Additional Functions
VIEWING VEHICLE INFORMATION
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Retrieving Vehicle ID Information
The Vehicle ID function is applicable to model year 2000 and
newer OBD2-compliant vehicles.
The Code Reader can retrieve a list of information (provided by the
vehicle manufacturer), unique to the vehicle under test, from the
vehicle's on-board computer. This information may include:
The vehicle's VIN number
The control module identification number
The vehicle's calibration ID(s). These IDs uniquely identify the
software version(s) for the vehicle's control module(s).
The Vehicle's Calibration Verification Number(s) (CVNs) required by
ODB2 regulations. CVNs are used to determine if emission-related
calibrations for the vehicle und
er test have been changed. One or
more CVNs may be returned by the vehicle's computer.
1. While linked to the vehicle, press and
hold the
ENTER
button.
The Main Menu displays.
2. Use the DOWN
button, as
necessary, to highlight Vehicle
Information, then press the ENTER
button.
The Vehicle Information menu
displays.
3. Use the DOWN
button, as
necessary, to highlight Vehicle ID, then
press the ENTER
button.
The first time the Vehicle ID
function is used, it may take several
minutes to retrieve the information
from the vehicle's computer.
4. When the retrieval process is completed,
the vehicle ID information is shown on
the Code Reader's display. Use the
DOWN
button, as necessary, to
view the entire list.
5. When you have finished viewing the
retri
eved vehicle ID informati
on, press
and hold the ENTER
button to
return to the Main Menu.
Viewing Available Modules
The Code Reader can retrieve a list of modules supported by the
vehicle under test.