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related repair cases and help information.
Freeze Frame
— a snowflake icon appears when freeze frame data is available for
viewing; Tap to display data screen. The Freeze Frame interface is similar to that of
the Read Codes interface and shares similar operations.
Search
— tap to search the selected DTC for additional information on the Internet.
Erase Codes
— tap to erase codes from the ECU. It is recommended that DTCs
are read and needed repairs are performed before erasing codes.
Read Codes
— retrieves and displays the DTCs from the vehicle control system.
The Read Codes screen varies for each vehicle being tested.
ESC
— tap to return to the previous screen or exit the function.
4.6.2 Erase Codes
After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and making repairs, you can erase the
codes from the vehicle using this function. Before performing this function, make sure the
vehicle's ignition key is in the ON (RUN) position with the engine off.
To erase codes
1. Tap
Erase Codes
in the Function Buttons.
2. A warning message appears to inform you of data loss when this function is
applied.
a) Tap
Yes
to continue. A confirmation screen appears when the operation is
successfully done.
b) Tap
No
to exit.
3. Tap
ESC
on the confirmation screen to exit Erase Codes.
4. Perform the Read Codes function again to ensure the operation is successful.
4.7 Live Data
When this function is selected, the screen shows the data list for the selected module.
The parameters display in the order that they are transmitted by the ECU, so expect
variation among vehicles.
Gesture scrolling allows you to quickly move through the data list. Touch the screen and
drag your finger up or down to reposition the parameters being displayed if the data
occupies more than one screen. The figure below shows a typical Live Data screen:
