PID/DATA Monitor and Record Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mazda Tribute. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Perform the "New Generation Star (NGS) Tester Hook-Up Procedure."
Perform step 1 through step 9 from the "Retrieving DTCs Procedure."
Turn key on or engine running.
Move the cursor to PID/DATA MONITOR AND RECORD. Press trigger.

Fig 1: NGS Tester Display - PID/Data Monitor And Record
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Move cursor to PID values to view. Press trigger.

Fig 2: NGS Tester Display - PID values
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Select START to begin.

When ready to capture and store the select PIDs, press trigger.

Press trigger again when ready to save information. The information is now located in the main recording area. Store to a viewing area before starting another recording or the data will be overwritten.