14/09/2023 01:34:11

Toolbox 3 (Connect and Disconnect)

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Note
Connecting the vehicle to Toolbox 3 will also automatically activate Service Mode Plus.
Tip: For troubleshooting assistance, refer to toolbox article 43695.

Complete Connect

  1. Check the condition of the connectors of the laptop with Toolbox 3, the vehicle interface cable, and the vehicle interface connector.
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    Note
    If the vehicle interface cable is damaged in any way, do not use it.
  2. Open the LH front door.
  3. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the laptop and to the vehicle interface connector located in the LH footwell.
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    Perform a push-pull-push check of each of the connections.
  4. If powered off, press the brake pedal to power on the vehicle drive rails.
  5. If powered off, power on the laptop, sign in and open a web browser to the Toolbox 3 website.
  6. In Toolbox 3, click the grey circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
  7. From the drop-down, select Connect Locally, and then click Connect.
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    When the connection is successfully established, the grey circle becomes green.
  8. Click the green circle to close the connection window.
  9. Return to the procedure that required a laptop with Toolbox 3 connection to the vehicle.

Quick Disconnect

  1. Allow any running Toolbox 3 routines to complete.
  2. Disconnect the vehicle interface cable from the vehicle interface connector.
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    Note
    If the laptop is moved, the vehicle interface cable moves with the laptop.

Quick Connect

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A quick connect is only possible after a successful quick disconnect.
  1. Bring the laptop and vehicle interface cable to the vehicle.
  2. Connect the vehicle interface cable to the vehicle interface connector.
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    Perform a push-pull-push check of the connection.
  3. If the circle in the upper right corner does not immediate change to green, click the circle, click Connect Locally, and then click Connect.

Complete Disconnect

  1. Allow any running Toolbox 3 routines to complete.
  2. In Toolbox 3, click the green circle in the upper right corner to open the connection window.
  3. Click Disconnect, and then click the grey circle to close the connection window.
  4. Disconnect the vehicle interface cable from the vehicle interface connector and from the laptop.
  5. Close the LH front door.