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Chapter 6
OBD Direct Operations
This Home screen option allows you to access Generic OBD-II/EOBD Scanner tests without
completing a vehicle identification. This option presents a quick way to check for diagnostic
trouble codes (DTCs), isolate the cause of an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL), check
monitor status prior to emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and perform a number of other
services that are emissions-related. OBD Direct is also used for testing OBD-II/EOBD compliant
vehicles that are not included in the Scanner databases.
OBD Direct is a Scanner function, and the SCAN MODULE must be connected to the test vehicle
and communicating with the display device. Keep in mind, this function only provides generic
OBD-II/EOBD information. To access enhanced OBD-II/EOBD functions, select Scanner from the
VERDICT Home screen.
Selecting OBD Direct on the VERDICT Home screen opens a menu with two options (
Figure 6-1
Sample OBD Direct main menu
6.1 OBD Health Check
The OBD Health Check offers a way to quickly check for and clear generic diagnostic trouble
codes (DTCs) and to check readiness monitors. Selecting OBD Health Check opens a submenu
of options (
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