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Retrieve/Clear Continuous DTCs

1. Perform New Generation Star Tester Hookup and Vehicle Selection.
2. Rotate dial to menu item "Diagnostic Data Link" and press trigger.

NOTE: The steering column/ignition/lighting control module, driver door module, driver seat module and passenger seat module can perform functions with the ignition switch in positions other than the RUN position. Follow the test set up procedure within the pinpoint test being performed to ensure proper ignition switch position for the required module functions. All other modules require the ignition switch to be in the RUN position or the test will fail.

3. Select module to test by rotating dial to highlight module and press trigger.
4. Menu item "Diagnostic Test Modes" is highlighted. Press trigger.
5. Rotate dial to menu item "Retrieve/Clear Continuous DTC," press trigger, then press start (Button 3).
6. To clear DTCs from the anti-lock brake control module, the ignition switch must be cycled from RUN to OFF after the DTCs are cleared. Clear DTCs as described with ignition switch in RUN. After they are cleared, turn the ignition switch to OFF, then back to RUN. The DTCs will now be cleared.
7. To clear individual DTC from selected module, highlight DTC by rotating dial then press Button 8.
8. To clear all DTCs from selected module, press Button 7.