Connector Location dlc

1 On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) LocationIntroductionThe Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) Chart was developed from vehicle manufacturer information may not be correct. If you find errors in this document, please notify Nology Engineering, Inc. at to Decipher the ChartsManufacturerModel YearConnector Location and Access (0=open, 1= covered)Comments/DescriptionXYZ X7-07-0--7-0passenger side, center consoleModel Y*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-17-1center console (vertical),*on vehicle centerline (96-99)Model Z*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-17-1center console (vertical),*on vehicle centerline (96-99)Multiple Brand NamesSome manufacturers produce/market more than two brand names of similar vehicles.

2 In this case, all of thebrands have been consolidated and listed together rather than individually. They are:Chrysler: Chrysler, Dodge, Eagle, Plymouth, JeepFord: Ford, Lincoln and Mercury: General Motors: Buick, Cadillac, Chevy, GMC, Geo, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, columns for each model year 1996 - Manufacturer and Individual Model NamesComments column provides more detail about numbered locationsShaded cells indicate difficult to locate or access connectors (refer to alternate sources for more information on hard to locate/access connectors )If multiple locations are used for a particular model, the asterisked "*" Location matches the detail in the "comments/description" digit code for each model and each model year:- 1st digit: Location in vehicle (see DLC diagram)- 2nd digit: access ( , is it covered?)

3 ; 0 = not covered/open, 1 = covered*(Refer to the DLC Diagram for clarification on "covered")- Dashes (-) represent a model year when a particular DLC DiagramExplanation of Diagram Numbered LocationsLocation #Description1 Driver's side, underneath dasboard, in the area under the steering column, +/- 150 mm ( , +/- 6 inches on either side of the steering column) 2 Driver's side, underneath dasboard,between the driver-side door and steering column area3 Driver's side, underneath dasboard, between the steering column area and the center console(also includes connectors on the driver side but connected to the center console)4 Driver's side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the steering column and center console5 Driver's side, dashboard instrument/gauge area, between the driver-side door and steering column6 Center console, vertical surface ( ,near radio and climate controls)

4 , left of vehicle centerline6/7 Center console, vertical surface ( ,near radio and climate controls), on vehicle centerline7 Center console, vertical surface right of vehicle centerline or on passenger side of center console8 Center console, horizontal surface ( , armrest, handbrake area), in front passenger area 9 Any Location other than locations # 1-8 ( , rear passenger area, passenger side glove box, top of dashboard near windshield)*Note:- locations #1-3 represent preferable locations , locations #4-8 represent allowable locations under SAE J1962- connectors in Location # 6, #6/7, and #7 may be covered by ashtrays, covers, cup holders, coin holders, CenterlineDriver SidePassenger Side300 mm#2#1#3#5#4#6#7#8 DLC DiagramCover TypesSome manufacturers use covers to protect the integrity of the Connector pins and/or to prevent impact with vehicle passengers in an accident.

5 The following diagrams provide an example of some of the covers that manufacturers have used. This does not include ashtrays, coin holders, cup holders, the dashboard itself, or other similar items used to conceal the Connector . Protective Cover- small, soft-plastic cover used to enclose DLC pins; may or may not have embossed "OBD" or "OBD II" ViewSide ViewFlip/Hinged Cover- small, hinged hard-plastic cover; typically has an indentation or tab to help 'flip' it ViewSide ViewFuse Panel or Panel Cover- Large, hard-plastic cover that is color keyed to the dashboard; may or may not have embossed "OBD" or OBD II, or a ViewSide ViewDLCDLCC overCoverDLCDLCFlip CoverFusePanelOBD IIDLCP anel CoverOBD Connector locations for Model Year 1996 - 2000 VehiclesManufacturerModel YearConnector Location /Access (0=open, 1= covered)Comments/DescriptionAcura1996199 7199819992000 Integra7-07-07-07-07-0passenger side, center CL*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-17-1center console (vertical),*on vehicle centerline (96-99) CL*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-17-1center console (vertical),*on vehicle centerline (96-99) CL*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-1*6/7-17-1center console (vertical),*on vehicle centerline (96-99)

6 RL8-18-18-18-18-1center console (horizontal) TL8-18-18-1--center console (horizontal) TL8-18-18-17-17-1center console, behind ashtray(horizontal: 96-98, vertical: 99-00)NSX7-07-07-07-07-0passenger side (footwell)Audi19961997199819992000A4/A4 Avant*9-1*9-12-02-02-0*center console (horizontal),next to ashtray in rear seat areaA6/A6 Avant*9-1*9-12-02-02-0*center console (horizontal),next to ashtray in rear seat areaA6 Wagon--*9-12-02-0*center console (horizontal),next to ashtray in rear seat areaA8-2-02-02-02-0 Cabriolet*9-1*9-12-0--*center console (horizontal),next to ashtray in rear seat areaS4----2-0TT----2-0 Bentley19961997199819992000 Arnage--2-0-Azure*9-1--2-0-*in passenger side glove box, protective coverBrooklands-9-1---in passenger side glove box, protective coverBrooklands (LWB)

7 *9-1----*in passenger side glove box, protective coverBrooklands R--9-1--in passenger side glove box, protective coverBrooklands R Limousine--*9-12-0-*in passenger side glove box, protective coverContinental RContinental SC--*9-12-0-*in passenger side glove box, protective coverContinental T-*9-1-2-0-*in passenger side glove box, protective coverLimousine9-1----in passenger side glove box, protective coverTurbo RTurbo RL9-1----in passenger side glove box, protective coverTurbo RT--9-1--in passenger side glove box, protective coverTurbo RT (LWB)*9-1--2-0-*in passenger side glove box, protective coverOBD Connector locations for Model Year 1996 - 2000 VehiclesManufacturerModel YearsConnector Location /Access (0=open, 1= covered)Comments/DescriptionBMW199619971 998199920003-series2-12-12-12-12-1dual covers: panel cover w/ screw and protective cover labeled "OBD II"5-series2-12-12-12-12-1dual covers: panel cover w/ screw and protective cover labeled "OBD II"7-series6-16-16-16-16-1driver side, center consoleprotective cover labeled "OBD II"8-series2-12-1---dual covers.

8 Panel cover w/ screw and protective cover labeled "OBD II"X5----2-1cover labeled "OBD II"Z3/M-Roadster7-17-17-17-17-1passenger side, center console, protective cover labeled "OBD II"Chrysler/Dodge/Plymouth19961997199819 992000 Chrysler Cirrus2-02-02-02-02-0 Chrysler Concorde3-03-01-01-01-0 Chrysler LHS3-03-01-01-01-0 Chrysler Sebring1-01-01-01-01-0 Chrysler Sebring Convertible2-02-02-02-02-0 Chrysler Town & Country2-02-02-02-02-0 Dodge Avenger1-01-01-01-01-0 Dodge Caravan2-02-02-02-02-0 Dodge Dakota2-02-02-02-02-0 Dodge Durango--2-02-02-0 Dodge Intrepid3-03-01-01-01-0 Dodge Neon2-02-02-02-02-0 Dodge Ram Pick-Up3-03-03-03-03-0 Dodge Ram Van1-01-01-01-01-0 Dodge Stealth3-0----Dodge Stratus2-02-02-02-02-0 Dodge Viper-2-02-02-02-0 Eagle Summit2-0----Eagle Summit

9 Wagon2-0----Eagle Talon1-01-01-01-01-0 Eagle Vision3-03-0---Jeep Cherokee1-01-01-01-01-0 Jeep Grand Cherokee1-01-01-02-02-0 Jeep Wrangler2-02-02-02-02-0 Plymouth Breeze2-02-02-02-02-0 Plymouth Neon2-02-02-02-02-0 Plymouth Prowler-1-01-01-01-0 Plymouth Voyager2-02-02-02-02-0 Daewoo19961997199819992000 Lanos--6-06-0-Leganza--2-12-1-behind fuse panel coverNubira--3-03-0-Ferrari1996199719981 9992000F355 Berlinetta/GTS/Spider3-03-03-03-0-F355 F1 Berlinetta/GTS/Spider--3-03-0-456 GT/GTA-3-03-0--all connectors are protected456 MGT/MGTA---3-03-0by the bottom of the dashboard550 Maranello-1-01-01-01-0F131---3-03-0 OBD Connector locations for Model Year 1996 - 2000 VehiclesManufacturerModel YearConnector Location /Access (0=open, 1= covered)

10 Comments/DescriptionFord/Lincoln/Mercury 19961997199819992000 Ford Aerostar3-13-1---protective coverFord Aspire3-03-0---Ford Bronco7-1protective coverFord Contour2-02-02-02-02-0 Ford Cougar*7-1*7-1-2-02-0*protective coverFord Crown Victoria3-03-03-03-03-0 Ford Econoline3-13-13-13-13-1protective coverFord Escort2-02-02-02-0*2-1*protective coverFord Excursion----3-1protective coverFord Expedition-3-13-13-13-1 Ford Explorer2-12-12-12-12-1protective coverFord F-Series Pick-Up7-13-13-13-13-1protective coverFord Focus----2-1unmarked, removable panel anda small flip coverFord Mustang3-03-03-03-03-0 Ford Probe3-03-0---Ford Ranger2-12-12-12-12-1protective coverFord Taurus2-02-02-02-02-0 Ford Thunderbird7-17-1---protective coverFord Windstar*3-1*3-1*3-1*3-13-0*protective coverLincoln Continental3-03-03-03-03-0 Lincoln LS----3-0 Lincoln Mark VIII2-02-02-0--Lincoln Navigator--3-13-13-1protective coverLincoln Town Car3-03-03-03-03-0 Mercury Grand Marquis3-03-03-03-03-0 Mercury Mountaineer2-12-12-12-12-1protective coverMercury Mystique2-02-02-02-02-0 Mercury Sable2-02-02-02-02-0 Mercury Tracer2-02-02-02-0*2-1*protective coverMercury Villager2-02-02-02-02-0