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4.4.3 Vehicle connection (For Passenger Vehicle Version)
The method used to connect the diagnostic connector to a vehicle’s DLC
depends on the vehicle’s configuration as follows:
 A vehicle equipped with an OBD II management system supplies both
communication and 12V power through a standardized DLC.
 A vehicle not equipped with an OBD II management system supplies
communication through a DLC connection, and in some cases supplies 12V
power through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehicle
battery.
Follow the steps mentioned below to connect OBD II vehicle:
1
. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket.
2. Plug the S3001 VCI device into the vehicle’s DLC socket (It is suggested
to
u
se the OBD II extension cable to connect the S3001 VCI device and DL
C
so
cket).
Fig. 4-12
3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from:
A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC IN
port of S3001 tablet, and the other end to AC outlet. B.
Internal battery pack
For non-OBDII vehicle, proceed as follows:
1. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket.
2. Select the corresponding non-16pin connector.
3. Plug the non-16pin end of the connector into the DLC socket, and the other
end to the OBD I adaptor, and then tighten the captive screws.