Using the Diagnostic Tool
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Each DTC is associated with a specific Monitor. Consult the
vehicle's service manual to identify the Monitor (or Monitors)
associated with the faults that were repaired. Follow the
manufacturer's procedures to perform a Trip Drive Cycle for the
appropriate Monitors.
While observing the Monitor icons on the Diagnostic Tool’s
display, perform a Trip Drive Cycle for the appropriate Monitor or
Monitors.
If the vehicle needs to be driven in order to perform a Trip
Drive Cycle, ALWAYS have a second person help you.
One person should drive the vehicle while the other
person observes the Monitor icons on the Diagnostic Tool
for Monitor RUN status. Trying to drive and observe the
Diagnostic Tool at the same time is dangerous, and could
cause a serious traffic accident.
4. When a Monitor's Trip Drive Cycle is performed properly, the
Monitor icon on the Diagnostic Tool’s display changes from "flashing"
to "solid,” indicating that the Monitor has run and finished its
diagnostic testing.
If, after the Monitor has run, the MIL on the vehicle's dash is not lit, and
no stored or pending codes associated with that particular Monitor are
present in the vehicle's computer, the repair was successful.
If, after the Monitor has run, the MIL on the vehicle's dash lights
and/or a DTC associated with that Monitor is present in the
vehicle's computer, the repair was unsuccessful. Refer to the
vehicle's service manual and recheck repair procedures.
ABOUT REPAIRSOLUTIONS®
RepairSolutions® is a web-based service that provides you with the
tools and information you need to quickly and accurately diagnose and
repair today’s vehicles. RepairSolutions® lets you view, save, and email
the diagnostic data retrieved from a vehicle’s on-board computer(s)
using an Innova Diagnostic Tool. At the core of RepairSolutions® is an
extensive knowledge database, developed by compiling and analyzing
years worth of “real world” vehicle service data. RepairSolutions® builds
on manufacturer-recommended diagnostic and repair information by
providing verified, vehicle-specific fixes supplied by ASE technicians
across the country. The basic RepairSolutions® account is free, and is
available immediately upon purchase of your Innova tool and a one-time
software download. Certain “value added” premium information is
available on demand at nominal charge or through “premium”
subscription.
The RepairSolutions® Diagnostic Report
The RepairSolutions® Diagnostic Report provides you with detailed
information for diagnosing and repairing vehicle issues. The Diagnostic
Report gives you the following information: