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Chapter 5 Navigation
The following sections describe screen layout, how to navigate the interface, and how to make
selections using screen menus and buttons. The various types of screen messages are also
explained in this section.
5.1 Screen Layout
MICROSCAN™ display screens typically consist of two sections:
Figure 5-1
Sample screen
1— Title bar—shows the type of test being performed and the power source
2— Main body—shows test data
One of three basic types of screen displays for most scan tool procedures:
• Trouble code screens
• Menu screens
• Data screens
Each type is explained below.
5.2 Trouble Code Screens
A trouble code screen displays a list of the diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) stored in the
electronic control module (ECM) of the test vehicle. The MICROSCAN automatically tests for
codes on connection to a vehicle data link connector (DLC) on power up. An “establishing
communication” message momentarily displays on the screen while the MICROSCAN gathers
code information. A “No Codes” message displays if there are no stored DTCs in the vehicle ECM.
If there are stored codes, a code report similar to the example shown below displays. An arrow
head in the lower right corner of the screen indicates there are additional codes, scroll with the
down (d) button to view the entire list.
ID:$ 11
RPM(1/min.) 1800
TPS(%) 50.2
IAT(°C) 88
ECT(°C) 104
A/F Rate(g/s) 11.52
LIVE DATA
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