What Is A Diagnostic Trouble Code; Clearing The Obd-I (Ford) Codes; Troubleshooting; What To Do If The Codescout Is Unable To Read Or Clear - AutoXray CodeScout 2500 Manual De Usuario

OBD-I VEHICLES (Ford)
Viewing the OBD-I (Ford) Vehicle
To view the data that was previously saved using the Scan History function, recall the
saved vehicle information as follows:
• Press MENU
• Select SELECT VEHICLE TYPE
• Select PREVIOUSLY SAVED
• Select the desired scan
All scanned data for that vehicle is loaded into the tool.
What is a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)?
When the OBD system determines that a problem exists, a corresponding diagnostic
trouble code is stored in the computer's memory and triggers the MIL. These codes
help to identify the problem with the vehicle (Fig.24).
1. Arrow to the left and right to view the codes.

Clearing the OBD-I (Ford) Codes

Once repairs have been done on a vehicle, clearing the DTCs will help to make sure
the repairs were done correctly.
1. Power the CodeScout on. Make sure the tool is configured correctly for the
vehicle. Also make sure the vehicle is connected using the appropriate cable.
2. Press CLEAR and follow the on screen instructions. Ford vehicles require that the
ignition key be cycled into the OFF position for at least 5 seconds, then back into
the ON position prior to the tool clearing the codes.
3. Once the codes have been cleared, you will be taken back to the initial screen with
the cable image.
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1. Make sure the vehicle ignition key is in the full ON position.
2. Make sure the diagnostic connector is clean.
3. Make sure the cable connectors are pushed in firmly.
4. Make sure the pins in the connectors are not bent and are making contact.
5. Try wiggling the connector during the attempted read.
6. Make sure the tool is configured correctly for the vehicle under test.
NOTE: These steps will reset the CodeScout. If your problem persists please contact
AutoXray technical support
1. Power the CodeScout on.
2. Open the battery compartment and remove one battery.
3. Hold down the POWER button for 30 seconds, then release.
4. Put the battery back in, and power on.
Fig.24

TROUBLESHOOTING

What to do if the CodeScout is unable to read or clear:

RESETTING THE CODESCOUT

How to reset the CodeScout:

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