Actron PocketScan Plus CP9550 - Manual (Page 8)

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Available Codes/Data Types
The following code and data types are supported by the Tool:
Codes
When you view codes, the Tool displays both Diagnostic Trouble codes
and Pending Codes. Diagnostic Trouble Codes are reported when a
component, sensor, or other part of the vehicle is indicating a malfunc-
tion is present. The malfunction must be present for a sufficient amount
of time before the Tool will display a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
Pending Codes are only reported if a problem occurs during the cur-
rent or last completed drive cycle. Pending Codes do not necessarily
indicate a faulty component or system. Pending Codes convert to
Diagnostic Trouble Codes when an emissions problem persists long
enough to be considered a real problem, not an anomally.
Pending Codes are indicated by a  icon.
MIL Status
MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) status indicates if the vehicle com-
puter is telling the MIL to illuminate when the engine is running.
• MIL ON indicates that the check Engine Light should be ON.
• MIL OFF indicates that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp
should be OFF.
I/M Monitors
Inspection / Maintenance Monitors provide a snapshot of the Emission
System operations by indicating that the I/M Monitors are Ready or
Not Ready. For an I/M Monitor to be Ready, the vehicle must have
completed a drive cycle (been driven long enough under proper con-
ditions to have completed a drive cycle). A Monitor must be listed as
Ready to pass an emissions test. If an I/M Monitor is Not Ready, it is
becasue a drive cycle has not completed.