the two connectors are added to the service record.
At the end of the job, the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable is removed by holding the connector body and stored without coiling at a sharp angle.
- Check power in the vehicle socket
- Inspect cable sheath and pins
- Perform comparison test on a known connection
- Record connection with error screen
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What close products is the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model compared with?
The MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model, BMW 20 Pin OBD Cable, Opel 10 Pin - 16 Pin OBD2 Converter Cable, Passenger Car OBD Cable Set 8 pieces, and Launch OBD2 Cable 15 cm are not direct alternatives to each other.
In the comparison of the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model, Autel's DB15 main cable, BMW's round 20-pin adapter, Opel's 10-pin adapter, the old-type passenger car socket set, and standard Launch extension cables do not perform the same function.
The distinction between main device cable, vehicle adapter, and extension cable should be made before establishing a connection. The MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model establishes the physical communication line between the compatible main device and the vehicle or module.
The 15-pin female DB15 end, 16-pin male OBD-II end, tablet socket, and pin arrangement, as well as the connector type, pin layout, and cable length, are compared.
BMW 20 Pin OBD Cable, Opel 10 Pin - 16 Pin OBD2 Converter Cable, Passenger Car OBD Cable Set 8 pieces, and Launch OBD2 Cable 15 cm may be prepared for different vehicle sockets or service connections.
The MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable only performs the physical connection function; it does not add vehicle make or service functions to the main device's software.
- BMW 20 Pin OBD Cable: Working with older generation BMW vehicles in service and wired diagnostic connection with compatible device
- Opel 10 Pin - 16 Pin OBD2 Converter Cable: Opel 10-pin socket conversion and old model Opel diagnostic connection
- Passenger Car OBD Cable Set 8 pieces: 8-piece adapter set and old-type passenger car sockets
- Launch OBD2 Cable 15 cm: Access to narrow OBD sockets and Launch device connection
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MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model package and connection information
The MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model package includes only the cables or adapters specified by name and quantity in the box contents. The 15-pin female DB15 end, 16-pin male OBD-II end, tablet socket, and pin arrangement are compared with the physical part upon product delivery.
The package does not include a diagnostic tablet or vehicle software. If the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model requires a main unit, the compatible device family will be specified separately.
The warranty for the MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model is valid only for the physical product purchased and under the described conditions.
- MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable model physical connection part
- Connector and pin structure
- Quantity and cable length, if applicable
- Compatible main device family
