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Fig. 6: Read ECU Parameter graph– Engine Data
Read DTC’s
DTC’s recorded in the ECUs can be viewed along with the remedial measures which shall help in
diagnosing the vehicle. After resolving the DTC’s they can be cleared from ECU memory.DTC’s can
be saved for future reference. It requires technician and vehicle related information to save the DTC’s
in Excel file format.
Freeze Frame Data
Freeze frame data is a record of the engine conditions (fuel system, calculated load, engine coolant
temperature, engine speed, vehicle speed, etc.) when a malfunction is detected or DTC’s are
triggered. When troubleshooting, it is helped to determine whether vehicle was running or stopped,
the engine was warmed up or not, the air-fuel ratio was LEAN or RICH, and other data, from the time
the malfunction occurred.
There are few status related information of DTC’s like mentioned below:
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Memorized DTC’s means that fault is not present in the current cycle.
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Current DTC’s means that fault is present in the current cycle.
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