What is Obdstar FCA 12+8 universal adapter & what's used for:
All 2018 FCA (FIAT/CHRYSLER/ALAFA ROMEO) vehicles are equipped with SGW safety gateway modules to prevent access to the vehicle from the OBD2 port via a non-original diagnostic scanner.
The purpose of the module is to prevent attacks on the vehicle network via CAN bus
source: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/obdstar-fca-12-8-universal-adapter.html
That is,
It's used with OBDSTAR key master for key programming and odometer correction via OBDII
It's used with other diagnostic devices to read and clear fault code
Which vehicle requires a FCA adapter for diagnosis?
Chrysler 2018- Chrysler 300
2018- Chrysler Pacifica
Dodge 2018- Dodge challeager
2018- Dodge charger
2018- Dodge durango
2018- Dodge journey
2018- Dodge Ram
Jeep 2018- Jeep Cherokee
2018- Grand Cherokee
2018- Jeep compass
2018- Jeep Wrangler
2018- Jeep Renegade
Fiat 2018- Fiat
Maserati 2018- Maserati and Ghibli
This is for your information.
Last update for OBDSTAR TOOL:
FCA 12+8 connector is required for Maserati Ghibli 2018– pin code reading/immo & smart key programming and 95320 odometer correction.
How to use FCA universal adapter:
Locate and unplug the 12-pin and 8-pin connector of the SGW module,
Then connect the FCA 12+8 directly to 12-pin and 8-pin (two connectors connected to the SGW) connector on the car
And normal communication with the car can be achieved at the same time
Link to the FCA adapter: http://www.eobdtool.co.uk/wholesale/obdstar-fca-12-8-universal-adapter.html
