Refer to the Scan Tool Manual for complete information on scan tool diagnostics.

The Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) function has three modes that are described below:

The Data Display function contains three sets of menus. The menus available depend on the number and type of systems on the vehicle and are listed below:

A brief description of all ABS and TCS data parameters available on the scan tool are listed below:

ABS Data:

TCS Data:

In this test mode, the scan tool captures the data listed in the data displays before and after a snapshot triggering condition which may or may not set a DTC.

In this test mode, the scan tool can be used to perform functional tests on the ABS which help verify proper operation. Malfunction conditions can be further identified by testing and observing the test results. DTCs must be cleared before any tests in Special Functions can be performed. In a vehicle equipped with ABS, or ABS/TCS, the Special Functions are as following:

ABS

The Special Functions are detailed below.

The Solenoid Test for inlet valves activates the selected wheel circuit Inlet valve placing it in the pressure hold position. When in the pressure hold position, the valve will not allow master cylinder pressure to be delivered to the hydraulic wheel circuit. This is done under ABS operating conditions because the EBTCM has determined that the wheel is moving too slowly, so it holds additional master cylinder pressure from it in an attempt to allow it to rotate at an appropriate speed. The scan tool commands the valve to close, which should allow the technician to spin the wheel even though an assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. Perform the test as follows:

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Install the scan tool.
3. Turn ignition to RUN.
4. Raise vehicle such that wheels are about 6 inches off the floor with the transmission in neutral.
5. Select the scan tool's Special Functions.
6. Select Solenoid Test. Have an assistant command Hold Pressure with the scan tool.
7. Have the assistant press and hold the brake pedal.
8. Attempt to move the wheel being tested by hand; it should move even though the assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. The wheels may be difficult to turn by hand, but can be moved if the system is working properly.

The Solenoid Test for outlet valves activates the selected hydraulic wheel circuit valves, placing them in the pressure release position. When in the pressure release position, the valve will allow wheel caliper pressure to be returned to the master cylinder circuit. This is done under ABS operating conditions because the EBTCM has determined that the wheel is moving too slowly, and holding additional master cylinder pressure from it has not allowed it to rotate at an appropriate speed. The scan tool commands the valves to these positions which should allow the technician to spin the wheel even though an assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. Perform the test as follows:

1. Ignition OFF.
2. Install the scan tool.
3. Turn ignition to RUN.
4. Raise vehicle such that wheels are about 6 inches off the floor with the transmission in neutral.
5. Have an assistant press and hold the brake pedal.
6. Select the scan tools Special Functions.
7. Select Solenoid Test. Have the assistant command Release Pressure with the scan tool.
8. Attempt to move the wheel being tested by hand; it should move even though the assistant is applying pressure to the brake pedal. The wheels may be difficult to turn by hand, but can be moved if the system is working properly.