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ERASING DTCs (OBD I SYSTEMS)<br />
Erasing DTCs<br />
OBD1 SYSTEMS<br />
When the Tool's ERASE function is used to erase DTCs<br />
from the vehicle's on-board computer, manufacturer<br />
specific data (where applicable) is also erased.<br />
If you plan to take the vehicle to a service center for repair, DO NOT<br />
erase the codes from the vehicle's computer. If the codes are erased,<br />
valuable information that might help the technician troubleshoot the<br />
problem will also be erased.<br />
Erase DTC’s from the computer’s memory as follows:<br />
1. Connect the Tool to the vehicle’s DLC. Press the ENTER button<br />
to continue.<br />
2. Turn the ignition ON. DO NOT start the engine.<br />
For FORD systems only, first perform step 3 below, then turn<br />
ignition “ON” and press the ENTER button to continue.<br />
3. Press and release the ERASE<br />
shows on the LCD display.<br />
button. A confirmation message<br />
- If you are sure you want to proceed,<br />
press the ERASE button again to<br />
erase DTCs from the vehicle's<br />
computer.<br />
- If you do not want to continue with<br />
the erase process, press the LD/M<br />
button to exit the erase function.<br />
4. If you chose to erase DTCs, a status<br />
screen displays while the erase function<br />
is in progress.<br />
� If the erase was successful, a<br />
confirmation message shows on the<br />
Tool’s LCD display. press the<br />
ENTER button to exit.<br />
Due to the differences in computer<br />
systems, the Tool can be used to<br />
erase codes for some vehicles,<br />
while others require codes to be<br />
erased manually. If the “To erase<br />
DTC’s consult the vehicle’s<br />
service repair manual...” screen<br />
displays, you must consult the<br />
vehicle’s service repair manual for<br />
procedures to erase DTCs.<br />
OBD2&1 99
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