Generic Scan Tool Manual Contents

Generic Scan Tool Manual Contents

"GST" is an acronym for Generic Scan Tool Manual.

Included in the contents of this GST manual is a summary table of the vehicle specific OBD II Emission Related Engine and Transmission DTCs. This table contains all necessary Malfunction Criteria, Threshold Values, Secondary Parameters, Enabling Conditions, Monitoring Time Length, Frequency of Checks, and MIL Illumination to accurately monitor and diagnose the Engine Emissions and Transmission and perform all functions required to run Modes 01 through 09 with a hand held scan tool. For a further description of the monitor strategies, a document reference has been provided throughout this GST manual to the applicable OBD System Strategy document.

This GST manual also contains the step by step pin point test procedures to accurately diagnose the suspected component or system once a DTC has been set. All references to repair procedures and wiring diagrams will be found within the diagnostic test procedure.