Generic Scan Tool (GST) Function: Description

Generic Scan Tool (OBD II scan tool) complying with SAE J1978/ISO 15031-4 has several functions explained below.

ISO15765-4 is used as the protocol.

The name GST or Generic Scan Tool is used in this service information.

Fig 1: Identifying Generic Scan Tool

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