Significance of figures in fourth 8 digit number block

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Relevance: Indicates whether the readiness code has been successfully set, or not
Display bits 2 through 8 are NOT required for diagnosis
If the first display bit shows a "0" the readiness code has been set

Fig 1: Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Displaying (6 Of 8, 8 Digit Number Block)

NOTE: For footnote 1 in Fig 1, a number "1" indicates the readiness code is NOT set

Press ==> button to display any further diagnostic data.

Indicated on display (must appear when all diagnostic functions have been completed)

Fig 2: Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Displaying (7 Of 8)

If OK:

Press ==> button.
Press buttons -0- and -6- to select "End Output" function 06.
Press -Q- button to confirm input.

If one or more of the diagnostic checks has not been completed, as indicated on the display (example, Fig 3):

Fig 3: Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code Displaying (8 Of 8)

Press -C- button.
Create readiness code. See READINESS CODE, SETTING (UP TO M.Y. 1997) .
Display readiness code. See READINESS CODE, DISPLAYING .

If DTC memory has been erased:

Create readiness code again. See READINESS CODE, SETTING (UP TO M.Y. 1997) .