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MODI: connecting to the OBDII port, power supply and Bluetooth pairing

The MODI is the mobile diagnostic hardware interface of the Vehicle Inspection Kit: it plugs into the vehicle's OBD2 port (cars, vans, trucks) and communicates with the phone over Bluetooth. It is the starting point for both the MODI Mobile Diagnostics app and the VIN Reader App.

Procedure

1. Locate the vehicle's OBDII port: normally under the dashboard near the driver's seat, near the glovebox or in the pedal box/footwell area.
2. Plug the MODI into the OBDII port. The device is powered from the port: without power it cannot be found by the application.
3. Check that the MODI power LED is flashing. If it is not, try the device on another vehicle; if the problem persists, email support@abrites.com.
4. If the vehicle requires it, turn the ignition to ON: on some cars the OBDII port is only live with the ignition on.
5. On the phone turn Bluetooth on from Settings > Bluetooth > On. A stable internet connection is also needed for the online functions.
6. Open the application you need (MODI Mobile Diagnostics or VIN Reader) and press "Connect": the device search starts automatically.
7. From the list of devices found select your MODI (it appears with a name such as MODi_2541) and confirm the pairing.
8. Use only one app at a time: if you have been working with the VIN Reader App and want to switch to MODI Mobile Diagnostics (or vice versa), fully close the first app before opening the second.
9. If pairing fails, restart the phone's Bluetooth, restart the app, restart the phone and try unpairing the other paired Bluetooth devices before trying the MODI again.
10. Never use the MODI or its apps with the vehicle moving: always work with the vehicle stationary, on a level surface and made safe, in a well-ventilated area.

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