Vehicle Information - Matco Tools FixAdvisor MD70 Operating Instruction

Additional Tests

VEHICLE INFORMATION

The FixAdvisor does not perform the leak test, but signals to
vehicle's on-board computer to initiate the test. The vehicle
manufacturer determines the criteria and method for stopping
the test once it has been started. BEFORE using the EVAP
Leak Test function, refer to the vehicle's service repair manual
to determine the procedures necessary to stop the test.
1. From the "Special Test Menu ", use the UP
and DOWN
to highlight EVAP Leak Test, then press
the ENTER
2. A "One
displays while the request is sent to the
vehicle's on-board computer.
Some vehicle manufacturers do not
allow FixAdvisor's or other external
devices to control vehicle systems. If
the EVAP Leak Test is not supported
by the vehicle under test, an advisory
message shows on the FixAdvisor's
display. Press the M button to return to
the Special Test Menu.
3. When the EVAP leak test has been initiated
by the vehicle's on-board computer, a
confirmation
FixAdvisor's display. Press the M button to
return to the "Special Test Menu."
VEHICLE INFORMATION
The Vehicle Information function offers three options for retrieving
reference information for the vehicle under test; Vehicle ID, Available
Modules and IPT (In-use Performance Tracking).
Retrieving Vehicle ID Information
The Vehicle ID function is applicable to model year 2000 and
newer OBD2-compliant vehicles.
The FixAdvisor can retrieve a list of information (provided by the vehicle
manufacturer), unique to the vehicle under test, from the vehicle's on-
board computer. This information may include:
The vehicle's VIN number
The control module identification number
The vehicle's calibration ID(s). These IDs uniquely identify the
software version(s) for the vehicle's control module(s).
The Vehicle's Calibration Verification Number(s) (CVNs) required by
ODB2 regulations. CVNs are used to determine if emission-related
calibrations for the vehicle under test have been changed. One or
more CVNs may be returned by the vehicle's computer.
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buttons as necessary,
button.
moment please..."
message shows
message
on the
MD70