Diagnostics Operations
Main Menu
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Warning Messages
This type of messages informs you when completing the selected action may
result in an irreversible change or loss of data. The typical example for this is
the “Erase Codes” message.
Error Messages
Error messages inform you when a system or procedural error has occurred.
Examples of possible errors include a disconnection or communication
interruption due to certain reasons.
4.4.3 Making Selections
The Diagnostics application is a menu driven program that presents a series
of choices one at a time. As you select from a menu, the next menu in the
series displays. Each selection narrows the focus and leads to the desired test.
Use your fingertip or the stylus pen to make menu selections.
4.5 Main Menu
The Diagnostics application allows you to establish a data link to the electronic
control system of the test vehicle via the VCI device for vehicle diagnosis, and
service. You can operate functional tests, retrieve vehicle diagnostic
information such as trouble codes, event codes and live data for various
vehicle control systems, such as engine, transmission, ABS and more.
The Vehicle Diagnostics screen (
Figure 4- 2
) has 2 main options:
1.
Diagnosis
– a comprehensive section which includes all available
functions: reading, clearing, saving and printing diagnostic information,
as well as performing active tests and special functions
2.
Service
– a separate section designed to perform vehicle scheduled
service and maintenance, such as to reset the service lights and perform
calibration for various systems
After a section is selected and the tablet establishes communication with the
vehicle via the VCI device, the corresponding function menu or selection
menu displays.
4.6 Diagnosis
There are two options available when accessing the Diagnosis section:
