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ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
Using the Scan Tool
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
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5.
If more than one code was retrieved press
DTC/FF
to display
additional codes one at a time.
Whenever the Scroll function is used, the Scan Tool’s
communication link with the vehicle’s computer disconnects. To
re-establish communication, press
POWER/LINK
again.
6.
When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and
DTC/FF
is
pressed, the Scan Tool returns to the first code.
To exit the enhanced mode, press
System Menu
to return
to the System Menu. Select
Global OBD
, then press
ENTER
to return to the Global OBD2 mode.
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
When the Scan Tool’s ERASE function is used to erase DTCs
from the vehicle's on-board computer, "Freeze Frame" data
and manufacturer-specific-enhanced data are also erased.
"Permanent" DTCs ARE NOT erased by the ERASE function.
If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair,
DO NOT
erase the codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased,
valuable information that might help the technician troubleshoot the
problem will also be erased.
Erase DTCs from the computer's memory as follows:
When DTCs are erased, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status
program resets the status of all Monitors to a not run condition. To
set all Monitors to a DONE status, an OBD2 Drive Cycle must be
performed.
1.
If not connected already, connect the
Scan Tool to the vehicle's DLC, and
turn the ignition "On.” (If the Scan Tool
is already connected and linked to the
vehicle's computer, proceed directly to
step 3. If not, continue to step 2.)
2.
Perform the Code Retrieval procedure
as described on page 6.
To erase OBD2 DTCs:
Wait until
the codes are displayed, then
proceed to step 3.
To erase enhanced, ABS, SRS or
Network DTCs:
Press
SYSTEM MENU
to display the
System Menu. Select the desired option, then press
ENTER
.
Perform the appropriate Code Retrieval procedure and then
proceed to step 3.
3.
Press and release
ERASE
. A
confirmation message shows.
If you are sure you want to proceed,
select
Yes
, then press
ENTER
to continue.
