User guide

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SECTION II: Using the Software
Connecting to the Vehicle
Connecting AutoEnginuity’s ScanTool and the vehicle is a sim-
ple process. For this you will need your AutoEnginuity OBD-II
connector, the provided serial cable, and/or USB-to-serial cable.
Also, you will be required to locate your vehicle’s DLC (Data Link
Connector) and your computing device’s serial port.
The first step is to locate the DLC. Typically, the DLC is
located in the driver’s area, within reach from the driver’s seat and
visible by crouching (i.e., under the steering column or dash).
Exceptions to the standard location include the ashtray/console
area, or in the rear seat. If you have trouble finding the DLC, see
Appendix A or consult your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for more
details. The DLC is usually exposed and accessible without a tool.
(Notable exceptions being BMW which requires a flat-head screw-
driver to remove a plastic cover, and MINI which hides the DLC
under a cover.) Once you locate the DLC, plug the AutoEnginu-
ity’s OBD-II connector firmly into it.
Next, connect the serial and/or USB-to-serial cable between the
OBD-II connector and the PC. (Note which serial/COM port you
connect to in the rare case that the ScanTool’s serial/COM port