Genisys User Guide - OTC

3: Scan Diagnostics Applications
Overview
When you select Scan Diagnostics from the Application
Manager screen (Figure 3.3 on page 14), the
Scan Diagnostics screen appears, as shown in the
examples below.
Figure 3.1: Scan Diagnostics Screen - Graphic User Interface
Figure 3.2: Scan Diagnostics Screen - Classic User Interface
This screen contains options for using the Scan
Diagnostics software applications.
This chapter provides test startup steps for the
Domestic, Latin America, Asian, European, ABS/Air
Bag, and Global OBD II applications. (These applications
all operate the same, but each application
covers different groups of vehicles, such as US,
Asian, ABS, etc.)
To use the GM SPS Reprogramming application,
refer to the separate manual provided with the
GM SPS Reprogramming application.
To connect a Cartridge Reader, refer to Insert
Cartridge (optional) on page 12.
To use the scan diagnostic tests, you select a test
from the Scan Diagnostics screen, enter vehicle
information into the scan tool, connect a communication
cable between the scan tool and the vehicle’s
data link connector (DLC), and then select a diagnostic
function. The diagnostic functions may include
any of the following (these vary by vehicle):
Datastream - view live streaming data for a
selected vehicle ECU.
Custom Datastream - select specific sensors
or switches for viewing live data.
Integrated Scan / Gas - with the Gas hardware
module connected and the Gas M-P application
unlocked, view exhaust gas readings (CO,
CO2, HC, O2, NOX, AFR) along with live ECU
data readings.
Diagnostic Trouble Codes - view and clear
DTC for a selected ECU.
Pathfinder - view vehicle-specific information,
such as DTC descriptions, TSBs, component
locations, etc.
Vehicle Information - view vehicle-specific
information, such as TSBs, specifications,
component locations, etc
PROM ID - view the ID number for the selected
ECUs programmable read-only memory
(PROM)
Diagnostic States (GM) - place a vehicle in
special test modes (states).
Post Collision Tests (Air Bag) - view instructions
for testing air bags after repair(s).
Special Tests - perform special diagnostic
tests by manually controlling system components.
WARNING: Before performing any diagnostic
functions, refer to the Safety Precautions and instructions
provided in the User Guide and the warnings provided
by the vehicle manufacturer. In addition, follow
any warnings and descriptions provided on the scan
tool screens.
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