Trips can be automatically stored as TODAY and PREVIOUS DAY (the default method), or as TRIP A
and TRIP B.
The ScanGauge relies upon the power supplied by the diagnostic connector to write TODAY and
PREVIOUS DAY trip data to memory once the vehicle has been shut off. Some vehicles will cut power
to the diagnostic connector the moment the vehicle is shut off, causing ScanGauge to be unable to
write the trip data. If this is the case for your vehicle, you should set the TRIPS parameter to AB. This
will change the automatic trip storage method from TODAY and PREVIOUS DAY, to TRIP A and TRIP
B methods. To learn more about the differences between the two trip storage methods, refer to the Trip
Computer section beginning on page 28.
To test which method your vehicle should use, you can simply observe the ScanGauge when you shut
off the vehicle. If the ScanGauge backlight shuts off in less than 2 seconds of turning off the vehicle, then
you should set the TRIPS parameters to AB
While set to the AB method, ScanGauge will automatically track all trips through the TRIP A and TRIP
B trip computers.
Turn on Instant DTC alerts
When a DTC (diagnostic trouble code) is set, by
default, ScanGauge will store that code for later review
through the SCAN function (see page 36).
If you wish to be notified immediately when a DTC is detected, set the DTC Alerts parameter to ON.
It is important to note that DTCs may occur even when there are no problems. For instance, when the
key is turned on but the engine is not running, a “low oil pressure” DTC will be sent because there is no
oil pressure until the engine is running.
This alert will be shown at each engine start. In this
case and you can choose to IGNORE it.
Set Alternate DTC Clear Methods
Some vehicles use a different commands to clear the
DTCs. If you find that the DTCs are not being cleared
from the vehicle computer when using the CLEAR
function in the SCAN TOOL (see page 39), set the CLR DTC parameter to ALT and then try clearing
the set DTCs.
Be aware that some DTCs will not be cleared if the problem has not been corrected and the vehicle’s
computer continues to report the problem.
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DTC Alerts
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New DTC Detected
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CLR DTC
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Advanced Setup Options
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