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How To Use General Scan Tool

  1. Prepare a general scan tool required by SAE J1978.
  2. Open the cover and connect the general scan tool to the data link connector (A) located in the lower portion of the instrument panel (on the driver's side).
    Fig 1: Identifying Data Link Connector
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  3. Using the general scan tool, call up diagnostic trouble code(s) and freeze frame data.

General scan tool functions consist of:

  1. MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
  2. MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
  3. MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain diagnostic trouble codes
  4. MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information

Read out data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedures, refer to the General Scan Tool Operation Manual.)

NOTE: For details concerning diagnostic trouble codes, refer to the List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). < Ref. to LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >