X-431 Torque User Manual20Fig. 4-104.3.3 Vehicle connectionThe method used to connect the diagnostic connector to a vehicle’s DLCdepends on the vehicle’s configuration as follows: A vehicle equipped with an OBD II management system supplies bothcommunication and 12V power through a standardized DLC. A vehicle not equipped with an OBD II management system suppliescommunication through a DLC connection, and in some cases supplies 12Vpower through the cigarette lighter receptacle or a connection to the vehiclebattery.Follow the steps mentioned below to connect OBD II vehicle:1. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket.2. Plug the VCI connector into the vehicle’s DLC socket (It is suggested to usethe OBD II extension cable to connect the VCI connector and DLC socket.).3. Choose one of the two ways to obtain power from:A. Power adaptor: Connect one end of the included power adaptor to DC INport of X-431 Torque tablet, and the other end to AC outlet.B. Internal battery packFor non-OBDII vehicle, proceed as follows:1. Locate vehicle’s DLC socket.2. Select the corresponding non-16pin connector.3. Plug the non-16pin end of the connector into the DLC socket, and the otherend to the OBD I adaptor, and then tighten the captive screws.4. Connect the other end of the adaptor to the included VCI connector.5. To supply power to OBD I adaptor from:A. Cigarette Lighter Cable: Connect one end of the cigarette lighter cable tovehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle, and the other end to the power jack of