I just removed the cover and put it in the glove box

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I use this one

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Like @Hermit Dave I just put the cover away and leave it always plugged.
They have an auto-sleep system so after a few minutes in idle mode they will turn off.
You will have to press the power button on it to activate it.
Because the cover fits very close to the socket you can't plug a dongle with the cover.
Edit note: Maybe you can get a 2nd cover and cut it to fit around the ODB but that is too much work for me so I just leave it out.

 

Ok, I did wonder.

The issue with the one that I have currently is that I think I'd catch it with my leg when getting in/out if it was permanently fitted. It's not huge, a lot of them seem to be the same size but I have seen some that are lower profile.

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yep, that's a bulky one.
you can always use an extension cable and hide the dongle away, if making one make sure you install the cable going to the side instead upwards so it saves space and maybe will aloow you to put the cover over it.

 

Would that be flush enough to allow the hatch back on?


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I want to know what the other little white socket next to it is for, any clues?

 

I noticed that socket.
for the look of it seems like a power socket.

 

I bought one of these for £8. I leave it permanently plugged in it is very low profile and works faultlessly. I bought Leafspy Pro and amd very satisfied with both.
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