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Section 2 – Getting Started
The Professional Enhanced Scan Tool was developed by experts in the auto-
motive service industry to help diagnose vehic les and ass ist in t roublesho oting
procedures. The tool monitors vehicle event s and retr ieves 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 it s accuracy
or completeness, nor is any responsibility ass umed by the manufact urer or any-
one connected with it for loss or damages suffered through reliance on any
information contained in this manual or misuse of acco mp anyin g produc t. 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 manua ls may be available at auto
parts stores or your local public library. For oth ers, you need to write for avail-
ability and pricing, specifying the make, model and year of your vehicle.

INTRODUCTION TO ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS

Suitable manuals have titles such as:
•“Electronic Engine Controls”
•“Fuel Injection and Feedba ck Carburetors”
•“Fuel Injection and Electronic Engine Controls”
•“Emissions Control Manual”
... or similar titles
Chilton Book Company
Chilton Way
Radnor, PA 19089
Haynes Publications
861 Lawrence Drive
Newbury Park, CA 91320
Cordura Publications
Mitchell Manuals, Inc.
Post Office Box 26260
San Diego, CA 92126
Motoríst Auto Repair Manua l
Hearst Company
250 W. 55th Street
New York, NY 10019
General Motors Corporation:
Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GEO, GMC,
Oldsmobile, & Pontiac
Helm Incorporated
Post Office Box 07130
Detroit, MI 48207
Saturn:
Adistra Corporation
c/o Saturn Publications
101 Union St.
Post Office Box 1000
Plymouth, MI 48170
Ford Motor Company:
Ford, Lincoln, & Mercury
Ford Publication Department
Helm Incorporated
Post Office Box 07150
Detroit, MI 48207
Chrysler Corporation:
Chrysler, Plymouth, & Dodge
Chrysler Motors Service Training
26001 Lawrence Avenue
Center Line, MI 48015