Scanner Codes Menu (Viewing Codes)
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5.3.1 Display Codes (Code List)
Selecting Display Codes (descriptive name may vary) may directly open a list of
the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) found, or it may open a submenu of options
(see below).
The code list (Figure 5-15) includes:
• Total codes found indicator (upper left)
• A list of all codes found.
Selecting a code from the list opens Intelligent Diagnostics providing you
additional code specific information. See Intelligent Diagnostics on page 64 for
detailed information.
Figure 5-15 Typical - Code list
Typical submenu options may include (descriptive name may vary):
• (Variable Name) Codes—opens a list of diagnostic trouble codes in ECM
memory.
Example of variable name - All Powertrain Codes, Current Codes, All Body
Codes, etc.
• History Codes—opens a list of codes whose symptoms are not currently
present. History codes indicate an intermittently occurring problem.
• Failed This Ignition—opens a list of codes that set during the current ignition
cycle.
• MIL SVS or Message Requested—displays ECM requests to light the
malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) or service vehicle soon (SVS) lamp, or display
a driver information alert.
• Last Test Failed—displays a complete list of failed tests.
• Test Failed Since Code Cleared—displays a list of tests that failed since the
last time codes were cleared from ECM memory.
5.3.2 Clear Codes
The Clear Codes function is dependent upon the vehicle. Not all vehicles may
support this function. See Selecting a Vehicle System on page 47.
z To clear codes:
1. Select Clear Codes from the Codes Menu.
A confirmation message displays.
2. Make sure any conditions shown on the confirmation message are met, then
select Yes.
A “codes cleared” message will display once the operation is complete.
3. Select Continue to return to the Codes Menu.
5.3.3 Freeze Frame/Failure Record Data
Selecting the Freeze Frame Data icon (Figure 5-16), displays a snapshot of the
data captured at the time the code was set.
Figure 5-16
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