Ford Historic (OBD I) Diagnostics

Datastream Menu

IMPORTANT

All items marked with “-” are covered either in section 3 or 4. These items are not covered in this section.

Datastream Menu

View Data

Record Data

Review Data

Print Data

Tool Setup

Datastream Menu 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 problems when they occur. The Scan Tool also has the ability to record these data parameters as the vehicle is operated to locate intermittent problems.

View Data

The View Data function allows the mechanic to view Parameter

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Identification Numbers (PIDs) in real time. Simply stated, as the

 

powertrain control module (PCM) monitors the vehicle’s PIDs, they are simultaneously transmitted to the Scan Tool. Viewing data is also used for observing sensor data and the on/off state of switches, solenoids, and relays.

From the Datastream Menu:

1.Select View Data.

•Use the UP or DOWN arrow keys until View Data is highlighted.

•Press ENTER.

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Datastream Menu

View Data

Record Data

Review Data

Print Data

Tool Setup

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Actron CP9190 manual From the Datastream Menu Select View Data