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NT530 Plus User’s Manual_English_V1.03
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● Maintenance
4.1 Diagnosis
This section illustrates how to use the scanner to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and view “live”
data readings and ECU information on controllers installed on vehicles and also save “recordings” of the data
readings.
4.1.1 Vehicle Identification
The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested.
Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays
correctly. The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven, you simply follow the screen prompts and make
a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you to the next screen. A Back button in the upper left
corner of the screen returns you to the previous screen. Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle.
It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means:
● Manual vehicle selection
NOTE
Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles. Available options may vary by vehicle
manufacturer.
4.1.1.1 Manual Vehicle Selection
Manual Vehicle Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters,
such as model year, and engine type.
To identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection:
1. Refer to Step 1-3 of 4.1.1 Automatic VIN Acquisition.
2. On each screen that appears, select the correct option and then press the ENTER key. Do this until the
complete vehicle information is entered and the menu of controller selection displays.
Figure 4-1 Sample Manual Vehicle Selection Screen
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