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Computers and Control Systems: Description and Operation





General Information

Included in the contents of this Generic Scan Tool (GST) manual is a summary table of the vehicle specific OBD II Emission Related DTCs. The DTC table contains DTC Malfunction Criteria, Threshold Values, Secondary Parameters, Enabling Conditions, Monitoring Time Length, Frequency of Checks, and MIL Illumination information which can be used to accurately monitor and diagnose emissions related faults and perform functions required to run Modes 01 through 0A with a hand held scan tool.

this service information also contains the step by step procedures to accurately diagnose and repair a component or system once a DTC has been set. References to repair procedures and wiring diagrams can be found within the diagnostic test procedures.

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=> [ Clean Working Conditions ] Clean Working Conditions

=> [ On Board Diagnostic Systems ] On Board Diagnostic Systems

=> [ Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination ] Malfunction Indicator Lamp Illumination

=> [ Controller Area Network Data Link ] Controller Area Network Data Link

=> [ Electronic Power Control Warning Lamp ] Electronic Power Control Warning Lamp