Adapter for a diagnostic interface of a vehicle

A method for using an adapter, the adapter comprising:

• a housing;
• a plug to connect to a vehicle diagnostic interface of a vehicle;
• an extension cable connected to the plug;
• a first communication unit connected to the extension cable, wherein the first communication unit is configurable to communicate wirelessly with at least one of a vehicle diagnostic device, a mobile terminal, or at least one vehicle control device connected to the vehicle diagnostic interface;
• and
• a fastening member for attaching the housing to at least one of a vehicle exterior, a window pane, a vehicle door, a vehicle pillar, or a vehicle roof, wherein the fastening member is designed in such a way that the housing protrudes at least partially from an interior of the vehicle to an exterior portion of the vehicle after the housing has been attached to the vehicle, and wherein the method comprises:
• connecting the plug to the vehicle diagnostic interface;
• attaching the housing to at least one of the vehicle exterior, the window pane the vehicle door, the vehicle pillar, or the vehicle roof with the fastening member;
• establishing a communication connection between the first communication unit of the adapter and the at least one vehicle control device;
• and
• establishing a communication connection between the first communication unit of the adapter and at least one of the vehicle diagnostic device or the mobile terminal.

A system comprising:

• an adapter, the adapter including:
• a housing;
• a plug to connect to a vehicle diagnostic interface of a vehicle;
• an extension cable connected to the plug;
• a first communication unit connected to the extension cable, wherein the first communication unit is configurable to communicate wirelessly with at least one of a vehicle diagnostic device, a mobile terminal, or at least one vehicle control device connected to the vehicle diagnostic interface;
• a fastening member for attaching the housing to at least one of a vehicle exterior, a window pane, a vehicle door, a vehicle pillar, or a vehicle roof, wherein the fastening member is designed in such a way that the housing protrudes at least partially from an interior of the vehicle to an exterior portion of the vehicle after the housing has been attached to the vehicle;
• and
• a vehicle diagnostic device, wherein the vehicle diagnostic device includes a second communication unit configurable for wireless communication with the first communication unit, and a control and processing unit configurable for evaluation of data transmitted from the at least one vehicle control device to the first communication unit.