Mode $06: A Tech's Perspective
Motor Age - Vol. 125 Nbr. 11, November 2006
Meier, Peter F
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There will also he a "passed" or "failed" statement, "TID" stands for "test identification" and "CID" stands for "component identification'": CAN vehicles use MID (monitor ID) and TID (test ID). The number values are "computer" values and mean nothing to me as a tech. In this example, the hexadecimal values have already been converted to decimal values. A few scan tools will report the hexadecimal values only.
Mode $06: A Tech's Perspective
OK, I admit it. When it comes to my work, I can be a real "geek" But with the ever-changing technology in this business, you need to stay current in order to survive.
I've heard both sides on the usefulness of Mode $06 data: I have even played with it from time to time. A recent experience with a Ford Explorer, however, piqued my curiosity so much I started searching for more information. Allow me to share what I found out.SOME BACKGROUNDThe first-generation of on-board diagnostics (OBO I) left a lot to be desired, at least from an independent tech's point of view. Every manufacturer had different data link connectors (DLCs), different communication protocols and different code...Try vLex for FREE for 3 days
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