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Data Link Connector

Fig. 14 16-Way Data Link Connector:









DESCRIPTION
The data link connector (diagnostic scan tool connector) links the Diagnostic Readout Box (DRB) scan tool or the Mopar Diagnostic System (MDS) with the Powertrain Control Module (PCM).

OPERATION
The data link connector uses two different pins on the PCM. Pin #25 is for Data Link Transmit and pin #45 is for Data Link Receive.
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