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OBD-II/EOBD
EOBD
6.2 EOBD
Selecting EOBD opens a menu of two choices:
•
OBD Diagnose
•
OBD Training Mode
Training mode allows you to navigate through the menus without being connected to a vehicle.
Selecting OBD Diagnose opens a menu that lets you choose from the following options:
•
Start Communication
—initiates a test session
•
Select Communication Protocol
—establishes which communication protocol to use
•
Connector Information
—provides vehicle data link connector (DLC) location details
6.2.1 Start Communication
Use the following procedure to begin an EOBD test session:
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To perform an EOBD Test:
1. Select
Start Communications
from the EOBD menu.
A vehicle type menu displays:
–
12V Light Duty Vehicle
–
24V Heavy Duty/Goods Vehicle
2. Select an option from the menu.
A connection message displays.
3. Connect the data cable to the test vehicle.
4. Select
Continue
.
The scan tool establishes a communication link with the test vehicle, then opens an
information screen (
).
Figure 6-4
Sample protocol information screen
