time sensitive question - Kaodtech bypass cable – DISCONNECT?

[3500_Gasser]

I have a dealer appointment tomorrow for the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) safety recall. I’m guessing the dealer might access my OBD port to "update the SCCM software" as they say in the recall notice.

I recall that I am supposed to disconnect the Kaodtech cable before any dealer service.

Presently, the Kaodtech cable is connected to the 2 CAN bus jumpers, but NOT to the factory OBD port. Instead, the factory OBD port is in its factory location. The Kaodtech OBD-type connectors are zip-tied out of the way (not completely hidden, but not readily visible, either).

Is this okay, or do I need to do a full remove of the Kaodtech cable prior to dealer service?



Thanks!

 

[superjoe83]

You can leave it plugged into the CAN blocks, just tuck up the male/female obd ports up out of the way just like you have it.
I really doubt the dealer tech would care/notice it being plugged into the can blocks, there is no reason for them to be under the dash anyway just for a software flash

 

[flan]

I’ve left mine in the same as you for recall work with no issues.

 

[3500_Gasser]

Thanks, I'll leave it in place.

Just to be clear, what would be the consequence **IF** I had left the Kaodtech cable "installed" and the RAM tech plugged into it?

 

[Brutal_HO]

Thanks, I'll leave it in place.

Just to be clear, what would be the consequence **IF** I had left the Kaodtech cable "installed" and the RAM tech plugged into it?

AFAIK, WiTech wouldn't work properly because you're bypassing the SGM.