Technical information

If the TechCONNECT Client is current and the DRBIII® is not, it may be due to the fact
that the TechCONNECT Client does not force DRBIII® updates for "minor" revisions.
Changes and new support are added to the Vehicle Flash application on "minor" revisions
on a regular basis. This is why your TechCONNECT Client and DRBIII® must have the
LATEST software revisions installed.
DO NOT PASS on the option for updating to a "minor" revision!
Major updates require the DRBIII® to be updated prior to allowing any flash programming.
DRBIII® CABLES
A NEW DRBIII® cable was released as an Essential Service Tool! CH7000A - 8 ft.
Cable, DRBIII® to OBDII (J1962) DLC Connector.
CH7000A is the required cable for ALL flash reprogramming. The older CH7000 cable can
be used for diagnostics ONLY. One (1) cable was shipped to all dealerships.
Easily identified, the correct cable has a RED connector, which plugs into the DRBIII®.
The cable modification enhances the DRBIII® communication capabilities when dealing
with the flash requirements of certain controllers/ECUs affected in part by the recent
changes in DLC connector configurations.
The new cable is required for ALL flash reprogramming sessions, and can be used
wherever the previous CH7000/7001 cables were used. To place additional cable orders
for all your DRBIII®s, call 1-800-223-5623.
Fig. 1 CH7000A CABLE
1 - DRBIII® CONNECTOR (RED)
While not recommended for flash reprogramming usage, if you require a longer cable,
there is also a 12-foot cable released under p/n CH7001A
The production of the previous CH7000/7001 cables has ceased. All orders placed will be
superseded to part number CH7000A/CH7001A.
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