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Data Link Connector: Description and Operation

16-TERMINAL DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)
OBD II standardizes Data Link Connector (DLC) configurations. The DLC, formerly referred to as the ALDL, will be a 16-terminal connector found on the lower left side of the driver's side instrument panel. All manufacturers must conform to this 16-terminal standard.