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PID/Data Monitor and Record Procedure

1. Perform the "New Generation Star (NGS) Tester Hook-Up Procedure."
2. Perform step 1 through step 9 below.

NOTE: Start engine and bring up to operating temperature before running OBD Test.

1. Perform the necessary vehicle preparation and visual inspection. Hook-up the NGS Tester to the vehicle.




2. Move the cursor to VEHICLE AND ENGINE SELECTION.




3. Move the cursor to SELECT NEW VEHICLE YEAR & MODEL. Press the trigger key to enter this selection.




4. Move the cursor to the proper year. Press the trigger key, enter this selection.

5. Move the cursor to the appropriate model. Press the trigger key to enter this selection.
6. The vehicle selection screen showing the selected vehicle will be displayed. Move the cursor to the vehicle selected. Press the trigger key.




7. Move the cursor to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK in the main menu screen. Press the trigger key to enter into menu system diagnostics.




8. Move the cursor to PCM. Press the trigger.




9. Move the cursor to DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES. Press the trigger key 10 enter this selection.

3. Turn key on or engine running.




4. Move the cursor to PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD. Press trigger.




5. Move cursor to PID values to view. Press trigger.
Select START to begin.

When ready to capture and store the select PIDs, press trigger.

Press trigger again when ready to save information. The information is now located in the main recording area. Store to a viewing area before starting another recording or the data will be overwritten.