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7.3 System Main Menu Options
Once a System is selected (e.g. Engine, Antilock Brakes, etc) is selected, the
diagnostic tool will attempt to establish communication with the motorcycle, then
(once connected) will display (Figure 7-7) the system main menu (available tests).
Figure 7-7 Typical (Engine) main menu
– Menus and navigation will vary by motorcycle make and model.
The System Main Menu may include these typical selections:
• Codes—displays diagnostic trouble code (DTC) records from the control
modules. Selecting may open a submenu of viewing options. See Viewing
Codes on page 47.
• Clear Codes—erases DTC records and other data from the ECM. This
selection is found on a Codes submenu for some models. See Clear Codes on
page 48.
• Data— displays PID data from the control modules. Selecting may open a
submenu of viewing options. See View Saved Data on page 75.
• Functional Tests—provides specific subsystem tests. The tests vary
depending on the manufacturer and model. See Functional Tests on page 38.
• ECU ID—provides specific ECU information for the selected module.
7.4 Codes - View / Scan / Save
7.4.1 Viewing Codes
After selecting a System, “Codes” may appear as a menu selection (Figure 7-7)
from the Main System Menu. Depending on the motorcycle manufacturer, a
different name may be used (e.g. Codes Menu, Codes Only, Codes (No Data),
Service Codes, etc).
Selecting this function opens a list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the
selected control module. The code list includes the DTC and a brief description
(Figure 7-8).
Figure 7-8 DTC results
Select the code or the Extended DTC Data icon (Figure 7-8) for additional
information.The Extended DTC Data icon only displays if the motorcycle supports
this feature and information is available.
Extended DTC Data may include:
• Odometer Mileage
• Occurrence
• Trips Since First Failure
• Trips Since Last Failure
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