Equus 3150 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Diagnostic Tool - Manual (Page 39)

Using the Code Reader
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
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„ The upper right hand corner of the
display shows the number of the
code currently being displayed, the
total number of codes retrieved, the
type of code (G = Generic; M =
Manufacturer Specific), and whether
or not the displayed code com-
manded the MIL on. If the code
being displayed is a PENDING code,
the PENDING icon is shown.
„ The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) and related code definition
are shown in the lower section of the LCD 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 code display area
to indicate the presence of additional information. Use
the
and buttons, as necessary, to view the
additional information.
If a definition for the currently displayed code is not
available, an advisory message shows on the Code
Reader’s display.
9.
Read and interpret Diagnostic Trouble Codes/system condition
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
operating normally. All monitors
supported by the vehicle have run
and performed their diagnostic
testing, and no trouble codes are
present. A zero will show on the
Code Reader’s LCD display, and all
Monitor icons will be solid.
„ Yellow LED – Indicates one of the following conditions:
A.
A PENDING CODE IS
PRESENT – If the yellow LED
is illuminated, it may indicate a
Pending code is present. Check
the Code Reader’s LCD display
for confirmation. A Pending
code is confirmed by the
presence of a numeric code
and the word PENDING on the
Code Reader’s LCD display.