Getting Started

Chrysler Historic

Prior to 1996, most Chrysler vehicles used either the SCI or LH DLC. Refer to “Appendix A - Data Link Connectors" for DLC type and location. The SCI adapter cable is included with the scan tool. The LH adapter cable (P/N 9605) can be purchased from your dealer.

IMPORTANT

Use the Battery Power cable to provide 12V to the tool when using the SCI adapter cable.

SCI

The SCI (serial communications interface) DLC is a

6-pin connector located in the engine compartment. The adapter cable to be used on these vehicles is sup- plied with the tool. This cable is labeled CHRY on the 15 pin DB style connector and SCI on the vehicle end.

LH

The DLC is used on LH platform vehicles. The LH style DLC is a small, blue, rectangular 6-pin connec- tor located in the passenger compartment below the dashboard to the right of the steering column.

The LH Adapter Cable (P/N 9605) is optional and must be purchased separately.

SCI

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LH (P/N 9605)

DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The DTC format and general code types are shown below. When the on-board computer recognizes and identifies a problem, a DTC for that fault is stored in memory. These codes are intended to help you determine the root cause of a problem.

P 0 1 0 1

Bx - Body

 

Cx - Chassis

 

Px - Powertrain

Specific Fault Designation

Ux - Network Comm.

 

x = 0, 1, 2 or 3

 

 

Vehicle Specific System

Example:

 

P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Powertrain Codes

Body Codes

P0xxx - Generic (SAE)

B0xxx - Generic (SAE)

P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific

B1xxx - Manufacturer Specific

P2xxx - Generic (SAE)

B2xxx - Manufacturer Specific

P30xx-P33xx- Manufacturer Specific

B3xxx - Generic (SAE)

P34xx-P39xx- Generic (SAE)

Network Communication Codes

Chassis Codes

U0xxx - Generic (SAE)

C0xxx - Generic (SAE)

U1xxx - Manufacturer Specific

C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific

U2xxx - Manufacturer Specific

C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific

U3xxx - Generic (SAE)

C3xxx - Generic (SAE)

 

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