Actron KAL9640B - Manual (Page 23)

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Getting Started
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Use the Battery Power cable to provide 12V to the tool when
using the SCI adapter cable.
SCI
The SCI (serial communications interface) DLC is a
6-pin connector located in the engine compartment.
The adapter cable to be used on these vehicles is
supplied with the tool. This cable is labeled CHRY on
the 15 pin DB style connector and SCI on the vehicle
end.
LH
The DLC is used on LH platform vehicles. The LH
style DLC is a small, blue, rectangular 6-pin
connector located in the passenger compartment
below the dashboard to the right of the steering
column.
The LH Adapter Cable (P/N 9605) is optional and
must be purchased separately.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
✓
Diagnostic Trouble Codes are used to help determine the cause of
a problem or problems with a vehicle.
❒ Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) consist of a five-digit
alphanumeric code.
The Diagnostic Trouble Codes format and general code types are shown below.
IMPORTANT
SCI
LH (P/N 9605)
Example:
P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem
P 0 1 0 1
Vehicle Specific System
Powertrain Codes
P0xxx - Generic (SAE)
P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
P2xxx - Generic (SAE)
P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer Specific
P34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE)
Chassis Codes
C0xxx - Generic (SAE)
C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Body Codes
B0xxx - Generic (SAE)
B1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
B2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
B3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Network Communication Codes
U0xxx - Generic (SAE)
U1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
U2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
U3xxx - Generic (SAE)
Specific Fault Designation
Bx - Body
Cx - Chassis
Px - Powertrain
Ux - Network Comm.
x = 0, 1, 2 or 3