How to Diagnose A Faulty Smart Cable

If the red light (# 3) on the Smart Cable comes on or flashes while updating the PCM, do this:

1. If not already done, load the June 1999 or later DCS CD onto your DCS workstation. Loading instructions were included in the CD's mailing.

2. Disconnect the Smart Cable from the vehicle's DLC.

3. Connect the Smart Cable to the DCS workstation (see steps 2 and 3 of How to Reprogram a Smart Cable).

4. Connect the 110 VAC/12 VAC power supply to the Smart Cable box and to the 110 VAC power.

5. Log in to ACURALINK 2000.

6. From the choices across the top of the screen, click on Service Bay, and then click on Smart Cable from the drop-down menu.

7. Click on View Err at the bottom of the screen to display the problem encountered while the Smart Cable was connected to the vehicle.