How To Use General Scan Tool
- Prepare a scan tool (general scan tool) required by SAE J1978.
- Connect the general scan tool to data link connector located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side). Ref. to COMMON (DIAGNOSTICS)>DATA LINK CONNECTOR .
- Using the general scan tool, call up each data. General scan tool functions consist of:
- MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
- MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
- MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain DTC
- MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information
- MODE $06: Request on-board monitoring test results for intermittently monitored systems
- MODE $07: Initial emission-related powertrain DTC
- MODE $08: Request control for on-board system, test, and component
- MODE $09: Request vehicle information
- MODE $0A: Emission-related DTC (with Permanent Status)
- Read out the data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedures, refer to the general scan tool operation manual.)
NOTE:
For details concerning DTC, refer to "Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)". Ref. to ENGINE (DIAGNOSTICS) (H4DOTC)>DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC)>LIST
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