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4.2 Vehicle Connection (Only for Passenger Vehicle
Configuration)
The method used to connect the VCI device 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.
4.2.1 OBD II vehicle Connection
Use the included OBD II extension cable to connect the VCI to the vehicle’s DLC
port.
4.2.2 Non-OBD II vehicle Connection
For non-OBDII vehicle, proceed as follows:
Note: If the pin of the DLC is damaged or the DLC has insufficient power, please
get power via either of the following methods:
