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Chrysler Diagnostics
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RECORD DATA
The
Record Data
function records vehicle PID (Parameter Identificati on) dat a
while the vehicle is parked or being driven. This function is mainly used for diag-
nosing intermittent driveability problems that cannot be isolated by any other
method.
The tool records data based on time (5 frames prior to the start of the recor ding,
and for a duration after). The time after depends on the vehicle data rate.
The
Record Data
function allows diagnosis of an intermittent problem by ana-
lyzing data leading up to the problem, during the problem, and possibly afte r the
problem, depending on duration.
Select
Record Data
from the Chrysler
Functions list and press . Fol-
low all instructions on the display.
✓The tool can maintain only one recording at a time. Be sure to thoroughly
review the old recording before erasing it.
If a recording currently exists in memory,
a message to Erase Old Recording is
displayed. The tool stores only one
recording at a time, so be sure review it
before erasing it.
✓On 1999 and newer vehicles, a screen may ask you t o select En gine Data
or Transmission Data.
Next, turn the ignition key On. Engine can be Off or Running.
Never operate the tool while driving. Have another person
assist with the operation of the tool.
Refer to “
Viewing Data
” on page3-9 of
Using The Scan Tool
for Entire and
Custom Data Lists.
On the next screen, select a triggering
method.
Manual Trigger
allows the
technician to use the key.
Trig-
ger On Codes
automatically triggers
when a DTC is indicated by the vehicle.
Press and the scan tool estab-
lishes a communication link with the
vehicle.
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CAUTION