Data Link Connector (DLC)

2014 Chevrolet Equinox LS, FWD, Gas/EthanolSECTION Data Link Connector (DLC)

The X84 Data Link Connector (DLC) is a standardized 16-cavity connector. Connector design and location is dictated by an industry wide standard, and is required to provide the following:

  • Pin 1 Low speed GMLAN communications terminal
  • Pin 2 Class 2 communications terminal
  • Pin 3 Mid speed GMLAN serial bus (+) terminal or Object high speed GMLAN serial bus (+) terminal
  • Pin 4 Scan tool power ground terminal
  • Pin 5 Common signal ground terminal
  • Pin 6 High speed GMLAN serial data bus (+) terminal
  • Pin 7 Keyword communications terminal
  • Pin 11 Mid speed GMLAN serial bus (-) terminal or Object high speed GMLAN serial bus (-) terminal
  • Pin 12 Chassis high speed GMLAN serial bus (+) terminal
  • Pin 13 Chassis high speed GMLAN serial bus (-) terminal
  • Pin 14 High speed GMLAN serial data bus (-) terminal
  • Pin 16 Scan tool power, battery positive voltage terminal
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