Actron 9640 User Manual

The Record Data function allows diagnosis of an intermittent problem by 

analyzing data leading up to the problem, during the problem, and possibly after 

the problem, depending on duration.
Select Record Data from the Chrysler 

Functions list and press 

ENTER. 

Follow all instructions on the display.

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The tool can maintain only one recording at a time. Be sure to thoroughly

review the old recording before erasing it.

If a recording currently exists in memory, 

a message to Erase Old Recording is 

displayed. The tool stores only one 

recording at a time, so be sure to review 

it before erasing it. 

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On 1999 and newer vehicles, a screen may ask you to select Engine Data

or Transmission Data.

Next, turn the ignition key On. Engine can be Off or Running. 

Refer to “Viewing Data” on page 3-11 

of Using The Scan Tool for Entire and 

Custom Data Lists.

On the next screen, select a triggering 

method. Manual Trigger allows the 

technician to use the 

ENTER key. 

Trigger On Codes automatically 

triggers when a DTC is indicated by the 

vehicle.

Press 

ENTER and the scan tool 

establishes a communication link with 

the vehicle. 

If Manual Trigger is selected, the scan 

tool initializes by recording the first five 

frames. When done, press 

ENTER.

Chrysler Functions ?

4)View Data     ] 

` 5)Record Data  

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6)Switch Test

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Cannot Record. Old
Recording Filled Up
Memory. Erase Old?

    

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Select Record Data: ?
` Entire Data List

Custom Data List

 

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Pick Trigger Method
`1)Manual Trigger

2)Trigger On Codes

** INITIALIZING **

PRETRIG FRAME:-5
BACK To Exit

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**Ready To Record**

Press ENTER Anytime
To Start Recording.
Stops Automatically

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