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dTC menu

dtc MenU

dTCs or diagnostic trouble codes are warnings saved on the engine computer that generally point to a

particular malfunction in the vehicle. dTCs are an excellent method of diagnosing a vehicle, in fact this

method is used by the Oem.

To read or erase dTCs start by selecting “dTC menu” from the main menu. Once in the dTC menu you will

find two options to choose from: Check dTCs and Clear dTC’s. See the description for each below.

CHECk DTCS:

This function will look for any diagnostic trouble codes stored in the engine computer and will display all of the
codes on the Triple Dog gas screen. notice that most codes are accompanied by a description of the code. The
diagram below illustrates the checking DTCs process screen by screen.

Once the DTCs have been checked and are displayed on the screen they can be erased within this function by
pressing “Y”. Press “n” to exit into the main menu.

ERASE DTCS:

This function will simply erase whatever DTCs are found on the vehicle computer without displaying any of the
DTCs on the screen. The diagram below illustrates the Erasing DTCs process screen by screen.

Turn the key to the run position and wait for the downloader to establish
communication.

Choosing this function will automatically erase the DTCs on the vehicle
and then exit directly back into the Main Menu.

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DTC Menu

Settings

DTC MENU

Turn ignition key to

RUN

position.

do not start engine.

DTC MENU

Turn ignition key to

RUN

position.

do not start engine.

DTC Menu

Check DTC’s

Clear DTC’s

DTC Menu

TO CLEAR

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Unknown DTC

Select the DTC Menu item from the main menu
to enter the DTC Menu.

Turn the key to the run position and wait for the
downloader to establish communication.

On this screen, scroll down to view all DTCs. Press
“Y” to erase the DTCs, Press “n” to exit back into
the main menu without erasing the codes.

Select either Check DTC’s or Clear DTC’s from the
DTC menu to use either function.