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DN606 Automotive Diagnostic Tool User's Manual
Select [Read Codes] from the Diagnostic Menu and press . The system will
automatically read the SAE-standard DTCs and a screen similar to Figure 5-4
will appear.
A
B C
D
E
Figure 5-4
In Fig. 5-4,
• A - DTC: Displays the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number. Each fault is
assigned a code number that is specic to that fault.
• B - Code Number Sequence: The tool assigns a sequence number to each
DTC that is present in the computer’s memory, starting with “1.” This number
indicates which code is currently displayed.
• C - Code Enumerator: Indicates the total number of codes retrieved from the
vehicle’s computer.
• D - Code Type: Indicates the type of code being displayed: Generic Current,
Generic Pending, Generic Permanent, etc.
Pending DTC: A code recorded on the “rst trip” for a “two-trip” code. If the
fault that caused the code to be set is not detected on the second trip, the
code is automatically erased.
Permanent DTC: It indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle’s
systems. In this case, the Malfunction Indicator (“Check Engine”) lamp on the
vehicle’s instrument panel will light steady on.
• E - Test Data Display Area: Displays DTC denitions.
If more than one DTC was retrieved, press
/ to view different DTCs.
In the case of long code denitions, use
/ to view the additional
information.
If the record mode in the tool setup is set as ON, the
button will appear on
the bottom of the screen. Press
to record the diagnostic trouble code for later
printing. The saved records are stored in “Print” in the Main Menu.
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