Technician A says that European vehicles may have two data link connectors: an OBD II standardized DLC under the instrument panel and a manufacturer proprietary DLC designed for dealership scan tools. Technician B says that modern European vehicles will have a CAN data bus that will connect with the OBD II DLC. Who is correct?
A) Technician A only
B) Technician B only
C) Both A and B
D) Neither A nor B

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Both technicians are correct. Technician A is correct in stating that European vehicles may have two types of data link connectors: one for OBD II under the dashboard and another proprietary one for dealership tools. Technician B is correct in saying that modern European vehicles use a CAN (Controller Area Network) data bus system, which interfaces with the OBD II DLC for diagnostics and communication.

Technician a Says That European Vehicles May Have Two Data