Mvci Maintenance And General Care; General Information - Honda MVCI User Manual

4 - MVCI Maintenance and General Care

If you need to clean your MVCI, you can clean the unit by wiping it with a soft cloth. The soft cloth can be slightly damp
with water or water and diluted mild detergent. Be sure to firmly wring excess water from the cloth. Do not use harsh
chemical cleaners (benzene, thinner, rubbing alcohol, household cleaners, cosmetics, etc.) as these may damage the
surface (for example, discoloration). Do not directly spray or add water to the surfaces of the MVCI. If liquid enters the
MVCI, it may damage the unit.
If you spill any liquids on the MVCI, wipe them off immediately with a soft cloth.

5 - General Information

The MVCI (Modular Vehicle Communications Interface) is an interface box used to connect to a vehicle's data link
connector (DLC). The MVCI is required to perform vehicle diagnostics and control module rewrites. It acts as a gateway
between a vehicle and the PC, used to read information from a vehicle's electronic control units and send this
information to the HDS application. The HDS software sends commands to the MVCI to read diagnostic trouble codes,
read data from the vehicle's ECUs, or do special device control tests on the vehicle.
The MVCI is typically used in the service garage. It is used in and around the vehicle, including the passenger
compartment and/or the engine compartment. Read and understand the Safety Precautions section before using the
MVCI on a vehicle.
Connect the MVCI to the DLC to communicate with the vehicle. See Connecting to the MVCI to the Vehicle section for
additional information. The MVCI requires power from the vehicle to operate properly.
The MVCI contains two (2) rechargeable NiMH AA batteries. These batteries are charged whenever power is applied to
the MVCI through the vehicle DLC. The internal batteries may also be recharged by supplying power to the MVCI from
the Power Adapter Port. Use the supplied AC Power Adapter only. If the batteries need to be replaced, replace them
with 2000mAh NiMH AA batteries. See the MVCI Component Descriptions section for battery location information.
Make sure the batteries are oriented properly when installing.
Failure to operate the MVCI as stated in this User Guide may impair the protection mechanisms designed into the MVCI.
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