Actron PocketScan Plus CP9550 - Manual (Page 7)

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Read Codes/Data Types
Once the Tool is connected to the vehicle, you may wish to refresh
the codes/data read from the vehicle computer. To read the codes/
data:
⇒ Press and hold the READ key for 2 seconds then release it.
The Tool will display Reading... while it reads the data from the
vehicle then the Main Menu will appear. (See View Codes/Data
types for instructions on navigating the results.)
Erase Codes/Data
After servicing the vehicle, you may wish to erase stored DTCs. If a DTC
returns, the problem has not been fixed or other faults are present.
NOTICE Perform Erase Codes function only after systems have
been checked completely and DTCs have been written
down.
The Erase function performs the following:
9 Erases Codes (both diagnostic trouble codes and pending
codes)
9 May erase Freeze Frame data results depending on the
vehcle.
9 Sets I/M Monitors to not ready.
To erase and reset codes/data from the vehicle computer:
1. Set the ingnition to Key On and Engine Off. Do NOT start the
vehicle. The engine should not be running.
2. Press and hold the  ERASE key for 3 seconds then release.
3. When the confirmation message appears on the display, press
and hold the  ERASE key for 3 more seconds.
• To cancel the operation and return to the Main Menu: Press
ENTER.
• To cancel the operation and read the data: Press  READ.
Note: Depending on which monitor sets a code, the vehicle may
need to be driven to run the monitor before the vehicle computer
recognizes that the fault is repaired.