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HOW TO READ OR ERASE CODES WITH THE DRBII

To read codes:

When the AIR BAG MENU screen is displayed, select 2. READ CODES.

- If there are no codes, the display will read as follows:

- AIR BAG CODES---NO CODES DETECTED

- If there are codes, the display will read as follows:

1 OF 3 CODES [message appears here]

ACTIVE XXXX KEY X


To read more than one code, press the down arrow to display the next code.

To erase codes:

NOTE: All codes must have been "read" (that is, displayed) before codes can be erased.

A. After all codes have been read, press ATM. The display will change to read as follows:

ERASE
1. ERASE CODES
2. DON'T ERASE CODES

B. Press 1. ERASE CODES to erase all codes. The display will change to read as follows:

ERASE CODES
CODES ERASED
SUCCESSFULLY

The display will remain until ATM is pressed. After ATM is pressed, the display will return to the AIR BAG MENU screen.

HOW TO SELECT A DRBII TEST FUNCTION

To perform a specific DRBII test function from one of the AIR BAG MENU test categories, proceed as follows.

A. Press the number of the desired test category, or move the arrows to the desired category and press ENTER. The display will change to a menu of the test functions that are available in the selected category.

B. Press the number of the desired test function, or move the arrows to the desired function and press ENTER.

HOW TO USE THE DRBII VOLT/OHMMETER

To access the volt/ohmmeter function of the DRBII, proceed as follows.




A. Connect the red volt/ohmmeter test lead to the red port at the right top of the DRBII.

NOTE: There are two ports at the top of the DRBII. Be sure to connect the lead to the correct port.

Teas 1A, 2 Of 6:




Voltmeter Mode

A. Press VOLT/OHM once. The top line of the display will change to read as follows:

*- VOLTS = X--*

B. Touch the test probe to the connector or wire to be measured.

C. Read the voltage on the DRBII display.

D. When voltage testing is done, press VOLT/OHM three times to exit voltmeter mode.

Ohmmeter Mode

A. Press VOLT/OHM twice. The top line of the display will change to read as follows:

*- OHMS = XX (Ohms Symbol) -*

B. Touch the test probe to the connector or wire to be measured.

C. Read the resistance to ground on the DRBII display.

D. When resistance testing is done, press VOLT/OHM twice to exit ohmmeter mode.

NOTE: Some test steps require the use of an ohmmeter other than the DRBII ohmmeter. Before using an "external" ohmmeter, be sure it is properly adjusted to take accurate readings of resistance. Refer to the manufacturer's operating instructions if necessary.

Continuity Meter Mode

A. Press VOLT/OHM three times. The top line of the display will change to read as follows:

*-NO CONTINUITY-*

B. Touch the test probe to the connector or wire to be measured.

C. Read the continuity on the DRBII display.

D. When continuity testing is done, press VOLT/OHM once to exit continuity meter mode.

HOW TO USE THE DRBII MENU

The DRBII screen reads as follows:

DRBII
1. VEHICLES TESTED
2. HOW TO USE
3. CONFIGURE
4. SELECT SYSTEM

VEHICLES TESTED - The display will read:

VEHICLES SUPPORTED:
1991 CHRYSLER
PLYMOUTH/DODGE
JEEP & EAGLE

HOW TO USE - A series of screens will be displayed about how to use the DRBII keys to move through the diagnostic program.

CONFIGURE - provides a menu of four DRBII functions, and enables you to view or change these functions. The functions are:

- US/METRIC: enables you to have sensor, input, output, and other values displayed either in US standard units or in metric units.

- KEY CLICK: enables you to choose to have either the green light illuminate or the beeper sound whenever a DRBII key is pressed.

- KEY REPEAT: If key repeat is ON, the down arrow or up arrow key will scroll the display repeatedly; if key repeat is OFF, the down arrow or up arrow key will scroll the display only one item at a time.

- REMOTE DISPLAY: enables you to have what appears on the DRBII screen also displayed on another terminal screen.

When you select CONFIGURE, the display will read:

CONFIGURE
1. VIEW
2. CHANGE

- VIEW: enables you to view the setting of any of the four DRBII functions under the CONFIGURE menu. If selected, the display will read:

US/METRIC US
KEY CLICK BEEPER
KEY REPEAT ON
REMOTE DISPLAY ON

- CHANGE: enables you to change the setting of any of the four DRBII functions under the CONFIGURE menu. If selected, the display will read:

CONFIGURE
1. US/METRIC
2. KEY CLICK

Press the down arrow twice to view the rest of the menu. The display will change to read as follows:

CONFIGURE
2. KEY CLICK
3. KEY REPEAT
4. REMOTE DISPLAY

Press the number of the function you want to change, or move the arrows to the item and press ENTER. The menu for each choice will read as follows:

US/METRIC
1. US
2. METRIC

KEY REPEAT
1. ON
2. OFF

KEY CLICK
1. BEEPER
2. GREEN LED
3. NONE
4. BEEPER & LED

REMOTE DISPLAY
1. ON
2. OFF

Press the number of the desired setting, or move the arrows to the desired setting and press ENTER.