Erase Codes - Bosch OBD 2220 INFO SCAN User Manual

• Use the and
choice is highlighted.
This screen indicates where the Read Codes information
is located.
DTC#
DTC Description
DTC Type
DTC# - Number of the trouble code found in vehicle
service information.
X of Y - Indication that code x of y is being viewed,
where x is the code being viewed of the total y.
Module - The name of the module (e.g. ABS) or address
of the module (e.g. Mod $28) or both are shown (ABS
$28) in this field. The table below describes modules
supported.
Module Description
ECM Engine or powertrain module
TCM Transmission control module
TCCM Transfer case control module
ABS Anti-lock brake system module
HPCM Hybrid powertrain control module
Module address for the OBDII/EOBD mod-
MOD $XX
ule reporting the DTC
DTC Description - This area is reserved for the text
describing the trouble code listed in the DTC number
field.
DTC Type - This area is reserved for providing additional
information about the DTC. Multiple DTC types may be
possible for a given DTC number. Not all vehicles sup-
port DTC types. This table describes possible DTC types.
DTC Type Description
Intermittent codes placed in the vehicle's
memory when the trouble originally oc-
curred, and will remain there even if the
History
trouble has been corrected. If no trouble
after 50 engine warm-up cycles, the DTC
will be erased.
Confirmed codes are reported when a
component, sensor, or other part of the
Confirmed
vehicle is indication a malfunction is pres-
ent.
Codes transmitted through the PCMs da-
ta stream when a trouble condition is ac-
Current
tive and cannot be erased. The problem
must be repaired to remove the DTC.
Indicates the current code has been set
Intermittent at least once but possibly not enough to
cause a history code to be stored.
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Indicates that this DTC has turned on the
MIL
MIL light.
Pending codes are also referred to as
continuous monitor or maturing codes.
An intermittent fault causes the control
module to store a code in memory. If the
fault does not occur within a certain num-
Pending ber of warm-up cycles (depending on ve-
hicle), the code clears from memory. If
fault occurs a specific number of times,
the code matures into a DTC and the MIL
illuminates or blinks. This function can be
used with KOEO or KOER.
DTC that is not emission-related and did
Non-MIL
not turn on the MIL light.
This DTC type also has a number with it
indicating that this is the code number
MIL Code turning on the MIL. Vehicle service man-
uals may refer to this number instead of
the one listed in the DTC number field.
Permanent codes are a special type of
confirmed code. Permanent codes be-
gan being reported by vehicles around
2010, and therefore not supported by ev-
Permanent ery vehicle. While Confirmed Codes can
be erased by the Tool, Permanent Codes
cannot. Permanent Codes are erased by
the vehicle when the vehicle has deter-
mined the fault is no longer present.
DTC that was present at the time of scan
Active
tool request.
DTC that was not present at the time of
Stored
scan tool request.
4. Return to Diagnostic Menu.
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5.3

Erase Codes

The Erase Codes function deletes DTCs and resets I/M
Monitor data from vehicle's control module(s). Perform
this function key on engine off (KOEO). Do not start the
engine.
The Erase Codes function may also erase View Freeze
Data, O2 Monitor Tests, and Diagnostic Monitor Test
results depending on vehicle.
The Erase Codes function sets monitors to inc.
Perform Erase Codes function only after systems have
been checked completely and DTCs have been written
down.
After servicing the vehicle, erase stored DTCs and verify
no codes have returned. If a DTC returns, problem has
not been fixed or other faults are present.
Depending on which monitor sets a code the vehicle
may need to be driven and the monitor ran before con-
cluding that the fault is repaired.
From Diagnostic Menu:
1. Select Erase Codes.
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highlighted.
• Press .
keys until Erase Codes is
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