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Specific DTC Mode

This mode is used in order to check the status of individual diagnostic tests by DTC number. This selection can be accessed whether a DTC has passed or failed. Many OBD II DTC mode descriptions are possible because of the extensive amount of information that the Diagnostic Executive monitors regarding each test. Some of the many possible descriptions follow with a brief explanation.

This selection only allows the entry of DTC numbers that are supported by the vehicle being tested. If an attempt is made to enter DTC numbers for tests that the diagnostic executive does not recognize, the requested information will not be displayed correctly and the scan tool may display an error message. The same applies to using the DTC trigger option in the Snapshot mode. If an invalid DTC is entered, the scan tool will not trigger.