Craftsman 14063 manual Display Functions

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About the Code Reader

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

5. YELLOW LED - Indicates there is a possible problem. A “Pending” DTC is present and/or some of the vehicle's emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing.

6. RED LED - Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle's systems. The red LED is also used to show that DTC(s) are present. DTCs are shown 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.

7.LCD Display - Displays test results, Code Reader functions and Monitor status information. See DISPLAY FUNCTIONS, below, for details.

8.CABLE - Connects the Code Reader to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

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Figure 2. Display Functions

See Figure 2 for the locations of items 1 through 13, below.

1. Vehicle icon - Indicates whether or not the Code Reader is being properly powered through the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is being powered through the vehicle's DLC connector.

2. Link icon - Indicates whether or not the Code Reader is communicating (linked) with the vehicle's on-board computer. When visible, the Code Reader is communicating with the computer. If the Link icon is not visible, the Code Reader is not communicating with the computer.

3. Computer icon - When this icon is visible it indicates that the Code Reader is linked to a personal computer. An optional “PC Link Kit” is available that makes it possible to upload retrieved data to a personal computer.

4.DTC Display Area - Displays the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number. Each fault is assigned a code number that is specific to that fault.

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Contents Page Table of Contents What is OBD? IntroductionYou Can Do It Easy To Use Safety Precautions Safety FirstData Link Connector DLC Location About the Code ReaderVehicles Covered OBD CertifiedControls and Indicators Controls and IndicatorsDisplay Functions Display FunctionsAbout the Code Reader Introduction of Electronic Engine Controls Onboard DiagnosticsComputer Engine Controls Basic Engine Computer Control System Typical Computer Control SystemOn-Board Diagnostics First Generation OBD1 On-Board Diagnostics Second Generation OBD2OBD2 Terminology Not all vehicles support all fifteen Monitors Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs 2 0 DTCs and MIL Status OBD2 Monitors OBD2 MonitorsNon-Continuous Monitors Onboard Diagnostics Onboard Diagnostics Onboard Diagnostics Onboard Diagnostics Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 Reference Table DTCName Monitor Preparation for Testing Before YOU BeginUsing the Code Reader Code Retrieval ProcedureLED Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs Using the Code Reader About Repairsolutions Accessing RepairSolutionsHardware Requirements Minimum System Operating RequirementsUsing the Code Reader Vehicle Applications ABS Vehicle Applications Makes CoveredReplacement Parts Warranty and ServicingCraftsman TWO Year Full Warranty