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Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) Getting Started Guide (SSM71898)
Reference number: SSM71898
SYMPTOM DRIVEN DIAGNOSTICS (SDD) GETTING STARTED GUIDE
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| JAGUAR: | XK/X150, F-TYPE/X152, X-TYPE/X400, XK/X100, S-TYPE/X200, XJ/X351, XF/X250, XJ/X350, XJ V8/X308 |
| CATEGORY: | Diagnostic Software Hardware |
SERVICE INFORMATION
Symptom 000101 Diagnostic Concerns
Content
This Guide is only required when setting up a new Panasonic Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) machine.
SDD Getting Started Guide is now available on TOPIx under the Documents tab, Diagnostics, IDS/SDD, J_ENG_V1 - SDD Getting Started Guide.
This guide covers the how to setup a new Symptom Driven Diagnostics (SDD) machine and this contains:
Table of Contents:
- Introduction
- Preparing the Machine for Use
- Setting up the Machine in Your Place of Work
- Wireless Network Set Up
- SDD Initial Set up
- SDD Software
- Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) Devices
- Your Machine is Now Ready for Use
- SDD Regular Maintenance
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.