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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 09:10 AM
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OBDLink MX Bluetooth

I bought one of these a while ago.
Do you guys leave it plugged in permanently into the OBD-II port?
Is there any downside (battery drain etc)?
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 10:01 AM
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I asked this same question when I bought the same adapter. Everyone told me no issues, so I've been leaving mine plugged in. After a couple of weeks, no issues.
 
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Old Apr 27, 2017 | 01:56 PM
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Does it stick out below the dash when plugged in, is there any fear of kicking, or knocking your knee on it getting in and out of the truck? I had a Banks system that stayed plugged in on my old truck and I had to unbolt the OBD connector and zip tie it back so I stopped bumping it, but that was a Ram and I'm not even sure where the OBD connector is in the new truck yet.
 
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No danger of kicking it out. Its pretty small. The OBD plug is in the usual location under the steering column panel just above the pedals, offset towards the left side.
 
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