Equus 3160 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Scan Tool - Manual (Page 38)

Using the Scan Tool
VIEWING ENHANCED DTCs
36 OBD2
„ If the Scan Tool fails to link to the
vehicle’s computer, a “Linking
Failed” message shows on the Scan
Tool’s display.
- Verify the ignition is ON, then
press the ENTER/LD button
to continue.
2.
To read the display:
Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 12 for a description
of LCD display elements.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Scan Tool is being powered
through the vehicle’s DLC connector.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Scan Tool is linked to
(communicating with) the vehicle’s computer.
„ The upper right hand corner of the
display shows the number of the
code currently being displayed, the
total number of codes retrieved.
„ The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
and related code definition are
shown in the lower section of the
LCD display.
I/M MONITOR STATUS icons are not displayed when
viewing enhanced DTCs.
In the case of long code definitions, or when viewing
Freeze Frame data, a small arrow is shown in the
upper/lower right-hand corner of the code display area
to indicate the presence of additional information. Use
the
and buttons, as necessary, to view the
additional information.
„ The Scan Tool will display a code
only if codes are present in the
vehicle’s computer memory. If no
codes are present, a “No Enhanced
DTC’s are presently stored in the
vehicle’s computer” is displayed.
Press the ENTER/LD
button to
return to the GM Enhanced menu.
3.
If more than one code was retrieved press the DTC SCROLL
button, as necessary, 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 the LINK
button again.