Section 2 – Getting Started

The Professional Enhanced Scan Tool was developed by experts in the auto- motive service industry to help diagnose vehicles and assist in troubleshooting procedures. The tool monitors vehicle events and retrieves codes from the vehi- cle computer’s memory to pinpoint problem areas.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available from industry sources at the time of publication. No warranty (expressed or implied) can be made for its accuracy or completeness, nor is any responsibility assumed by the manufacturer or any- one connected with it for loss or damages suffered through reliance on any 2 information contained in this manual or misuse of accompanying product. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time to this manual or accompanying product without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

VEHICLE SERVICE INFORMATION

The following is a list of publishers who have manuals containing electronic engine control diagnostic information. Some manuals may be available at auto parts stores or your local public library. For others, you need to write for avail- ability and pricing, specifying the make, model and year of your vehicle.

Chilton Book Company

Saturn:

Chilton Way

Adistra Corporation

Radnor, PA 19089

c/o Saturn Publications

Haynes Publications

101 Union St.

Post Office Box 1000

861 Lawrence Drive

Plymouth, MI 48170

Newbury Park, CA 91320

Ford Motor Company:

Cordura Publications

Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury

Mitchell Manuals, Inc.

Ford Publication Department

Post Office Box 26260

Helm Incorporated

San Diego, CA 92126

Post Office Box 07150

Motoríst Auto Repair Manual

Detroit, MI 48207

 

Hearst Company

Chrysler Corporation:

250 W. 55th Street

Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge

New York, NY 10019

Chrysler Motors Service Training

General Motors Corporation:

26001 Lawrence Avenue

Center Line, MI 48015

Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GEO, GMC,

 

Oldsmobile, & Pontiac

 

Helm Incorporated

 

Post Office Box 07130

 

Detroit, MI 48207

 

INTRODUCTION TO ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

Suitable manuals have titles such as:

•“Electronic Engine Controls”

•“Fuel Injection and Feedback Carburetors” •“Fuel Injection and Electronic Engine Controls” •“Emissions Control Manual”

... or similar titles

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