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Section 10 OBD-II/EOBD
This section describes the basic operation of the OBD-II/EOBD function.
The OBD-II/EOBD icon is located on the Home screen.
The OBD-II/EOBD function allows you to access “generic” OBD-II/
EOBD data.
Generic OBD-II/EOBD data is data limited to emission related
diagnostics such as:
• Checking for emissions-related diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
• Checking the cause of an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
• Checking monitor status prior to emissions certification testing
To access other available electronic control module (ECM) data for vehicle specific
systems, parameters or enhanced diagnostics use the Scanner function, see
“Scanner - Automotive” on page 19.
The OBD-II/EOBD function can also be used to access “generic” OBD-II/
EOBD data for OBD-II/EOBD compliant vehicles that are not included in the
Scanner function databases.
Main Topic Links
• Basic Operations page 67
• OBD-II/EOBD Menu page 68
• OBD Health Check page 68
• OBD Direct page 70
• Connector Information page 73
• Manual Protocol Selection page 73
• Codes page 68
• Pending Codes page 68
• Readiness Monitors page 71
• MIL Status page 71
• Fast-Track Troubleshooter page 71
• ($01) Display Current Data page 71
• ($02) Display Freeze Frame Data page 71
• ($03) Display Trouble Codes page 71
• ($04) Clear Emissions Related Data page 71
• ($05, 06, 07) Display Test param./Results page 72
• ($06) On-board Monitored Systems page 72
• ($07) DTCs Detected During Last Drive page 72
• ($08) Request Control of On-board System page 72
• ($09) Read Vehicle Identification page 72
• ($09) In-use Performance Tracking page 72
• ($0A) Emission Related DTC with Permanent Status page 73
10.1 Basic Operations
10.1.1 Screen Layout and Toolbar Controls
Screen layout and toolbar controls are similar to the Scanner function, see Scanner
Control Icons on page 27.
10.1.2 Connecting the Data Cable
Connection of the data cable to the diagnostic tool and vehicle DLC is required for
OBD-II/EOBD testing, see Data Cable Connection (OBD-II/EOBD Vehicles) on
page 11.
10.1.3 Saving and Reviewing Data Files
Save and Pause control icon operation and data review procedures are the same
as used for the Scanner function, see Scanner - Automotive on page 19.