Scanner
Basic Operations
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NOTE
Data cable location and connection information may be provided.
Figure 4-3
Instant ID
Instant ID automatically communicates with the vehicle to start the vehicle
identification process.
Operational Requirements:
•
Vehicle requirements
:
–
Vehicle must support Mode $09 VIN.
-
Note:
Mode $09 VIN is mandated on 2008 and newer vehicles.
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Vehicle must be equipped with Hi Speed CAN or J1850 communication
protocol.
•
Connection procedure requirements:
1.
Turn vehicle ignition on.
2.
Connect data cable to the tool and then the vehicle.
An audible "beep" will sound approximately 6 seconds after boot-up, if the VIN
is read.
3.
Vehicle identification confirmation displays, select
Ok
to continue.
NOTE
If the Scanner feature is exited during the session that Instant ID was used,
selecting Scanner again, will not automatically ID the vehicle again. However,
you can select the Automatic ID Icon to restart the identification. As an
alternate method, you can select the vehicle from Previous Vehicles and
Data > Vehicle History.
Alternative Vehicle Identification
If you have a vehicle that does not appear in the scanner list, you can try and
establish communication by using the
OBDII/EOBD
. Communication is limited to basic OBD-II or EOBD diagnostic functions.
