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If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU
(Engine Control Unit), a “LINKING ERROR!” message
shows up on the display.
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Verify that the ignition is ON;
9
Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely
connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
9
Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant;
9
Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the
ignition back to on and repeat the procedure from step 5.
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If the “LINKING ERROR” message does not go away, then
there might be problems for the scan tool to communicate
with the vehicle. Contact your local distributor or the
manufacturer’s customer service department for assistance.
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You will be prompted to erase previously stored data.
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Review previously stored data thoroughly before erasing.
Diagnostic
Erase previously
stored data to save
data from this test?
YES
NO
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If no data is stored in the scan tool, above prompt will not
show up.
8
）
If you wish to erase the data, press
ENTER
button; if you do not
want to erase the data, press
ESC
or use
LEFT/RIGHT
button to
select
NO
and press
ENTER
to continue.
9
）
View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts,
Monitor status) on screen. Wait a few seconds or press any key
for
Diagnostic Menu
to come up.
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