OBD-II/EOBD
OBD-II/EOBD Menu
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8.2.2 OBD Direct
OBD Direct includes the following menu and submenu choices:
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OBD Diagnose
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Start Communication
- initiates a test session
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Connector Information
- provides DLC location details
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Manual Protocol Selection
- provides choices for communication protocol
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OBD Training Mode
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allows you to familiarize yourself with the capabilities of
OBD-II/EOBD while navigating through menus without being connected to a
vehicle.
Start Communication
Use the following procedure to begin an OBD-II/EOBD test session:
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To perform an OBD-II/EOBD Test:
1.
Connect the data cable to the test vehicle.
2.
Select
Start Communications
from the OBD-II/EOBD menu.
A series of messages are displayed indicating automatic detection of vehicle
type (12 or 24 V) has occurred and then the detected controllers are displayed.
The diagnostic tool establishes a communication link with the test vehicle, then
opens an information screen (
Figure 8-4
Protocol information
The information screen shows how many control modules were detected,
which ECM is communicating, and which communication protocol is being
used.
3.
Select
Continue
.
A Select Service menu of available tests opens:
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($02) Display Freeze Frame Data
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($04) Clear Emissions Related Data
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($05, 06, 07) Display Test param./Results
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($08) Request Control of On-board System
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($09) Read Vehicle Identification
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($09) In-use Performance Tracking
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($0A) Emission Related DTC with Permanent Status
IMPORTANT
All service modes are not supported by all vehicles, so the available
menu selections will vary.
Figure 8-5
Service mode menu
4.
Select a test to continue.