Diagnosis Tool Function: Description
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Generic Scan Tool (OBDII scan tool) complying with SAE J1978/ISO 15031-4 has several functions explained below.
ISO15765-4 is used as the protocol.
The name GST or Generic Scan Tool is used in this service manual.
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