Equus 3160 - ABS/SRS + OBD2 Scan Tool - Manual (Page 28)

Using the Scan Tool
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
26 OBD2
„ Red LED – Indicates there is a
problem with one or more of the
vehicle’s systems. The red LED is
also used to indicate that DTC(s)
are present (displayed on the Scan
Tool’s screen). In this case, the
Multifunction Indicator (Check
Engine) lamp on the vehicle’s
instrument panel will be illuminated.
„ DTC’s that start with “P0”, “P2” and some “P3” are
considered Generic (Universal). All Generic DTC definitions
are the same on all OBD2 equipped vehicles. The Scan Tool
automatically displays the code definitions (if available) for
Generic DTC’s.
If the definition for the currently
displayed code is not available,
an advisory message shows on
the Scan Tool’s LCD display.
„ DTC’s that start with “P1” and some
“P3” are Manufacturer specific codes
and their code definitions vary with
each vehicle manufacturer. When a
Manufacturer specific DTC is
retrieved, the LCD display shows a
list of vehicle manufacturers. Use the
UP
and DOWN buttons, as
necessary, to highlight the
appropriate manufacturer, then press
the ENTER/LD
button to display
the correct code definition for your
vehicle.
If the manufacturer for your vehicle is not listed, use the UP
and DOWN buttons, as necessary, to select Other
manufacturer and press the ENTER/LD button for
additional DTC information.
If the Manufacturer Specific defini-
tion for the currently displayed
code is not available, an advisory
message shows on the Scan
Tool’s display.
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If more than one DTC was retrieved,
and to view Freeze Frame Data, press
and release the DTC SCROLL
button, as necessary.
„ Each time the DTC SCROLL button is pressed and
released, the Scan Tool will scroll and display the next DTC in
sequence until all DTCs in its memory have displayed.