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iCarsoft Mercedes-Benz 38-Pin to 16-Pin OBD1 Engine Diagnostic Adapter (Black Edition)
OBD1 ENGINE ADAPTER · BLACK EDITION
iCARSOFT · CLASSIC MERCEDES-BENZ ENGINE BRIDGE
Benz 38-Pin
38-PIN OBD1 · 16-PIN OBD2 · PRE-2003
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iCARSOFT · W-CHASSIS HERITAGE LINE
19 SCANNERS SUPPORTED

iCarsoft Mercedes-Benz 38-Pin to 16-Pin OBD1 Engine Diagnostic Adapter (Black Edition)

Give your classic Benz a direct line to its engine.
★★★★★ 4.9 · trusted by classic Benz restorers, collectors & indie shops

Behind the round cover on a W-chassis Benz sits a 38-pin socket that predates OBD2 entirely. This Black Edition adapter closes the gap — clip it in, connect your iCarsoft scanner, and the powertrain starts talking in plain numbers.

Pre-2003 W-Chassis Ready
38-Pin OBD1 → 16-Pin OBD2
Works with 19 iCarsoft Tools
Engine-Focused Black Edition
Pricing on Request
MOQ flexible
The engine bay confession booth, W-chassis edition.
A cost-smart single-system bridge that turns the 38-pin OBD1 socket into a port your scanner already knows.
Not sure your chassis qualifies? Check the W-code list below or ask us directly. See chassis coverage →
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01Product Overview

Where classic iron meets modern answers.

This Black Edition 38-pin diagnostic adapter is specifically engineered for classic Mercedes-Benz vehicles equipped with an OBD1 38-pin socket. It functions as a precise bridge between your classic vehicle and 16-pin OBD2 diagnostic tools, specifically streamlined for Engine System diagnostics, check engine light resets, and powertrain live data reading.

Illustration Positions · From 38 Pins to Plain Numbers
Scene Photo
38-Pin OBD1 Socket on a Classic Benz
The Legacy Socket
Detail Photo
Black Adapter Bridging 38-Pin to 16-Pin OBD2
The Translation
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Engine Live Data Streaming on an iCarsoft Scanner
The Readout
02Which car diagnostic scanners is this adapter compatible with?

Nineteen scanners, one shared handshake.

Optimized for perfect compatibility, it works flawlessly with iCarsoft i980 (New version), MB V1.0, MB V2.0, MB V3.0, MB V4.0, DE V4.0, EU Pro, EU MAX, CR V2.0, CR V3.0, CR Plus, CR Elite, CR Pro, CR Pro+, CR Pro S, CR Elite P, CR MAX, CR MAX BT, and CR Max P vehicle diagnostic tools.

03Key Features

One job, done properly — the engine, and nothing but.

Focused Engine Diagnostics

Exclusively designed to read/clear engine codes, turn off the Check Engine Light (CEL), and stream live engine data.

Streamlined Single-System Design

Cost-effective Black Edition tailored strictly for engine / powertrain module testing.

Tailored Compatibility

Exclusively designed for testing legacy OBD1 Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Seamless Bridging

Easily converts a vehicle's 38-pin OBD1 socket into a standard 16-pin OBD2 female port.

04Vehicle & Chassis Coverage

From W201 to R129 — the whole heritage garage.

Specifically designed for pre-2003 classic Mercedes-Benz models equipped with a 38-pin diagnostic port, including:

C-Class (W202)

Up to 2000

E-Class (W124 / W210)

Up to 2002

S-Class (W126 / W140)

Up to 1998

CLK-Class (W208)

Up to 2003

SLK-Class (R170)

Early generation models

SL-Class (R107 / R129)

Up to 2002

190 Series (W201)

All 38-pin equipped variants

And other similar Mercedes-Benz legacy models utilizing the 38-pin OBD1 socket.

05Packing list:

Black box in, black magic out.

1pc Mercedes-Benz 38-Pin to 16-Pin OBD1 Diagnostic Adapter (Black)
IN THE BOX · 01/01
Where to Buy

Available through authorized sellers.

The Benz 38-Pin Engine Adapter (Black Edition) is sold through authorized iCarsoft sellers worldwide. Contact our team to confirm your chassis and scanner pairing, check stock, or find your nearest authorized distributor.

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Authorized dealers only · Pairs with i980 · MB · DE · EU · CR series scanners
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