Chrysler Diagnostics

A message confirms the codes are

erased. Press ENTER to return to the Codes Erased. Chrysler Functions menu.

VIEW DATA

The View Data function allows the mechanic to view the vehicle’s parameter identification data (PIDs) in real time. As the PCM monitors the PIDs, they are sent to the scan tool. Apart from Read Codes, View Data is the most useful diagnostic function for isolating the cause of a vehicle operation problem. View- ing data is also used for observing sensor data and the ON/OFF state of switches, solenoids, and relays.

Select View Data from the Chrysler Functions list and press ENTER.

Perform the following.

1)Set Parking Brake

2)Turn Key On-Engine Off or Running.

3)Put Transmission In Park Or Neutral. Press ENTER when done.

Chrysler

Functions

 

2)Read

Temp Codes ]

3)Erase

Codes

[

` 4)View

Data

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!CAUTION

Keep hands and Tools away from fan and engine during test.

On 1999 and newer vehicles, a screen may ask you to select Engine Data or Transmission Data.

 

Select the type of data to view. Refer to

7

Viewing Data” on page 3-11 of Using

The Scan Tool.

After making a selection, press ENTER to establish a communication link. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the PIDs. A “n/a” or “- - -” indi- cates the PID is not used by the vehicle.

Select Data To View?

`Entire Data List Custom Data List

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Vehicle Data

List

ADPT

FUEL(%)

n/a]

BARO

(Hg)

29.2[

BATT

TEMP(oF)

78~

Change the selection of Custom Data List parameters at any time by pressing the BACK key. This returns to the Custom Data List selection screen. Press FUNC to return to the Chrysler Functions menu.

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Actron 9640 user manual Chrysler Functions 2Read Temp Codes 3Erase ` 4View Data, Adpt FUEL% Baro, 29.2, Batt, TEMPoF 78~

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