How to Use Vident iLink400 to Identify Vehicle?

The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly. The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven, you simply follow Vident iLink400 OBD2 Scanner screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you to the next screen.
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It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means, The options available vary by vehicle manufacturer, not all the following options are available for all vehicles.
● Automatic VIN acquisition
● Manual VIN entry
● Manual vehicle selection
● Vehicle data recorder

iLink400 Automatic VIN Acquisition
Automatic VIN Acquisition only available on some manufacturers. It allows to identifying a vehicle by automatically requesting the vehicle identification number (VIN).

1. When a vehicle make has been selected, the following screen displays. Select VIN acquisition from the menu, and press the OK key.

2. The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically.

3. Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays. Answer NO if it is incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually.

Manual VIN Entry
Manual VIN Entry identifies a vehicle by manually inputting a 17-digit VIN code.
1. Select manual VIN entry. A virtual keyboard opens for VIN entry.

2. Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Finish to confirm. The scan tool starts to identify the vehicle.

Manual Vehicle Selection
Manual Vehicle Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters, such as sub-brand, model year, and engine size.
1. On each screen that appears, select the correct option and then press the OK key. Follow the on-screen prompts until the menu of controller selection displays.

Save a Tested Vehicle Info.
The scan tool is able to save a tested vehicle by creating a Vehicle Record. It provides quick identification of previously tested vehicle(s).
1. Identify the vehicle by any of the means above, and run an automatic system test by selecting Auto Scan.

2. When the test finished, press the function key Save on the screen, and a screen with a virtual keyboard displays.

3. Enter a unique name for this vehicle and save it, and you will see this new vehicle in Vehicle Data Recorder menu.

To identify a previously tested vehicle:
1. Select Vehicle record and press the OK key to start.

2. Select the vehicle under test and press the OK key.

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