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Warning: Retrieving and using DTCs for troubleshooting vehicle operation is only one part of an overall
diagnosc strategy. Never replace a part based only on the DTC denion. Each DTC has a set of tesng procedures,
instrucons and ow charts that must be followed to conrm the locaon of the problem. This informaon can be
found in the vehicle’s service manual.
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Freeze Frame: When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-
board computer. This information is referred to as freeze frame data. Freeze frame data includes a snapshot
of critical parameter values at the time the DTC is set.
Help: Tap to view the help information.
Code Search: Tap it to search for more information about the current DTC online.
Report: To save the current data in text format. All diagnostic reports can be accessed from User Info -> My
Reports -> Diagnostic Report.
C. Clear Fault Code
After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out, you can
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engine light will illuminate as soon as the problem that cause the DTC to set manifests itself.
Tap Clear Fault Code on the test function selection screen, a confirmation dialog box pops up on the
screen. Tap Yes and the system will automatically delete the currently existing trouble code.
Note: Aer clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignion on and retrieve codes again.
If there are sll some trouble codes in the system, please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide,
then clear the code and recheck.
D. Read Data Stream
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also be used to guide vehicle repair.
Danger: If you must drive the vehicle in order to perform a troubleshoong procedure, always have a second
person help you. Trying to drive and operate the diagnosc tool at the same me is dangerous, and could cause a
serious trac accident.
Tap Read Data Stream on the test function selection screen, the system will display data stream items.