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Troubleshooting | VCM3 | 15 en
5.6 Resetting the VCM3
1. Remove all external power from the VCM3,
including USB.
2. Waitatleast30seconds.
3. Reattach the external power to the VCM3.
6. Troubleshooting
This section is intended to help you get back
on track if the VCM3 appears to be operating
abnormally. If the error is not eliminated by the
indicated remedy, it is necessary to contact
Service.
6.1 VCM3 error LED lights after
power On
Recommendations
1. Power down the VCM3 and verify that the
same problem exists when you power up
again.
2. Connect the VCM3 to a computer using USB
and perform the recovery procedure.
6.2 The VCM3 fails to power up
VCM3 should power up as soon as external
power is applied. If VCM3 does not turn
on, first check the cable connections. Try
supplying power to VCM3 from two different
power sources – the vehicle DLC and the USB
connector.
Recommendations
a Check that the cables are securely attached
to the VCM3 and the connector pins are
clean.
$ While the diagnostic device is connected
to the vehicle DLC, try powering from the
USB connector.
$ While the diagnostic device is connected
to USB, try powering from the vehicle DLC.