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automatically read the SAE-standard DTCs and a screen similar to Figure 6-5
will appear.
A
B
C
D
E
Figure 6-5
In Figure 6-3,
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A - DTC
: Displays the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number. Each fault
is assigned a code number that is specific to that fault.
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B - Code Number Sequence
: The tool assigns a sequence number to
each DTC that is present in the computer’s memory, starting with “1.” This
number indicates which code is currently displayed.
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C - Code Enumerator
: Indicates the total number of codes retrieved from
the vehicle’s computer.
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D - Code Type
: Indicates the type of code being displayed: Generic
Current, Generic Pending, Generic Permanent, etc.
Pending DTC
: A code recorded on the “first trip” for a “two-trip” code. If the
fault that caused the code to be set is not detected on the second trip, the
code is automatically erased.
Permanent DTC: It indicates there is a problem in one or more of the
vehicle’s systems. In this case, the Malfunction Indicator (“Check Engine”)
lamp on the vehicle’s instrument panel will light steady on.
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E - Test Data Display Area
: Displays DTC definitions.
If more than one DTC was retrieved, press /
to view different DTCs.
In the case of long code definitions, use / to view the additional
information.
After viewing all the codes, press to return to Diagnostic Menu.