Equus 3150 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Diagnostic Tool - Manual (Page 42)

Using the Code Reader
THE ENHANCED MAIN MENU
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Retrieved information can be uploaded to a Personal
Computer (PC) with the use of an optional “PC Link Kit.” For
more information, call our service department. See
SERVICE PROCEDURES on page 65 for more information.
12.
When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC
SCROLL button is pressed, the Code Reader enters the
“enhanced” mode.
„ See VIEWING ENHANCED DTCs on page 45 to view enhanced
DTCs and/or vehicle information for your vehicle.
„ If you do not wish to view enhanced DTCs, press the DTC
SCROLL
button to return to the OBD2 DTC screen.
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Determine engine system(s) condition by viewing the Code
Reader’s LCD display for any retrieved Diagnostic Trouble Codes,
code definitions, Freeze Frame data and interpreting the green,
yellow and red LEDs.
„ If DTC’s were retrieved and you are going to perform the repairs
yourself, proceed by consulting the Vehicle’s Service Repair
Manual for testing instructions, testing procedures, and flow
charts related to retrieved code(s).
„ If you plan to take the vehicle to a professional to have it
serviced, complete the PRELIMINARY VEHICLE DIAGNOSTIC
WORKSHEET on page 29 and take it together with the retrieved
codes, freeze frame data and LED information to aid in the
troubleshooting procedure.
„ To prolong battery life, the Code Reader automatically shuts
“Off” approximately three minutes after it is disconnected from
the vehicle. The DTCs retrieved, Monitor Status and Freeze
Frame data (if any) will remain in the Code Reader’s memory,
and may be viewed at any time by turning the unit “On”. If the
Code Reader’s batteries are removed, or if the Code Reader is
re-linked to a vehicle to retrieve codes/data, any prior
codes/data in its memory are automatically cleared.
THE ENHANCED MAIN MENU
Following the code retrieval procedure (see CODE RETRIEVAL
PROCEDURE on page 34), when the last retrieved DTC has been
displayed and the DTC SCROLL
button is pressed, the Code
Reader enters the “enhanced” mode. The “enhanced” mode provides
the ability to retrieve enhanced DTCs from most Chrysler/Jeep,
Ford/Mazda, GM/Isuzu, Honda/Acura and Toyota/Lexus vehicles. The
types of enhanced data available depends on the vehicle make.
You can also retrieve Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) DTCs, and view
vehicle information, which includes the vehicle’s VIN number, calibration
ID(s) and other related information, as well as a list of available modules
for the vehicle.