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Gen 1 vs Gen 2 Mobile Connector: How to Tell Yours Apart
Buying the wrong generation of adapter is the most common return reason. Three ways to check whether your Mobile Connector is Gen 1 or Gen 2 before you order.
Why the generation matters
Gen 1 and Gen 2 Mobile Connectors use different adapter interfaces. An adapter built for one generation will not work correctly with the other, even when the outlet-side plug looks the same. Confirming your generation before ordering is the single biggest way to avoid a mismatched order.
Three ways to check
Compare the connector head against product reference photos rather than relying on memory. Check when your vehicle or Mobile Connector was purchased, since generation changes are tied to specific production periods. If you still have the original packaging or documentation, it will usually state the generation directly.
Still unsure after checking?
Send a photo of your connector and outlet together and our team can help confirm before you order, rather than after a mismatched adapter arrives.
Still unsure?
Send a clear outlet photo, the connector photo and your country. We will help you identify the right listed option before you order.
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