Using the scan tool, 38 obd2 – Equus 3160 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Scan Tool User Manual

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Using the Scan Tool

VIEWING ENHANCED DTCs

38 OBD2

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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.

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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

Honda/Acura 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.

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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.

4.

When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC

SCROLL

button is pressed, the Scan Tool returns to the

Honda/Acura Enhanced menu.

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To view additional enhanced DTCs, repeat steps 1 through 4, above.

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To exit the enhanced mode, use the UP

and DOWN

buttons, as necessary, to select Exit from the Honda/Acura
Enhanced menu, then press the ENTER/LD

button. The

Scan Tool returns to the OBD2 DTC screen.

Toyota/Lexus Enhanced DTCs

When View Enhanced DTCs is selected
from the Enhanced Main Menu (and
Toyota/Lexus is selected, if prompted), the
Toyota/Lexus Enhanced menu displays.
Depending on the protocol used to commu-
nicate with your vehicle, the Toyota/Lexus
Enhanced menu provides options to view:

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Current DTCs, History DTCs or Pending
DTCs

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