General Information
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 09 with a hand held scan tool. For a further description of specific monitor information, an OBD strategy document is referenced throughout this manual.
This manual 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.
=> [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions
=> [ 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
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Observe all safety precautions: => [ Safety Precautions ] Safety Precautions
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• All manufacturers special tools as well as common tools may contain a manufacturer specific part number. These tools may be substituted with an equivalent aftermarket tool or are available for purchase through the manufacturer.
• Manufacturers special tools as well as common tools that contain a manufacturer specific part number may be referenced in the test procedure illustrations showing the tool use or installation. If the manufacturer specific tool is not being used, an equivalent aftermarket tool may be installed in the same manner as the manufacturers special tool.