Actron 9640 Manuel D’Utilisation

The Record Data function records vehicle PIDs (Parameter Identification Data) 

while the vehicle is parked or being driven. This function is mainly used for 

diagnosing intermittent driveability problems that cannot be isolated by any 

other method. The tool records data based on time (5 frames prior to the start 

of the recording, and for a duration after). The time after depends on the vehicle 

data rate. 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 GM 

Function List and press 

ENTER. 

Follow all instructions on the display.

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The tool can maintain only one

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This function can be performed with the ignition key On-Engine Off or

Running.

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. 

Some vehicles display a Select Group screen for recording data. In these 

cases, only one group of data can be recorded at a time. Recording another 

group of data overwrites the present one.

In the next screen, select a method to 

trigger a recording. Manual Trigger will 

begin recording when the 

ENTER key 

pressed. Trigger On Codes will begin 

recording when a DTC is stored in the 

PCM.

Select a method and press 

ENTER. The tool will establish a communication link 

with the PCM. 

GM Function List

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5)Review Data

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6)Field Service   ~

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

 <YES>    NO   ~

Pick Trigger Method
` 1)Manual Trigger

2)Trigger On Codes
   

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