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What Is the Small Connector on the BMW 20-Pin Adapter?

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Home › Questions & Answers › What Is the Small Connector on the BMW 20-Pin Adapter?
Applies to: UCAN-II, UCAN-II Pro

The extra lead on the BMW 20-pin Y adapter is a 12V DC power lead.

  • In most cases, you do not need to plug anything into it
  • If the car has power at the diagnostic port, the scanner will connect normally through the main plug
  • Only use the 12V power lead if the vehicle is not supplying power to the OBD port — connect it to the battery or a 12V power supply

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