An embodiment provides a method for mounting a telematics device within a
vehicle that has an on-board diagnostic unit for collecting diagnostic
data. The telematics device may be coupled to an original on-board
diagnostic connector mounted in an accessible location within the vehicle
to enable a diagnostic scan tool. The diagnostic scan tool may have a
connector which is unique to the type of vehicle. The method may
comprise: 1) mounting the telematics unit within the vehicle such that it
may be hidden from view; 2) coupling an electrical cable to the
telematics unit; 3) removing the original on-board diagnostic connector
from the accessible location in which it was mounted; 4) coupling the
electrical cable to the original on-board diagnostic connector; 5)
coupling another diagnostic connector capable of mating with the scan
tool to the electrical cable; and 6) mounting the diagnostic connector in
the accessible location.