Genisys User Guide - OTC

NOTE: Extension cable (3305-71) can be used
between the scan tool and the System Smart 25-pin
cable.
3 Connect the cables’s J-1962 connector into the
vehicle’s DLC, located under the vehicle dash.
Figure 3.11: System Smart 25-pin Cable Connection to Vehicle
DLC
4 With the Required Cables illustration still displayed on
the scan tool, press the ENTER key. This initiates
communication with the vehicle’s computer and
displays the next screen.
5 Do one of the following:
If either a System Readiness Test message
screen or a Quick Test results screen appears,
continue with Step 3: View the Quick Test
Results on page 19. (See Figure 3.16 on page
19.)
If either a Message screen or a Diagnostic
Menu screen appears, continue with Step 4:
Select the Diagnostic Function on page 20.
(See Figure 3.17 on page 20.)
NOTE: Generally, the System Readiness Test or
Quick Test results screen appears for Global OBD
II test and the Message or Diagnostic Menu screen
appears for the other scan diagnostic tests.
However; this is not always true and can vary by
vehicle.
3: Scan Diagnostics Applications
Test Startup and Vehicle Connection
Non-OBD II Vehicle Cable Connection
This type of connection generally requires the DB25
Power cable (3305-72) or another vehicle-specific
cable.
NOTE: Some non-ODB II vehicles may require the
System Smart 25-pin cable.
To connect the DB25 Power cable or another
similar cable, follow these steps:
1 Locate the required adapter and connect the
adapter’s 8-pin connector to the cable’s 8-pin
connector.
Figure 3.12: Adapter Connection to DB25 Power Cable
2 Connect the cable’s 25-pin connector to the DB25 port
on the top of the scan tool. Finger tighten the
connecting screws (see Figure 3.13).
Figure 3.13: DB25 Power Cable Connection to Scan Tool
NOTE: Extension cable (3305-71) can be used
between the scan tool and the DB25 Power cable.
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