User's Manual

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OBD Direct Operations OBD Diagnose

6.1.4 MIL Status

This item is used to check the current condition of the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). Additional

information, such as which ECM commanded the MIL on and the distance driven while the MIL is

on (if supported), can also be displayed. It is also possible to print the MIL Status.

6.2 OBD Diagnose

Selecting OBD Diagnose opens a menu with the following options:

• Start Communication—begins the test session

• Connector Information—provides data link connector (DLC) location details for most models

• Manual Protocol Selection—allows you to select which protocol to use

6.2.1 Start Communication

Use the following procedure to conduct an OBD Direct test session:

z To perform an OBD Direct Test:

1. Select Start Communications from the OBD Direct menu.

A generic connection message will display (Figure 6-4), connect the Scan Module to the

test vehicle as instructed.

Figure 6-4 Sample generic connection message