How To Use Vehicle Diagnostic Interface

Prepare the Vehicle Diagnostic Interface kit.

Connect the diagnosis cable to Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.

Connect the Vehicle Diagnostic Interface to data link connector.

Data link connector located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on driver's side).

Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector

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Connect the diagnosis cable to data link connector.

IMPORTANT: Do not connect scan tools except for Vehicle Diagnostic Interface and OBD-II general scan tool.

Turn the ignition switch to ON (engine OFF), and start the Vehicle Diagnostic Interface.

Using the Vehicle Diagnostic Interface, call up DTC and various data, then record them.