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X-431 PAD V ELITE
User Manual
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4 Connections
4.1 Preparation
The ignition is turned on.
The vehicle battery voltage range is 9-14V or 18-30V.
The throttle is in closed position.
Find DLC location:
For passenger cars, the DLC(Data Link Connector) is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel, under
or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. For some vehicles with special designs, the DLC location may vary. Refer to the
following figure for location.
A. Opel, Volkswagen, Audi
B. Honda
C. Volkswagen
D. Opel, Volkswagen, Citroen
E. Changan
F. Hyundai, Daewoo, Kia, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Renault, Opel, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Mazda, Volkswagen,
Audi, GM, Chrysler, Peugeot, Regal, Beijing Jeep, Citroen and other most popular models
If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.
For commercial vehicles, the DLC is always located in driver’s cab.
4.2 Vehicle Connection
The method used to connect the VCI device to a vehicle’s DLC depends on the vehicle’s configuration as follows:
For OBD II vehicles, connect the SmartLink C to vehicle’s DLC directly via the OBD II extension cable.
For non-OBDII vehicles, proceed as follows:
Note: If the power supply on vehicle diagnostic socket is insufficient or the power pin is damaged, you can get power via either
of the following ways:
A. Via Battery clamps cable (optional): Connect one end of the battery clamps cable to the power jack of the OBD I adaptor box,
and the other end to the vehicle’s battery.
B. Via Cigarette lighter cable (optional): Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable to the power jack of the OBD I adaptor box,
and the other end to the cigarette lighter receptacle.
