Scan Tool Menus
Refer to the Scan Tool Manual for complete information about Scan Tool Diagnostics.F0 - Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
The Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) function has 3 modes that are described below:
^ DTC Information: In this mode, current or history DTC(s) stored by the EBCM can be displayed.
^ History Data: In this mode, DTC data is stored for the last 12 DTC events. This data includes information that was recorded when the DTC(s) was set.
^ Clear DTC Information: In this mode, a current or history DTC can be cleared from the EBCM memory. History data is not cleared from the EBCM memory.
F1 - Data Display
The Data Display function utilizes two special function keys and a data list which details the ABS and traction control parameters. Use the special function keys as follows:
^ DTCs - This function is used to instantly read a stored DTC(s).
^ Quick Snap - This function is used to record instant events.
Refer to Scan Tool Data List to view the available parameters for this vehicle. Refer to Scan Tool Data Definitions for ABS and Traction control parameter descriptions.Scan Tool Data List Scan Tool Data Definitions
F2 - Special Functions
In this mode, the scan tool can be used to perform functional tests on the EBCM which help verify proper operation. Malfunction conditions can be further identified by testing and observing the test results. DTCs must be cleared before tests can be performed and the ignition must be ON in order to perform a test(s). The Scan Tool Output Controls are grouped as follows:
Scan Tool Diagnostics
F3 - Snapshot
In this mode, the scan tool records the data displays before and after a snapshot. The following snapshot triggering options are available:
^ Manual Trigger - The technician triggers the snapshot manually.
^ Any Code - The snapshot triggers when a specific (technician selected) DTC sets.
^ Single Code - The snapshot triggers when any DTC sets.
^ Auto Trigger (ABS only) - The snapshot triggers within the following conditions:
- Wheel speed out of range - The snapshot will trigger when a WSS input is +/- 7 mph than the other 2 WSS inputs.
- ABS Stop - The snapshot will trigger when an ABS event occurs.