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OBD2 DIAGNOSTICS
Additional Testing Utilities
$06)
retrieves and displays test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are not
continuously monitored. The tests available are determined by the vehicle manufacturer.
NOTE:
The tablet does not perform the OBD mode test. Instead, it retrieves results
from the most recently performed tests from the onboard computer’s memory.
1.
From the OBD Mode Test screen, tap
Onboard Diagnostics Mode Test (Mode $06).
2.
When test results have been retrieved, the test results screen displays. The following information is
provided for each available test:
n
Test ID
number
n
Component ID
number(s)
n
Test
Value
n
Min
or
Max
test limit
NOTE:
Only one test limit, either
Min
or
Max
, is shown for any given test.
n
Unit
of measurement
n
Status
NOTE:
Status is calculated by the tablet by comparing the test Value against the
displayed test limit (either Min or Max). Status is shown as either Low, High or OK.
3.
Tap the
X
icon to close the test results screen and return to the OBD Mode Test screen.
Evaporative Test (Mode $08)
The
Evaporative Test (Mode $08)
function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system.
NOTE:
The tablet does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board
computer to initiate the test. The vehicle manufacturer determines the criteria
and method for stopping the test once it has been started. BEFORE using the
Evaporative Test function, refer to the vehicle’s service manual to determine the
procedures necessary to stop the test.
1.
From the OBD Mode Test selection screen, tap
Evaporative Test (Mode $08).
2.
When the EVAP leak test has been initiated, a confirmation screen shows the message “OK.” Tap the
X
icon to close the message and return to the OBD Mode Test screen.
NOTE:
If the Evaporative Test (Mode $08) is not supported by the vehicle, an
advisory screen shows the message “
Not support.”
LIVE DATA MODE
The tablet allows you view and/or record “real-time” Live Data for further vehicle analysis. This information includes