Scanner Basic Operations
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4.3 Basic Operations
4.3.1 Scanner Overview
Home Screen: Scanner
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on.
2. Connect the data cable to the tool and vehicle. See Data Cable / Connections
on page 17
The diagnostic tool will turn on automatically when connected to an OBD-II
vehicle.
Depending on the vehicle, Instant ID may occur and the identification process
automatically starts. See Instant ID on page 24 for additional information.
If Instant ID is not supported, select Scanner and follow the screen prompts to
identify the vehicle. See Vehicle Identification on page 23 for additional
information.
3. Select a Vehicle System (e.g. Engine, Transmission).
4. Select a Vehicle System Test/Function (e.g. Codes Menu) to perform. See
System and Test Selection on page 25.
To avoid damage to the vehicle electronic control modules, never
disconnect the data cable or disrupt the power supply during Scanner
vehicle communication. Exit tests and stop Scanner vehicle
communication before disconnecting the data cable or powering down
the diagnostic tool.
5. To exit Scanner vehicle communication, select the Home icon then select Exit
Vehicle from the Quick-Access menu.
4.3.2 Vehicle Identification
Menus, options and procedures vary by vehicle. Not all vehicles support Auto
ID and, or Instant ID.
Depending on the vehicle, the vehicle identification process may require manual
entry of the vehicle information, or it may be automated. The following functions are
available to identify the vehicle:
Instant ID - See Instant ID on page 24 for additional information.
Manual ID - Allows for manual entry of all required vehicle identification criteria, see
Manual ID on page 23.
Auto ID - Automatically completes the identification process after the vehicle make
and year are manually entered. see Manual ID on page 23.
OBDII/EOBD ID - See Alternative Vehicle Identification on page 24 for additional
information.
Manual ID
1. Turn the vehicle ignition switch on.
2. Connect the data cable to the tool and vehicle. See Data Cable / Connections
on page 17.
3. If required, turn the diagnostic tool on (the tool should automatically turn on
when connected to the vehicle).
4. Select Scanner from the Home screen.
5. Follow the screen prompts to enter the vehicle make and year.
6. If prompted select, Automatic ID or Manual ID.
Selecting Automatic ID or the Automatic ID icon will start the automatic
vehicle identification process.
Selecting Manual ID will allow you to continue manually identifying the
vehicle.
7. Follow the screen prompts to complete the vehicle identification process .
8. The vehicle identification confirmation screen displays (Figure 4-3), select Ok
to continue.
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