Hi - could anyone please tell me where the OBD socket is on my 1998 CLK 230K is ?

 

maybe not using OBD.

just that round diagnostic type,

 

A '98 is required to be OBDII, isn't it? I wasn't aware of any exceptions.

The connector is under the dash around the steering column. It should be in view if you look under there.

 

Hi, I believe that your vehicle will have one in the location advised.
However be advised that the socket is likely to have a hinged cover over it so it may not look like a socket at first glance.
Stuart

 

Thanks for the replies.I've had a look around - There's a big round socket under a circular plug in the ECU housing box ,that could be it.
Next to the bonnet release lever under the dash there is an oblong panel which I cannot remove without damage to it ( I think its a knockout panel for future fitting of OBD2 socket)
It looks like I've bought the wrong fault code reader.

 

Look inside the car under the dash around the steering column. The connector is retangular. It has 16 pins, I think.

 

it's just above your left knee when you are sitting on the driver's side.

there can be an OBD there but you cannot use it. it cannot communicate.

yes, it is wired and looks functional, but i tried to diagnose from there sometimes... it just doesn't work.

am not sure about europe and north america version.