Tesla Model S diagnostic cable

Tesla Model S diagnostic cable

The Tesla Model S (before facelift) diagnostic cable is an adapter needed to connect an OBDLink dongle. The Tesla diagnostic cable in combination with the OBD2 dongle allows you to use an app, such as Scan My Tesla or TM-Spy, to read your Model S, up to and including model year 2015. The Model S with the 12-pin diagnostic connector was delivered within Europe up to and including year of manufacture 2015. The Model S model can be recognized by its xenon headlights and open front bumper and grill. The regulations of diagnostic plugs for electric vehicles are different from those for vehicles running on, for example, diesel or gasoline. In the case of EVs, the manufacturer gets to decide what kind of diagnostic port they use in their car. If you want to view data from your Tesla, such as battery information, you will need the right accessories; a special diagnostic cable for a Model S, an OBDLink OBD2 dongle and a ScanMyTesla or TM-Spy app. All variants of the Model S can be read out.

Important information for reading your Tesla Model S

• The cable offered is a non-original Tesla Motors accessory, but it is a cable developed by us.
• Installation of the cable should be done when the Tesla Model S is completely off for at least 10 minutes. This time is needed to properly shut down all systems. The same applies to removing the cable.
• OBDLink LX/MX/MX+ works with the ScanMyTesla app for Android
• OBDLink MX+ works with the ScanMyTesla app for iOS

Capabilities of the Scan My Tesla app in conjunction with the OBDLink and diagnostic cable

View many important (live) data such as:

• Battery charge / voltage / current / temperatures
• Electric drive train power / torque / temperatures
• Battery life / estimated capacity / battery degradation / distance
• 12v current / voltage / temperature
• Trip logging / Trip statistics / including charging
• HVAC (Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration) monitoring and measurements