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Scan Tool Capabilities

SCAN TOOL
A Tech 2, or equivalent scan tool, when plugged into the Data Link Connector (DLC), becomes part of the vehicle's electronic system. The scan tool can perform the following functions:
^ Display and clear ABS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs).
^ Display ABS data.
^ Control ABS components.
^ Provide diagnostic testing for intermittent ABS conditions. Each test mode has specific diagnosis capabilities which depend upon the type of scan tool used. When using a scan tool, there are four main selections for diagnosing the ABS:

Diagnostic Trouble Codes - DTCs stored by the EBCM, both current drive cycle and history data, may be displayed or cleared.

Data Display - The scan tool continuously monitors wheel speed data, stoplamp switch status and other inputs and outputs.

Snapshot - The scan tool captures data before and after a system malfunction.

Special Functions - The scan tool performs various functional tests to assist in problem isolation during troubleshooting.