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  • OBD Port Location

    Posted by Philip on 27 February 2026 at 14:09

    Hi, I’ve got the amber engine management light on. The earliest Jaecoo Nottingham can look at it is the 17th March. I’m thinking of purchasing a reader, but I can’t find the OBD2 port. Has anyone used a reader and the location of the port.

    William replied 1 month, 1 week ago 3 Members · 3 Replies
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  • William

    Member
    4 March 2026 at 08:30

    Hi Philip, it is unacceptable for your dealer not to treat this as urgent, on the basis that illumination of the EML is an MOT Failure – classed as a “Major Fault”. Technically, your car falls into that category and MUST be given some urgency by the supplying dealer. I would avoid plugging an OBD Reader into the car to avoid any potential accusation that you created the fault and, also, I’d worry about Warranty implications. I’d give the Dealer grief – tell them you refuse to drive the car with a Major Fault and ask for emergency recovery to their Workshop. If no joy, I’d speak to the Finance Company for help!

    Hope you get it sorted.

  • MJP

    Member
    6 March 2026 at 20:09

    Hi, There is a recall on some of the J7 showing on Auto express as below due to a wiring harness clip..maybe check yours to see if it is one of those?

    Jaecoo has issued a recall for thousands of its Jaecoo 7 SUVs in the UK following an electronic issue.

    Specifically, the problem revolves around a wiring harness clip connected to the car’s Electronic Control Unit (ECU). This, according to the European Union’s Safety Gate website, has not been attached correctly in some vehicles, resulting in engine warning lights and potentially even causing the car to randomly stall..

  • William

    Member
    7 March 2026 at 09:58

    I can verify the above – I have just received my letter of recall for the issue described. I have no issue(s) with my car, but booked it in with the supplying Dealer, as advised. Having the DAB Radio reception issue addressed at the same time.

    Recalls are a common thing now with all Car Manufacturers, so I’m not concerned. Jaecoo have identified a potential issue and taken responsibility for rectifying it. Not only that, I have read that they have implemented a change in production to ensure the issue is fully addressed. That’s 5* service in my book!

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