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✔✔Purpose of the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) - ✔✔Allows communication with
the vehicle's OBD II system.
✔✔Required DLC configuration - ✔✔16-pin connector.
✔✔DLC location requirement - ✔✔Within 3 feet of the driver and accessible without
tools.
✔✔Missing or inaccessible DLC result - ✔✔Automatic failure
✔✔Does the vehicle need to be warmed up for OBD II testing? - ✔✔No
✔✔What are readiness monitors? - ✔✔Indicators showing whether emission systems
have completed self-tests.
✔✔What are continuous monitors? - ✔✔Monitors that run all the time.
✔✔Examples of continuous monitors - ✔✔Misfire, fuel system, comprehensive
components.
✔✔What are non-continuous monitors? - ✔✔Monitors that require specific driving
conditions to complete.
✔✔Ready monitor status means - ✔✔The monitor has completed its test.
✔✔Not Ready monitor status means - ✔✔The monitor has not completed its test.
✔✔What can improperly reset readiness monitors? - ✔✔Disconnecting the battery or
clearing codes.
✔✔Maximum Not Ready monitors allowed (1996-2000 vehicles) - ✔✔2
✔✔Maximum Not Ready monitors allowed (2001 and newer vehicles) - ✔✔1
✔✔Is the catalyst monitor continuous or non-continuous? - ✔✔Non-continuous
✔✔Is the EVAP monitor continuous or non-continuous? - ✔✔Non-continuous
✔✔Is the oxygen sensor monitor continuous or non-continuous? - ✔✔Non-continuous
✔✔Is the misfire monitor continuous or non-continuous? - ✔✔Continuous