OBD scanner for 2023 C8

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May 26, 2023 | 07:06 PM

thunderstrike

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OBD scanner for 2023 C8

Any recommendation for OBD scanner for 2023 Corvette? I purchased a Bluetooth OBD reader Muscar, and it can read all for my Jeep Wranger and Ford Mustang, but not 2023 Corvette. Wanted to check here to find a good reader. Thanks in advance.

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May 26, 2023 | 07:31 PM

jim copland

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look at page 2 for the posting by (lie2me) . there is a posting about OBDLink MX+. It looks good to me

May 27, 2023 | 11:51 PM

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I have used many scanners and this is by far the best

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May 28, 2023 | 12:02 PM

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look at page 2 for the posting by (lie2me) . there is a posting about OBDLink MX+. It looks good to me

Where is the C8's connection port for the OBD?

May 28, 2023 | 04:58 PM

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Where is the C8's connection port for the OBD?

According to the owner's manual;

The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel

May 29, 2023 | 11:04 AM

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According to the owner's manual;

The DLC is under the instrument panel to the left of the steering wheel

Thank you.
I must have overlooked that page when perusing the manual.

May 29, 2023 | 12:34 PM

dohabandit

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Where is the C8's connection port for the OBD?

It's just below the EPB parking brake button area. Just slide your hand down a little and you will feel it there.
In my opinion it's in a problematic area because once you attach the scanner, your foot can hit it when getting in and out of the car.
I just got a 12" low profile extender cable for my OBDLink MX+ and stashed the MX further back. My foot no longer hits the OBD scanner.

I will post some pics shortly.

May 29, 2023 | 01:30 PM

pistolpete817

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FYI GM often refers to the OBD II port as the "ALDL" (Assembly Line Diagnostic Link) as an historical reference to a proprietary on-board diagnostics system developed by General Motors before the standardization of OBD II.