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Nissan Maxima OBD port location

Three generations, 2004–2023. Pick yours.

2016–2023

A36

Illustration — use it to know where to look.

Location

Driver's side, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. No cover.

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2009–2015

A35 (7th Gen)

Location

Under the dashboard on the driver's side, left of the steering column. No cover — directly accessible.

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A34 (6th gen) 2004–2008

Driver's side footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. No cover — the 16-pin connector is immediately visible above the footrest. Consistent location across all A34 Maxima trims (SE, SL, SE Sport).

Questions

Nissan Maxima OBD questions

A36 (2016–2023): Driver's side, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column. A35 (2009–2015): Under the dashboard on the driver's side, left of the steering column. A34 (2004–2008): Driver's side footwell, under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.

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