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Retrieving Parameter Identification (PID) Information

NOTE: This procedure may be used to verify operation of inputs and outputs for a selected module.
  1. Connect New Generation Star (NGS) scan tester on Data Link Connector (DLC) and perform proper hook-up procedure. See EQUIPMENT HOOK-UP under COMMUNICATION NETWORK DIAGNOSTICS  .
    NOTE: Ignition switch must be in ON position or the test will fail.
  2. Turn ignition switch to ON. Rotate dial on scan tester to DIAGNOSTIC DATA LINK menu and press trigger.
  3. Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the desired module you wish to access and press trigger. Rotate dial on scan tester to PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD and press trigger.
  4. Rotate dial on scan tester to highlight the PID acronyms you wish to view and press trigger. Repeat this procedure until all desired PIDs are selected. When all PID acronyms have been selected, press button No. 7 to view selected PID data.
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