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Live Data Mode

VIEWING LIVE DATA

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The Scan Tool is a special tool that communicates with the vehicle's

computer. The Scan Tool lets you view and/or "capture" (record) "real-time"

Live Data. This information includes values (volts, rpm, temperature, speed

etc.) and system status information (open loop, closed loop, fuel system sta-

tus, etc.) generated by the various vehicle sensors, switches and actuators.

In effect the Scan Tool lets you view, in "real time", the same signal

values generated by the sensors, actuators, switches and/or vehicle

system status information used by the vehicle's computer when

calculating and conducting system adjustments and corrections.

The real time (Live Data) vehicle operating information (values/status)

that the computer supplies to the Scan Tool for each sensor, actuator,

switch, etc. is called Parameter Identification (PID) Data.

Each PID (sensor, actuator switch, status, etc.) has a set of operating

characteristics and features (parameters) that serve to identify it. The

Scan Tool displays this information for each sensor, actuator, switch or

status that is supported by the vehicle under test.

WARNING: If the vehicle must be driven in order to perform a

troubleshooting procedure, ALWAYS have a second person

help you. One person should drive the vehicle while the other

person observes the Scan Tool data. Trying to drive and

operate the Scan Tool at the same time is dangerous, and

could cause a serious traffic accident.

VIEWING LIVE DATA

1. While linked to the vehicle, start the

engine, then press and release the LD

button.

2. A “One moment please . . .” message

displays while the Scan Tool

establishes communication with the

vehicle.

 If the Scan Tool fails to establish

communication with the vehicle, a

“Communication Error” message is

shown on the Scan Tool’s display.

- Ensure your vehicle is OBD2

compliant. See VEHICLES

COVERED on page 4 for vehicle

compliance verification information.

- Verify the connection at the DLC,

and verify the ignition is ON.

- Turn the ignition OFF, wait 5

seconds, then back ON to reset

the computer.

- Press the ENTER

button to

continue.

3. Real-time Live Data (PID) information supported by the vehicle

under test displays.