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Caterpillar (538-5051) Truck 9 PIN J1939 to OBD-II Adapter Cable

This guide is applicable to the following device / devices:
Mini
Mini
TMU CM4
TMU CM4
CAN-FD Pro
CAN-FD Pro
CAN-FD Pro +IP67 casing
CAN-FD Pro +IP67 casing

Introduction

Do you need to connect your AutoPi device to a Caterpillar truck for J1939 diagnostics and data logging?

The Caterpillar (538-5051) Truck 9 PIN J1939 to 16 PIN OBD-II Adapter Cable fits many Caterpillar truck models — including heavy-duty trucks and commercial vehicles — and lets you easily connect your AutoPi device to start reading J1939 data. Simply locate the 9-pin diagnostic port in your vehicle, typically found in the cabin, and plug in the cable.

Caterpillar (538-5051) Truck 9 PIN J1939 to 16 PIN OBD-II Adapter

The cable features a plug-and-play design for quick and secure connections, and is constructed with premium materials built for heavy-duty environments.

info

This adapter cable can be purchased through the AutoPi shop: Caterpillar (538-5051) Truck 9 PIN J1939 to 16 PIN OBD-II Adapter Cable.

Specifications

PropertyDetails
CompatibilityCaterpillar 538-5051 truck with 9 PIN diagnostic port
Connector Types9 PIN (male) to 16 PIN OBD-II (female)
Protocol SupportJ1939 for vehicle diagnostics
DurabilityPremium materials for heavy-duty use
Ease of UsePlug-and-play design

Pinout

AutoPi FunctionOBD-II 16 PINCaterpillar 9 PIN
CAN HighPin 6Pin G
CAN LowPin 14Pin F
PowerPin 16Pin A
GNDPin 5Pin B

Caterpillar to OBD-II Adapter Cable

note

The pinout above is based on the standard J1939 to OBD-II mapping. Refer to your Caterpillar truck documentation for any model-specific variations.