Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs) - Innova OBD2 Owner's Manual

Using the Car Reader

ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)

7. If more than one code is present, press and release the SCROLL
Refer to page 14 for Diagnostic Trouble Code definitions. Match the retrieved
DTC(s) with those listed. Read the associated definition(s), and see the vehicle's
service manual for further evaluation.
ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs)
If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair, DO NOT erase the
codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased, valuable information
that might help the technician troubleshoot the problem will also be erased.
Erase DTCs from the computer's memory as follows:
1. If not connected already, connect the Car Reader
2. Turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine. The
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The Car Reader will automatically re-link to the vehicle's
computer every 15 seconds to refresh the data being retrieved.
When data is being refreshed, a single beep will sound, and
"rEAd" will be shown on the LCD display for 5 - 6 seconds. The
Car Reader will then beep twice and return to displaying codes.
This action repeats as long as the Car Reader is in com-
munication with the vehicle's computer.
The Car Reader will display a code only if codes are present in
the vehicle's computer memory. If no codes are present, a "0" will
be displayed.
as necessary, to display additional codes.
Whenever the SCROLL function is used to view additional codes, the Car
Reader's communication link with the vehicle's computer disconnects. To
re-establish communication, press the LINK
When the Car Reader's ERASE function is used to erase the DTCs
from the vehicle's on-board computer, "Freeze Frame" data and
manufacturer-specific enhanced data are also erased.
When DTCs are erased from the vehicle's computer memory, the I/M
Readiness Monitor Status program resets status of all the Monitors to
a not run "flashing" condition. To set all of the Monitors to a DONE
status, an OBD 2 Drive Cycle must be performed. Refer to your
vehicle's service manual for information on how to perform an OBD 2
Drive Cycle for the vehicle under test.
to the vehicle's DLC. (If the Car Reader is already
connected and linked to the vehicle's computer,
proceed directly to step 4. If not, continue to step
2.)
Car Reader will automatically link to the vehicle's
computer.
button,
button again.
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