Actron 9640 User Manual

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Global OBDII Diagnostics 
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RECORD DATA
The Record Data function records PIDs while vehicle is parked or being driven. 
This function is mainly used for diagnosing intermittent driveability problems 
that cannot be isolated by any other method. 
Two people MUST be in vehicle when driving — one to 
drive and the other to operate scan tool.
Select Record Data from OBDII 
Function List and press 
ENTER. 
Scan tool asks vehicle to provide global 
PIDs vehicle supports. 
Scan tool can maintain only one recording per group. Make sure to
thoroughly review old recording before erasing.
If a recording currently exists in 
memory, a message prompting to erase 
data is displayed. 
After list is generated, scan tool prompts to select type of data to record. Refer 
to “Viewing Data” on page 3-11 to setup Entire or Custom Data Lists. 
On next screen, select a triggering 
method. Manual Trigger allows 
technician to use 
ENTER key. Trigger 
On Codes automatically triggers when 
a DTC is indicated by vehicle.
OBDII Function List
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` 10)Record Data ]
11)Vehicle Info
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12)Modules Present ~
Validating PID Map
PID 23 of 99
Please Wait
Cannot Record. Old
Recording Filled Up
Memory. Erase Old?
YES
<No>
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Pick Trigger Method
`1)Manual Trigger
2)Trigger On Codes