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Let's play; what the heck is it?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Original Bender, Nov 18, 2015.

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  1. Nov 18, 2015 #1
    Original Bender

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    Obviously it fits the data port in my 2014 CHU MP8/mDRIVE Mack truck. But what is it and what does it do? I found it in the door underneath my truck manual. From what I understand since I've been in the truck it hasn't been installed. But what does it do?

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  3. Nov 18, 2015 #2
    S M D

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    Looks to be the cover for the port so dirt and stuff don't get into the port. Looks like,it was forgotten to be put back after they unplugged their computer.
     
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  4. Nov 18, 2015 #3
    G.Anthony

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    it's like a thumb drive. information gets uploaded to it, the mechanic plugs it into his pc or laptop, downloads the information. sometimes he clears it when done.
     
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  5. Nov 18, 2015 #4
    Cottonmouth85

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    It's snapshot from Progressive
     
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  7. Nov 18, 2015 #5
    G.Anthony

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  8. Nov 18, 2015 #6
    BayouBlue

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    i really do not know, but i am going to take a shot at it and see if i am correct when someone that knows exactly what it is chimes in.
    I say based on the shape of the plug and the mechanic warning on the sticker, that it is a cover for your diagnostic port or a wireless adapter for your diagnostic port.
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2015 #7
    Original Bender

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    I didn't show it well in the picture but it has pins on the inside like it actually plugs into the computer. I would tend to agree with one of the posts about that it is a jump drive for a mechanic to use. It is way too big to be a cover for the port because It would stick out too far and might get bumped.
     
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  10. Nov 18, 2015 #8
    mountaingote

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    I think if you plug it in it will make your truck invisible. Just make sure you remember where it's parked...
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2015 #9
    Rock 'n Roll Relocater

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    LOL@Mountaingote
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2015 #10
    spyder7723

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    I think it speaks volumes of the quality of "mechanics" in this industry when the factory actually had to label a part that it belongs to the truck owner and not to throw it away.
     
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