 | Definition: A fault code is an indicator that is programmed by the manufacturer that indicates a problem exists with the device or system. There are two types of faults codes that exist. Active Fault Codes and Logged Fault Codes. Active Fault Codes indicate that the problem exists with the device or system currently. Logged Fault Codes indicate that the problem existed in the past, but is not currently a problem. Logged fault codes may be an indicator that the system has an intermittent problem. |
How to: Check Active Fault Codes:
| • | Click the Fault Codes icon  from the mode bar. Active fault codes will automatically appear on the screen. |
| • | If you are currently in Logged Fault Codes, click  Active Fault Codes to quickly make it appear |
How to: Check Logged Fault Codes:
| • | Click the Fault Codes icon from the mode bar. |
| • | Click  Logged Fault Codes at the bottom of the page |
How to: Clear Fault Codes:
| • | Click "Communication" on the Menu Bar |
| • | Click "Clear Fault Codes" from the drop down menu |
OR
| • | Click the Fault Codes icon from the mode bar. Active fault codes will automatically appear on the screen. |
| • | Click  Clear Fault Codes to clear the codes |
Note: When a fault becomes active it will automatically be entered as a logged fault code at the same time
Note: Logged fault codes will continue to display until the faults are cleared
Note: Not all fault codes will turn on the Check Engine Soon lamp. Refer to your service manual to determine which codes turn on the lamp
Note: When no faults codes are present, [no Fault Codes] will appear in the workspace
