Full view of the 30 cm extension cable for sale, with red and yellow connection ends.
Full view of the 30 cm extension cable for sale, with red and yellow connection ends.The 16-pin OBD2 male and female socket structure of the cable.The cable's two-color ends and straight 30 cm body.Usage example; the diagnostic device in the image is not included in the sale.Connection example; diagnostic device not included in sale.Usage example; the diagnostic device in the image is not included in the sale.
Launch · OBD Cables
Launch OBD2 cable 30 cm
A 30 cm OBD2 extension cable for Launch devices; it helps in positioning the connection between the vehicle socket and the device more comfortably.
This product is not a fault diagnostic device, but a 30 cm cable that extends the physical OBD2 connection between a compatible Launch device and the vehicle. Check the device model, socket structure, and pin layout before purchasing.
The Launch OBD2 30 cm cable is a physical connection product for service technicians who need extra working distance between a compatible Launch device and the vehicle socket. The cable does not alter the diagnostic functions supported by the device or perform fault diagnosis on its own.
What would you buy this for?
Launch device connection
30 cm additional working distance
Service and workshop use
Adding an extension cable to the existing diagnostic set
Connection cable specifications
Device and socket compatibility
16-pin OBD2 connection
Cable length and pin layout
Physical Connection Coverage
Which vehicles and devices is the Launch OBD2 cable 30 cm compatible 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
Device and socket compatibility, 16-pin OBD2 connection, Cable length and pin layout
This product does not add new software, licenses, or service functions to the main device.
Do not force connection without verifying the pin structure.
Male-female OBD2 ends of the 30 cm extension cable; diagnostic device not included in sale.
Provides 30 cm of additional working space when it is difficult to position the diagnostic device close to the vehicle socket. This product does not add data protocols, software, or device functions; it only physically extends the compatible connection.
Easier positioning between the vehicle socket and the device
Helps reduce cable tension during service
Requires compatible Launch device and OBD2 socket check
Product details
Compatibility check before purchase
The Launch brand alone is not a sufficient compatibility guarantee. Check the connection end, socket/pin layout of the device you will use, and your need for a 30 cm cable. The colors in the images help distinguish the connection ends of the product; definitive compatibility information for different device variants must be verified on a model-by-model basis.
Product details
What is the 30 cm OBD2 cable model used for?
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model establishes the physical communication path between the main diagnostic device and the vehicle or module; it does not produce software or fault detection functions on its own. Its main uses and hardware features include: 30 cm OBD2 connection, service and workshop use with Launch device connection.
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model only completes the physical connection; it does not add new features to the main device's vehicle or service functions.
30 cm OBD2 connection
Launch device connection
Service and workshop use
Product Type
OBD cables
Usage level
Specialty operation
Basic functions
30 cm OBD2 connection and Launch device connection
Product details
What are the daily work benefits of the 30 cm OBD2 cable model?
The connectors on the 30 cm OBD2 cable must physically match the main device and the vehicle side. The device and socket compatibility on the 30 cm OBD2 cable must physically match the connector body and pin layout on the vehicle side.
Before using the 30 cm OBD2 cable, the connector body, pin arrangement, and cable sheath are inspected. The 16-pin OBD2 connection on the 30 cm OBD2 cable must physically match the connector body and pin layout on the vehicle side.
After the 30 cm OBD2 cable is connected, a brief communication test is performed on the main device. The specified measurement for cable length and pin layout defines the physical working distance for the 30 cm OBD2 cable; it does not change the main device's software or vehicle coverage.
After the technician establishes the connection with the 30 cm OBD2 cable, a brief communication test is performed; the test result is recorded along with information about the main device and vehicle socket. At the end of the job, the connector body, pins, and cable sheath are inspected again.
Device and socket compatibility
16-pin OBD2 connection
Cable length and pin layout
Product details
Establishing a connection between the main device and the vehicle socket with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model
Before using the 30 cm OBD2 cable model, the connectors on the main device and vehicle side are compared. The main device model, two connectors, and pin layout are matched with the 30 cm OBD2 cable label. If there is a bent pin, cracked sheath, or loose connector on the 30 cm OBD2 cable, the service connection is not established.
After the 30 cm OBD2 cable is connected without force, a brief read test is performed. The communication result is recorded, specifying the device and vehicle socket used with the 30 cm OBD2 cable.
Compare the two connectors and pins
Verify device and socket compatibility
Connect the cable without forcing
Perform a short communication test
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Check cable and pins in case of communication issues with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model
When communication cannot be established with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model, first verify power at the vehicle socket and that the main device is operating. Re-inspect the pins, cable sheath, and connector orientation on the 30 cm OBD2 cable.
The 30 cm OBD2 cable is subjected to a brief comparison test in a known compatible device or vehicle connection. If the 30 cm OBD2 cable cannot communicate despite the correct main device model, vehicle socket, and connector configuration, a screenshot of the error screen and photos of the two connectors are added to the service record.
At the end of the job, the 30 cm OBD2 cable is removed by holding the connector body and stored without sharp bending.
Check power in the vehicle socket
Inspect cable sheath and pins
Perform comparison test on a known connection
Record connection with error screen
Product details
30 cm OBD2 cable model connection and compatibility information
For the 30 cm OBD2 cable model, device and socket compatibility, 16-pin OBD2 connection, and cable length and pin layout determine physical compatibility.
The 30 cm OBD2 cable establishes a 30 cm working distance OBD2 connection between the main device and the vehicle socket; the product does not add software, vehicle support, or service functions on its own.
If the 30 cm OBD2 cable is to be used, the connector at both ends, pin arrangement, cable length, and compatible device family must match the product information. A damaged pin, loose socket, or incorrect adapter on the 30 cm OBD2 cable can lead to communication errors.
The technical specifications of the 30 cm OBD2 cable are limited to the product label and official connection information.
Device and socket compatibility: The physical part and package contents delivered with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model must match
16-pin OBD2 connection: The physical part and package contents delivered with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model must match
Cable length and pin layout: The physical part and package contents delivered with the 30 cm OBD2 cable model must match
Product details
Which similar products is the 30 cm OBD2 cable model compared with?
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model, Autel MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable, BMW 20 Pin OBD Cable, Opel 10 Pin - 16 Pin OBD2 Converter Cable, and Passenger Car OBD cable set 8 pieces are not direct alternatives to each other.
In the comparison of the 30 cm OBD2 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 must be made before establishing a connection.
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model establishes a 30 cm working distance OBD2 connection between the main device and the vehicle socket. In addition to device and socket compatibility, 16-pin OBD2 connection, and cable length and pin layout, the connector type, pin arrangement, and cable length are compared.
The Autel MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable, BMW 20-Pin OBD Cable, Opel 10-Pin to 16-Pin OBD2 Converter Cable, and Passenger Car OBD Cable Set 8 pieces may be prepared for different vehicle sockets or service connections.
The 30 cm OBD2 cable only performs the physical connection function; it does not add vehicle brands or service functions to the main device's software.
Autel MX808 / MX808S Compatible OBD2 Main Connection Cable: MX808 / MX808S cable replacement and DB15 - OBD-II connection
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
Product details
30 cm OBD2 cable model package and connection information
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model package includes only the cable or adapters specified by name and quantity in the box contents. Device and socket compatibility, 16-pin OBD2 connection, and cable length and pin layout are compared with the physical part upon delivery. The package does not include a diagnostic tablet or vehicle software.
If the 30 cm OBD2 cable model requires a main device, the compatible device family is specified separately. The warranty for the 30 cm OBD2 cable model is valid only within the scope of the purchased physical product and the described conditions.
Frequently asked questions about the 30 cm OBD2 cable
What is the Launch OBD2 30 cm cable used for?
Provides an additional 30 cm of working distance for the physical OBD2 connection between the compatible Launch device and the vehicle socket.
Is this product a fault diagnostic device?
No. This product is a physical OBD2 cable that extends the connection between the diagnostic device and the vehicle; it does not perform fault detection on its own.
Is the cable compatible with all Launch devices?
Exact compatibility depends on the device model, socket structure, and pin layout. You must check your device's connection end before purchasing.
What specific tasks is the OBD2 Cable 30 cm model used for?
The 30 cm OBD2 cable model completes the connection between the main device and the vehicle side with its own connector and pin structure. Its function is to establish a 30 cm working distance OBD2 connection between the main device and the vehicle socket; it does not add fault detection software or new vehicle functions.
Device and socket compatibility, 16-pin OBD2 connection, and cable length and pin layout must match the main device and vehicle socket.
Is the OBD2 Cable 30 cm model compatible with every vehicle and main device?
No. The OBD2 Cable 30 cm model only functions when the connector structure, main device, and vehicle socket use the same connection standard. The OBD2 Cable 30 cm model does not add new vehicle or service functions to the main device's software.
What steps are followed for the first use of the OBD2 Cable 30 cm model?
For the first use of the OBD2 Cable 30 cm model, inspect both connectors, pins, cable casing, and device and socket compatibility. If the main device and vehicle socket use the same connection standard, the cable is plugged in without force. The initial test is completed with a brief communication or read operation.
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