Title: Retrieve and record diagnostic trouble codes (DTC), on-board diagnostic (OBD) monitor status, and freeze frame data; clear the codes when applicable.
Course: Automotive Technology II (20104-II) > Section: Engine Performance: Computerized Engine Controls

Procedure should include

- determining the connector location
- entering the correct vehicle data
- using the scan tool
- acquiring DTCs, OBD monitor status, freeze frame data, and clearing DTCs, when applicable.

Process/Skill Questions:

- What does the DTC prefix indicate about the system?
- When is a freeze frame generated?
- Where would the technician find information about monitor-run conditions?