
OBD-II Code Library
The text description for an OBD-II generic DTC
can be found by using the CodeScout OBD-II
Code Library feature. Congure the tool for
OBD-II vehicles as follows:
• Press MENU
• Select SELECT VEHICLE TYPE
• Select OBD-II 1996-CURRENT
• Press MENU
• Select OBD-II CODE LIBRARY
• Use the navigation buttons to enter the DTC
number (Fig.14)
• Press ENTER to see the text (Fig.15)
Fig.14
Fig.15
OBD-II VEHICLES
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OBD-I VEHICLES (GM, Chrysler)
Reading Your OBD-I (GM, Chrysler) Vehicle
Refer to “Conguring the tool for your Vehicle - GM, Ford, and Chrysler OBD-I” in this
manual for specic instructions on conguring the tool and connecting the appropriate
cable.
1. Turn the vehicle ignition key ON or start the
engine.
2. Congure the tool for the vehicle and connect
the appropriate cable. Refer to “Conguring
the tool for your Vehicle - GM, Ford, and
Chrysler OBD-I” in this manual for specic
information.
3. Press the READ button.
4a. If the read was successful, the Save Vehicle
Scan question is displayed (Fig.16).
4b. If the read was not successful, the Reading
Failed screen is displayed (Fig.17). If this
happens, refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual.
About Scan History Function:
At the conclusion of a successful vehicle scan,
the vehicle conguration and scanned data
information can be saved for later reference
(Fig.16). A tag name is entered that is used to
identify the scan at a later time (Fig.18). Up to 10
characters can be used for the name. To recall
a saved scan refer to “Viewing the OBD-I (GM,
Chrysler) Vehicle Data” in this manual.
Fig.16
Fig.18
Fig.17
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