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Data Link Communications System: Overview Chevrolet Suburban K1500

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The 800 circuit allows the Diagnostic Energy Reserve Module (DERM) and PCM to communicate with each other and a scan tool. A scan tool can be connected to the DLC, allowing the scan tool to communicate with the components on the data line. System operations can then be monitored for diagnostic purposes.