Matco Tools MD95 Operating Instructions Manual page 28

Live Data Mode
RECORDING (CAPTURING) LIVE DATA
- Select Erase DTCs, then press ENTER
please..." message displays while DTCs are erased from the
vehicle's computer.
If the erase is not successful, an advisory message displays.
- To retry the erase process, verify that the Scan Tool is properly
connected to the vehicle's DLC and that the ignition is on. Select
Erase, then press ENTER
When the Erase process is complete, the Record Live Data
screen displays the message "Ready to record Waiting for
DTCs."
6. Put the
condition that causes the DTC to set.
If necessary, drive the vehicle until
you reach the vehicle speed at
which the problem occurs.
7. When the Scan Tool detects a fault that
causes a DTC to set, it automatically
records and saves approximately 100
frames of Live Data information in its
memory for each PID selected.
A progress message shows on the display.
- You can stop and save recorded Live Data at any time by
pressing ENTER
When recording is complete, a confirmation screen displays.
Select Yes or No, as desired, then press ENTER
If recording was not successful, an advisory message displays.
Press ENTER
If Yes is selected, the Scan Tool enters "Playback" mode (see
LIVE DATA PLAYBACK on page 28 for details). If No is
selected, the display returns to the Live Data Menu.
If desired, you can transfer the recorded Live Data information
to a personal computer with the use of optional software (see
instructions included with the software for more information).
Record by Manual Trigger
This option lets you select the precise time at which the Live Data recording
will occur. Record by Manual Trigger can be a very valuable tool when
troubleshooting intermittent problems that do not meet the requirements for
a DTC to set. The Scan Tool is capable of recording approximately 100
frames of Live Data.
1. With the Scan Tool in Live Data mode (see VIEWING LIVE DATA
on page 22), press and hold LD to access the Live Data Menu, then
release.
2. Select Record Live Data, then press ENTER
The Record Live Data Menu displays.
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