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Work sequence

Indicated on display:

Fig 1: Identifying Scan Tool Display - Readiness Code, Reading (1 Of 3)
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Significance of 8 digit number block for readiness code 

SIGNIFICANCE OF 8 DIGIT NUMBER BLOCK SPECIFICATE CHART

The readiness code is generated only when all display zones show 0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Diagnostic function
              0 Catalyst
            0   Catalyst heating (currently no diagnostic/always "0")
          0     Evaporative Emission (EVAP) system (tank venting system)
        0       Secondary air system (not fitted/always "0"
      0         Air conditioner (currently no diagnostic/always "0")
    0           Oxygen sensors
  0             Oxygen sensor heating
0               Exhaust gas recirculation system (not fitted/always "0")