CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool - Sears

Chrysler/Jeep OBD1 Systems
CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE
� If the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool fails
to link to the vehicle’s computer, a
“Vehicle is not responding” message
shows on the CanOBD2&1 Scan
Tool’s display. Do the following:
- Verify the ignition is ON.
- Check the cable connections at
the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool and
at the vehicle’s DLC.
- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 10-12 seconds, then turn back ON
to reset the computer.
- Press the ENTER/LD
6 as necessary.
button and repeat steps 4 through
7. If the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool was able
to link to the vehicle successfully a
"Code retrieval was successful..."
message shows temporarily on the
CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool’s display
followed by any retrieved DTCs.
� The CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool will
display a code only if codes are
present in the vehicle's computer
memory. If no codes are present, a
"No DTC's are presently stored in
the vehicle's computer" message is
displayed.
8. If more than one code was retrieved
press the DTC SCROLL button, as
necessary, to display additional codes
one at a time.
In the case of long code definitions, a small arrow is shown in
the upper/lower right-hand corner of the code display area to
indicate the presence of additional information. Use the
and buttons, as necessary, to view the additional
information.
9. Disconnect the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool from the vehicle and turn
the ignition key OFF.
10. To prolong battery life, the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool automatically
shuts "Off" after approximately three minutes of no button activity.
The DTCs retrieved will remain in the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool's
memory, and may be viewed at any time. If the CanOBD2&1 Scan
Tool’s batteries are removed, or if the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool is relinked
to a vehicle to retrieve codes, any prior codes in its memory
are automatically cleared.
� See VIEWING DTCs IN THE CANOBD2&1 SCAN TOOL’S
MEMORY on page 13 to view DTCs stored in the CanOBD2&1
Scan Tool’s memory.
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