Equus 3040 - OBD2 ScanTool - Manual (Page 29)

Using the Scan Tool
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
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8.
To read the display:
Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 5 for a description of
display elements.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Scan Tool is being powered
through the vehicle’s DLC connector.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Scan Tool is linked to
(communicating with) the vehicle’s computer.
„ The I/M Monitor Status icons indicate the type and number of
Monitors the vehicle supports, and provides indications of the
current status of the vehicle’s Monitors. A solid Monitor icon
indicates the associated Monitor has run and completed its
testing. A blinking Monitor icon indicates the associated Monitor
has not run and completed its testing.
„ The upper right hand corner of the
display shows the number of the
code currently being displayed, the
total number of codes retrieved, and
whether or not the displayed code
commanded the MIL on. If the code
being displayed is a PENDING code,
the PENDING icon is shown. If the
code being displayed is a PERMANENT code, the
PERMANENT icon is shown.
„ The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and related code definition
are shown in the lower section of the display.
In the case of long code definitions, or when viewing Freeze
Frame Data, a small arrow is shown in the upper/lower right-
hand corner of the Scan Tool display area to indicate the
presence of additional information. Use the button, as
necessary, to view the additional information.
If a definition for the currently displayed code is not available,
an advisory message shows on the Scan Tool’s display.
9.
Read and interpret the Diagnostic Trouble Codes using the LCD
display and the green, yellow and red LEDs.
The green, yellow and red LEDs are used (with the LCD
display) as visual aids to make it easier to determine
engine system conditions.
„ Green LED - Indicates that all
engine systems are "OK" and
running normally. All monitors on the
vehicle are active and are performing
their diagnostic testing, and no
trouble codes are present. A zero will
show on the Scan Tool’s display, and
all Monitor icons will be solid.