Data Link Connector: Description and Operation

2004 Pontiac Aztek AWD V6-3.4L VIN ESECTION Description and Operation
DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

The 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:
- Scan tool power battery positive voltage at terminal 16
- Scan tool power ground at terminal 4
- Common signal ground at terminal 5
- Class 2 signal at terminal 2
- GMLAN High Speed + circuit at terminal 6
- GMLAN High Speed - circuit at terminal 14
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