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X-431 Torque LINK User Manual
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4.3 Connections
4.3.1 Preparation
1. Make sure that the vehicle battery voltage is 11~14 and the ignition is turned
on.
2. Find the vehicle’s DLC location:
For Passenger Vehicles, The DLC(Data Link Connector) is usually located 12 inches
from the center of the instrument panel, under or around the driver’s side for most
vehicles. For some vehicles with special designs, the DLC location may vary. Refer
to the following figure for location.
A. Opel, Volkswagen, Audi
B. Honda
C. Volkswagen
D. Opel, Volkswagen, Citroen
E. Changan
F. Hyundai, Daewoo, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Opel, BMW,
Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Volkswagen, Audi, GM, Chrysler, Peugeot, Regal, Beijing
Jeep, Citroen and other most popular models
If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.
4.3.2 Vehicle connection
The method used to connect the VCI device to a vehicle’s DLC depends on the
vehicle’s configuration as follows:
A. OBD II Vehicle Connection: Plug one end of the VCI extension cable into the
vehicle’s DLC, and the other end into the diagnostic socket of the VCI device,
