Where is the OBD interface of Peugeot 3008 located?
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The OBD interface of the Peugeot 3008 is located inside the fuse box under the left side of the steering wheel. You can see it by opening the decorative panel. OBD is the On-Board Diagnostics system, and its functions are: 1. To locate and describe faults in specific parts or components, making maintenance easier; 2. To alert when faults cause excessive emissions, indicating increased environmental impact from pollutant emissions. Taking the 2019 Peugeot 3008 as an example, it is a compact SUV with the following dimensions: length 4435mm, width 1840mm, height 1652mm, wheelbase 2613mm, minimum ground clearance 178mm, and curb weight 1540kg.
I've been driving a Peugeot 3008 for several years and found the OBD port located just below the steering wheel, specifically in a small compartment near the left knee area. You can see it by bending down slightly – it's a trapezoidal black socket used to connect diagnostic tools for reading engine or emission issues. It tends to accumulate dust or be covered by a cap, but becomes accessible after cleaning. Why this location? Because Peugeot emphasizes convenience in design, eliminating the need to crawl under the car. If you can't locate it, the owner's manual contains detailed diagrams. I recommend periodically checking the port for looseness to avoid damaging it by improper insertion. Mechanics have also mentioned that the 3008's OBD port position remains stable across this generation with minimal changes.
Once when my 3008 needed diagnostics, I figured out the OBD port location myself. It's right under the driver's seat panel area, in the corner to the left of the steering wheel. I crouched down and could feel it with my hand—a standard small socket. At the time, I wondered why it was designed so conspicuously, but a mechanic friend explained it's for convenience during diagnostics. This port has various uses, like connecting a scanner to check fault codes or perform emission tests. Just remember not to plug/unplug devices randomly to avoid damaging the connector. Peugeot did well here—the location isn't hidden, so even beginners can easily access it.
