Equus 3100 - CanOBD2 Diagnostic Tool - Manual (Page 41)

Using the Diagnostic Tool
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
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„ The Diagnostic Tool will display a
code only if codes are present in the
vehicle’s computer memory. If no
codes are present, a “No
Powertrain DTCs or Freeze Frame
Data is presently stored in the
Diagnostic Tool’s memory. Press the
DTC button to view your Enhanced
DTCs” is displayed.
- If the ENTER/FF button is
pressed from the “no DTCs” screen,
the message “No DTC’s or
Freeze Frame data presently
stored in the vehicle’s computer”
displays. Press the DTC SCROLL
button to enter the “enhanced”
mode (see THE ENHANCED
MAIN MENU on page 43).
„ The Diagnostic Tool is capable of retrieving and storing up to 32
codes in memory, for immediate or later viewing.
7. To read the display:
Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 13 for a descrip-
tion of LCD display elements.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Diagnostic Tool is being
powered through the vehicle’s DLC connector.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Diagnostic 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 dis-
play shows the number of the code
currently being displayed, the total
number of codes retrieved, the type of
code 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.
Freeze Frame data is always associated with the “Priority
Code” (identified as Code #1 in the Diagnostic Tool’s
display). If the FREEZE FRAME icon is lit when the
“Priority Code” (Code #1) is displayed on the Diagnostic
Tool’s screen, it indicates that there is Freeze Frame data
associated with this code, and the vehicle’s computer has
saved it in its memory.