Ford Historic Self-Test Routines

After selecting View Data, a Select Data to View screen will allow you to customize the function. See “Viewing Data” on page 3-11 of Using The Scan Tool for Entire or Custom Data Lists.

Select Data To View

`1)Entire Data List 2)Custom Data List

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

Once the communication link has been established, start the engine and let idle. The tool displays either the Entire or Custom Data List, depending on the previous selections. A Vehicle Data List header marks the beginning of the data list. Use the UP/DOWN arrow keys to scroll through the PIDs.

If the Custom Data List parameters need to be changed, press the BACK key at any time. This returns the tool to the Custom Data List display.

When done, press BACK twice to return to the DCL Function List or press FUNC to return to the Ford Function List.

Record Data

 

The Record Data function is used to record vehicle data parameters over time.

 

The Record Data function allows diagnosis of an intermittent problem by

 

analyzing data leading up to the problem, during the problem, and possibly after

 

the problem, depending on duration. This function is used if no other diagnostic

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method works.

 

 

The tool records data based on time (5 frames prior to the trigger point, and for

 

a duration after). The time after depends on the vehicle data rate.

Select Record Data from the DCL Function List and press ENTER.

DCL Function List 1)View Data

`2)Record Data 3)Playback Data ~

If a recording currently exists in memory, a message to ERASE OLD RECORDING displays.

Cannot

Record.

Old

Recording Filled

Up

Memory.

Erase Old?

Yes

<No> ~

The tool maintains only one recording at a time, so be sure to thoroughly review

an old recording before erasing it. Power to store recordings is provided by the scan tool’s internal battery, thus, recordings are stored in memory only for the life of the battery.

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9640 specifications

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One of the main features of the Actron 9640 is its ability to read and erase diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for a wide variety of vehicles. This tool supports OBD II protocols, allowing it to communicate with a vast array of vehicles produced after 1996. The device provides clear, detailed descriptions of any trouble codes, enabling users to quickly identify and address issues. This is vital for efficient troubleshooting and ensures that users can make informed decisions about repairs.

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