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What types of cables does Motive offer for connecting to Vehicle Gateway and Asset Gateway?

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Audience Drivers, Fleet Admins
Applies To Cables, Vehicle Gateway, Asset Gateway

 

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Motive offers a variety of cables for connecting vehicle and asset gateways. Below is a detailed list of supported cables, including their purpose, use cases, and installation resources.

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  • Cables for Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Cable 3000: Basic plug-and-play cable, compatible with various mounting setups.

  • This cable works alone or with Cable 3001 for any 9-pin mounting setup, especially when mount details are unknown.

  • Installation Guide

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Cable 3001: "Short Y" style cable for flexible 9-pin configurations.

  • It pairs with Cable 3000 to support any 9-pin mounting setup (square or threaded) encountered in the field.

  • Installation Guide

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Cable 3002: "Long Y" flanged cable for square-bracket mounts behind the dashboard.

  • Designed for mounting behind the dashboard in vehicles equipped with a "square bracket" style 9-pin diagnostic port.

  • Installation Guide

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Flanged Mount

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Cable 3003: "Long Y" threaded cable for hex nut-style diagnostic ports.

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Threaded Bracket Mount

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    • 6-pin cables

  • Cable 3022: Flanged J1708 cable for vehicles from 1999 and earlier.

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    • RP1226 cables

Cable 3035: Designed for telematics connections in select truck models like Freightliner and Volvo.

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Cable 3036: Y cable to pair with Cable 3035 for RP1226 connections.

  • Needs to be used in conjunction with Cable 3035 to enable the RP1226 telematics connection point
  • Installation Guide
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  • Cables for Light Duty Vehicles (OBD-II)

Cable 3015: Low-profile cable for OBD-II ports in light-duty vehicles.

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Cable 3018: Dual CAN cable for OBD-II vehicles (2008+).

  • Primarily used for installations underneath the dashboard in VG systems.

  • Installation Guide

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Autotap - ACC-VG-002: For older/OEM-specific OBD-II networks.

  • The Autotap Kit is a cable system that allows our device to communicate with older/OEM-specific OBD-II vehicle networks and typically applies to light-duty vehicles that are 2007 or older. 

  • Installation Guide

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  • Specialty Cables

Cable 3030: For Volvo trucks (2013-2018).

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Cable 3031: For Mack trucks (2013-2018).

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Cable 3034: For Mack and Volvo vehicles (2018+).

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Cable 3043: For Freightliner-specific installations. Designed for installation behind the dashboard, rather than using the diagnostic port.

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Cable 3044: Hardwired adapter for dual power connections and failsafe functionality.


 

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Cable 5005 - AUX Cable: Connects the Vehicle Gateway to a 3000 series gateway cable.

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  • Cables for Trailers and Construction Vehicles

Cable 4020: Compatible with older vehicles and AG-55 Asset Gateway.

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  • Cables for Reefers

Cable 4000: For Thermoking refrigerated trailers (reefers).

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Note: Always use the recommended cable for compatibility and warranty protection.
WARNING: For vehicles that may operate in the State of California, regulations may prohibit the installation of any Y-cable configuration if it involves relocating the in-vehicle diagnostic port. If the vehicle may be operated in California, ensure the installation does not relocate the diagnostic port. Motive customers are solely responsible for their compliance with all applicable laws and regulations

 

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