Actron 9640A manual Vehicle Service Information, Introduction to ON-BOARD Diagnostics

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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