Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.
Manuals through 2025 now available!

Our trusted friends have launched a new website named LEMON, which has newer manuals. It also contains all the CHARM manuals.

LEMON is the spiritual successor to CHARM, I recommend you try it!

Link: lemon-manuals.la or lemon-manuals.org.ua

(Some people have issue connecting. LEMON is investigating. For now, use Firefox or change your DNS server)

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Data Link Connector: Description and Operation

A scan tool can connect to the Data Link Connector (DLC). The connection allows the scan tool to communicate with the following components:
^ The Vehicle Control Module
^ The Passlock Module
^ The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint Sensing Diagnostic Module
^ The Electronic Brake Control Module
^ The Automatic Transfer Case Shift Control Module
^ The Compass and Temperature Display Module in the Overhead Console

You can then monitor the system operations for the diagnostic purposes.