ScanGaugeII
Scan Tool Functions
The ScanGauge II can check for
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and if found, can display how many there are and
the Trouble Codes themselves. Using the internet or repair manuals, these can be
translated to the failed component and repairs can be made. Data captured when
the Trouble Code was set can be recalled to help troubleshoot the problems (was
the temperature hot or cold, speed high or low, etc.). The ScanGauge II can be
used to clear the trouble codes and data which will turn off the warning (Check
Engine, Service Engine soon, etc.) lamp. Some states now require that vehicle
self tests have been completed since the codes were last cleared, before running
emissions checks. The ScanGauge reports this "Readiness".
The following
animation shows a typical Scan sequence.
To
rerun the animation, do a page refresh or backup and go forward.
The following
animation shows how to retrieve "Frozen" data.
To
rerun the animation, do a page refresh or backup and go forward.
The following
animation shows how to tell if the vehicle has done all the emissons tests. Some
states require all the tests to be completed since the last reset before
emissions testing is performed.
To
rerun the animation, do a page refresh or backup and go forward.
See also
Page posted by Sterling
D. Allan June 6, 2006
Last updated June 17, 2008
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