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Using the Scan Tool

I/M READINESS TESTING

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3. RED LED - Indicates there is a problem

with one or more of the vehicle's

systems. A vehicle displaying a red LED

is definitely not ready for an Emissions

Test (Smog Check). The red LED is

also an indication that there are

Diagnostic Trouble Code(s) present

(displayed on the Scan Tool's screen).

The Malfunction Indicator (Check

Engine) Lamp on the vehicle's

instrument panel will light steady. The

problem that is causing the red LED to

light must be repaired before an Emissions Test (Smog Check) can

be performed. It is also suggested that the vehicle be

inspected/repaired before driving the vehicle further.

If the Red LED was obtained, there is a definite problem present in

the system(s). In these cases, you have the following options.

 Repair the vehicle yourself. If you are going to perform the

repairs yourself, proceed by reading the vehicle service manual

and following all its procedures and recommendations.

 Take the vehicle to a professional to have it serviced. The

problem(s) causing the red LED to light must be repaired before

the vehicle is ready for an Emissions Test (Smog Check).

Using the I/M Readiness Monitor Status to Confirm a Repair

The I/M Readiness Monitor Status function can be used (after repair of a

fault has been performed) to confirm that the repair has been performed

correctly, and/or to check for Monitor Run Status. Use the following

procedure to determine I/M Readiness Monitor Status:

1. Using retrieved Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and code

definitions as a guide, and following manufacturer's repair

procedures, repair the fault or faults as instructed.

2. After the fault or faults have been repaired, connect the Scan Tool to

the vehicle's DLC and erase the code or codes from the vehicle's

computer memory.

 See page 63 for procedures for ERASING DIAGNOSTIC

TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) from the vehicle's on-board

computer.

 Write the codes down on a piece of paper for reference before

erasing.

3. After the erase procedure is performed, most of the Monitor icons on

the Scan Tool’s display will be flashing. Leave the Scan Tool

connected to the vehicle, and perform a Trip Drive Cycle for each

"flashing" Monitor:

Misfire, Fuel and Comprehensive Component Monitors run

continuously and their icons will always be on solid, even after

the erase function is performed.