Working with the mega macs PC
Diagnostics
I I c c o o n n s s
8.2
Diagnostics
8.2.1
Preparing Vehicle Diagnostics
The selection of the correct vehicle is a basic precondition for trouble-free
vehicle diagnostics. The mega macs PC software provides assistance to
simplify the selection, e.g. indicating the installation position of the
diagnostic connector or vehicle identification by VIN.
The following ECU functions are possible under >Diagnostics< in the main
menu:
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Trouble code reading
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Parameter readout
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Actuator test
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Service reset
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Basic setting
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Coding
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Test function
Proceed as follows to prepare vehicle diagnostics:
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D D e e s s i i g g n n a a t t i i o o n n
information
Call up additional information regarding the selected
vehicle e.g.:
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Vehicle type
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Engine displacement
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Output
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Engine code
Update the Car History
Update the list of vehicles in the Car History and
update the status of the vehicles.
Vehicle search in the vehicle database
Search for a vehicle in the vehicle database using its
VIN, its manufacturer key no. or its license plate
number.
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