Where the OBD port is: 3 places
On Peugeot, Citroën, Dacia and Renault cars the port is in one of 3 places. Which one depends on the model and generation, not on the make.
On the left under the steering wheelAbove the pedals or the left footrest, often behind the fuse box cover or a large plastic cover under the steering wheel. It is there on most newer models, and among older ones on the Peugeot 206, 207 and the first 3008.
Centre consoleBy the gear lever or under the radio, behind a cover or the ashtray. It is there on the Peugeot 308 up to 2021, the Citroën C4 up to 2018, the Renault Clio 3 and 4, Megane 2 and the first Captur.- Compartment in front of the passengerIn the compartment, behind a cover or at its bottom. It is there on the Dacia Duster up to 2017, the first two generations of the Sandero and Logan and the Renault Captur from 2017 to 2019.
On every car of the same model the port is in the same place, so the thief knows where to look, even when it is not under the steering wheel. Through the port a mechanic reads faults and makes new keys, and a thief can buy the same device. They plug it in, and the car accepts a blank key as its own. More about OBD car theft
Where the OBD port is, by model and year
Find your make, model and year. On the same model the spot changes with the generation: the Peugeot 308 up to 2013 has the port by the gear lever, and from 2021 on the left under the steering wheel.
Peugeot
| Model | Where the port is |
|---|---|
| Peugeot 206 (1999–2009) | Left under the steering wheel, behind the fuse box cover |
| Peugeot 206+ (2009–2012) | Under the steering wheel, left of the fuses, behind a large cover |
| Peugeot 207 (2006–2012) | Left under the steering wheel, behind the cover around the light controls |
| Peugeot 208 (2012–2019) | Under the steering wheel, behind a cover |
| Peugeot 208 (from 2019) | Under the steering wheel, behind a large plastic cover |
| Peugeot 2008 (2013–2016) | Left under the steering wheel, behind the fuse box cover |
| Peugeot 2008 (from 2019) | Under the steering wheel, behind a large plastic cover |
| Peugeot 301 (from 2012) | Left under the steering wheel, behind a plastic cover |
| Peugeot 307 (2001–2005) | Left under the steering wheel, behind a cover |
| Peugeot 307 (2005–2008) | Bottom of the centre console, behind the cover by the radio |
| Peugeot 308 (2007–2013) | By the gear lever, behind a cover |
| Peugeot 308 (2013–2021) | Centre console, behind 2 covers |
| Peugeot 308 (from 2021) | Left under the steering wheel, behind the cover above the footrest |
| Peugeot 3008 (2009–2016) | Left under the steering wheel, behind a cover |
| Peugeot 3008 (from 2016) | Under the steering wheel, behind a large plastic cover |
Citroën
| Model | Where the port is |
|---|---|
| Citroën C3 (2002–2009) | Left under the steering wheel, behind the fuse box cover |
| Citroën C3 (2009–2016) | Under the steering wheel, behind a cover that comes off from the corner |
| Citroën C3 (from 2016) | Left under the steering wheel, behind a large plastic cover |
| Citroën C-Elysée (from 2016) | Under the steering wheel, behind a large plastic cover |
| Citroën C4 (2004–2010) | Centre console, under the ashtray, which slides out upwards |
| Citroën C4 (2010–2018) | Centre console, behind a cover |
| Citroën C4 (from 2020) | Above the footrest |
| Citroën C4 Picasso (2006–2013) | Left of the steering wheel, behind a cover with a quarter-turn screw |
| Citroën C4 Picasso (2013–2018) | Under the steering wheel, behind a removable storage tray |
| Citroën C4 Grand Picasso (2006–2013) | Left of the steering wheel, behind the cover around the light controls |
| Citroën C4 Grand Picasso (2013–2018) | Under the steering wheel on the right, above the accelerator pedal |
| Citroën Berlingo (1996–2008) | Under the steering wheel, behind the fuse cover |
| Citroën Berlingo (2008–2015) | Under the steering wheel, behind the covers |
| Citroën Berlingo (from 2018) | Left under the steering wheel, behind a plastic cover |
Dacia
| Model | Where the port is |
|---|---|
| Dacia Duster (2010–2017) | Compartment in front of the passenger, behind a cover |
| Dacia Duster (from 2017) | Storage compartment on the left under the steering wheel, below the fuses |
| Dacia Sandero (2008–2012) | Passenger side, by the compartment |
| Dacia Sandero (2012–2021) | Bottom of the compartment in front of the passenger, behind a cover |
| Dacia Sandero (from 2021) | Under the steering wheel, above the pedals |
| Dacia Logan (2004–2012) | Compartment in front of the passenger, behind a cover |
| Dacia Logan (2012–2020) | Bottom of the compartment in front of the passenger |
| Dacia Logan (from 2020) | Left under the steering wheel, above the footrest |
| Dacia Dokker (from 2012) | Left of the steering wheel, behind the storage compartment cover |
| Dacia Lodgy (2012–2017) | Left under the dashboard, in the fuse box |
Renault
| Model | Where the port is |
|---|---|
| Renault Clio 2 (1998–2012) | Behind the ashtray, which comes out |
| Renault Clio 3 (2005–2014) | Centre console under the radio, behind a small cover |
| Renault Clio 4 (2012–2019) | Centre console, behind a cover |
| Renault Clio 5 (from 2019) | Left under the steering wheel, above the footrest |
| Renault Megane 2 (2002–2009) | Bottom of the centre console, behind a cover that slides upwards |
| Renault Megane 3 (2008–2016) | Behind the cigarette lighter |
| Renault Megane 4 (2016–2020) | Left under the steering wheel, by the bonnet release |
| Renault Scenic 3 (2009–2016) | Between the front seats, behind the cup holder |
| Renault Captur (2013–2017) | Centre console by the gear lever, behind a cover |
| Renault Captur (2017–2019) | Bottom of the compartment in front of the passenger |
| Renault Captur (from 2019) | Above the left footrest, left of the pedals |
| Renault Kadjar (from 2015) | Left under the steering wheel, left of the pedals, by the bonnet release |
| Renault Fluence (from 2009) | Centre console, behind a cover |
| Renault Symbol (2008–2013) | Centre of the dashboard |
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More about the OBD port on other makes
The port isn't there or doesn't work
The port is not in its placeIt has most likely been relocated. This happens a lot with used cars: the previous owner fitted anti-theft protection and didn't tell the new owner. More about a lost OBD cable or adapter
The port is there but does not workIf a relocation is fitted, the port works only when the small adapter is plugged into the hidden socket. If an electronic blocker is fitted, it works only once you switch it off: with an adapter with a code, a fob or through the alarm.
The device does not switch on at allThe port may have no power. On some cars the port and the cigarette lighter share the same fuse.
Renault, Peugeot and Citroën are among the makes that get stolen
According to Serbian Ministry of Interior data, Renault is one of the 4 makes stolen most often in Belgrade, together with Volkswagen, Audi and BMW. Citroën and Peugeot are also on the list of makes stolen most in Serbia. There is a large market for used parts for these models, so they pay off for thieves.
Against theft through the port, OBD protection helps: relocation or an electronic blocker. For the whole car an immobiliser goes with it, because the engine does not start without your fob, and for a more expensive car also GPS tracking. If the car has a keyless key, along with the immobiliser get a key pouch that blocks the signal. More about theft protection
On a used car, check the port and the keys
- Check whether the port is in the spot from the table. If it isn't, ask the seller where it is and whether an adapter comes with the car.
- Count the keys. The insurer requires all original keys, both when you take out kasko and when you report a theft. More about kasko and theft
- Before you buy, book a fault reading. We read faults from the engine, gearbox, ABS and airbags, so you know what you are buying. More about car diagnostics
Without the adapter diagnostics do not work, neither at the garage nor at the technical inspection. If one key is missing, the insurer can refuse to pay for the theft. If the adapter is missing, we come to your address, find the port and restore access to diagnostics. More about a lost OBD cable or adapter
