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Diagnostic Mode 09 - Read Vehicle Information






Diagnostic Modes 01 - 09

Diagnostic Mode 09 - Read Vehicle Information

The information provided in Modes 01 through 09 displays the various levels of emission related data that may be monitored, as well as the ability to retrieve and read stored DTC trouble codes, erase stored DTC trouble codes, generate readiness codes, and select the various PIDs and Test-IDs used within the modes to monitor the engine, and emission related component parameters.

Diagnostic Mode 09 makes it possible to access vehicle-specific information from the ECM and the TCM (where applicable).

Depending on scan tool and protocol used, Diagnostic Mode 09 and the information provided may be referred to by a different name.

Prerequisite

There must not be any DTCs stored in DTC memory => [ Diagnostic Mode 03 - Read DTC Memory ] , Diagnostic mode 3: Check DTC memory.

Procedure

- Connect diagnostic tester.

- Switch ignition on.

- Under address word 33, select "Diagnostic mode 9: vehicle information".

- If necessary, select desired vehicle information "Test-ID XX".

Vehicle Information, Displaying





- End diagnosis and switch ignition off.