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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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hey guys i recently bought an OBD II reader and just wanted to know if anyone can help me out finding the OBD II connector on a 1999 GS400. thanks in advance guys!
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:10 AM
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underneath the dash, either on teh driver or passenger side, i think it has a cover that says diag. that's where you plug it in. looks like /___\ just search under the dash, you'll find it.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 01:45 AM
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driver's side.
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You have to unsnap the black cover also to get to the port.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 09:42 PM
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drivers side, near the steering column, black cover on it. stick your head under the wheel and you'll see it easy.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:49 AM
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thanks for the help guys i really appreciate it!!
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Old Jan 25, 2008 | 12:21 AM
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ok guys i looked and looked and couldnt find the damn thing lol. can someone please snap a pic of it and tell me what i need to take off to find it. i will really appreciate it. thanks again guys
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anybody can take pics for me please??
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just follow the steering wheel underneath your dash.

it's got a clip on it.

its just to the left of the light underneath your dash.

you have to pull the clip cover off and it's right there. i just was under there today.
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I thought it was under the hood near the ECU? I've seen a small box that says "Diag" in the engine bay... ?
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I thought it was under the hood near the ECU? I've seen a small box that says "Diag" in the engine bay... ?
yeah, that's the plug for air bag & abs readings.
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Here is a PIC from for reference in case you have not found it yet.
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