For vehicles operating in the State of California: Follow these steps to attach the Y splitter cable.
Note
In certain cases, regulations in the State of California may prohibit the installation of a Y splitter cable if it involves relocating the in-vehicle diagnostic connector. Use the following instructions to plug-in the harness without relocating the diagnostic connector.
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If your cable came with adapter brackets, attach the compatible mounting bracket to the spare diagnostic connector core. Refer to Mounting Brackets for the Spare Diagnostic Connector to confirm the corresponding bracket for your vehicle.
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For brackets #1-2 and #4-8, slide the connector core into the mounting bracket from the rear as shown.
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Next secure the mounting bracket in place using the provided metal clips. Metal clips will latch in when installed correctly.
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For bracket #3, slide the connector core into the mounting bracket from the front as shown. The side tabs of the bracket will snap securely onto the connector when installed correctly.
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With the engine turned off, find the vehicle’s diagnostic port, typically located on or near the driver’s side kick panel.
The location and type of port vary by vehicle. The following image shows a J1939 port for reference purposes only. Use the diagnostic port that matches your Y splitter cable.
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Use a small, narrow cable tie from the cable bag to fasten the shorter cable (which has the spare diagnostic connector) to the main cable. Place the cable tie near the spare diagnostic connector for secure fastening.
The spare diagnostic connector is not used for this installation type. However, we recommend keeping the bracket on the spare diagnostic connector to allow for flexibility in future configurations.
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Connect the main diagnostic connector of the Samsara cable to the vehicle’s diagnostic port.
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Return to the installation guide to proceed with plugging the Samsara cable into the VG.
Depending on vehicle type, the spare diagnostic port on the Samsara cable must be mated with a mounting bracket. Refer to the following image to confirm the correct mounting bracket for your vehicle type. From left to right, the image shows the standalone mounting bracket, how it looks with the core assembled, and the mate to which it pairs.
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