Rinda Technologies TechMate Pro - DFI System Info

1997 - 2000 DFI ECM
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1) Review the warnings stated above prior to conducting this test. For best
results the engine should be running at approximately 1500 rpm and under a
moderate load.
2) Aer selecting the “Induced Misre” function from the DFI Functions menu
the scanner will begin to display one or more advisory messages. Review
these messages and be certain their instructions are followed.
3) When the advisory messages have been displayed you may select the cylinder
you wish to disable by using the ▲ and ▼ keys. To begin the test press the
TEST key. is action will command the ECM to disable the fuel injector
on the selected cylinder for approximately 10 seconds. During this time you
should hear a noticeable decrease in engine speed. is decrease indicates
that the selected cylinder was contributing power to the system.
If a decrease in engine speed is not heard during the course of this test it may
indicate a problem with one or more cylinder components including the fuel
injector, ignition coil, spark plug, etc.. Refer to the engine manufacturer’s
troubleshooting procedures to isolate the problem component.
• To Abort the Induced Misre Test at any time, press and hold the
scanner’s NO key.
4) Aer the test is complete you may return to step #3 to test another cylinder or
press the NO key to return to the main DFI system menu.
Reset Break-in Oiling
is function resets the ECM’s engine break-in timer to provide increased oil
needed to break in a new or newly rebuilt engine. Please refer to appropriate
engine service documentation for the recommended use of this ECM function.
DFI System Info
e DFI electronic control module contains an area of memory that is used to
store helpful text information for a service technician. is information consists
of many lines of text which describe basic engine settings, capacities, etc, as well
as ECM soware revision information. e System Info data is entered into the
ECM’s memory at the factory and may be accessed as follows:
Aer selecting the “DFI System Info“ option from the main DFI menu the scan-
ner will begin uploading the system information. A bar graph indicator will be
displayed indicating the scan tool’s progress.
Once the system information is uploaded into the scan tool’s memory it will be
displayed. Use the ▲ and ▼ keys to scroll through the information. Press the
NO key to return to the main PCM menu.