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3. Tap
Automatic Selection
and
the system will proceed to acquire
VIN information automatically. Follow the on-screen instruction to go
into diagnostic screen.
Manual Selection
When the vehicle
’s VIN is not automatically retrievable through the vehicle's
ECU, or the specific VIN is unknown, you can choose to select the vehicle
manually.
Step-by-step Vehicle Selection
This mode of vehicle selection is menu driven; you can simply follow the on-
screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make
advances you to the next step. A Back button at the bottom right corner of
the screen will bring you back to the previous step. Exact procedures may
vary for different vehicles being serviced.
Alternative Vehicle Identification
Occasionally, you may identify a test vehicle that the tester does not
recognize; the database does not support, or has some unique
characteristics that prevent it from communicating with the tester through the
normal channels. In these instances, you are provided with the OBD direct
Figure 4-7
Sample Automatic Selection Screen
