CP9575 Actron AutoScanner OBD II Scan Tool ®
Safety Precautions This User’s Manual describes the features of the Tool and provides step-by-step instructions for operating the Tool. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle and the Tool. Read the User’s Manual completely before operating the Tool. An undetected or uncorrected vehicle malfunction could cause a serious, even fatal, accident.
• Always turn the ignition key OFF when connecting or disconnecting electrical components, unless otherwise instructed. • Most vehicles are equipped with air bags. If you elect to work around air bag components or wiring, follow your vehicle service manual cautions. You could be seriously injured or killed by an unintended deployment. The air bag can still open several minutes after ignition is turned off. • Always follow vehicle manufacturer’s warnings, cautions, and service procedures.
Performs the Erase Codes function and scrolls forward through the screens. Press this key when a down arrow () appears on the display. ERASE key ENTER key Selects displayed items. BACK key Returns to the Main Menu or previous screen. OBD II Connector Connects the Tool to the vehicle connector. Icons The following icons may appear on the display: Indicates additional information is available on next screen by using the ERASE key.
4. Plug the OBD II Connector attached to the Tool into the vehicle connector. The Tool automatically reads Codes and I/M Monitors and displays the data. When done viewing data, press BACK key to return to Main Menu. MAIN MENU ==================== Read Codes Erase Codes MIL Status State OBD Check View Data View Freeze Data ^^ Main Menu User Interface To select functions: 1.
a faulty component or system. Pending DTCs convert to Diagnostic Trouble Codes when an emissions problem persists long enough to be considered a real problem, not an anomaly. Pending DTCs are indicated by a icon. Vehicle Selection Vehicle Selection will be displayed for Read Codes when a manufacturer specific DTC is retrieved from the vehicle.
MIL Status MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) status indicates if the vehicle computer is telling the MIL to illuminate when the engine is running. • MIL ON indicates that the check Engine Light should be ON. • MIL OFF indicates that the Malfunction Indicator Lamp should be OFF. I/M Monitors Inspection / Maintenance Monitors provide a snapshot of the Emission System operations by indicating that the I/M Monitors are Ready or Not Ready.
Since DTCs Cleared - shows status of the monitors since the DTCs were last erased. This Drive Cycle - shows status of monitors since the start of the current drive cycle. Refer to the vehicle service manual for more detailed information on emission-related monitors and their status. 99 Some vehicles do not support This Drive Cycle. If vehicle supports both types of monitors the I/M Monitors Menu displays.
System Setup System Setup allows: • Display contrast to be changed, • Tool information to be viewed, • Display to be checked, • Operation of the keypad to be checked, • Memory of the Tool to be checked, • Language to be changed, • Units of measure to be changed. State OBD Check (Emissions) The State OBD Check function is used to display a basic status of the vehicle’s OBD system.
View Data allows the following items to be viewed on the Tool: Sensor data Operation of switches Operation of solenoids Operation of relays Multiple PIDs may be sent if vehicle is equipped with more than one computer module (for example a powertrain control module [PCM] and a transmission control module [TCM].
PID Definitions NOTE: The Tool only displays the PIDs the vehicle supports.
ACTRON Tool Description Tool Description COOLANT Engine Coolant PTO STATUS Power Take Off Status EGR CMD Commanded Exhaust Gas Recirculation REL FRP Relative Fuel Rail Pressure or Vacuum EGR ERR Exhaust Gas Recirculation Error REL TPS Relative Or Learned Throttle Position ENG RUN Engine Run Time SECOND AIR Secondary Air Pump Status ENGINE Engine Speed ST FTRM Short Term Fuel Trim EQ RAT Oxygen Sensor Equivalence Ratio ST FTRM x Short Term Fuel Trim Bank x EVAP REQ Commanded Eva
