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Read Codes/Data Types
Once the Tool is connected to the vehicle, you may wish to refresh
the codes/data read from the vehicle computer. To read the codes/
data:
⇒ Press and hold the READ key for 2 seconds then release it.
The Tool will display Reading... while it reads the data from the
vehicle then the Main Menu will appear. (See View Codes/Data
types for instructions on navigating the results.)
Erase Codes/Data
After servicing the vehicle, you may wish to erase stored DTCs. If a DTC
returns,theproblemhasnotbeenxedorotherfaultsarepresent.
Perform Erase Codes function only after systems have
been checked completely and DTCs have been written
down.
The Erase function performs the following:
9 Erases Codes (both diagnostic trouble codes and pending
codes)
9 May erase Freeze Frame data results depending on the
vehcle.
9 Sets I/M Monitors to not ready.
To erase and reset codes/data from the vehicle computer:
1. Set the ingnition to Key On and Engine Off. Do NOT start the
vehicle. The engine should not be running.
2. Press and hold the ERASE key for 3 seconds then release.
3. Whentheconrmationmessageappearsonthedisplay,press
and hold the ERASE key for 3 more seconds.
• To cancel the operation and return to the Main Menu: Press
ENTER.
• To cancel the operation and read the data: Press READ.
Note: Depending on which monitor sets a code, the vehicle may
need to be driven to run the monitor before the vehicle computer
recognizes that the fault is repaired.
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