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Data Link Connector (DLC)

The 16 pin DLC is wired to the body control module. The 16-pin DLC is located under the dash panel on the left side. The DLC connector has terminals that are used in order to connect to a scan tool. The following list shows some common uses of the scan tool:
^ Identifying stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
^ Clearing DTCs
^ Performing output control tests
^ Reading serial data
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