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Using the code reader, 54 obd2, Erasing diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) – Equus 3150 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Diagnostic Tool User Manual

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Using the Code Reader

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

54 OBD2

The first time the Vehicle ID function is used, it may take
several minutes to retrieve the information from the vehicle's
computer.

3.

When the retrieval process is completed,

the vehicle ID information is shown on
the Code Reader's display. Use the UP

and

DOWN

buttons,

as

necessary, to view the entire list.

4.

When you have finished viewing the

retrieved vehicle ID information, press the
ENTER/FF

button to return to exit.

Viewing Available Modules

The Code Reader can retrieve a list of
modules supported by the vehicle under test.

1.

From the Vehicle Information menu, use

the UP

and DOWN

buttons, as

necessary, to highlight Available Modules,
then press the ENTER/FF

button.

2.

A "One moment please..." message displays while the requested

information is retrieved from the vehicle's computer.

3.

When the retrieval process is completed,

a complete list of modules supported by
the vehicle under test is shown on the
Code Reader's display. Use the UP

and DOWN

buttons, as necessary,

to view the entire list.

4.

When you have finished viewing the list

of available modules, press the
ENTER/FF

button to return to exit.

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

When the Code Reader’s ERASE function is used to erase
DTCs from the vehicle's on-board computer, "Freeze
Frame" data and manufacturer-specific enhanced data are
also erased.

If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair, DO NOT
erase the codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased,
valuable information that might help the technician troubleshoot the
problem will also be erased.

Erase DTCs from the computer's memory as follows: