Live Data Mode
RECORDING (CAPTURING) LIVE DATA
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If
LINK
is pressed at any time while in Live Data mode,
any recorded Live Data will be erased from the Scan Tool’s
memory.
Record by DTC Trigger
This function automatically records Live Data information when a DTC
sets and saves it in the Scan Tool’s memory. The recorded (captured)
data can be a valuable troubleshooting aid, particularly if you are
experiencing a fault that is causing 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 37), press and hold the
LD
button until the Live Data Menu
displays, then release the
LD
button.
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
LINK
to continue.
3.
Select
Record by DTC Trigger
, then press
ENTER
.
The Select PIDs to Record screen
displays.
4.
Press
UP
and
DOWN
to scroll
through the available PIDs. When a PID
you wish to record is highlighted, press
ENTER
(a “checkmark” shows to
confirm your selection). Repeat the
procedure until only the PIDs you want
to record are selected.
To deselect a currently selected PID, highlight the PID, then
press
ENTER
. The checkmark is removed.
To record all PIDs, select
Record All PIDs
, the press
LD
to
continue.
5.
When you are finished making your selections, press
LD
to continue.
If DTCs are presently stored in the
vehicle’s computer, an advisory
message displays. Select
Erase
DTCs
, then press
ENTER
. A
“One moment please…” message
displays while DTCs are erased
from the vehicle’s computer.