The Motive Vehicle Gateway (VG) requires the correct cable type to ensure proper installation, accurate data capture, and reliable connectivity. Motive offers a variety of cables designed for different vehicle types, diagnostic ports, and OEM-specific configurations. Selecting the right cable ensures optimal performance across light-duty, heavy-duty, and specialty vehicle models.
Key features
The Motive cable lineup supports flexible installation and compatibility across a wide range of vehicles.
- Compatible cables for light-duty, heavy-duty, and specialty vehicles
- Reliable connection to vehicle diagnostics for telematics data capture
- Support for OEM‑specific configurations (e.g., Mack & Volvo VNL)
- Options for vehicles without standard diagnostic ports
- Accessories available for special use cases such as legacy interfaces
Cable Types
Motive offers several cable options depending on your vehicle type and diagnostic port. Below is a list of available cables:
- Cable 3010 / 3015 / 3017 / 3018 – Typically used for OBD-II light‑duty vehicles
- Cable 3000 / 3001 / 3002 / 3003 – Used for 9‑pin (J1939) heavy‑duty vehicles
- Cable 3022 – Designed for 6‑pin (J1708) heavy‑duty vehicles
- Cable 3030 – OEM‑specific applications
- Cable 3034 – OEM‑specific applications
- Cable 3031 – OEM‑specific applications
- Cable 3035 / 3036 – Specialty configurations
- Cable 3043 – Specialty heavy‑duty and OEM configurations
- Auto‑tap Kit (ACC‑VG‑002) – Used for vehicles requiring auxiliary or legacy interface connections
- Mack trucks – Requires specialty cable specific to Mack configurations
- Volvo VNL trucks – Requires specialty cable specific to Volvo VNL diagnostic configurations
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