: Following diagnostic flowcharts to isolate the root cause through a process of elimination.
: Reading and writing configuration data and managing ECU software download sequences. Ford Diagnostic Engineering Tool Manual
: Using the tool to automatically read the VIN and identify specific ECUs and their current software status. : Following diagnostic flowcharts to isolate the root
: Sending raw diagnostic requests and performing module-centric routines. Ford Diagnostic Engineering Tool Manual
While DET is for engineering, technicians more commonly use these official dealer tools available via the Ford Service Info portal : Pinpoint Accuracy | Diagnostic Flowchart | DVOM | DTC
: Utilizing "global scans" to identify non-responding modules (indicated by gray options) or stored fault codes.