COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND
B.U.D.S.
SERVICE TOOLS
Description
MPI-2 DIAGNOSTIC CABLE..........................................................
MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD ..............................................................
SERVICE TOOLS – OTHER SUPPLIER
Description
MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SERIAL CABLE...............................
GENERAL
PROCEDURES
Refer to
communication tools.
If communication problems occur, refer to
BLESHOOTING
in this subsection.
TROUBLESHOOTING
DIAGNOSTIC TIPS
IMPORTANT: Make sure all connections are
made and vehicle is powered up before starting
B.U.D.S. to allow proper communication between
the vehicle and B.U.D.S. software.
MPI-2 Connection Troubleshooting
MPI-2 Status Lights
The MPI-2 includes 2 status lights that indicate the
connection condition: USB and CAN. Both lights
must be GREEN for the MPI-2 to function prop-
erly. Otherwise, refer to the following charts.
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Prerequisite for USB communication:
– PC Computer turned on
– MPI-2 connected to PC computer.
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for instructions on the
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Part Number
710 000 851 ............................................. 3
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Part Number
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USB LIGHT
STATUS
– Check USB connection between
MPI-2 and PC computer.
Light is
– Check USB operation on PC
OFF
computer (hardware or Windows
drivers).
– Connections are GOOD.
Light is
Communication can take place
GREEN
on USB side.
Prerequisite for CAN communication:
– MPI-2 connected to diagnostic connector on ve-
hicle.
– Tether cord installed on the vehicle engine cut-
off switch.
– ECM turned on (momentarily press the START
button).
– B.U.D.S. started and logged on.
CAN LIGHT
STATUS
Light is
Check connection between MPI-2 and
OFF
diagnostic connector on vehicle.
Light is
Check CAN wires/connectors on
RED
vehicle.
Connections are GOOD.
Light is
Communication can take place on
GREEN
CAN side.
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