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Scanner Operation and Menus
Scanner Operation and Menus
z Basic Scanner Testing Procedure
1. Launch Scanner—Select the Scanner icon on the Home
screen.
2. Identify the vehicle—Identify the test vehicle by selecting a
vehicle from the menu.
3. Connect the data cable to the vehicle—Follow the onscreen
connection instructions to connect the data cable to the test
vehicle data link connector (DLC).
4. Select the system—Select the vehicle system to be tested
from the systems menu.
5. Select a test—Select the desired function or test from the Main
menu.
Main menu options will vary by the year, make, and model
of the vehicle. Main menu choices may include:
- Codes Menu—displays diagnostic trouble code (DTC) records
from the vehicle electronic control module. Selecting may open
a submenu of viewing options.
- Clear Codes—erases DTC records and other data from the
ECM. This selection is found on a Codes submenu for some
models.
- Data Display— displays PID data from the vehicle electronic
control module. Selecting may open a submenu of viewing
options.
- Functional Tests—provides specific subsystem tests. The
tests vary depending on the manufacturer and model.
- Actuator Tests—similar to functional tests, checks the
operation of certain actuators, such as solenoid valves and
relays.
- Memory Resets—allows you to reprogram adaptive values for
certain components after making repairs. Selecting opens a
submenu. These options are found on the Functional Tests
Menu for some models.
- System Tests—provides specific subsystem testing.
Performing these tests is similar to functional tests.
- Generic Functions—lets you access certain available
Generic OBD II functions from a proprietary menu (1996 and
newer vehicles only).
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