CP9550 PocketScan® Plus User Manual www.actron.
Contents Safety Precautions...............................................................3 Signal Words Used...............................................................3 About the Tool......................................................................4 Tool Parts..............................................................................5 Icons......................................................................................5 Connect the 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.
Tool Parts LCD Display Dual-line LCD display. Supports up to 16 characters per line. READ key Reads data from the vehicle and scrolls forward through the screens. Press this key when a down arrow ( ) appears on the display. ERASE key Erases codes/data from the vehicle control modules and scrolls back through the screens. Press this key when an up arrow () appears on the display. ENTER key Selects codes/data to view. Returns to the Main Menu.
Connect the Tool To connect the Tool to the vehicle: 1. Locate the OBDII connector under the steering column. If the connector is not there, a label should be there indicating the whereabouts of the connector. 2. If necessary, remove the cover from the vehicle connector. 3. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Do not start the engine. 4. Plug the OBD II Connector attached to the Tool into the vehicle connector. The Tool automatically reads ALL the data from the vehicle then displays the Main Menu.
Read Codes/Data Types Once the Tool is connected to the vehicle, you may wish to refresh the codes/data read from the vehicle computer. To read the codes/ data: ⇒⇒ Press and hold the READ key for 2 seconds then release it. The Tool will display Reading... while it reads the data from the vehicle then the Main Menu will appear. (See View Codes/Data types for instructions on navigating the results.) Erase Codes/Data After servicing the vehicle, you may wish to erase stored DTCs.
Available Codes/Data Types The following code and data types are supported by the Tool: Codes When you view codes, the Tool displays both Diagnostic Trouble codes and Pending Codes. Diagnostic Trouble Codes are reported when a component, sensor, or other part of the vehicle is indicating a malfunction is present. The malfunction must be present for a sufficient amount of time before the Tool will display a Diagnostic Trouble Code.
The Tool will indicate Ready, Not Ready, or Not Applicable for each I/M Monitor.
NOTICE The VIN function is not supported by all vehicles. Troubleshooting If a “LINK ERROR” message appears while performing the Read operation, cycle the ignition key to the OFF position for 10 seconds, then back ON, then press the READ key. Make sure the ignition key is in the ON not the ACCESSORY position.
SPX Limited Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS OF SPX ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS (“UNITS”). SPX Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months) from date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any Unit that has been abused, altered, used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use.
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