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Data Link Connector: Description and Operation

DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

The data link connector (DLC) is a standardized 16 cavity connector. Connector design and location is dictated by an industry wide standard, and is required to provide the following:
- Scan tool power battery positive voltage at terminal 16.
- Scan tool power ground at terminal 4.
- Class 2 serial data at terminal 2.
- Common signal ground at terminal 5.