Dodge Journey: Connector, data link
DESCRIPTION

Fig. 1: Data Link Connector
The Data Link Connector (DLC) (2) is a 16-way molded plastic connector insulator on a dedicated take out of the instrument panel wire harness. This connector is located at the lower edge of the instrument panel, outboard of the steering column. The connector insulator is retained by integral snap features within a rectangular cutout in the lower instrument panel reinforcement, just forward of the instrument panel steering column opening cover (1).
OPERATION
The Data Link Connector (DLC) is an industry-standard 16-way connector that permits the connection of a diagnostic scan tool to the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus for interfacing with, configuring and retrieving Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) data from the electronic modules that reside on the data bus network of the vehicle.
Communication
DESCRIPTION
The primary on-board communication network between microprocessor-based
electronic control modules in
this vehicle is the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus system. A data bus
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See also:
Crossmember, front suspension
REMOVAL
1. Raise and support the vehicle.
Fig. 33: Tire And Wheel Mounting
2. On each side of the vehicle, remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the
front tire and wheel assembly
(1).
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Installation
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
RIGHT FRONT FLOOR DUCT
Fig. 71: Duct-Right Front Floor PM
NOTE: Illustration shown with instrument panel removed for clarity.
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Core, service port valve
DESCRIPTION
Refrigerant system service ports are used to recover, recycle, evacuate,
charge and test the A/C refrigerant
system. Unique sizes are used on the two service ports for the R-134a
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