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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/or options are
displayed, see
Instant ID
The Instant ID function, can save time when initially identifying a vehicle, by
automatically communicating with the vehicle to complete the vehicle identification
process.
This function requires specific vehicle support requirements, and connection
procedures to operate.
•
Vehicle requirements
:
–
Vehicle must support Mode $09 VIN.
-
Note:
Mode $09 VIN is mandated on 2008 and newer vehicles.
–
Vehicle must be equipped with Hi Speed CAN or J1850 communication
protocol.
•
Connection procedure requirements:
1.) Turn the vehicle ignition on.
2.) Connect the data cable to the diagnostic tool.
3.) Connect the data cable to the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
4.) The diagnostic tool should turn on automatically. If required, turn the
diagnostic tool on.
An audible "beep" will sound approximately 6 seconds after boot-up, if the VIN
is read.
Note:
No visual confirmation is displayed.
5.) Select
Scanner
.
When Scanner is selected, a screen may briefly appear informing you the
diagnostic tool is attempting to automatically complete the vehicle
identification process.
6.) After the vehicle has been identified, the vehicle confirmation screen
displays. If the vehicle information is correct, select
OK
to continue.
NOTE
Depending on the vehicle, Instant ID may occur automatically and only ask
you to confirm the vehicle, or additional screen prompts may be displayed to
enter vehicle information.