Using the Scan Tool
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Diagnostic Data – The Diagnostic Data page provides detailed
information related to the DTCs retrieved from your vehicle’s
computer. It includes descriptions of the retrieved DTCs including
the conditions under which each DTC was set, the probable causes
for the issue and recommendations for verifying the problem. You
can also view Freeze Frame data for the “priority” DTC (the DTC
that caused the MIL to illuminate) and current I/M Monitor status.
TSBs / Recalls - Even with the exhaustive testing a vehicle
undergoes before being made available to the public, some issues are
discovered only under “real world” driving conditions. Depending on
the severity of the problem, the vehicle manufacturer may issue a
Technical Service Bulletin describing the problem, and providing the
procedures necessary to correct it. For safety related problems,
vehicle manufacturers are required to issue vehicle recalls to correct
the problem. The TSBs / Recalls page lists three main categories for
issues related to your vehicle: Factory Technical Service Bulletins
(TSBs), Factory Recalls, and Government-mandated NHTSA Safety
Recalls. This information can help you identify a problem before it
occurs, and ensure your vehicle meets Federal safety standards.
Maintenance - The Maintenance page provides information to help
keep your vehicle in top running condition. The page uses your
vehicle’s year, make, model and current mileage to provide a list of
manufacturer-recommended periodic maintenance procedures that
should be performed during its next scheduled service. These
maintenance items are highly recommended and should be per-
formed to best protect against premature failure. The page also
includes additional recommended service procedures based on
analysis of component failures reported by the RepairSolutions®
network of technicians for vehicles of your make, model and mileage.
All procedures include estimates of cost and level of difficulty.
Warranty – Warranties are the vehicle manufacturer's promise to
cover certain repair/replacement costs for a specific amount of time
or until the vehicle has been driven for a specific number of miles.
The Warranty page provides an estimation of the current state of
your vehicle’s warranties (whether they are active, expired, and/or
transferable). This information is intended for reference only. It is
based on manufacturer published data available at the time the data
was gathered and may not fully reflect your actual warranty
coverage.
Predicted Repairs – Solving a problem before it becomes a
problem can reduce out-of-pocket cost and minimize personal
inconvenience. Through detailed analysis of historical repair
information supplied by technician across the country,
RepairSolutions® is able to provide highly accurate predictions of
potential service and repair requirements based on your vehicle’s
year, make, model and mileage. The Predicted Repairs page
provides a list of predicted repairs for your vehicle over the next 12
months. The predicted repairs are weighted by probability (high,
moderate or low) and include cost estimates.
Vehicle History Reports – Thinking of buying a vehicle?
RepairSolutions® provides “one click” access for the purchase of a
vehicle history report.
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