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Tech-1A Adapter For 16 Pin Data Link Connector (DLC) (TS 016 07169(R))

Publication date: 1996-07-19
Reference number: TS 016 07169(R)
Supersedes refnos: TS 016 03296

TECH-1A ADAPTER FOR 16 PIN DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

TECH-1A ADAPTER FOR 16 PIN DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): TS 016 03296, TS 016 07169(R), Date of Issue:  July 19, 1996
Superceded Bulletin(s): TS 016 03296, Date of Issue:  March 29, 1996.

TECH 1-A ADAPTER FOR 16 PIN DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC)

Model(s): 1995-96 Suzuki X-90, Sidekick

1996 Suzuki Esteem, Swift

Section Title: All Models

Division: Automotive

Category: Technical

Bulletin No.: TS 016 07196(R)

Date: July 19, 1996

NOTE: This bulletin supersedes Technical Bulletin number TS 016 03296 dated March 29, 1996.

VEHICLES AFFECTED

  1. All 1995-1996 production Suzuki X-90.
  2. December 1995 production and later Suzuki Sidekick.
  3. January 1996 production and later Suzuki Esteem.
  4. January 1996 production and later Suzuki Swift.

SERVICE INFORMATION

CAUSE

OBD II system configuration.

CORRECTION

When diagnosing the vehicles listed above, use the updated Tech-1A adapter as listed in this bulletin.

REVISION

This bulletin is to inform you of the change in the Data Link Connector (DLC) for the vehicles listed above. The pin configuration on the DLC has been modified from a 12 pin to a 16 pin connection to conform to the OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics II) system requirements. As a result of this change, a new Tech-1A adapter is now available to adapt your Tech-1A to the updated connector. If your Tech-1A needs this new adapter, please use the part numbers as listed in this bulletin.

WARNING: Use of cables and adapters supplied by other manufacturers (i.e. G.M., Isuzu, etc.) may result in some diagnostic codes not being passed from the vehicle to your Tech-1A. Only use Suzuki supplied cables and adapters with your Tech-1A.

TECH-1A PARTS SUPPLY INFORMATION

There are two versions of the Tech-lA: Version #1 (see Fig 1 ) and Version #2 (see Fig 2 ). When ordering parts for your Tech-1A, make sure that you order the correct parts for your particular version.

TECH-1A PARTS SUPPLY INFORMATION

Reference Number Part Name Part Number Qty.
1 See Fig 4 16/14 pin Adapter Cable 09931-76030 1
2 See Fig 3 and Fig 4 14/26 pin DLC Cable 09931-76040 1
3 See Fig 3 12/14/pin DLC Adapter 99963-00023 1
NOTE: Cable #2 is not included in the Version 1 TECH-1A kit. When connecting a Version 1 TECH-1A to a 16 pin DLC, both cables #1 and #2 will be required
Fig 1: Tech-1A Version 1 Pin-Out Identification
G95F54309
Fig 2: Tech-1A Version 2 Pin-Out Identification
G95I54310
Fig 3: Twelve Pin Data Link Connector Adapters & Cables
G95D55973
Fig 4: Sixteen Pin Data Link Connector Adapters & Cables
G95E55974