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RECORDING (CAPTURING) LIVE DATA
Live Data Mode
RECORDING (CAPTURING) LIVE DATA
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- To retry the erase process, verify that the Scan Tool is
properly connected to the vehicle’s DLC and that the ignition
is on. Select
Erase
, then press
ENTER
.
- To exit the record function, select
Back
, then press
ENTER
to return to the Record Live Data menu.
The Record Live Data screen displays.
6.
Put the engine in the operating condition that causes the DTC to set.
If necessary, drive the vehicle until you reach the vehicle speed
at which the problem occurs.
7.
When the Scan Tool detects a fault that
causes a DTC to set, it automatically
records and saves approximately 100
frames of Live Data information in its
memory for each PID selected.
A progress message shows on the
display.
- You can stop and save recorded Live Data at any time by
pressing
ENTER
.
When recording is complete, a confirmation screen displays.
Select
Yes
and press
ENTER
to playback Live Data (see
LIVE DATA PLAYBACK on page 28 for details) or select
No
and
press
ENTER
to return to the Live Data menu, as desired.
If recording was not successful, an advisory message displays.
Press
ENTER
to return to the Record Live Data menu.
Record by Manual Trigger
This option lets you select the precise time at which the Live Data recording
will occur. Record by Manual Trigger can be a very valuable tool when
troubleshooting intermittent problems that do not meet the requirements for
a DTC to set. The Scan Tool can record approximately 100 frames of Live
Data.
1.
With the Scan Tool in Live Data mode (see VIEWING LIVE DATA
on page 23), press and hold
LD
until the Live Data Menu displays,
then release.
2.
Select
Record Live Data
, then press
ENTER
.
The Record Live Data Menu displays.
If the Scan Tool fails to establish communication with the vehicle,
a “Communication Error” message displays.
- Ensure your vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
- Verify the connection at the DLC, and verify the ignition is ON.
- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 5 seconds, then back ON to reset
the computer.
- Press the
LINK
button to continue.
3.
Select
Record Manually
, then press
ENTER
.
