OBD PROTOCOLS

Different OBD protocols

There are 5 common implementations of the OBD-II protocols, each protocol uses a
different pin to communicate with a scan tool.

Standard OBD connector

ISO 15765-4 CAN (SAE J2480)

This protocol is used in a variety of vehicles that aren’t subject to the OBD2 standard by
law.
Pins 6 and 14 should be there, while the metallic contacts should have pins 4, 5, 6, 14
and 16.
A variant of this is used in most newer cars since newer car computers need the unique
features this protocol offers to communicate effectively.

ISO14230-4 (KWP2000)
Pin 2 is a must. The connector must have material contacts inside pins 2, 4, 5, and 16.
However, pin 10 should not be there. You sometimes find this protocol in some Asian
cars.

ISO 9141-2
This protocol is frequently found in Chrysler vehicles, as well as European and Asian cars.

SAE J1850 PWM

If the connector has pin 2 and pin 10, the protocol is J1850 PWM. The connector should
also have metallic contacts inside pins 2, 4, 5, 10, and 16. This protocol is usually used
by Ford Motor Company.
SAE J1850 VPW
Pin 2 is a must. The connector must have material contacts inside pins 2, 4, 5, and 16.
However, pin 10 should not be there. This protocol is mostly used by General Motors.

Different Protocols supported by different vehicle

manufacturers
Make OBDII Protocols

2005 : KWP2000 Fast

2008-2009 : CAN
Alfa Romeo

Aston Martin 2005-2009 : CAN

1996-2001 : ISO 9141

2002-2004 : ISO 9141 , KWP2000
2005-2006 : ISO 9141, KWP2000, CAN
Audi 2007 : ISO 9141, KWP2000 Slow, CAN
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2003 : ISO 9141

2004 : ISO 9141 (50%), KWP2000 (50%)
Bentley 2005 : ISO 9141 (35%), KWP2000 (65%)
2006 : ISO 9141 (20%), KWP2000 (80%)
2007-2009 : CAN

1996-2001 : ISO 9141/2

2002-2006 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000
BMW 2007-2009 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000, CAN

1996-1997 : ISO 9141-2

1998 : ISO 9141-2 (95%), J1850-10.4 (5%)
1999 : ISO 9141-2 (85%), J1850-10.4 (15%)
2000 : ISO 9141-2 (75%), J1850-10.4 (25%)
2001 : ISO 9141-2 (35%), J1850-10.4 (65%)
2002 : ISO 9141-2(15%), J1850-10.4 (85%)
Chrysler
2003 : ISO 9141-2 (5%), J1850-10.4 (95%)
2004 : CAN (5%), J1850-10.4 (95%)
2005 : CAN (15%), J1850-10.4 (85%)
2006 : CAN (35%), J1850-10.4 (65%)
2007 : CAN (85%), J1850-10.4 (15%)
2008-2009 : CAN

Corvette 2006-2009 : CAN

Ferrari 2002-2003 : ISO 9141/2

Make OBDII Protocols

2004-2005 : CAN, ISO 9141/2

2006-2008 : CAN

2002-2006 : KWP2000 Fast

Fiat
2007-2009 : CAN, KWP2000 Fast

2003 : J1850-41.6, CAN(5%)

2004 : J1850-41.6, CAN(50%)
Ford 2005 : J1850-41.6, CAN(85%)
2006 : J1850-41.6, CAN(90%)
2007-2009 : CAN

1996 : J8501 -10.4, ISO 9141

1997-2002 : J1850-10.4, ISO 9141, KWP2000
2003 : J1850-10.4, ISO 9141, KWP2000, CAN
2004 : J1850-10.4(80%), CAN(15%), KWP2000(5%)
GM Group 2005 : J1850-10.4(55%), CAN(40%) , KWP2000(5%)
2006-2007 : J1850-10.4(25%), CAN(70%), KWP2000(5%)
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2001 : ISO 9141

2002 : ISO 9141/2
2003 : ISO 9141
2004 : ISO 9141/2
Honda/Acura
2005 : ISO 9141
2006 : ISO 9141(70%), CAN(30%)
2007 : ISO 9141/2(40%), CAN(60%)
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-1998 : ISO 9141

1999 : KWP2000
Hyundai
2000-2007 : ISO 9141, KWP2000
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2006 : ISO 9141

Jaguar
2007-2009 : CAN

1996-2000 : ISO 9141

KIA
2001-2005 : ISO 9141, KWP2000

2002-2006 : KWP2000 Fast

Lancia 2007-2009 : CAN, KWP2000 Fast

1996-2001 : ISO 9141

Land Rover 2002-2004 : ISO 9141, CAN
2005-2009 : CAN

1997-1999 : J1850-10.4, ISO 9141

2000-2003 : ISO 9141
Lexus
2004-2006 : ISO 9141, CAN
2007-2009 : CAN
Make OBDII Protocols

1996-2000 : No OBDII
2001 : ISO 9141/1
2002 : ISO 9141/0
2003 : ISO 9141/1
Lotus 2004-2005 : ISO 9141/2
2006-2007 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000 Fast
2008-2009 : CAN, KWP2000 Fast

Maserati 2007-2009 : CAN

1996-2002 : ISO 9141

2003 : IS0 9141(75%), CAN(25%)
2004-2005 : CAN(60%), ISO 9141(40%)
Mazda 2006-2009 : CAN

1996-1999 : ISO 9141

2000-2002 : ISO 9141, KWP2000
Mercedes 2003-2004 : KWP2000
2005-2007 : KWP2000, CAN
2008-2009 : CAN

2003-2005 : ISO 9141/2

Mini 2006-2007 : ISO 9141/2, CAN
2008-2009 : CAN

2000-2005 : ISO 9141

Mitsubishi
2006-2009 : CAN

Opel/Vauxhall 2003-2006 : KWP2000 Fast

1996-2003 : ISO 9141

Porsche 2004-2006 : ISO 9141/2
2007-2009 : ISO 9141/2, CAN

2000 : ISO 9141/2

Renault
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2003 : ISO 9141

2004-2006 : KWP 2000
Rolls Royce
2007 : CAN, KWP2000
2008-2009 : CAN

Saab 2003-2009 : CAN

2002-2003 : ISO 9141, KWP2000

2004 : ISO 9141, KWP2000 Slow
2005-2007 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000 Slow, CAN
Seat 2008 : CAN, KWP2000 Slow
2009 : CAN
 Make OBDII Protocols

2002-2003 : ISO 9141, KWP2000

2004 : ISO 9141, KWP2000 Slow
2005 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000, CAN
Skoda 2006-2007 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000 Slow, CAN
2008 : CAN, KWP2000 Slow
2009 : CAN

1996-2002 : ISO 9141

2003-2004 : ISO 9141, KWP2000
Subaru
2005 : KWP 2000
2006-2009 : CAN

1996-2000 : ISO 9141

Suzuki 2001-2006 : ISO 9141, KWP2000
2007-2009: CAN

1997-1999 : J1850-10.4, ISO9141

2000-2003 : ISO 9141
Toyota
2004-2007 : ISO 9141, CAN
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2001 : ISO 9141

2002-2003 : ISO 9141, KWP2000
Volkswagen 2004 : ISO 9141, KWP2000 Slow
2005-2007 : ISO 9141/2, KWP2000 Slow, CAN
2008-2009 : CAN

1996-2003 : ISO 9141

2004 : ISO 9141(90%), CAN(10%)
Volvo
2005 : ISO 9141(5%), CAN(95%)
2006-2009 : CAN

OBD Protocols Supported By ELM327

 SAE J1850 PWM (41.6 kb'Italic text'''Bold text'''it/s)
 SAE J1850 VPW (10.4 kbit/s)
 ISO 9141-2 (5 baud init, 10.4 kbit/s)
 ISO 14230-4 KWP (5 baud init, 10.4 kbit/s)
 ISO 14230-4 KWP (fast init, 10.4 kbit/s)
 ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 500 kbit/s)
 ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 500 kbit/s)
 ISO 15765-4 CAN (11 bit ID, 250 kbit/s)
 ISO 15765-4 CAN (29 bit ID, 250 kbit/s)
 SAE J1939 (250kbit/s)
 SAE J1939 (500kbit/s)