vehicles, including Control Area Network (CAN). It is required by EPA that all
1996 and newer vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States
must be OBD II compliant and this includes all American, Asian and
European vehicles.
A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II
compliant. To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant, check the
Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label, which is located under
the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant,
the label will designate “OBD II Certified”. Additionally, Government
regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a
“common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
For the vehicle to be OBD II compliant it must have a 16-pin DLC (Data Link
Connector) under the dash and the Vehicle Emission Control Information
Label must state that the vehicle is OBD II compliant.
4. OPERATION
4.1 Connection
1)
Turn the ignition off.
2)
Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
3)
Plug the OBDII cable into the vehicle’s DLC.
4)
Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running.
CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
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