Actron Elite AutoScanner® CP9185 - Manual (Page 173)

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IMPORT (OBD II) Diagnostics
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Read Codes
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The Read Codes function allows the Scan Tool to read the DTCs from
the vehicle’s control modules. DTCs are used to help determine the
cause of a problem or problems with a vehicle. These codes cause the
control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
when emission-related or driveability fault occurs. MIL is also known
as service engine soon or check engine lamp.
From Diagnostic Codes Menu:
1. Select Read Codes.
•Use UP or DOWN arrow
key until Read Codes is
highlighted.
•Press ENTER.
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If no DTCs are present a message stating System Pass: No Faults
Detected is displayed.
2. View and write down DTCs.
•Use UP or DOWN arrow key.
Read Codes
Pending Codes
Erase Codes
View Fre eze Data
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup
Diagnostic Codes Menu
Read Codes