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Where is the OBD-II port located in the rio5?

 

[fran9127]

Mine is under the hood in the top right corner

 

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Thanks for the info Fran9127. I was looking for it inside the car next to the audio unit under the steering wheel where it usually is.

 

[fevrej]

Should be in the car in the usual place (under the steering wheel), depending on where you are located in the world.

https://www.kiatechinfo.com/data/Passenger/KM/KMA/ENG/ETM-Images/KM-UB13-IMAGES-ENG/eubcl12p040n.gif

 

[Daddy-O]

I believe the US Feds regulate the distance from the steering wheel for the OBDII port. So they can jack in quickly and learn all about you.

 

[fevrej]

I'd bet the "diagnostics" port is for a dealership scan tool to connect to and program the car easier than using the OBD-II port.

 

[Mysticality]

OBD-II under bonnet would be mainly for servicing.

OBD-II under steering wheel would be mainly for when driving the car. By plugging in a laptop, you can monitor everything about it when you're on the move.
E.G., calibrating boost, gauges, etc.

 

[ron1004]

It seems like my rio has two obdII ports. One under the hood labeled as "Diagnostics" and one under the steering wheel.

I'd bet the "diagnostics" port is for a dealership scan tool to connect to and program the car easier than using the OBD-II port.

Correct - some countries only have the Diagnostic connector under the hood, which is completely different to the OBD-II port which is found near the drivers feet inside the cabin.

 

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Good information. thanks.