All of these statements are true of a scan tool EXCEPT
A) It is normally used to pinpoint test a circuit.
B) It communicates with the PCM using serial data (binary code).
C) It can be used to pull memory codes and/or initiate a performance self-test.
D) It can be used to look at data stream parameters concerning sensors and actuators.

Question

​ All of these statements are true of a scan tool EXCEPT
A)​ It is normally used to pinpoint test a circuit.
B)​ It communicates with the PCM using serial data (binary code).
C)​ It can be used to pull memory codes and/or initiate a performance self-test.
D)​ It can be used to look at data stream parameters concerning sensors and actuators.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A scan tool is not typically used to pinpoint test a circuit; it is used for diagnostics and communication with the vehicle's computer systems.

​ All of These Statements Are True of a Scan

All of These Statements Are True of a Scan