How To Use OBD-II General Scan Tool
- Prepare a general scan tool (OBD-II general scan tool) required by SAE J1978.
- Open the cover and connect the OBD-II general scan tool to data link connector (A) located in the lower portion of instrument panel (on the driver's side).
- Using the OBD-II general scan tool, call up DTC and freeze frame data.
OBD-II general scan tool functions consist of:
- MODE $01: Current powertrain diagnostic data
- MODE $02: Powertrain freeze frame data
- MODE $03: Emission-related powertrain DTC
- MODE $04: Clear/Reset emission-related diagnostic information
- MODE $06: Request on-board monitoring test results for non-continuously monitored systems
- MODE $07: Request on-board monitoring test results for continuously monitored systems
- MODE $09: Request vehicle information
Read out the data according to repair procedures. (For detailed operation procedures, refer to the OBD-II General Scan Tool Operation Manual.)
NOTE: For details concerning DTC, refer to the List of Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC). < Ref. to , LIST OF DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) . >