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Using the Code Reader

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

Monitor icons on the LCD display. A blinking Monitor icon means the Monitor has not yet run and finished its diagnostic self-testing. All Monitor icons that are solid have completed their diagnostic self-testing.

„ Red LED - Indicates there is a problem with one or more of the vehicle's systems. The red LED is also used to show that DTC(s) are present (displayed on the Code Reader’s LCD display). In this case, the Multifunction Indicator (Check Engine) lamp on the vehicle's instrument panel will light steady on.

The Code Reader will automatically re-link to the vehicle's computer every 15 seconds to refresh the data being retrieved. When data is being refreshed, a single beep will sound, and "rEAd" will be shown on the LCD display for 5-6 seconds. The Code Reader will then beep twice and return to displaying codes. This action repeats as long as the Code Reader is in com- munication with the vehicle's computer.

The Code Reader will display a code only if codes are present in the vehicle's computer memory. If no codes are present, a "0" will be displayed.

7.If more than one code is present, press and release the SCROLL

button, as necessary, to display additional codes.

„Whenever the SCROLL function is used to view additional codes, the Code Reader’s communication link with the vehicle's

computer disconnects. To re-establish communication, press the LINK button again.

Use the included software or visit the manufacturer's website for Fault Code Definitions. Match the retrieved DTC(s) with those listed. Read the associated definition(s), and see the vehicle's service manual for further evaluation.

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

When the Code Reader’s ERASE function is used to erase the 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:

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