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The VIP™ does not have to be plugged into the G3™ for
you to note the LED status.
• It may take up to 4 minutes for the VIP™ to start
communicating with certain vehicles, although most
only take a few seconds.
• If the LED is flashing, there are errors in the data being
sent from the car.
• Do not expose the VIP™ to excessive moisture or
submerge the VIP™.
• If the LED is mostly off but flickers only occasionally
there is an issue with the power being supplied to the
VIP™. The VIP™ is in hibernation mode to conserve the
vehicle's battery.
2.5.2 Connecting to The On-Board Diagnostic Port
Connect the VIP™ to the vehicle’s On Board Diagnostics port. (Refer
to your owner’s manual for the location of your vehicle's OBD-II
por t . )
In some vehicles the clearance between where the diagnostics port
is located and the bottom of the dash is very close and can cause
the port and VIP™ to be bumped by the officer’s leg when getting
into the vehicle . In those cases Decatur offers a two-foot right
angle extension cable (S769-15) to allow the VIP™ to be relocated
away from the port so as not to be damaged. Contact Decatur
Elec tr onic s ’ C ustomer S er vic e D epartmen t a t 800 . 428 . 4315 f or
ordering information.
2.5.3 VIP™ Activation
Before activating the VIP™ it is recommended that you read Section
3 on Operating the G3™.
The car must be running, simply having the key turned to auxiliary
is not enough to fully activate the VIP™.
Make sure the LED light on the VIP™ is constantly on.
G3™ User & Installation Manual