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Vehicle Coverage
The MaxiLink ML519 OBDII/EOBD Scanner is specially designed to work
with all OBD II compliant vehicles, including those equipped with the
Control Area Network (CAN) protocol. The EPA requires all domestic, Asian
and European vehicles, 1996 and newer (including light trucks), sold in the
United States must be OBD II compliant.
A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II
compliant. To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant, check the
Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label which is located under
the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II
compliant, the label will designate “OBD II Certified”. Additionally,
government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must
have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
For your vehicle to be OBD II compliant it must have a 16-pin DLC (Data
Link Connector) under the dash and the Vehicle Emission Control
Information Label must state that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
Product Troubleshooting
This section describes problems that may be encountered while using the
scan tool.
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the
vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit). You need to do the following to check
up:
 Verify that the ignition is ON.
 Ensure the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely
connected to the vehicle’s DLC.
 Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
 Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition
back to on and continue the testing.
 Verify the control module is not defective.