Chrysler Diagnostics

Select Reset EMR Lamp from the Chrysler Functions list and press

ENTER.

Turn ignition key On, but do not start engine.

Press ENTER to reset the EMR lamp.

Press the FUNC or BACK key to return to the Chrysler Functions list.

Chrysler Functions ?

9)Sensor Test ] 10)Controller Info [ ` 11)Reset EMR Lamp ~

EMR Lamp Is Reset.

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SET BASIC TIME

The Set Basic Time function is used when checking basic timing. This feature suspends spark scatter at idle. Other tests, such as Sensor Test, can be performed concurrently with this mode.

Select Set Basic Time from the Chrysler Functions list and press

ENTER.

Chrysler

Functions

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` 12)Set

Basic Time

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13)Review

Data

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14)Print

Data

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!CAUTION

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

Connect a strobe timing light and perform ALL steps as prompted by the tool

 

screens as follows:

 

7

1)

Set the Parking Brake.

2)

Transmission in park (P) or neutral (N).

 

3)

Turn A/C Off.

 

4)

Start engine and let idle until hot.

 

5)

Turn ignition key Off.

 

6)

Wait 10 seconds. Start engine and let idle.

 

7)

If vehicle has a manual transmission, release clutch.

 

Press ENTER and then select a request mode. Depending on the vehicle, some Request Modes may not be available.

Select Request Mode

1)Abolish Request

 

2)Initiate

Timing

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` 3)Set Sync

Mode

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Actron 9640 user manual SET Basic Time, Chrysler Functions ` 12Set Basic Time 13Review Data 14Print

9640 specifications

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