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System Main Menu Options
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7.3 System Main Menu Options
Once a System is selected (e.g. Engine, Antilock Brakes, etc) is selected, the
diagnostic tool will attempt to establish communication with the motorcycle, then
(once connected) will display (
) the system main menu (available tests).
Figure 7-7
Typical (Engine) main menu
–
Menus and navigation will vary by motorcycle make and model.
The System Main Menu may include these typical selections:
•
Codes
—displays diagnostic trouble code (DTC) records from the control
modules. Selecting may open a submenu of viewing options. See
.
•
Clear Codes
—erases DTC records and other data from the ECM. This
selection is found on a Codes submenu for some models. See
.
•
Data
— displays PID data from the control modules. Selecting may open a
submenu of viewing options. See
.
•
Functional Tests
—provides specific subsystem tests. The tests vary
depending on the manufacturer and model. See
.
•
ECU ID
—provides specific ECU information for the selected module.
7.4 Codes - View / Scan / Save
7.4.1 Viewing Codes
After selecting a System, “Codes” may appear as a menu selection (
)
from the Main System Menu. Depending on the motorcycle manufacturer, a
different name may be used (e.g. Codes Menu, Codes Only, Codes (No Data),
Service Codes, etc).
Selecting this function opens a list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the
selected control module. The code list includes the DTC and a brief description
(
).
Figure 7-8
DTC results
Select the code or the Extended DTC Data icon (
) for additional
information.The Extended DTC Data icon only displays if the motorcycle supports
this feature and information is available.
Extended DTC Data may include:
•
Odometer Mileage
•
Occurrence
•
Trips Since First Failure
•
Trips Since Last Failure