Diacom cable for GM

[George M. Dailey]

There was much discussion about this many moons ago. Those who had the cable
would not disect it for the good of mankind :}

GMD

At 09:02 AM 10/13/97 -0500, you wrote:
>I purchased the Diacom diagnostic interface (GM) kit back in '92. It
>runs under DOS and has been worth the $200 or so I spent on it.
>The supplied cable, which connects your RS232 to the ECU (ALDL) has a
>red wire for 12VDC input. Recently I discovered the system works with,
>or without the 12VDC connected. I had always assumed there were active
>components molded into one of the connectors; now I am wondering if its
>really just a hunk of wire, with connectors on each end. Anyone know?
>Steve
>
>
George M. Dailey
gmd at tecinfo.com