Where is the OBD interface located in the Volkswagen Tiguan?

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McGabriela
07/29/25 6:47pm
The OBD interface in the Volkswagen Tiguan is located under the steering wheel. Below is some relevant information about OBD: 1. How the OBD interface works: OBD continuously monitors the engine, catalytic converter, particulate filter, oxygen sensors, emission control system, fuel system, EGR, and other components and systems. It then connects the information related to emissions from different components to the ECU. 2. Introduction to OBD: OBD is the abbreviation for On-Board-Diagnostic, which translates to "On-Board Diagnostics" in Chinese. This system constantly monitors the engine's operating conditions to check whether the vehicle's emissions exceed the standard. If they do, it will immediately issue a warning. When a fault occurs in the system, the malfunction indicator lamp or check engine warning light will illuminate, and the powertrain control module will store the fault information in memory. The fault codes can be read from the PCM through a specific procedure.
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