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

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    Drivers, Fleet Admins
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    Cables, Vehicle Gateway, Asset Gateway

     

    Answer

    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.

     

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