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Table of Contents

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................................. 1

2. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 2

2.1 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II ............................................................. 2

2.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ........................................................ 2

2.3 LOCATION OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) .................................... 3

2.4 OBD II READINESS MONITORS .................................................................... 4

2.5 OBD II MONITOR READINESS STATUS ......................................................... 5

2.6 OBD II DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 6

2.7 OBD II MODES OF OPERATION .................................................................... 7

3. USING THE SCAN TOOL ............................................................................ 10

3.1 TOOL DESCRIPTION .................................................................................... 10

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................... 12

3.3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED............................................................................. 12

3.4 NAVIGATION CHARACTERS ........................................................................ 12

3.5 KEYBOARD .................................................................................................. 13

3.6 POWER ........................................................................................................ 13

3.7 DTC LOOKUP ............................................................................................. 13

3.8 SYSTEM SETUP ............................................................................................ 15

3.9 ABOUT ......................................................................................................... 24

3.10 VEHICLE COVERAGE .................................................................................. 24

3.11 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................... 25

4. REVIEW DATA ............................................................................................. 27

5. OBDII DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................. 29

5.1 READING CODES ......................................................................................... 31

5.2 ERASING CODES .......................................................................................... 33

5.3 LIVE DATA .................................................................................................. 35

5.4 VIEWING FREEZE FRAME DATA ................................................................. 47

5.5 RETRIEVING I/M READINESS STATUS ......................................................... 48

5.6 VIEWING VEHICLE INFORMATION .............................................................. 55

5.7 CODE BREAKER .......................................................................................... 56

6. READY TEST ................................................................................................ 58

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................ 58

6.2 READY TEST APPLICATION .......................................................................... 58

6.3 LED AND TONE INTERPRETATION .............................................................. 61

7. PRINT DATA ................................................................................................. 63

8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE ...................................................................... 65

8.1 LIMITED ONE YEAR WARRANTY ................................................................ 65

8.2 SERVICE PROCEDURES ................................................................................ 65

Summary of content (66 pages)

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Table of Contents 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS .............................................. 1 GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 2 2.1 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II ............................................................. 2 2.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ........................................................ 2 2.3 LOCATION OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) .................................... 3 2.
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1. Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:           Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
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2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed. This second generation of On-Board Diagnostic regulations is called "OBD II".
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DTC Example P0202 Systems B=Body C=Chassis P=Powertrain U=Network Identifying specific malfunctioning section of the systems Code Type Generic (SAE): P0, P2, P34-P39 B0, B3 C0, C3 U0, U3. Manufacturer Specific: P1, P30-p33 B1, B2 C1, C2 U1, U2 Sub-systems 1= Fuel and Air Metering 2= Fuel and Air Metering 3= Ignition System or Engine Misfire 4= Auxiliary Emission Controls 5= Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Controls 6= Computer Output Circuits 7= Transmission Controls 8= Transmission Controls 2.
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the connector. If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle‟s service manual for the location. 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle‟s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits.
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operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed non-continuous monitors. For different ignition type engines, the available monitors are different too.
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or “Complete”, it will remain in this state. A number of factors, including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with a scan tool or a disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors being set to “Not Ready”. Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating, they will be reported as “Ready” all of the time. If testing of a particular supported non-continuous monitor has not been completed, the monitor status will be reported as “Not Complete” or “Not Ready.
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require the vehicle to follow a prescribed “drive cycle” routine as part of the enabling criteria. Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle. OBD II Drive Cycle -- A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the “ready” condition. The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics.
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Mode $02 – Displays Freeze Frame data. Same data as in mode 1, but it was captured and stored when a malfunction occurred and a DTC was set. Some of the PIDs for mode one are not implemented in this mode. Mode $03 – Displays the type of powertrain or emission related DTCs stored by a 5 digit code identifying the faults. There may be more than one response message if there are more trouble codes than will fit in the data bytes of the response message, or if there are more than one ECU computer responding.
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by service technicians to verify repair was performed properly and after clearing diagnostic trouble codes. Mode $08 – This special Control Mode requests control of the on-board system, test, or component bi-directionally (where applicable). This mode is manufacturer specific. Mode $09 – Reports vehicle information. This information includes vehicle VIN number and calibration information stored in the vehicle ECUs. Mode $0A – Request Emission-Related Diagnostic Trouble Codes with Permanent Status.
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3. Using the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description 1) 2) 3) OBD II CONNECTOR – Connects the scan tool to the vehicle‟s Data Link Connector (DLC). LCD DISPLAY – Indicates test results. GREEN LED – Indicates that engine systems are running normally (The number of monitors on the vehicle which are active and performing their diagnostic testing is in the allowed limit, and no DTCs are present).
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4) YELLOW LED – Indicates there is a possible problem. A “Pending” DTC is present and/or some of the vehicle‟s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing. 5) RED LED – Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle‟s systems. The red LED is also used to show that DTCs are present. DTCs are shown on the Scan Tool‟s display. In this case, the MIL lamp on the vehicle‟s instrument panel will light steady on.
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recording customized live data list, and views next frames of data when playing back live data. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved, moves down through the current screen to next screens for additional data. 14) USB CONNECTOR – Connects the scan tool to the PC for printing and upgrading. 13) 3.
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“$” -- Identifies the control module number from which data is retrieved. 2) “?” -- Indicates help or code breaker information is available. 3) “G” -- Indicates graphic viewing is available. 1) 3.5 Keyboard No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof. 3.6 Power The scan tool is powered via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC).
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Figure 3.1 2) From DTC Lookup screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired character, use the UP/DOWN button to change selected digit/character and press the OK button to confirm. (Figure 3.2) DTC Lookup P0001 OK ESC Left Right Change digit Confirm Exit ［］［］- Change Digit ［ENTER］- Figure Confirm3.2 ［ESC］- Exit 3) View the DTC definition on screen.
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In the Code Breaker screen, there are three options to assist user to understand DTC more: System Description and Quick Check to read detailed description of DTCs, General Notes to view helpful repair information of DTCs. 4) To view previous or next DTC in the built-in DTC library, use the LEFT/RIGHT button. 5) To enter another DTC, press the ESC button to return to previous screen. 6) To exit to Main Screen, press the ESC button. 3.
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System Setup Language Configure Monitors Unit of Measure Key Beep Set Status Beep Set Tool Self-test 1/7 ? Figure 3.3 Language Setup  English is the default language. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Language, and press the OK button. 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous screen. We provide three language options currently.
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Configure Monitors 1/4 Spark IGN Required Monitors Compression IGN Required Monitors Allowed INC Monitors ? Reset Factory Default Figure 3.5 In this menu, you could configure the monitors required to test spark ignition and compression ignition, the number of monitors to pass diagnosis, and restore the default settings. 1) Spark IGN Required Monitors From Configure Monitors screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Spark IGN Required Monitors, and press the OK button.
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Compression IGN Required Monitors √ √ √ √ √ 3) √ √ √ √ MIS FUEL CCM HCCAT NCAT BP EGS PM EGR Allowed INC Monitors From Configure Monitors screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Allowed INC Monitors, and press the OK button. Emissions tests vary depending on the geographic or regional area in which the vehicle is registered. So the scan tool provides a more flexible way to meet different standards, which allows the user to select 0, 1, 2, 3 „not complete‟ monitors in test.
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2) From Unit of Measure screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired unit of measurement. (Figure 3.6 ) Unit of Measure  English  Metric 1/2 ? Figure 3.6 3) Press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu. Key Beep Set This function allows you to turn on/off the build-in speaker for key pressing.  The default setting is Beep On. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Key Beep Set and press the OK button.
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3) Press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu. Status Beep Set  The default setting is Beep On. This function allows you to turn on/off the build-in speaker for the LEDs in diagnostic testing. Different audio tone corresponds to different LED lamp. This function is invaluable when working in bright areas where LED illumination alone is not sufficient. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Status Beep Set and press the OK button.
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The Display Test function checks if the LCD display is working normally. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Tool Self-test, and press the OK button. 2) Select Display Test from Tool Self-test menu and press the OK button to start test. (Figure 3.9 ) Tool Self-test Display Test Keyboard Test LED Test 1/3 ? Figure 3.9 3) 4) B. Look for missing spots in the red, green, blue, black and white LCD display. When completed, press the ESC button to exit.
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Keyboard Test Press any key to start test key: Double [ESC] to return Figure 3.10 3) C. Double press ESC to return to previous menu. LED Test The LED Test function verifies if the I/M Readiness LED indicator lamps are functioning properly. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select LED Test from the Tool Self-test menu, and then press the OK button. 2) In the LED Test menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select one or more LED lamps to check.
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 To update your scan tool, you need the following items. AutoLink AL419 A PC or laptop with USB ports A USB cable 1) Download the programs to be updated to your computer. 2) Run the MaxiLinkII Tool Kit in your computer. (Figure 3.12) 3) Connect the scan tool to your computer through the USB cable provided. 4) From System Setup screen in scan tool, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Update Mode, and press the OK button. 5) Select the programs to be updated in your computer.
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9) Restart the scan tool to finish the whole update. NOTE: When you made a wrong choice and the scan tool is unable to work properly, you may need to update the programs. To hold LEFT scroll button and power on the scan tool, you will enter the Update Mode forcedly. Then follow the update procedure to refresh the program. 3.9 About The About function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the scanner. 1) From Main Screen (Figure 3.
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A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II compliant. To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant, check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant, the label will designate “OBD II Certified”. Additionally, Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
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 Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing. Scan tool doesn’t power up If the scan tool won‟t power up or operates incorrectly in any other way, you need to do the following to check up:  Check if the scan tool‟s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle‟s DLC;  Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken. Clean the DLC pins if necessary.  Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still good with at least 8.0 volts.
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4. Review Data The Review Data function allows viewing of data from last test recorded by the scan tool. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button and LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Review Data from Main Screen, and press the OK button. (Figure 3.1) 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired item from Review Data menu, and press the OK button. (Figure 4.1 ) Review Data 1/6 Live Data Pending Codes View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness On-Board Mon. Test Modules Present Figure 4.
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3) Review selected data on screen. (Figure 4.3 ) 1/1 C1201 Engine Control System Malfunction ? Figure 4.3 NOTE: If there is no data stored for selected item, a “Not Supported or Stored No Data!” message shows on the screen.
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5. OBDII Diagnostics When more than one vehicle control module is detected by the scan tool, you will be prompted to select the module where the data may be retrieved. The most often to be selected are the Power train Control Module [PCM] and Transmission Control Module [TCM]. CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 1） 2） 3） 4） 5） Turn the ignition off. Locate the vehicle‟s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).
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 Review previously stored data thoroughly before erasing. Diagnostic Erase previously stored data to save data from this test? YES NO Figure 5.1  If no data is stored in the scan tool, above prompt will not show up. 8） If you wish to erase the data, press the OK button; if you do not want to erase the data, press ESC to exit or use LEFT/RIGHT button to select NO and press OK to continue. 9） View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts, Monitor status) on screen. (Figure 5.
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Control Module Engine Module $A4 1/2 ? Figure 5.3  Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a module and press the OK button. 5.1 Reading Codes  Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off (KOEO) or with the key on engine running (KOER).  Stored Codes are also known as “hard codes”, which are fault codes, or trouble codes that have been stored in the vehicle computer memory because the faults have reoccurred for more than a specified amount of key-cycles.
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1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button. Diagnostic Menu 1/7 Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness Vehicle Info ? Figure 5.4 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Stored Codes or Pending Codes from the Read Codes menu and press the OK button. Read Codes 1/3 Stored Codes Pending Codes Permanent Codes ? Figure 5.
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1/1 P1633 $10 BUICK Ignition 0 Switch Circuit ? Figure 5.6 4) If more than one DTC is found, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to check all the codes.  If retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes, a “Manufacturer specific codes are found! Press any key to select vehicle make!” message comes up prompting you to select vehicle manufacturer to view DTC definitions. Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select manufacturer and then press OK button to confirm.
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enhanced data. Further, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Not Ready or Not Complete status. Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician. NOTE: Erasing codes does not mean that trouble codes in ECU have been eliminated completely. As long as there is fault with the vehicle, the trouble codes keeps on presenting.  This function is performed with key on engine off (KOEO). Do not start the engine.
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Erase Codes Erase Done! Press any key to con. Figure 5.9  If the codes are not cleared, then an “Erase Failure. Turn Key on with Engine off!” message appears. Erase Codes Erase Failure. Turn Key on with Engine Off! Press any key to con. Figure 5.10 4) Press any button to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.3 Live Data In this function, you can not only read the live data but also record data for later review.
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2) Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP. (Figure 5.11) Live Data Reading PID.01 - Please Wait - Figure 5.11 3) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select View Data from Live Data menu and press the OK button. ……………… .Live Data View Data Record Data Playback Data 1/3. ? Figure 5.12 Viewing Complete Data Set 1) To view complete set of data, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Complete Data Set from View Data menu and press the OK button.
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…………………View Data 1/3. Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure ? Figure 5.13 2) View live PIDs on the screen. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button for more PIDs if additional information is available on more than one page. Live Data DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT (%) ETC(℃) SHRTFT1 (%) 6 0 0L -- ? 0.0 -40 99.2 Figure 5.14  The number “x” to the right of the screen indicates sequence of the highlighted item.  To view full name of the highlighted PID, press the ○ ?  button.
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Figure 5.15 3) Press the ESC button to return to previous menu. Viewing Custom Data Set 1) To view customized PID data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Custom Data Set from View Data menu and press the OK button. (Figure 5.13) 2) Observe on-screen instructions. ……………Custom Data Set……… ….. [ ] – Select/Deselect [ ] – Deselect all [OK] – Confirm [ESC] – Cancel Press any key to continue. Figure 5.
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…………..Custom Data Set       DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ECT SHRTFT1 4/26 #01 ? Figure 5.17   The number “x” to the upper right corner of the screen indicates sequence of highlighted item; and “#x” are the order that the parameters are selected and will be displayed. If you want to deselect all marked items or select all items, press the LEFT button. A message comes up to ask for your confirmation. ………………Deselect All…………………. Deselect all selected PID’s? YES NO Figure 5.
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………………….Live Data DTC_CNT FUELSYS2 ETC(℃) SHRTFT1 (%) 4. 0 0L -40 99.2 ? Figure 5.19 5) Use the ESC button to return to previous menu. Recording Data The Record Data function allows recording vehicle modules’ Parameter Identification (PID) data to help diagnose intermittent vehicle problems. A recording includes 5 frames of live data before trigger event and several frames after trigger event. There are two trigger modes used to record data: A.
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………………..Record Data 1/3.. Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure ? Figure 5.20 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a trigger mode and press the OK button. …….……Pick Trigger Mode Manual Trigger DTC Trigger 1/2 ? Figure 5.21  3) If data from previously tested vehicle is not erased, data from current test will be stored in a temporary cache. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a memory location and press the OK button. …………….
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  The asterisk (*) icon on the screen indicates that there is a previous recording in the memory location. If you select a location marked with an asterisk (*) icon, a message prompting to overwrite old recording displays. Select Memory ... A previous recording exists! Do you want to overwrite it? YES NO Figure 5.
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………………….DTC Trigger…………….. Waiting for DTC to trigger recording… Press [ESC] to exit Figure 5.25 5) Wait for DTC to trigger recording or press OK to start recording. (Figure 5.26)  Drive till a DTC is detected when DTC Trigger is selected. If no DTCs are detected, press ESC to exit recording. …….Recording…. DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT(%) ETC(℃) SHRTFT1(%) 5/46 ….. 0 0L -0.0 -40 99.2 ? Figure 5.26  6) The number “x/x...
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Record Data Recording Done! Playback data? YES NO Figure 5.27  If you wish to playback recorded data, press the OK button; if you do not wish to playback, press the ESC button, or use LEFT/RIGHT button to select NO and press the OK button to return to Record Data menu. Recording Custom Data Set 1) To record customized data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Custom Data Set from Record Data menu and press the OK button. (Figure 5.20) 2) Observe on-screen instructions. (Figure 5.16).
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4) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a trigger mode and press the OK button.( Figure 5.21)  5) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a memory location and press the OK button.( Figure 5.22)    6) If data from previously tested vehicle is not erased, data from current test will be stored in temporary cache. The asterisk (*) icon on the screen indicates that there is a previous recording in the memory location.
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Playback Data The Playback Data function allows viewing of previously stored PID data. 1) To playback recorded data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Playback Data from Live Data menu and press the OK button. (Figure 5.12)  2) You are also allowed to playback recorded data immediately after recording. Use the UP/DOWN button to select the memory location marked with an asterisk (*) icon. Select Memory Location #1 Location #2 Location #3 * * 3/3 ? Figure 5.
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4) Use the LEFT/RIGHT button to view PIDs of next or previous frames. 6 of 135 frame DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT(%) ETC(℃) SHRTFT1(%) 0 OL N/A 0.0 -40 99.2 4 ? Figure 5.30 5.4 Viewing Freeze Frame Data Freeze Frame Data allows the technician to view the vehicle‟s operating parameters at the moment a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) is detected. For example, the parameters may include engine speed (RPM), engine coolant temperature (ECT), or vehicle speed sensor (VSS) etc.
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…………View Freeze Frame DTCFRZF FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT (%) ECT(℃) SHRTFT1 (%) 2. P1633 OL -0.0 ? -40 99.2 Figure 5.31  4) If there is no freeze frame data available, an advisory message “No freeze frame data stored!” shows on the display. If you want to view full name of a PID, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the PID, and press the HELP button. ……………… ..FUELSYS1……… ……. Fuel System 1 Status Figure 5.32 5) Press ESC button to return to previous screen. 5.
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complete drive cycle with no trouble codes in memory. Times for reset vary depending on vehicle. Some latest vehicle models may support two types of I/M Readiness tests: A. B. Since DTCs Cleared - indicates status of the monitors since the DTCs are erased. This Drive Cycle - indicates status of monitors since the beginning of the current drive cycle. An I/M Readiness Status result of “NO” does not necessarily indicate that the vehicle being tested will fail the state I/M inspection.
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Figure 5.33 “OK” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing. “INC” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing. “N/A” -- The monitor is not supported on the vehicle. The green, yellow and red LEDs provide a quick way to help you determine if a vehicle is ready for an Emission Test.
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 If a “Stored” Diagnostic Trouble Code is causing the Yellow LED to light, it is still possible that the vehicle will be allowed to be tested for emissions and certified.  If a “Pending” Diagnostic Trouble Code is causing the Yellow LED to light, it is still possible that the vehicle will be allowed to be tested for emissions and certified.
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 Take the vehicle to a professional to have it serviced. The problem(s) causing the red LED to light must be repaired before the vehicle is ready for an Emissions Test. Audio Tone Interpretation The audio tone is configured according to the I/M Readiness Status. This function is invaluable when performing diagnostics and driving at the same time , or working in bright areas where LED illumination alone is not sufficient.
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……………I/M Readiness Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle 1/2. ? Figure 5.34 4) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button, as necessary, to view the status of the MIL light (“ON” or “OFF) and the following monitors.
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…………Since DTCs Cleared MIL MIS FUEL CCM CAT HCAT 1 OFF N/A OK ? OK N/A N/A Figure 5.35 5) If the vehicle supports readiness test of “This Drive Cycle”, a screen of the following displays: …………..This Drive Cycle MIL MIS FUEL CCM CAT HCAT 1. OFF N/A OK ? OK N/A N/A Figure 5.36 6) The LEDs and audio tone corresponding to different monitor status will be activated as below.
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8) Press the ESC button to return to Diagnostic Menu. 5.6 Viewing Vehicle Information The Vehicle Info. function enables retrieval of Vehicle Identification No. (VIN), Calibration ID Nos. (CINs), Calibration Verification Nos. (CVNs) and In-use Performance Tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9. 1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Vehicle Info. from the Diagnostic Menu and press OK button. (Figure 5.4) 2) An advisory message comes up to remind you.
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4) From Vehicle Info. Menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select an available item to view and press the OK button. Vehicle Info. 3/3 Vehicle ID Number Calibration ID Cal. Verf. Number ? Figure 5.39 5) View retrieved vehicle information on screen. Cal. Verf. Number CVN1: BB BA A0 78 ? Figure 5.40 6) Press the ESC button to return to previous menu. 5.7 Code Breaker Code breaker function is used to provide descriptions of DTCs and helpful tips to deal with DTCs.
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1/11 U0101 $07E8 Lost Communication with TCM ? Figure 5.41 1) Press the ○ ? Help button to display Code Breaker menu. Code Breaker 1/3 System Description Quick Check General Notes Figure 5.42 2) Click on System Description and Quick Check to read the code information, symptoms, specifications, data/sensor information, etc. 3) Click on General Notes to view helpful repair information of DTCs. 4) To return to previous screen, press ESC button.
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6. Ready Test This function can be used as a convenient readiness test tool by automotive technicians to determine if the tested vehicle is ready for an emission test. By visual and audible indication, you will learn a vehicle’s monitors readiness. 6.1 General Information Repairs to the emissions-control systems of a 1996 or newer vehicle cause the vehicle‟s computer (ECU) memory to be cleared.
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The purpose of this function is to indicate which of the vehicle‟s monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing, and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle‟s emission system. All data shows on one screen, which provides a simple profile of vehicle at a glance, saving diagnosis time and improving technician productivity.
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2) After the erase procedure is performed, status of most monitors will be changed. Leave the scan tool connected to the vehicle, and select Ready Test from Main Screen. 3) Keep on driving the car till the scan tool notifies you safely with color LEDs and audible tone that the drive cycle has been completed and the vehicle is ready, eliminating drive cycle guesswork and confirming readiness status.
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NOTE: This function reads off the real time data of emission-related monitoring systems readiness status. Once the scan tool has finished other operations, for example, clearing trouble codes, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status program resets status of all the monitors to “INC” condition. In order to set these monitors to a Ready status, the vehicle must be driven through a complete drive cycle. Times for reset vary depending on vehicle.
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“INC” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing. “N/A” -- The monitor is not supported on the vehicle. The LED and audio tone indications are interpreted as below: LED Interpretation The green and red LEDs provide an easy way to check if emission-related monitoring systems complete their self-diagnostic testing. 1) GREEN LED – Your vehicle is Ready.
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7. Print Data The Print Data function allows printing out diagnostic data recorded by the scan tool or customized test reports.  To print out retrieved data, you need the following tools: AutoLink AL419 scan tool A PC or laptop with USB ports A USB cable 1) Install Maxi-LinkII applications through the included CD, or downloading the applications from our website: www.auteltech.com or our distributors‟ site. 2) Connect the scanner to computer with the USB cable supplied.
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Print Data Stored Codes Pending Codes Live Data Freeze Frame I/M Readiness O2 Sensor Test Print All Data 1/9 ? Figure 7.2  To print all retrieved data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Print All Data from Print Data menu. 6) Press the OK button to upload data to the computer. 7) In the Maxi-Link Tool Kit, you could edit, delete, copy and print the data in the textbox by selecting the icons on the upper right of window. Print data. Delete data. Copy data. Edit data.
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8. Warranty and Service 8.1 Limited One Year Warranty Autel warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions: 1) The sole responsibility of Autel under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the option of Autel, replacement of the scan tool at no charge with Proof of Purchase. The sales receipt may be used for this purpose.