Using the Code Reader
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
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DTC’s that start with “P1” and some
“P3” are Manufacturer specific codes
and their code definitions vary
with
each v
ehicle manufacturer. When a
Manufacturer specific DTC is
retrieved, the LCD display show
s a
list
of vehicle manufacturers. Use the
DOWN
button, as necessary, to
highlight the appropriate manufac-
turer, then press the ENTER
button to display the correct
code definition for your vehicle. A confirmation message shows on
the Code Reader’s display.
- If the correct manufacturer is
shown, use the DOWN
button,
as necessary, to highlight Yes,
then press the ENTER
button.
- If the correct manufacturer is not
shown, use the DOWN
button,
as necessary, to highlight No,
then press the ENTER
button
to return to the list of manufacturers.
If the manufacturer for your vehicle is not shown, select
Previous Page or Next Page and press the ENTER
button to view o
ther pages of the list.
10. If more than one DTC was retrieved, and to view Freeze Frame
Data, press and release the DTC/FF
button, as necessary.
Each time the DTC/FF button is
pressed and releas
ed, the Code
Reader will scroll and display
the
next DTC in seq
uence until all DTCs
in its memory have display
ed.
Freeze Frame Data (if available) will
disp
lay after DT
C #1
If more than
one malfunction is present that causes more than
one DTC to be set, only the code with the highest priority will
contain Freeze Frame data. The code designated “01” on the
Code Reader display is referred to as the PRIORITY code,
and Freeze Frame data always refers to this code. The priority
code is also the one that has commanded the MIL on.
11. When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC/FF
button is pressed, the Code Reader returns to the “Priority” Code.
12. Determine engine system(s) condition by viewing the Code Reader’s
display for any retrieved Diagnostic Trouble Codes, code definitions and
Freeze Frame data, and interpreting the green, yellow and red LEDs.
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