Tech Tool Adapters and Cables Guide

6/26/2019 Tech Tool Adapters and cables

V1.15
 Connection tips

• Always make sure Tech tool is up to date via the Client update on the windows tool
bar. Major releases will be updated via disk sent through the mail.
• Always make sure the interface adapter has the latest drivers installed. The
manufactures list driver updates on their web pages.
• Make sure the correct interface adapter is selected in Tech tool. You can check this
under the settings tab on the product page. Make sure the adapter is showing .
• If there is no power light lit up on your adapter, check the fuse labeled Diagnostic tool
or Diagnostic connector.
• Allow the Tech tool to identify the truck. Do not click the connect button when the
product page first loads. The could take 1-2 minutes depending on the truck and
adapter used. VMAC I trucks will require a manual selection.
• If you are experiencing connection issues, control unit mismatches, incorrect model or
electrical system populate, or operations for that vehicle are missing, do the following.
Disconnect the adapter from the truck and PC for at least 2 minutes. Click “Finish
Work” on the product page in Tech tool. Go to the “Latest selections” list and remove
the VIN you are having the issue with. Power cycle the truck for at least 10 seconds.
Now re-connect to the truck. If the issue persists, contact the help desk.
• For more information on adapters, please see the Compatible Adapter Matrix at
http://www.premiumtechtool.com/technical-support/.
 Identifying your vehicles electrical system
Volvo Mack
• PRE-ELECTRONICS (Not in Tech tool). Engines: D7, D7A, & D7B. • VMAC I – 1990-1997. Engine: E-7, Two modules: ECU and FIC (Fuel
These are mechanical engines, do not need to use Tech tool. Injection Controller). Modules are located together, in front of
Requires service binder: PV776-K-VED7 or Impact. passenger seat. Requires a manual selection in Tech tool. No
• OLDER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM. Engines: D12 & D12A. Engine ECU guided diagnostics in Tech tool, requires service manual: 8-201.
only. Used in the Volvo/White/GMC models. No guided Uses a 6 or 9 pin diagnostic connector.
diagnostics in Tech tool, requires service manual: PV776- • VMAC II – 1995-1997. Engine: E-7. One module: ECU. Module is
TSP162100 or Impact.6 or 9 pin diagnostics connector. located in front of the passenger seat. The latest version of Tech
• VEHICLE ELECTRONICS ‘98. Engines: D12B, D12C, & D7C. Engine tool should automatically identify the truck from this electrical
ECU only. Used in the VN, VHD, Volvo/White/GMC models. No system on. No guided diagnostics in Tech tool, requires service
guided diagnostics in Tech tool, requires service manual: manual:8-206. Uses a 6 or 9pin diagnostic connector.
PV776-TSP144528 or Impact. 6 or 9 pindiagnostics connector. • VMAC III – 1998-2006. Engines: E-7 ETECH, ASET AI, & ASET AC.
• VERSION 1. Engines: D12B, D12C, & D7C. Engine ECU and Two modules: Engine ECU and Vehicle ECU. Engine ECU is mounted
Vehicle ECU. VN & VHD models. No guided diagnostics in Tech on the engine, Vehicle ECU is located in front of the passenger seat.
tool, requires service manual: PV776-TSP144528 or Impact. No guided diagnostics in Tech tool, requires service manual: 8-
6 or 9 pin diagnostics connector. 211. 6 or 9 pin diagnostics connector.
• VERSION 2. Engines: D12D, D16D, US07 &US10 D11/D13/D16. • VMAC IV – 2004-2013. Engines: MP Series. US04-US07 Emissions
Engine ECU and Vehicle ECU. VN, VHD, VAH models. Emissions use Two modules Engine ECU and Vehicle ECU. US10 Emissions
use Two modules Engine ECU and Vehicle ECU. US10 Emissions added the Aftertreatment Control Module for the SCR system. Tech
added the Aftertreatment Control Module for the SCR system. tool has guided diagnostics for US07+ Emissions trucks. No guided
Tech tool has guided diagnostics for US07+ Emissions trucks.No diagnostics in Tech tool for VMAC IV US04 emissions, requires
guided diagnostics in Tech tool for D12D and D16D engines, service manual: 8-213. Uses the 9 pin diagnosticconnector.
requires service binder: PV776-K-D12D, PV776-K-D16D, or • VMAC IV+ - 2014+. Engines: MP Series. US13+ Emissions. Three
Impact. Uses the 9 pin diagnostic connector. modules: Engine ECU, Vehicle ECU, and Aftertreatment Control
• VERSION 3. Engines: D11/D13/D16 US13+ Emissions. VN, VHD, Module. Added the ISO powertrain data link, has the 16 Pin OBD
VAH. VNX models. Added the ISO powertrain data link, has the style diagnostic connector. Requires the Volvo/Mackspecific 16
16 pin OBD style connector. Requires the Volvo/Mack specific pin cable.
16 pin cable.

Service manuals available at www.Volvotrucksemedia.com Service manuals available at www.Macktrucksemedia.com

 Volvo/Mack 6 pin diagnostic connector.

6 Pin diagnostic connector.

Data link: J1587/J1708 only.

ADAPTER CABLE

VOCOM 98097089
(88890300/88894000) Also requires 88890306 (FCI cable)
VOLVO ONLY
VOCOM 88890257 6 to 9 Pin adapter
(88890300/88894000) Also requires 88890302, or 88890315 (9 pin
MACK ONLY cable)
NEXIQ USB LINK 402048 (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

NEXIQ USB LINK 2 493148 (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

J-PRO/NOREGON DLA+ 12172

DEARBON DPA 4+ DG-J1939-04-CABLE(6/9 Pin Combo cable)

DEARBORN DPA 5 DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

Volvo/Mack 9 pin diagnostic connector.
9 Pin diagnostic connector.
Data links: J1587/J1708 and J1939.
Black is for the 250k baud rate
Green is for the 500k baud rate.

ADAPTER CABLE

VOCOM (88890300/88894000) 88890302 (Black, standard connection)

88890315 (Green, for OBD16 Cummins)
88894201 (adapter 16 pin to 9 pin vehicle)
NEXIQ USB LINK 402048 (6/9 Pin Combo cable)
NEXIQ USB LINK 2 493148 (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

J-PRO/NOREGON DLA+ 12189

DEARBORN DPA 4+ DG-J1939-04-CABLE (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

DEARBORN DPA 5 DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN (6/9 Pin Combo cable)

Volvo/Mack 16 pin diagnostic connector.
16 Pin diagnostic connector.
Data links: J1587/J1708, J1939, and J2284
(ISO 14229).

ADAPTER CABLE

VOCOM (88890300/88894000) 88890253 SS to 88894001 (blue)

NEXIQ USB LINK 442023

NEXIQ USB LINK 2 493013

J-PRO/NOREGON DLA+ 12159

DEARBORN DPA 4+ N/A (adapter does not support ISO)

DEARBORN DPA 5 DG-V13-CABLE-KIT

88890020 and 88890300 Adapter

Both have been superseded to 88894000

 VOCOM II Adapter
VOCOM II 88894000
• Replaces the Vocom 88890300
• Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO 14229.
• Supports high speed programming in Tech tool.
• Wireless capability
• Available from Volvo and Mack dealers or
www.Volvotrucksemedia.com
• Product support: 877-978-6586
 VOCOM Cables
Cables are available from Volvo and Mack dealers or at www.Volvotrucksemedia.com

part number: 88894001 For use with the VOCOM

(88890300) or VOCOM II (88894000) adapter.
Blue end for current and future products.
16 Pin OBD style diagnostic cable.

part number: 88890253

For use with the VOCOM (88890300) or VOCOM II
(88894000) adapter.
Green end with retainer clip
16 Pin OBD style diagnostic cable.

part number: 88890302

For use with the VOCOM (88890300) or VOCOM II
(88894000) adapter.
9 pin diagnostic cable.

part number: 88890306

FCI cable used in conjunction with Volvo Part number
9809709 and on some Euro vehicles.
 Vocom Cables Continued
Cables are available from Volvo and Mack dealers or, at
www.Volvotrucksemedia.com
Volvo part number: 88890313
For use with the Vocom (88890300) or Vocom II (88894000)
adapter.

USB cable that connects the VOCOM to the PC.

Mack part number: 88890257 6 to 9 Pin adapter. Used to hook

to 6 Pin Mack trucks. For use with 88890302, or 88890315 9
Pin cables.

Volvo Part number: 88890315

For use with the Vocom (88890300) or Vocom II (88894000)
adapter.
Used to connect to OBD16 Cummins equipped vehicles. Will
also connect to older black 9 pin.

Volvo part number: 88894201

6/26/2019 For use with a 16 pin cable to adapt to a 9 pin vehicle.
 Nexiq Adapters
USB Link USB Link 2
• Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO • Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO
14229. 14229.
• Does not support high speed • Does not support high speed
programming in Tech tool. programming in Tech tool.
• Wireless capability. • Wireless and Bluetooth capability.
• No longer available. Replaced • Product support: 800-639-6774
by USB Link -2
 Nexiq USB Link and cables
Cables are available at www.nexiq.com.

USB Link Nexiq part number: 402048

For use with the USB Link adapter.
• Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO Combination 6/9 pin diagnostic cable.
14229.
• Does not support high speed
programming in Tech tool.
• Wireless capability.
• No longer available. Replaced
by USB Link -2

Nexiq part number: 442023

For use with the USB Link adapters. 16 Pin OBD style
diagnostic cable.

*Cannot use a standard OBD cable, must use this Volvo/Mack

specific cable from Nexiq.*
 Nexiq USB Link 2 and cables
Cables are available at www.nexiq.com.

USB Link 2
• Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO
14229.
• Does not support high speed
programming in Tech tool.
Nexiq part number: 493148
• Wireless and Bluetooth capability.
For use with the USB Link 2 adapter.
• Product support: 800-639-6774 Combination 6/9 pin diagnostic cable.

USB Link -2 only

Nexiq part number: 493013

For use with the USB Link2
adapters. 16 Pin OBD style
diagnostic cable.
 J-PRO/Noregon Adapter
DLA+
• Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO.
• Does not support high speed
programming in Tech tool.
• Noregon offers a wireless version, DLA+
wireless.
• Noregon also offers a DLA+/PLC version
for trailer ABS fault tracing.
• Available at www.jprofleetproducts.com
• Product support: 855-889-5776.
J-PRO/Noregon Cables
Cables available at www.jprofleetproducts.com

J-PRO part number: 12172

For use with the all J-PRO adapters.
6 Pin diagnostic cable.

J-PRO part number: 12189

For use with all J-PRO adapters.
9 Pin diagnostic cable.

J-PRO part number: 12159

For use with all J-PRO adapters.
16 Pin OBD style diagnostic cable.

*Cannot use a standard OBD cable, must use this Volvo/Mack

specific cable from Noregon
 Dearborn Adapters
DPA 4+ DPA 5
• Supports J1708 and J1939. • Supports J1708, J1939, and ISO.
• Does not support high speed • Does not support high speed
programming in Tech tool. programming in Tech tool.
• No wireless capability. • Wireless capability.
• Available at www.dgtech.com • Available at www.dgtech.com
• Product support: 317-248-9332 • Product support: 317-248-9332
Dearborn Cables
Cables available at www.dgtech.com

Dearborn part number: DG-J1939-04-CABLE

For use with the DPA4+ adapter.
Combination 6/9 Pin diagnostic cable.

Dearborn part number: DG-DPA5-YDUALCAN

For use with the DPA5 adapter.
Combination 6/9 Pin diagnostic cable.

Dearborn part number: DG-V13-CABLE-KIT

For use with the DPA5 adapter.
Combination 9/16 Pin diagnostic cable.

*Cannot use a standard OBD cable, must use this Volvo/Mack

Specific cables from Dearborn*