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ECM Snapshot (Non-CRT Equipped Vehicles)

NOTE: If directed here from TEST TYPE SELECTION under MANUAL OPERATION OF SELF-DIAGNOSTICS in this article, go to step 2).
  1. SNAPSHOT allows the recall of system operating specifications present at the exact time an ECM malfunction code was set. Up to 3 snapshots may be recalled. In addition, one snapshot may be triggered on demand. To enter snapshot, complete the following:
  2. Immediately following the selection of SNAPSHOT?, the system will display the message SNAP DONE. This message appears for 3 seconds to indicate all ECM data and inputs have been stored in memory. Following this 3 second information storage verification, the display will automatically proceed to the first available snapshot test type (i.e., SNAP DATA? or SNAP INPUTS?).
  3. At this point, depressing the FAN DOWN button will display the next available snapshot test type. Display may be toggled between SNAP DATA? and SNAP INPUTS?.
  4. Depressing the FAN UP button with SNAP DATA? or SNAP INPUTS? displayed will select that particular test type.
  5. At this point, the display is controlled as it would be for non-snapshot data and inputs displays; however, all values and status information represents memorized vehicle conditions. See EXPLANATION OF SPECIFIC TEST SELECTION  and MAKING SPECIFIC TEST SELECTION5  .
  6. Depressing the FAN UP key with ECM SNAPSHOT? displayed will display the SNAPSHOT TAKEN message to indicate that new information has been stored in memory.
Fig 1: Self-Diagnostic System Flow Chart (With CRT)
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