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OBD Direct Operations
OBD Diagnose
6.1.4 MIL Status
This item is used to check the current condition of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Additional
information, such as which ECM commanded the MIL on and the distance driven while the MIL is
on (if supported), can also be displayed. It is also possible to print the MIL Status.
6.2 OBD Diagnose
Selecting OBD Diagnose opens a menu with the following options:
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Start Communication—begins the test session
•
Connector Information—provides data link connector (DLC) location details for most models
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Manual Protocol Selection—allows you to select which protocol to use
6.2.1 Start Communication
Use the following procedure to conduct an OBD Direct test session:
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To perform an OBD Direct Test:
1.
Select
Start Communications
from the OBD Direct menu.
A generic connection message displays (
), connect the Scan Module to the
test vehicle as instructed.
Figure 6-4 Sample generic connection message
2.
Select
Continue
.
