Home Screen: Scanner

1.

Turn the vehicle ignition switch on.

2.

Connect the data cable to the tool and vehicle. See Data Cable / Connections

The diagnostic tool will turn on automatically when connected to an OBD-II vehicle.

Depending on the vehicle, Instant ID may occur and the identification process automatically starts. See Instant ID for additional information.

If Instant ID is not supported, select Scanner and follow the screen prompts to identify the vehicle. See Vehicle Identification for additional information.

Menus, options and procedures may vary by vehicle. Not all vehicles support the Auto ID and, or Instant ID feature.

3.

Select a Vehicle System (e.g. Engine, Transmission).

4.

Select a Vehicle System Test/Function (e.g. Codes Menu) to perform. See System and Test Selection.

To avoid damage to the vehicle electronic control modules, never disconnect the data cable or disrupt the power supply during Scanner vehicle communication. Exit tests and stop Scanner vehicle communication before disconnecting the data cable or powering down the diagnostic tool.

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To exit Scanner vehicle communication, select the Home icon then select Exit Vehicle from the Quick-Access menu.

Menus, options and procedures vary by vehicle. Not all vehicles support Auto ID and, or Instant ID.

Depending on the vehicle, the vehicle identification process may require manual entry of the vehicle information, or it may be automated. The following functions are available to identify the vehicle:

Instant ID - See Instant ID for additional information.

Manual ID - Allows for manual entry of all required vehicle identification criteria, see Manual ID.

Auto ID - Automatically completes the identification process after the vehicle make and year are manually entered. see Manual ID.

OBDII/EOBD ID - See Alternative Vehicle Identification for additional information.

Manual ID

1.

Turn the vehicle ignition switch on.

2.

Connect the data cable to the tool and vehicle. See Data Cable / Connections.

3.

If required, turn the diagnostic tool on (the tool should automatically turn on when connected to the vehicle).

4.

Select Scanner from the Home screen.

5.

Follow the screen prompts to enter the vehicle make and year.

6.

If prompted select, Automatic ID or Manual ID.

Selecting Automatic ID or the Automatic ID icon will start the automatic vehicle identification process.

Selecting Manual ID will allow you to continue manually identifying the vehicle.

7.

Follow the screen prompts to complete the vehicle identification process .

8.

The vehicle identification confirmation screen displays, select Ok to continue.

Data cable location and connection information may be provided.

Instant ID

Instant ID automatically communicates with the vehicle to start the vehicle identification process.

Operational Requirements:

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Vehicle requirements:

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Vehicle must support Mode $09 VIN.

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Note:Mode $09 VIN is mandated on 2008 and newer vehicles.

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Vehicle must be equipped with Hi Speed CAN or J1850 communication protocol.

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Connection procedure requirements:

1.

Turn vehicle ignition on.

2.

Connect data cable to the tool and then the vehicle.

An audible "beep" will sound approximately 6 seconds after boot-up, if the VIN is read.

3.

Vehicle identification confirmation displays, select Ok to continue.

If the Scanner feature is exited during the session that Instant ID was used, selecting Scanner again, will not ID the vehicle again. To quickly ID the vehicle again, select it from Previous Vehicles and Data > Vehicle History.

Alternative Vehicle Identification

If you try to identify a vehicle that the Scanner does not recognize, you can try and establish communication by using the OBDII/EOBD function, see OBD-II/EOBD. Communication is limited to basic OBD-II or EOBD diagnostic functions.

Home Screen: [Typical] Scanner (Vehicle Identification) > (Vehicle System Menu)

After the vehicle is identified, a menu of available systems and/or test options is displayed .

Use the Menu View icon to toggle between a categorized and non-categorized list view.

Select a system/test option as applicable.

Only the systems/ test options supported for the vehicle are displayed.

Home Screen: [Typical] Scanner (Vehicle Identification) > (Vehicle System Menu) > (Vehicle System Main Menu)

See Working with Trouble Codes for descriptions of typical System Main Menu options.

Once a system/test option is selected, the available options for that system are displayed in the System Main Menu .

Menus and navigation will vary by vehicle.

The System Main Menu may include:

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Codes Menu—displays diagnostic trouble code (DTC) records from the vehicle electronic control module. Selecting may open a submenu of viewing options.

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Clear Codes—erases DTC records and other data from the ECM. This selection is found on a Codes submenu for some models.

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Data Display— displays PID data from the vehicle electronic control module. Selecting may open a submenu of viewing options.

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Functional Tests—provides specific subsystem tests. The tests vary depending on the manufacturer and model.

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Actuator Tests—similar to functional tests, checks the operation of certain actuators, such as solenoid valves and relays.

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Memory Resets—allows you to reprogram adaptive values for certain components after making repairs. Selecting opens a submenu. These options are found on the Functional Tests Menu for some models.

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System Tests—provides specific subsystem testing. Performing these tests is similar to functional tests.

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Generic Functions—lets you access certain available Generic OBD II functions from a proprietary menu (1996 and newer vehicles only).

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Troubleshooter—provides step-by-step procedures, integrating PIDs and retrieving trouble codes when appropriate, for specific symptoms of the identified vehicle.