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
ne ...
See also:
Muffler, exhaust
REMOVAL
MUFFLER
Fig. 16: Muffler/Exhaust Pipe Assembly - Single Tail Pipe
- INSULATOR
- MUFFLER/EXHAUST PIPE ASSEMBLY
- BAND CLAMP
NOTE: Band clamps (3) are spot welded to exhaust sy ...
Module, steering column
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 47: Steering Control Module
This vehicle is equipped with a Steering Control Module (SCM) that is
internal to the left multi-function switch
housing (2). The left (lighting) mu ...
Non-monitored circuits
The PCM does not monitor all circuits, systems and conditions that could have
malfunctions causing
driveability problems. However, problems with these systems may cause the PCM to
store diagnosti ...

