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Scanner Operations
Operations
Figure 5-5
Sample Main menu
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To perform a scan tool test
1.
Launch the scan tool
. Tap
Vehicle manufacturers
on the Home screen.
2.
Identify the vehicle
. Identify the test vehicle by selecting from the menu options.
3.
Select the system
. Select the system to be tested from the systems menu.
4.
Connect the data cable to the vehicle
. Follow the on-screen connection instructions to
connect the scan tool unit to the test vehicle.
5.
Select the test from the scan tool main menu
. Select the desired test.
5.3.1 Service Codes
This selection may appear as Codes, Codes Menu, Codes Only, Codes (No Data), Service Codes
or something similar on the menu. Selecting opens a list of data parameter viewing options that
include:
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Display Codes
Selecting either opens a list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the electronic control
module (ECM), or a submenu of DTC viewing options. Submenu options include:
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Trouble Code Information
opens a list of codes in ECM memory
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History Codes
opens a list codes whose symptoms are not currently present. History codes
indicate an intermittently occurring problem.
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Failed This Ignition
opens a list of codes that set during the current ignition cycle.