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Scanner Function
Scanner Operation
Figure 4-19 Sample code list and SureTrack information
Clear Codes
The Scanner clears trouble codes from the ECM memory on some vehicles. If this function is not
available on the test vehicle, Clear Codes does not appear as a menu option.
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To clear codes:
1.
Select
Clear Codes
from the Codes Menu.
A confirmation message displays.
2.
Make sure any conditions shown on the confirmation message are met, then select
Yes
.
A “codes cleared” message displays once the operation is complete.
3.
Select
Continue
to return to the Codes Menu.
Freeze Frame/Failure Records
This selection displays the DTC that was set, along with corresponding data, when the ECM
commanded the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) to turn on.
DTC Status
This selection allows you to view the records of a particular DTC.
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To check DTC status
1.
Select
DTC Status
from the Codes Menu.
The DTC Status entry field displays and the virtual keyboard opens (
).
2.
Use the virtual keyboard to enter the characters of the DTC.
3.
Select the virtual keyboard
Backspace
icon if needed to erase a character.
