The SAE J1962 diagnostic connector consists of two mating connectors@ the vehicle connector and the test equipment connector. This document: a. Defines functional requirements for the vehicle connector. These functional requirements are separated into three principal areas: connector location/access@ connector design@ and connector terminal assignments. b. Defines the functional requirements for the test equipment connector. These functional requirements are separated into two principal areas: connector design and connector terminal assignments. The scope of this document does not include the needs of long-term retention@ such as in-flight recorder type applications. To ensure long-term retention@ additional steps outside of the scope off this document must be taken.