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9620 Professional OBD II Scan Tool
OBDII Function List
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10)Record Data
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`11)Vehicle Info
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12)Modules Present
If a recording currently exists in memory, a
message prompting to erase data is displayed.
Note:
Make sure to review old recorded data
before erasing
Scan tool retrieves a list of supported PIDs. After list is generated, scan tool prompts to
select type of data to view. Refer to View Data described earlier in this section to setup
Entire or Custom Data Lists.
On next screen, select a method to trigger a
recording. Manual Trigger allows technician to
use ENTER key. Trigger On Codes automati-
cally triggers when a DTC is indicated by vehicle.
Once trigger method is selected, scan tool will begin recording data when trigger event
occurs either a DTC occurs or ENTER key is pressed. The time is recorded and data
from the last five frames is saved. Data will continue to be saved until either the record
memory is full or the technician presses ENTER.
Press ENTER and the scan tool establishes a communication link with the vehicle.
If Manual Trigger is selected, scan tool initializes by recording first five frames. When
done, press ENTER. If Trigger On Codes was selected, then scan tool triggers when a
DTC is stored in vehicle. Press BACK key twice to return to OBDII Function List.
WARNING!
TWO PEOPLE SHOULD BE IN VEHICLE WHEN DRIVING ON ROAD,
ONE TO DRIVE AND THE OTHER TO ATTEND TO THE EQUIPMENT.
Scan tool recording times vary. A recording consists of 5 frames of data prior to trigger
and several frames after trigger. Amount of PIDs recorded determine number of frames.
After a recording, scan tool displays a prompt to
playback recording. Answer YES to display
recorded data or NO to return to OBDII Function
List.
2.3.11 Vehicle Info
Vehicle Info function enables scan tool to request vehicles VIN number and calibration
ID(s) which uniquely identifies software version in vehicle control module(s).
This function applies to Model Year 2000 and later OBD II compliant vehicles. The scan
tool cannot verify if data returned is correct for scanned vehicle. This information is
provided by vehicle manufacturer. The Vehicle Info test must be completed with the key in
the ON position and the Engine OFF.
Calibration Verification Numbers (CVNs) are calculated values required by OBD II
regulations with the vehicle engine off. CVNs are reported to determine if emission-
related calibrations have been altered. Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control
module. The calculation may take several minutes first time the CVNs are requested.
Select Vehicle Info from OBD II Function List and
press ENTER.
If the message INVALID displays on screen, then
data returned is incorrect, or not formatted in
accordance with OBD II specification.
Playback Data?
No
CannotRecord. Old
Recording Filled Up
Memory. Erase Old?
Pick Trigger Method
`1) Manual Trigger
2)Trigger On Codes