WEBThe data link connector (DLC) is the multi-pin diagnostic connection port for automobiles, trucks, and motorcycles used to interface a scan tool with the control modules of a given vehicle and access on-board diagnostics and live data streams.
WEBThe DLC or Data Link Connector is an OBD II, 16-pin, standard connector used in all automobiles manufactured since 1996. The ECM's electronic control modules communicate with each other using the CAN protocol. They share information over the CAN bus on the Computer Area Network.
WEBDiagnostic Link Connector (DLC) The diagnostic link connector (DLC) on OBD II equipped vehicles is a standardized 16 pin diagnostic connector used to interface an OBD II compliant scan tool with the PCM allowing access to …
WEBEach manufacturer used their own Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC), DLC location, DTC definitions, and procedure to read the DTC's from the vehicle. DTC's from OBD-I cars are often read through the blinking patterns of the 'Check Engine Light' (CEL) or 'Service Engine Soon' (SES) light.
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What is a Data Link Connector? Also called the DLC: - Car and …
WEBJune 6, 2012. What is a Data Link Connector? Also called the DLC: This is a part on your car that is usually located under the driver’s side dash. Under the steering column there will be a box shaped like a rhombus (a rectangular shape that is wider at either the top or bottom). This is the DLC or data link connector.
WEBJul 20, 2023 · The DLC is a standardized physical interface found in vehicles that allows external diagnostic equipment to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU. It serves as a connection point for diagnostic scan tools, providing access to crucial information and data within the vehicle’s systems.
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OBD-II Acronyms and Jargon - Total Car Diagnostics
WEBJan 31, 2013 · DLC - Data Link Connector. Driving Cycle - A specific sequence of start-up, warm-up and driving tasks that tests all OBD II functions. DTC - Diagnostic Trouble Code. ECM - Engine Control Module- usually the main in-car computer controlling emissions and engine operation. ECT - Engine Coolant Temperature.
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Breaking Out the Box: DLC Diagnostic Strategies - Tech Shop …
WEBSep 30, 2016 · The connections in the OBDII DLC represent networks, power and sensor (signal) grounds. The connector can be probed from the front or back with the appropriate test leads. The best bet is to use an OBDII DLC breakout box to prevent damage to one of the most used connectors on the vehicle. These boxes can also be used with a scan tool.
WEBOct 24, 2022 · This is also known as the diagnostic link connector (DLC). Each vehicle has a different location for the OBD port, but most of the time, you’ll find it under the driver’s side...
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Gaining information from the DLC - Auto Service World
WEBMay 1, 2007 · Gaining information from the DLC. No matter how long that I have been in the automotive trade, I am still at amazed at how much diagnostic information can be gained through the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC). Yet none of the manufact...
