Chrysler/Jeep OBD1 Systems
ERASING DTCs
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9.
To prolong battery life, the Scan Tool automatically shuts "Off" after
approximately three minutes of no button activity. The DTCs
retrieved will remain in the Scan Tool's memory, and may be viewed
at any time. If the Scan Tool’s batteries are removed, or if the Scan
Tool is re-linked to a vehicle to retrieve codes, any prior codes in its
memory are automatically cleared.
10.
Follow the testing and repair procedures outlined in the vehicle's
service repair manual to correct "hard" DTCs. Codes should be
addressed and eliminated in the order they were received, erasing
and retesting after each repair is made to be sure the fault was
eliminated.
ERASING DTCs
When the Scan
Tool's ERASE function is used to erase DTCs
from the vehicle's on-board computer, manufacturer specific
data (where applicable) is also erased.
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 DTC’s from the computer’s memory as follows:
1.
Connect the Scan Tool to the vehicle’s
DLC. Press the
ENTER
button to
continue.
2.
Turn the ignition ON. DO NOT start the
engine.
3.
Press and release the
ERASE
button. A confirmation message shows
on the LCD display.
If you are sure you want to proceed, use the
UP
and
DOWN
buttons, as necessary, to highlight
Yes
, then press the
ENTER
button to continue.
- If you do not want to proceed, use the
UP
and
DOWN
buttons, as necessary, to highlight
No
, then press the
ENTER
button to exit the erase function.
4.
If you chose to erase DTCs, a “One
moment please…” message displays
while the erase function is in progress.
If the erase was successful, a
confirmation message shows on the
Scan Tool’s LCD display. Press the
SYSTEM MENU
button to
return to the Chrysler Menu.