ScanTool Ready-or-Not - Manual (Page 3)

1 Ready-or-Not overview
1.1 Background
Repairs to the emissions-control systems of a 1996 or
newer
vehicle cause the vehicle's computer
(ECU) memory to be cleared. The vehicle must go through
a drive cycle to allow the ECU to perform a series of tests to
ensure that the repair was successful, and before a state mandated
emissions test can be conducted.
Modern vehicles lack equipment to indicate whether the tests have
been completed. As a result, often times the customer will bring the
vehicle back to the repair shop for retest before all the required tests
by the ECU are complete. This causes the vehicle to be rejected from
testing because the computer is not ready, leading to lost time and
frustration to both the customer and the technician.
The purpose of the Ready-or-Not test tool is to provide an easy way
for automotive technicians to determine whether an OBD-II vehicle is
ready for an emissions test. The device can be loaned to a motorist to
aid them in knowing when to return for testing.
(OBD-II)
The Ready-or-not test tool plugs
directly into the vehicle's diagnostic connector, and displays
readiness status within seconds.
Designed for shop use, the test tool features a shatter-
proof enclosure, and an easy to replace connector/cable.
(1996 and
newer model years).
The device is powered from the
vehicle's diagnostic connector.
There is a total of eight easy-to-read LEDs,
including "Ready" and "Not Ready" LEDs, and six monitor
status LEDs.
produces an audible tone every thirty seconds
when the vehicle is ready for testing.
allows the test tool to be adapted to
any existing or future state emissions program. The configura-
tion utility supplied with the test tool comes with a large number
of presets, covering all current state emissions programs.
means the test tool can be easily upgraded with
new features and will never become obsolete.
1.2 Features
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Easy to install and use.
Durable.
Compatible with all OBD-II compliant vehicles
No batteries required.
Visual indicators.
Built-in speaker
Software configurability
Flash memory
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