We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in

TaoTao

TaoTao OBD Battery Replacement Cable 1.1 m

SKU CH-12P1-WVD8Q

Keeps ECU memory alive during battery swaps via a 1.1 m OBD cable with copper-plated clamps

  • FeaturesCable
  • Width3.0 in
  • Preserves ECU memory during battery swaps via OBD power feed
  • 1 m cable reaches most engine-bay layouts comfortably
  • Copper-plated clamps deliver reliable current transfer
  • Red and black clips prevent reverse-polarity damage
  • Audible confirmation tone verifies secure OBD connection

OBD Battery Replacement Cable

The TaoTao OBD battery replacement cable maintains continuous power to a vehicle's ECU while the main battery is swapped. It plugs into the standard OBD port and connects to an external backup source so radio codes, clock settings and learned parameters are preserved. The tool suits professional technicians and DIY owners who want a straightforward way to avoid re-initialisation procedures.

1.1 m Cable with Copper Clamps

The 1.1 metre lead uses heavy-duty insulated wire and copper-plated clamps to deliver a stable low-current feed from the backup battery. A red indicator on the plug confirms correct polarity before the OBD connector is inserted, and an audible tone verifies the link is active. Normal operation draws only the milliampere-level current required to keep volatile memory alive.

Sustained Memory Backup During Swap

Under continuous use the cable holds the vehicle's electrical system live for the entire duration of the battery change. The insulated conductors and secure clamp design resist voltage drop so the ECU never sees an interruption. The tool is not a jump-start device and cannot supply cranking current or charge a depleted main battery.

Highlights

  • Preserves ECU memory during battery swaps via OBD power feed
  • 1 m cable reaches most engine-bay layouts comfortably
  • Copper-plated clamps deliver reliable current transfer
  • Red and black clips prevent reverse-polarity damage
  • Audible confirmation tone verifies secure OBD connection

Specifications

BrandSkycityworld
FeaturesCable
Width3.0 in

Questions about this item

How do I install the TaoTao OBD battery replacement cable and which step is most often done incorrectly?

Connect the red clip to the backup battery positive terminal and the black clip to the negative terminal; reversing them will burn the car computer. Then wait for the red light on the OBD plug before inserting it into the vehicle port.

What maintenance or replacement will this cable need later?

Inspect the 1.1 m insulated wire and copper-plated clamps for corrosion or cracked insulation before each use; replace the cable if the clips no longer grip firmly or the wire shows exposed copper.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this cable?

The backup battery's capacity limits how long the 1.1 m cable can hold ECU memory; once the donor battery voltage drops, the continuous beep stops and memory protection is lost.

Also in this aisle

People compared these

Same shelf, same checkout — eight coins and a 30-minute rate lock.