Scanner - Automotive
This section describes the basic operation of the Scanner function for automotive applications.
The Scanner icon is located on the Home screen.
The Scanner function allows your diagnostic tool to communicate with the electronic control modules (ECMs) of the vehicle being serviced. This allows you to perform tests, view diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and live data parameters from various vehicle systems such as the engine, transmission, antilock brake system (ABS) and more.
Scanner - Starting (Quick Start)
This section lists the basic scanner operation steps, and is only intended as a quick-start reference. Refer to the supporting topics in this section for detailed operation information.
Scanner is a menu driven application that communicates with vehicle control modules to access diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), parameter data (PIDs), functional tests, and more. To navigate the application, use your fingertip or the control buttons to make onscreen menu selections to access the desired data, test or function. The following general features and control icons apply to both the Scanner and the OBD-II/EOBD functions.
Menus, options and procedures may vary by vehicle. The following instructions apply to most OBD-II vehicles. Not all vehicles support the Auto ID and, or Instant ID feature.
| 1. | Turn the vehicle ignition switch on. |
| 2. | Connect the data cable to the vehicle DLC. See Data Cable Connection. |
The diagnostic tool will turn on automatically when connected to the vehicle.
| 3. | Select Scanner from the Home screen. |
While using the Scanner and OBD-II/EOBD functions, on-screen data cable connection instructions are provided. The instructions may include the location of the vehicle DLC.
| 4. | Depending on the vehicle, Instant ID may occur. See Instant ID for additional information. |
| 5. | If Instant ID is not supported, after selecting vehicle make (and year if needed), choose Automatic ID or Manual ID and enter the vehicle information at the screen prompts to continue. See Vehicle Identification. |
If Automatic ID is selected, the identification process automatically completes (if supported by the vehicle).
| 6. | Select a VehicleSystem (e.g. Engine, Transmission). |
| 7. | Select a Vehicle System Test/Function (e.g. Codes Menu) to perform. See System and Test Selection. |
Damage to the vehicle electronic control module (ECM) may occur if communication is disrupted. Make sure the data cable is properly connected at all times during testing. Exit all tests before disconnecting the data cable or powering down the diagnostic tool.
The Scanner function remains open as long as there is an active communication link with the vehicle. You must interrupt this communication link in order to exit from tests and power down the diagnostic tool. A warning message displays if you attempt to shut down while the diagnostic tool is communicating with the vehicle.
Scanner - Stopping
| 1. | From any active Scanner screen, select the Back icon on the toolbar. |
The “stopping communications” message briefly displays followed by the Data menu.
| 2. | From the Data Menu, select Back on the toolbar. |
The “stopping communications” message displays again, then the Main menu. Once the Main menu is displayed, communication has been terminated and it is safe to return to the Home screen and power down the diagnostic tool.
Scanner Screen Layout
| 1. | Title bar—shows active test, vehicle and diagnostic tool status. The Title bar appears for all functions and displays information only, there are no selectable items. SeeTitle Bar. |
| 2. | Toolbar—contains control icons |
| 3. | Main body—displays menus, code results, PIDs, etc. |
