Engine check, Viewing trouble codes, 6 engine check – PLX Devices DM-200 OBDII User Manual
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Users Guide: iMFD User Guide
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Sensor Standard
Units
Metric
Units
Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 1
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 1
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Catalytic Converter Bank 1 Sensor 2
Fahrenheit
Celsius
Catalytic Converter Bank 2 Sensor 2
Fahrenheit
Celsius
ECU Voltage
Volts
Volts
Absolute Engine Load
%
%
6 Engine Check
6.1 Viewing Trouble Codes
This mode views your trouble codes. A typical trouble code looks like the following
P0171
First Character – System
The first character identifies the system related to the trouble code.
P = Powertrain
B = Body
C = Chassis
U = Undefined
Second Digit - Code Type
The second digit identifies whether the code is a generic code (same on all OBD-II equipped vehicles), or a manufacturer specific
code.
0 = Generic (this is the digit zero -- not the letter "O")
1 = Enhanced (manufacturer specific)
Third Digit - Sub-System
The third digit denotes the type of sub-system that pertains to the code
1 = Emission Management (Fuel or Air)
2 = Injector Circuit (Fuel or Air)
3 = Ignition or Misfire
4 = Emission Control
5 = Vehicle Speed & Idle Control
6 = Computer & Output Circuit
7 = Transmission
8 = Transmission
9 = SAE Reserved
0 = SAE Reserved