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LAST UPDATED: July 10, 2009
 
Jul 10, 2009: The IDS/PDS Technicians viewable log now includes DTC Descriptions
Apr 29, 2009: Revised 0.020' EVAP Leak Test
Jan 22, 2009: PDS Installation: Two .CAB Files Loaded
 
 
 
 
Jul 10, 2009: The IDS/PDS Technicians viewable log now includes DTC Descriptions
 
Effective in R62, the technician's viewable log will include the Selftest DTC descriptions for each Selftest DTC logged.
 
 
 
 
Apr. 29, 2009: Revised 0.020' EVAP Leak Test
 
A revised 0.020' EVAP Leak Test is now available for use in diagnosing EVAP system leaks. Some of the test features include the ability to identify the actual leak size, pass or fail results based on vehicle calibration, plotting of the vacuum degradation via an X/Y plot, and comprehensive leak detection diagnostics. Also, an EVAP Toolbox feature has been added to provide additional flexibility for diagnosing concerns with pulling target vacuum, checking bleed-up, verifying the EVAPCP functionality, and checking vapor generation. The revised test is currently available on the vehicles listed below and coverage will be expanded over the next several releases to include additional vehicles.
 
  • 2006 – 2010 Explorer / Mountaineer / Sportrac
  • 2006 – 2010 Focus
  • 2006 – 2010 Escape / Mariner
  • 2006 – 2010 Fusion / Milan / MKZ
  • 2010 Transit Connect
 
This revised test replaces the existing EVAP test and can be accessed by selecting Toolbox/Powertrain/Fuel/EVAP Test.
 
 
 
 
Jan. 22, 2009: PDS Installation: Two .CAB Files Loaded
 
You may notice a small change in the PDS R59 installation process. A new file, named PDS_APPS.ARM.CAB, will be loaded following the PDS.ARM.CAB file near the end of the installation process. This change is being made to accommodate a Windows Mobile 2003 limit on the number of files that can be included in a .CAB (application installation) file.
 
 
 

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