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Data Link Connector (DLC)

The data link connector (DLC) contains the following serial data links:

    • Class II
    • Entertainment and Comfort (E&C)

The DLC also provides a power source for the scan tool as follows:

    • Unswitched voltage (B+) at DLC terminal 16 (circuit 1450)
    • Ground at terminal 4 (circuit 1450) and terminal 5 (circuit 1550)

Class II Serial Data Link

The class II serial data link allows the following modules to communicate data with each other:

    • Body control module (BCM)
    • Electronic brake traction control module (EBTCM)
    • Heater-A/C control (if equipped with RPO CJ2)
    • Instrument panel cluster (IPC)
    • Powertrain control module (PCM)
    • Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM).

The Class II serial data link allows a Scan Tool scan tool to communicate with the above modules for diagnostic and testing purposes. The Class II serial data link is located at the DLC connector terminal 2. Terminal 2 consists of the following circuits:

    • Circuit 1036
    • Circuit 1037
    • Circuit 1128
    • Circuit 1049
    • Circuit 1122
    • Circuit 1132

Entertainment and Comfort (E&C) Serial Data Link

The entertainment and comfort (E&C) serial data link allows a scan tool to communicate with the radio or the mobile telephone handset the remote CD player (if equipped). This communication is for diagnostic and testing purposes. The E&C serial data link is located at the DLC connector terminal 14, circuit 835.