Scanner - Automotive
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Figure 6-2
Vehicle connection data cable message
4.
If the diagnostic tool is off, when the OBD-II data cable is connected to the
vehicle DLC, the diagnostic tool should automatically turn on. If the tool did not
turn on when the data cable was connected to the vehicle, check the vehicle
DLC for power. Most OBD-II vehicles supply power to the DLC, which in-turn
supplies power and turns on the diagnostic tool when the cable is connected.
5.
If required, turn the diagnostic tool on.
6.
Depending on the vehicle:
a. Instant ID may occur, as indicated by an audible "beep" approximately 6
seconds after boot-up. Select the
Scanner
icon, then wait for the vehicle
confirmation screen (
) and select
OK
to continue. Then proceed to
step 6
. See
‚ for additional information about this
function.
Figure 6-3
Vehicle confirmation screen
b. If Instant ID is not supported, you will be prompted to select the vehicle make
and year (If needed). Then a menu option is displayed to choose either
Automatic ID
or
Manual ID
.
- Selecting
Automatic ID
(If supported by the vehicle) will briefly display a
communications screen informing you that the diagnostic tool is
attempting to establish communication with the vehicle and determine
vehicle identification.
Once the vehicle has been identified, the vehicle confirmation screen
displays. If the vehicle information is correct, select
OK
to continue, then
proceed to step 6.
If the vehicle does not support Auto ID, the diagnostic tool will attempt to
identify the vehicle and then display a message indicating that vehicle
identification cannot be made. If this occurs, proceed to “
Selecting
Manual ID
” next.
-
Selecting Manual ID
allows you to manually enter all the vehicle
information to identify the vehicle.
b1.) Follow the screen prompts to enter all the information required to
identify the vehicle.
b2.) Once the vehicle has been identified, the vehicle confirmation
screen displays (
). If the vehicle information is correct, select
OK
to continue, then proceed to step 6.
7.
After the vehicle is identified, a menu of available systems, and options are
displayed. Select a system or option (
NOTE
Only the systems and options supported for the vehicle are included in the
menu list.
Connect: DA-4 Cable.
Location: Under drivers side dash.