About the canobd2&1 scan tool – Equus 3140 - Scan Tool CanOBD2&1 Kit User Manual

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About the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool

ADJUSTMENTS/SETTINGS AND DTC LIBRARY

3. When the desired backlight mode is

selected, press the ENTER/LD
button to save your changes.

The display returns to the MENU, and
the backlight turns “on” or “off” as
selected.

Searching for a DTC Definition Using the DTC Library (applicable
to OBD2 systems only)

1. Use the UP

and DOWN

but-

tons, as necessary, to highlight DTC
Library
in the Setup Menu, then press
the ENTER/LD

button.

The Enter DTC screen displays. The
screen shows the code “P0001”, with
the “P” flashing.

2. Use the UP

and DOWN

buttons,

as necessary, to scroll to the desired
DTC type (P=Powertrain, U=Network,
B=Body, C=Chassis), then press the
DTC SCROLL

button.

The selected character displays “solid”,
and the next character begins flashing.

3. Select the remaining characters in the DTC in the same way, press-

ing the DTC SCROLL

button to confirm each character. When

you have selected all the DTC characters, press the ENTER/LD

button to view the DTC definition.

If you entered a “Generic” DTC
(DTCs that start with “P0”, “P2” and
some “P3”):

- The selected DTC and DTC defi-

nition (if available), show on the
CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool’s display.

If a definition for the DTC you entered is not available, an advi-
sory message shows on the CanOBD2&1 Scan Tool’s display.

If you entered a “Manufacturer-Specific” DTC (DTCs that start
with “P1” and some “P3”):

- The “Select Manufacturer” screen

displays.

- Use the UP

and DOWN

buttons, as necessary, to high-
light the appropriate manufactur-
er, then press the ENTER/LD

button to display the correct

DTC for your vehicle.

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