Equus 3150 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Diagnostic Tool - Manual (Page 51)

Using the Code Reader
VIEWING ENHANCED DTCS
OBD2 49
„ If the Code Reader fails to link to the
vehicle’s computer, a “Linking
Failed” message shows on the Code
Reader’s display.
- Verify the ignition is ON, then
press the ENTER/FF button
to continue.
2.
To read the display:
Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 12 for a description
of LCD display elements.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is being
powered through the vehicle’s DLC connector.
„ A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is linked to
(communicating with) the vehicle’s computer.
„ The upper right hand corner of the
display shows the number of the
code currently being displayed, the
total number of codes retrieved.
„ The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)
and related code definition are
shown in the lower section of the
LCD display.
I/M MONITOR STATUS icons are not displayed when
viewing enhanced DTCs.
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.
„ The Code Reader will display a code
only if codes are present in the
vehicle’s computer memory. If no
codes are present, a “No Enhanced
DTC’s are presently stored in the
vehicle’s computer” is displayed.
Press the ENTER/FF
button to
return to the GM Enhanced menu.
3.
If more than one code was retrieved press the DTC SCROLL
button, as necessary, to display additional codes one at a time.
„ Whenever the Scroll function is used to view additional codes,
the Code Reader’s communication link with the vehicle’s
computer disconnects. To re-establish communication, press the
LINK
button again.
4.
When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC
SCROLL button is pressed, the Code Reader returns to the
GM/Isuzu Enhanced menu.