NGS Tester
PID/DATA Monitor and Record Procedure1. Perform the "New Generation Star (NGS) Tester Hook-Up Procedure".
2. Perform step 1 through step 9 from the "Retrieving DTCs Procedure".
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.
Playback of Stored PIDs Procedure
NOTE: Look for abnormal behavior or values that are clearly incorrect. Inspect the signals for abrupt or unexpected changes.
Look for agreement in related signals.
Make sure signals act in proper sequence.
1. Select VIEW RECORDER AREAS.
2. Select a view area.
3. Select up to the four PIDs to review in the table format or two PIDs to review in the graph mode.
4. Table format: Scroll through the PID data while analyzing the information. Look for sudden drops or spikes in the values.
5. For example: Notice the major jump in the TP voltage while scrolling through the information.
6. Graph format: Scroll through the PID data while analyzing the information. Look for sudden drops or spikes in the linear lines showing the transformation of values to the line graph.