Using IDS
Curriculum Training
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Guided Diagnostics
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The guided diagnostics is a vehicle-specific tool, i.e. it can only be accessed after
identifying the vehicle. It offers the less-experienced user the option of being guided
through the diagnostic process on the basis of a symptom.
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After establishing communication to the vehicle the corresponding icon appears in the
top tab row and the guided diagnostics is ready for use. In the guided diagnostics
function the vehicle systems are divided into four main systems (Body, Chassis,
Electrical, Powertrain) with the corresponding subsystems. The user selects the
system/subsystem to be tested according to the symptom. Then the IDS suggests
several diagnostic steps to trace a fault. The user can carry out these individual
diagnostic steps in any order and even skip steps if necessary.
NOTE: When using the guided diagnostics it is important to read through all the text on
screen carefully and to carry out all the instructions precisely. This is essential to
ensure that the IDS can diagnose a fault correctly.
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The guided diagnostics consists of the sub-menus “Diagnostic Routine” and “Pinpoint
Routine” (not applicable for Mazda dealers; requires VMM).
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