Actron 9640A manual DCL Data Functions EEC-IV Vehicles, View Data, Record Data

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DCL Data Functions (EEC-IV Vehicles)

DCL (Data Communication Link) Data functions are used to view and record engine data transmitted from the vehicle on EEC-IV vehicles beginning in 1990. These functions allow viewing of data parameters in real time to pinpoint prob- lems when they occur. The tool also has the ability to record these data param- eters as the vehicle is operated to locate intermittent problems.

To view DCL Data Functions, select DCL

Data from the Ford Function List.

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The tool displays the DCL Function

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List. Select View Data and press

DCL

Function

List

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1)View3Playback

Data

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ENTER

arrow keys to scroll through2Recordthe PI s. Data

Use the

View Data

The View Data function allows the mechanic to v

PI s

real time. Simply

stated, as the PCM monitors the vehicles PIDs, th

a

simultaneou ly rans-

mitted to the scan tool. Viewing data is also used for observ ng sensor da a and

the ON/OFF state of switches, solenoids, and re ays.

After selecting View Data, a Select Data

to View screen will allow you to custom-

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method works.

ize the function. See “Viewing Data” on

page 3-9 of Using The Scan Tool for

2)Custom

Entire or Custom Data Lists.

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FuncionList

After selecting the Entire Data List or Custom Data List, press

.

FUNCUP/DOWNBACK

d,

ta

ENTERBACK

Once the communication link has been establish

the e gine and let idle.

The tool displays either the Entire or Custom Data L st, epending on the pre-

vious selections. A Vehicle Data List header`marks he

Dataginning of he data list.

If the Custom Data List parameters need to be changed, press he

key

at any time. This returns the tool to the Custom Data List displ

y.

When done, press

twice to return to the DCL Func ion List or press

to return to the Ford Function List.

Record Data

The Record Data function is used to record v hicle da

par

me ers over ime.

The Record Data function allows diagnosis of an inte mit ent problem by ana-

lyzing data leading up to the problem, during the problem, nd possibly aft

r he

problem, depending on duration. This function is

ed if no other diagno

ic

The tool records data based on time (5 framesSelect`1)Enireprior the trigger point, and for

a duration after). The time after depends on the vehicle dataDataListstrate. ~

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