Diagnostic Methods Overview

DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

Overview
The Diagnostic Methods provides information on routine diagnostic tasks.

When following powertrain diagnostics on vehicles with on board diagnostics (OBD), the system may be checked by an off-board tester referred to as a scan tool. This contains information for carrying out diagnostics with a scan tool. A scan tool has certain generic capabilities that are standard across the automotive industry in the United States and Canada. All functions are selected from a menu. Refer to the instruction manual provided by the tool manufacturer.