Using the Scan Tool
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
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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.
If the definition for the currently
displayed code is not available, an
advisory message shows
I/M MONITOR STATUS icons are
not displayed when viewing SRS
DTCs.
In the case of long code definitions, a small arrow is shown in
the upper/lower right-hand corner of the code display area to
indicate the presence of additional information.
If no codes are present, the message "No SRS DTC’s are
presently stored in the vehicle’s computer" shows. Press
SYSTEM MENU
to return to the System Menu.
3.
If more than one code was retrieved press
DTC
to display additional
codes one at a time.
Whenever the Scroll function is used to view additional codes,
the Scan Tool’s communication link with the vehicle’s computer
disconnects. To re-establish communication, press
LINK
again.
4.
When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and
DTC/FF
is
pressed, the Scan Tool returns to the “Priority” code.
To exit the enhanced mode, press
SYSTEM MENU
to return
to the System Menu. Select
Global OBD
, then press
ENTER
to return to the Global OBD2 mode.
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
When the Scan Tool’s ERASE function is used to erase DTCs
from the vehicle's on-board computer, "Freeze Frame" data
and manufacturer-specific-enhanced data are also erased.
"Permanent" DTCs ARE NOT erased by the ERASE function.
If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair,
DO NOT
erase the codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased,
valuable information that might help the technician troubleshoot the
problem will also be erased.
Erase DTCs from the computer's memory as follows: