Connect The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

NOTE:

Follow the current operating instructions for Vehicle Diagnostic Tester, which can be displayed after selecting buttons "Administration" and "Owner's Manual".

Procedure

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- On vehicles with automatic transmissions, move the selector lever to the "P" or "N" position.

-- On vehicles with manual transmissions, move the shift lever to the neutral position.

-- With the ignition switched off, connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester to the vehicle diagnostic connection -arrow-.

Fig 1: Locating Data Link Connector

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-- Turn on the ignition.

The method for connecting all Vehicle Diagnostic Tester can be derived from the sequence described above.

Component location and connector assignment for the diagnostic connection, refer to appropriate Wiring Diagram.