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Introduction
ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General Information
1: General Information
Introduction
ABS / Air Bag 2004 is a software program for the Next
Generation Information System (NGIS) tool. With the
software installed (and unlocked) in the NGIS tool, and
with the tool properly connected to a vehicle’s elec-
tronic control unit (ECU), you can use the software to
read the vehicle’s anti-lock brake system (ABS) and air
bag information and to perform device control tests.
Figure 1.1: NGIS Tool Connected to Vehicle DLC
Some of the functions provided by the ABS / Air Bag
2004 software include the following:
• After you enter vehicle information into the NGIS tool, the
software displays an illustration of the cables required for
connecting the NGIS tool to the vehicle’s ECU. After you
connect the correct cables, the software automatically
determines the tests available for that vehicle.
• The software automatically saves the most recently used
vehicle setup for you to reuse quickly. You can also save
vehicle setups for reuse.
• You can view “live” sensor and switch datastream infor-
mation while it is being communicated from the vehicle’s
ECU.
• The tests let you read diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
for air bags and anti-lock brake systems. (In addition, you
can manually enter diagnostic codes for vehicles without
readable electronic control units.)
• Record (Save) and Playback functions let you record and
replay datastream DTC information similar to a video
recorder function.
• An automatic diagnostic code triggered record function
automatically creates a recording for playback and alerts
you whenever a diagnostic code occurs during testing.
• A Post Collision test provides instructions for testing air
bags after repair(s).
• Pathfinder and Vehicle Info functions let you view vehicle-
specific information, such as technical service bulletin
(TSB) references, vehicle specifications, repair instruc-
tions, ECU component location(s), and brake bleed
procedures.
• The tests include programmed diagnostic procedures
(special tests) you can use for bi-directional control tests
on anti-lock brake systems.