Connecting the PC to the Vehicle
WARNING
If the computer you are using is connected
to the 110 Vac power outlet, there is a poten-
tial risk of electrocution when working in con-
tact with water. Be careful not to touch water
while working with the VCK.
1. Locate the 6-pin diagnostic connector, refer to
DIAGNOSTIC CONNECTOR LOCATION
subsection.
2. Disconnect the 6-pin diagnostic connector from
it's holder (protective cap).
3. Connect one end of the
BLE (P/N 710 000 851)
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DIAGNOSTIC CABLE CONNECTED TO VEHICLE
4. Connect the other end of diagnostic cable to the
MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD (P/N 529 036 018)
529036018
NOTE: An optional
MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SE-
available at electronic retail
RIAL CABLE (P/N DB9)
outlets can be used between diagnostic cable and
MPI-2 interface. Do not exceed 7.6 m (25 ft).
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Subsection 03 (COMMUNICATION TOOLS AND B.U.D.S.)
in this
MPI-2 DIAGNOSTIC CA-
to the vehicle connector.
.
529035697
OPTIONAL MALE-FEMALE EXTENSION SERIAL CABLE
5. Connect the
MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD (P/N 529
to the USB port of a PC (personal
036 018)
computer).
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DIAGNOSTIC CABLE CONNECTED TO MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD
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MPI-2 INTERFACE CARD CONNECTED TO USB PORT
6. Use B.U.D.S. as described further in
B.U.D.S.
B.U.D.S. (Bombardier Utility and Diagnostic Soft-
ware) is designed to allow programming key(s) to
the vehicle, allow electrical and electronic compo-
nent monitoring, activation of certain components
for diagnostic purposes, and to carry out setting
changes.
B.U.D.S.
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