Using the Scan Tool
THE SYSTEM MENU - VIEWING OEM ENHANCED DTCs
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THE SYSTEM MENU
The System Menu provides the ability to retrieve “enhanced” DTCs and
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) DTCs for most BMW, Chrysler/Jeep,
Ford/Mazda, GM/Isuzu, Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Mercedes Benz, Nissan,
Toyota/Lexus, Volkswagen and Volvo vehicles. The types of enhanced
data available depends on the vehicle make. You can also return to the
Global OBD2 mode.
Depending on the vehicle under test, some features and functions
may not be available.
To access the System Menu, press
SYSTEM MENU
. Select the desired
option, then press
ENTER
to view
the selected information.
To view ABS DTCs:
Select
ABS
from the System Menu. Refer to
VIEWING ABS DTCs on page 31 to view ABS DTCs for your vehicle.
To view SRS DTCs:
Select
SRS
from the System Menu. Refer to
VIEWING SRS DTCs on page 32 to view SRS DTCs for your vehicle.
To view OEM enhanced DTCs
: Select
OEM Enhanced
from the
System Menu. Refer to VIEWING OEM ENHANCED DTCs on page 28
to view OEM enhanced DTCs for your vehicle.
VIEWING OEM ENHANCED DTCs (except Ford/Mazda)
When
(
make
)
OEM Enhanced
is chosen from the System Menu, the
Scan Tool retrieves OEM enhanced DTCs from the vehicle’s computer.
1.
A “One moment please” message displays while the Scan Tool
retrieves the selected DTCs.
If the Scan Tool fails to link to the vehicle’s computer, a
“Communication Error” message shows.
Ensure your vehicle is OBD2 compliant.
- Verify the connection at the DLC, and verify the ignition is ON.
- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 5 seconds, then back ON to reset
the computer.
- Press
LINK
to continue.
If the Scan Tool
cannot
link to the vehicle’s computer after three
attempts, the message “Contact Technical Support” displays.
- Press
SYSTEM MENU
to return to the System Menu.
- Turn the ignition off, and disconnect the Scan Tool.
- Contact Technical Support for assistance.
2.
Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 3 for a description of LCD
display elements.