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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 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.
Table of Contents 1. USING THE MANUAL ................................................................................... 1 1.1 CONVENTIONS ................................................................................................... 1 2. GENERAL INFORMATION .......................................................................... 2 2.1 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II ................................................................. 2 2.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) .............................
6.2 ERASE CODES ................................................................................................. 37 6.3 LIVE DATA ...................................................................................................... 39 6.4 FREEZE FRAME ............................................................................................... 44 6.5 RETRIEVE I/M READINESS STATUS ................................................................ 45 6.6 O2 MONITOR TEST .....................................
1. Using the Manual This manual contains device usage instructions. Some illustrations shown in this manual may contain modules and optional equipment that are not included on your system. Contact your sales representative for availability of other modules and optional tools or accessories. 1.1 Conventions The following conventions are used. Bold Text Bold emphasis is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Tap OK.
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".
2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling 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. Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) EGR System O2 Sensors Catalyst Evaporative System O2 Sensor Heater Secondary Air Heated Catalyst The following monitors are to be used for compression ignition engines only: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) EGR System NMHC Catalyst NOx Aftertreatment Boost Pressure System Exhaust Gas Sensor PM Filter 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitor system has completed testing on each component.
completed, the monitor status will be reported as “Not Complete” or “Not Ready.” In order for the OBD monitor system to become ready, the vehicle should be driven under a variety of normal operating conditions. These operating conditions may include a mix of highway driving and stop and go, city type driving, and at least one overnight-off period. For specific information on getting your vehicle’s OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner’s manual. 2.
completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of a drive cycle needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM’s memory or after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicle’s complete drive cycle will “set” the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected. Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle, consult the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
3. Use the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description 1) 2) 3) CONNECTOR -- Connects the scan tool to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. FUNCTION BUTTONS – Corresponds with “buttons” on screen for executing commands.
4) ESC BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or an action) from a menu or returns to the previous screen. 5) HELP BUTTON -- Provides help information and the description of DTCs. 6) UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved, moves up through the current screen to the previous screens for additional data. When looking up DTC, it is used to change value of selected character.
3.2 Specifications 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Display: 2.8" TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi) Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 °F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 °F) External Power: 12.0 V to 18.0 V power provided via vehicle battery. Dimensions: Length Width Height 198.5 mm (7.81”) 103.8 mm (4.09”) 37.5 mm (1.48”) Weight: 0.28 kg (w/o main cable) 0.435 kg (with main cable) 3.3 Accessories Included 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) User Manual -- Instructions on tool operations.
3) Plug the OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC. 4) Power up the scan tool, and wait for the Main Screen to appear (Figure 3.1). Figure 3.1 3.6 System Setup The System Setup functions allow you to adjust default settings and view information about the scan tool. 1) Language: Selects the desired language. 2) Unit of Measure: Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric. 3) Beep Set: Turns on/off the beep. 4) Key Test: Checks if the keyboard is working properly.
Figure 3.2 Language Setup English is the default language. 1) From System Setup screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Language, and press the OK button. 2) Use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired language and press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous screen (Figure 3.3). Figure 3.3 Unit of Measure Metric is the default measurement unit.
2) From Unit of Measure screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select the desired unit of measurement (Figure 3.4). Figure 3.4 3) Press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu. Or, press the ESC button to exit without saving. Beep Set The default setting is Beep On. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button or the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Beep and press the OK button.
Key Test The Key Test function checks if the keyboard is working properly. 1) From System Setup screen, use the UP/DOWN scroll button or the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to select Key Test, and press the OK button. 2) Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the edge around corresponding key on the screen should turn to red. Otherwise, the key is not functioning properly. 3) Double press ESC to return to the previous menu.
3.8 Product Troubleshooting Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU (Electronic Control Unit). You need to do the following to check up: Verify that the ignition is ON. Check if the scan tool’s connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing. Verify the control module is not defective.
4. Playback Data The Playback Data function allows viewing data from last test recorded by the scan tool. NOTE: The amount of files that can be saved depends on the space available in the TF card. 4.1 Review Data 1) Use the LEFT/RIGHT scroll button or the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Playback from Main Screen (Figure 3.1), and press the OK button. Wait for the Review Data screen to appear (Figure 4.1).
Vehicle Specification Vehicle: Mustang Engine Type: Other Capacity: 3.8L Transmission: Manual Fuel Type: Gasoline Emission Level: Federal Emission VIN:1FAFP40462F100819 PrefSuf:2R3APB VersionID:4612 Print Figure 4.2 4.2 Delete Data By selecting Delete on the screen, you are allowed to erase the selected data on the scan tool. Review the recordings thoroughly before erasing. You could also erase all recordings by select Delete All.
5. Diagnostics NOTE: The screens shown below in this chapter are examples. The screens actually appear vary by vehicle. 5.1 Enter Vehicle Information Before using the scan tool to diagnose, you must input the vehicle information. There are generally three ways to input the vehicle information. Vehicle information manual acquisition. VIN code automatic acquisition. VIN code manual acquisition. The way to enter diagnostic procedure depends on vehicle being tested. 5.1.
Figure 5.2 3) Step by step, select the right options for your vehicle according to each screen that appears. DAS 1. 2. 3. Vehicle Start New Session Manual Vehicle Entry Vehicle selection 1. Figure 5.3 Figure 5.4 Traction Assist 1. 2. All other Transmission Not Equipped Equipped 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Figure 5.5 ASM(Auto Shift Manual) Powershift Manual Automatic DPS6 Figure 5.6 4) Do this until the complete vehicle information is entered. Then the scan tool will ask your confirmation.
Vehicle Specification Vehicle: Mustang Engine Type: Other Capacity: 3.8L Transmission: Manual Fuel Type: Gasoline Emission Level: Federal Emission Is this correct? Yes no Figure 5.7 5.1.2 VIN Code Automatic Acquisition Some vehicles could identify the VIN code intelligently, saving customer’s time to input complex information. (Take Renault as an example) Figure 5.8 RENAULT 1. VIN acquisition Figure 5.
VIN acquisition 1.VIN CODE automatic acquisition 2.VIN CODE manual acquisition 3.Vehicle type manual acquisition Figure 5.10 In this mode, the scan tool will communicate with the vehicle and read off the VIN code automatically. It will ask for your confirmation about the VIN code if ECU response received. If no response from the ECU, it will turn to manual mode. (Please see VIN Code Manual Acquisition) 5.1.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Cars Vehicle detect Vehicle record and abbreviations All model series A-Class B-Class C-Class/CLK E-Class/CLS Figure 5.12 Select by entering VIN If the chassis number does not Match the vehicle, enter VIN as a 17-digit code. Example:WDBNG70J02A123456 Finish Show Esc Figure 5.13 When you choose to enter VIN directly, a pop-up soft keyboard is used to input VIN code (Figure 5.14). To pop up the keyboard, press the Function button corresponding to Show.
Figure 5.14 5.2 Diagnostic Test After you have entered the correct vehicle information, the diagnostic testing selection will display as below: Select An Option 1. Auto Scan 2. Control Unit 3. Vehicle Information Figure 5.15 5.2.1 Auto Scan Depending on the scan tool model, Auto Scan function will carry out an overall scan to check the status of all systems or four systems (engine, transmission, airbag and ABS) on the vehicle being tested.
100% Auto Scan PCM- Powertrain Control Module Quick Erase Save Fault 1 Display DTC Figure 5.16 User is allowed to check the details of each system, quickly erase DTC, save the data, and display DTC from the Auto Scan menu screen. To select the options on the bottom, simply press the corresponding function button. Save –You can save the Auto Scan information as “Vehicle Record” so that you will not need to follow the vehicle selection process again on the same vehicle in later tests.
In Auto Scan screen (Figure 5.16), pressing OK button will turn to diagnostic operation. For more details, refer to 5.3 Diagnostic Operation. To exit the Auto Scan option, press ESC button. The scan tool will display a message “Are you sure to quit?” to ask for your confirmation. Select Yes to quit, and select No to cancel command. 5.2.2 Control Unit Control Unit function will list down all the systems that might be available on the vehicle for you to select to test.
5.2.4 Save and Retrieve Files Save and Retrieve Files function will save the detected vehicle information. You can directly get the vehicle information next time. Please follow the instructions above to finish the Auto Scan process (Figure 5.15), and press the Function button corresponding to Save, and name the record on the Save Vehicle Record screen. Save Vehicle Record Input vehicle name: Maximum length is 25 characters.. Finish Show Esc Figure 5.
Vehicle Data Record 1. 2. Ford1 Ford2 Figure 5.22 5.3 Diagnostic Operation This function allows you to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), read and save live data. (Take Ford as an example) 5.3.1 Read Codes The Read Codes procedure varies for each vehicle being tested. This section includes the following Read Codes procedures. In the Function Menu screen (Figure 5.23), select Read Codes. This will display the Read Codes menu screen (Figure 5.24). Function 1. 2. 3.
In the Read Codes menu, select one of the options to proceed. The screen will show as below. Select options 1. 2. 3. CMDTCs Freeze Frame-MODE2 Pending. Figure 5.25 Select one of the DTC options to view detailed diagnostic trouble code information. CMDTCs P0046 Battery voltage high Status-60(No additional fault symptom available for this DTC). P0098 Intake air temperature sensor 2 Circuit high input Save Figure 5.26 You can save the code results for later review by selecting Save option on the bottom.
To Erase DTCs, please follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. With the Function Menu screen displayed (Figure 5.23), click on Erase Codes. The scan tool displays an instruction message. Follow the instructions on each screen that appears until the procedure is complete. When finished, press any key to exit. Use Read Codes function to check the codes again to see if DTCs have been erased successfully. If any codes remain, it indicates that the vehicle needs maintenance.
The number to the right of selected item indicates sequence of this item. If you want to select the item, press Select button. To select all the items on the screen, press Select All button. To clear all the selected items on the screen, press Clear All button. 2) Press the OK button to view the information. Live Data MFF_RPM(Engine RPM) 837 RPM VEHICLE SENSOR 0 km/h SPEED Pause ︱ one Graphic︱ Save Figure 5.28 The three keyboard function buttons work as below.
4) Press the FUNCTION button corresponding to Two Graphic, the screen will show two graphs as Figure 5.30. Figure 5.30 5) Press the FUNCTION button corresponding to Merge Graph, the above two graphs will merge together as Figure 5.31. Figure 5.31 NOTE: Merge Graph can be used to compare two related parameters in graphic mode. It is especially convenient that you could select two interacted parameter to merge and see their relationship.
When there is not enough memory space, a warning message prompting to delete previously recorded data. Save Failed Memory full, please clean up. OK Figure 5.32 If you wish to delete the data, select OK and then go to Playback screen to delete the data. Select Pause to suspend recording. You could resume the recording process again by selecting Continue. You may review the saved data in Playback function. Press ESC button to exit.
6. OBD II Diagnostics The OBD II Diagnostics function is a fast-access option that allows you to carry out a quick test on the engine system of OBD II vehicles. 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 Powertrain Control Module [PCM] and Transmission Control Module [TCM]. CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.
the vehicle. Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer’s customer service department for assistance. 7） View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts, Monitor status) on screen (Figure 6.1). Press ESC button for Diagnostic Menu (Figure 6.3) to come up. System Status MIL Status Codes Found Monitors N/A Monitors OK Monitors INC OFF 0 8 2 0 Save OK Figure 6.1 If more than one module is detected, you will be prompted to select a module before testing (Figure 6.2).
the control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator light (MIL) when emission-related fault occurs. Pending Codes are also referred to as “maturing codes” or “continuous monitor codes”. They indicate problems that the control module has detected during the current or last driving cycle but are not considered serious yet. Pending Codes will not turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). If the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm-up cycles, the code clears from memory.
Read Codes 1. Stored Codes 2. Pending Codes 3. Permanent Codes Figure 6.4 If there is not any Diagnostic Trouble Code, the display indicates “No (pending) codes are stored in the module!” Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to the previous screen. NOTE: Permanent Codes function is available for merely vehicles supporting the CAN protocols. 1) View DTCs and their definitions on screen. 2) If more than one DTC is found, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to check all the codes.
6.2 Erase Codes CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes may allow the scan tool to delete not only the codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer, but also “Freeze Frame” data and manufacturer specific 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.
Erase Codes DTCs and Freeze Data will be lost Do you wish to continue? Yes No . Figure 6.7 3) Press the OK button to confirm. If the codes are cleared successfully, an “Erase Done!” confirmation message shows on the display (Figure 6.8). Erase Codes Erase Done! Press any key to continue . Figure 6.8 If the codes are not cleared, then an “Erase Failure. Turn Key on with Engine off!” message appears (Figure 6.9). Erase Codes Erase Failure.
6.3 Live Data In this function, you can not only read the live data but also record data for later review. View Data The View Data function allows viewing of live or real time PID data of vehicle’s computer module(s). 1) To view live data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Live Data from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK button (Figure 6.3). 2) Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP (Figure 6.10). Live Data Reading PID.01 - Please Wait - Figure 6.10 A.
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 ( Figure 6.12). Complete List Numbers of DTCs Fuel system 1 status Fuel system 2 status Calculated load value Engine coolant temperature Pause Graphics 0 OL -0.0 -40 % 0 C Save Figure 6.12 If the “Graphics” on the bottom appears when a PID is highlighted, graphic information is available. Select Graphics to view graph (Figure 6.13).
Figure 6.14 Select Text to return to text viewing of PID data. Select Save to record retrieved live data and PID graphs. Select Pause to suspend viewing. You could resume the viewing process again by selecting Start. 3) Press the ESC button to return to previous menu. B. View Custom List 1) To view customized PID data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Custom List from Live Data menu and press the OK button (Figure 6.11).
If you want to deselect the item, press Clear button. To select all the items on the screen, press Select All button. To clear all the selected items on the screen, press Clear All button. 3) Press the OK button to view selected PIDs on screen. Custom List Numbers of DTCs Fuel system 1 status Pause Graphics 0 OL Save Figure 6.16 4) Press the OK button to view selected PIDs on screen.
Complete List Numbers of DTCs Fuel system 1 status Fuel system 2 status Calculated load value Engine coolant temperature Pause Graphics 0 OL -0.0 -40 % 0 C Saving 94 Figure 6.17 If you record live data under graph mode, following screen shows: Figure 6.18 NOTE: The scan tool can only playback text data even though the data is saved in graphic mode. 2) When there is not enough memory space, a warning message prompting to delete previously recorded data. Save Failed Memory full, please clean up.
If you wish to delete the data, select OK and then go to Playback screen to delete the data. 3) Select Pause to suspend recording. You could resume the recording process again by selecting Start. 4) You may review the saved data in Playback function. 5) Press ESC button to exit. 6.4 Freeze Frame Freeze Frame Data allows the technician to view the vehicle’s operating parameters at the moment a DTC (Diagnostic Trouble Code) is detected.
4) Select Save to record freeze frame. A confirming message “Save success!” shows on the display and scan tool return to previous menu. 5) If you don’t want to save the freeze frame data, press ESC button to return to previous screen. 6.5 Retrieve I/M Readiness Status I/M Readiness function is used to check the operations of the Emission System on OBD II compliant vehicles. It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state emissions program.
2) Wait a few seconds while the scan tool validates the PID MAP. 3) If the vehicle supports both types of tests, then both types will be shown on the screen for selection (Figure 6.21). …………… I/M Readiness . 1. Since DTCs Cleared 2. This Drive Cycle Figure 6.
NCAT -- NOx Aftertreatment Monitor BP -- Boost Pressure System Monitor EGS -- Exhaust Gas Sensor Monitor PM -- PM Filter Monitor Since DTCs cleared MIL Status Misfire Monitoring Fuel system monitoring Comprehensive component monitoring Catalyst monitoring Heated catalyst monitor OFF N/A OK OK N/A N/A Figure 6.22 5) If the vehicle supports readiness test of “This Drive Cycle”, a screen of the following displays: (Figure 6.
on-demand tests and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are within specified limits. These test results are saved in the on-board computer's memory. The O2 Monitor Test function allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle's on-board computer. The O2 Monitor Test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate using a controller area network (CAN).
Figure 6.25 4) View test results of selected O2 sensor (Figure 6.26). … ……… .O2 Bank1 Sensor2 . Rich-Lean Threshd V Lean-Rich Threshd V Low for Switch (V) High for Switch (V) Rich-Lean Threshd S Lean-Rich Threshd S Figure 6.26 5) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to view more screens of data if additional information is available in more than one page. 6) Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu. 6.
3) The scan tool will prompt you to select the vehicle make (If you have selected the vehicle before, the Vehicle Manufacturer screen would not appear again). Vehicle Manufacturer BUICK BMW CADILLAC CHRYSLER FORD GM Figure 6.27 4) After you select the vehicle manufacturer, the scan tool shows the On-Board Monitors tests for specific monitoring systems. 5) From On-Board Monitor Test menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select a test to view and press the OK button (Figure 6.28).
On-Board Monitor Test The selected mode is not supported Press any key to continue Figure 6.29 For CAN-equipped vehicles, test selections can be as below: On-Board Monitor Test .. 1. EGR Monitor 2. Mis-Fire Monitor Data 3. Mis-Fire Cylinder 1 Data 4. Mis-Fire Cylinder 2 Data 5. Mis-Fire Cylinder 3 Data 6. Mis-Fire Cylinder 4 Data Figure 6.30 6) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired monitor from On-Board Monitor Test menu and press the OK button. 7) View test data on screen.
Flow Test ID Module Test Value Min Limit Max Limit Status 11 $10 0.10 0.00 95.0 OK % % % Figure 6.32 8) Press ESC button to return to the previous menus. 6.8 Component Test The Component Test function allows initiating a leak test for the vehicle's EVAP system. The scan tool itself does not perform the leak test, but commands the vehicle's on-board computer to start the test. Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria and methods for stopping the test once it has been started.
Component Test Command Sent! Press any key to continue Figure 6.34 Some vehicles do not allow scan tools to control vehicle systems or components. If the vehicle under test does not support the EVAP Leak Test, an advisory message is displayed on the screen. .............Component Test The selected mode is not supported Press any key to continue Figure 6.35 4) Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to previous screen. 6.9 View Vehicle Information The Vehicle Info.
Vehicle Info. Turn key on with engine off! Press any key to continue Figure 6.36 3) Wait for the scan tool to display the Vehicle Info. menu. Vehicle Info. 1. Vehicle ID Number 2. Calibration ID 3. Cal. Verf. Number Figure 6.37 If the vehicle does not support this mode, a message shows on the display warning that the mode is not supported. 4) From Vehicle Info. menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select an available item to view and press the OK button.
6.10 Modules Present The Modules Present function allows viewing of the module IDs and communication protocols for OBD2 modules in the vehicle. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button (Figure 6.3). 2) View modules present with their IDs and communication protocols. Modules Present Protocol SAE J1850 PWM ID $10 Save Figure 6.39 3) Select Save to save the modules data and return to previous menu. Or press ESC button to exit. 6.
3) Select Show and a soft keyboard will pop up. Use LEFT/RIGHT button and UP/DOWN button to move to the desired character, then press OK button to confirm. 4) After you input the DTC code, select Finish and the scan tool will display this code’s definition on screen. Input Dialog Box P0005 Do you want to save and continue? Yes No Figure 6.41 5) Press Yes or OK button to proceed. The scan tool will display DTC definition as below.
7. Oil Reset 7.1 General Information The Engine Oil Life System calculates when to change the engine oil and filter based on vehicle use. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the display and according to the recommended maintenance schedule. Whenever the oil is changed, reset the system so it can calculate when the next oil change is required. If a situation occurs where the oil is changed prior to a service indicator being turned on, also reset the system.
A. Manual Reset Almost all Asian vehicles and most American and European vehicles can be reset manually by technicians. NOTE: In this manner, the scan tool will not communicate with the vehicle being tested. To finish this procedure, please follow these steps (Take Ford as an example): 1) From the vehicle make screen, select Ford and press OK button. Figure 7.1 2) Step by step, select the right options for your vehicle according to each screen that appears. Model 1. Ford 2. Lincoln 3. Mercury Figure 7.
Year 1.2005 2.2003-2004 3.1998-2002 Figure 7.3 3) After entering the vehicle information, the scan tool displays manual reset message as below. Information 1.Select Press Reset At Oil Change from the setup control for the current display mode. 2.Press Reset Control to reset Oil change. OK Figure 7.4 4) Follow the instructions to reset the service manually. 5) Press ESC button to exit. B. Auto Reset Most American and European vehicles can be reset automatically by the scan tool.
Figure 7.5 2) Step by step, select the right options for your vehicle according to each screen that appears. PEUGEOT 1.206/206MUX 2.206+ 3.207 4.307 5.308 6.406 Figure 7.6 3) After you have entered the vehicle information, the oil reset screen will display as below. System 1.Instrument panel 2.BSI Figure 7.7 4) The Instrument Panel option enables you to finish oil reset service in one step by resetting the ECU to default values automatically. The procedures work as below.
In the Oil Reset menu, select Service Zero Reset function and press OK button. Oil Reset 1.Service Zero Reset Figure 7.8 The tool will automatically begin resetting the vehicle ECU to default values. Service Zero Reset Check the resetting of the maintenance to zero. Cancel Figure 7.9 When the resetting is finished, the tool will display a confirmation message. Service Zero Reset Operation Completed. Press any key to continue Figure 7.
In the Oil Reset menu, select Resetting to zero of the service mileage function and press OK button. Oil Reset 1. Read Codes 2. Erase Codes 3. Resetting to zero of the service mileage 4.Maintenance Figure 7.11 The tool will reset the oil service to zero automatically. Resetting to zero Maintenance mileage zero reset carried out. Press any key to continue Figure 7.12 In the Oil Reset menu (Figure 7.11), select Maintenance function and press OK button.
For the First maintenance threshold, you have two choices. Select the correct option and press OK button to save the change. 1.China 2.Another country Figure 7.14 For the Period before service or Maintenance limit, press Edit key on the bottom to pop up a soft keyboard to facilitate your input. Figure 7.15 The three keyboard function keys work as below. Finish --- When you finished the input, select this key to confirm your input and exit. Pre. --- Moves a space to the left.
NOTE: The data you input must be in the reasonable range, which is defined by the preset values in ECU. If you enter a data out of range, the tool will display a warning message. Figure 7.16 When you have finished your configuration, select Finish key on the bottom of the screen, then the tool will begin the oil reset service. Maintenance Configuration carried out. Press any key to continue Figure 7.
8. EPB This electric parking brake (EPB) function has a multitude of uses to maintain the electronic braking systems safely and effectively. The applications include deactivating/activating the brake control system, assisting with brake fluid control, brake diagnostics, opening and closing brake pads, setting brakes after disc or pad replacement and also reading and clearing EPB/SBC trouble codes. It is also capable of retrieving Fault Codes information from the ECU. 8.
5) Select EPB icon in the Main Screen (Figure 3.1) and wait for the vehicle manufacturer screen. Choose the correct vehicle make. (Take PEUGEOT as an example) Figure 8.1 6) After you have selected the vehicle make, the electric parking brake system screen will display as below. System 1. EPB 2. ABS Figure 8.2 7) In the electric parking brake system screen, use the UP/DOWN button to select EPB to enter EPB system.
Diag. Menu 1. Read Codes 2. Erase Codes 3. Live Data 4. Active Test 5. ECU Information 6. Special Function Figure 8.3 Special Function 1) In the Diagnostic Menu (Figure 8.3), use the UP/DOWN button to select Special Function to do the EPB test, which includes Brake cable replacement and Electric parking brake replacement. Replacement parts 1.Brake cable replacement 2. Electric parking replacement. brake Figure 8.4 2) In the EPB screen, use the UP/DOWN button to select Brake cable replacement.
In the Brake cable replacement screen, the tool can perform three functions. A. Put in fitting or removal position This function enables you to fit in or remove the brake cable safely and easily. It will take a few seconds to execute this command. Put in fitting/removal position Activation in progress! Stop Figure 8.6 When the job is done successfully, the tool will display a message to confirm. Put in fitting/removal position Positioning done.
Put in fitting/removal position Activation done, a problem occurred during the operation. Press any key to continue Figure 8.8 B. Cable tensioning OK Once the brake cable is fit in, you would use this function to adjust its tension. It will take a few seconds to execute this command. Cable tensioning Activation in progress! OK Figure 8.9 When the job is done successfully, the tool will display a message to confirm. Cable tensioning Cable tensioning done.
Cable tensioning Activation done, a problem occurred during the operation. Press any key to continue Figure 8.11 C. Electric parking brake calibration OK When both functions above have completed successfully, you still need to calibrate the electric parking brake system. This function is to check if the EPB is working correctly, which should be performed after work has been completed on the EPB or vehicle braking system. It will remove any air gap from the brake pads and check the EPB pressure.
When the job is done successfully, the tool will display a message to confirm. Electric parking brake calibration Electric parking brake cable calibration done! Restart Back Figure 8.14 If the job fails to finish, the tool will display a message to remind user of a problem. After you exit the diagnosis program, please repair the problem immediately. Electric parking brake calibration Activation done, a problem occurred during the control. Restart Back Figure 8.
In the Electric parking brake replacement screen, the tool can also perform three functions, which details could refer to the same functions described in the Brake cable replacement menu above. Active Test During an active test, the tool is used for outputting commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators. This test determines the integrity of the system or parts by monitoring the operation of the actuators or by reading the EPB ECU data. To carry out an active test, please follow these steps. 1.
Apply electric parking brake Listen to the noise of the electric motor! OK Figure 8.18 5. When the test is finished, there may be three results displaying on the screen. The test is finished successfully. The test is stopped by the user. The test did not finish. In the first condition, the tool will display an information screen as “The operation was performed correctly. Put the vehicle on a vehicle lift and check that the rear wheels are locked.
In the System menu (Figure 8.2), use UP/DOWN button to select ABS to do ABS maintenance. The scan tool displays as below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Diag. Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data Active Test ECU Information Special Function Figure 8.19 In the ABS diagnostic function, the tool can read codes, erase codes, record live data, read ECU information, perform active test, and perform special function. For the functions already being described before, please refer to chapter 5. OBDII Diagnostics for details.
1) In the Diagnostic Menu (Figure 8.19), use the UP/DOWN button to select Active Test to do the 8.test. The scan tool displays as below. Active 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ABS/ASR recirculation pump Left front intake solenoid valve Right front intake solenoid valve Left rear intake solenoid valve Right rear intake solenoid valve Switching solenoid valve 1 Switching solenoid valve 2 Figure 8.21 2) In the Active menu, use the UP/DOWN button to select the desired actuator to begin test.
9. Print Data The Print Data function allows printing out diagnostic data recorded by the scan tool or customized test reports by connecting the scan tool to a PC or laptop with the USB cable supplied. To print out retrieved data, you need the following tools: DiagLink Main Unit A PC or laptop with USB ports A USB cable 1) Download Maxi PC Suite from our website www.autel.com and install it on the computer. 2) Connect the scan tool to computer with the USB cable supplied.
6) The selected data will display on the textbox of PC Link. By selecting the function buttons, you could execute the following operations: Print – Print all data in the textbox to a printer connected to your computer. Edit – Once clicked, the software will automatically open a NOTEPAD window with all recorded data showing on. Copy – Copy all data in the textbox to the clipboard. Clear – Delete all data in the textbox.
10. Software Update This function allows you to update the scan tool software through a computer. NOTE: You can get one free vehicle software for the first time after registration. Please download the first free software via Maxi PC Suite before purchasing online otherwise you will lose access to the free vehicle software. 10.1 Register the Tool User would update the scan tool ONLY after you had registered the tool with an effective Autel ID.
Figure 10.1 2) Make sure that your computer is connected to the Internet. 3) Download Maxi PC Suite from our website www.autel.com and install it on the computer. 4) Run Maxi PC Suite on the computer. 5) The Maxi PC Suite will automatically detect the connected device’s serial number. If the connected device has not been registered yet, a Sign Up message displays. Figure 10.2 6) Enter your email address to register, click Next to continue.
7) If you haven’t registered before, a captcha will be sent to your email address. Input your password and the captcha you received, and then click Sign up to register the connected device (Figure 10.3). If the connected device has already been registered, the Maxi PC Suite will turn to the Update menu directly. If you have registered before, input your password and proceed (Figure 10.4). Figure 10.3 Figure 10.4 If you are a new member to Autel, you will receive a verification code in your email box.
10.2 Update Procedure Autel frequently releases software updates that you can download. The Update feature makes it very easy to determine and get exactly what you need. 1) You will come into the Update window after successful registration. First install the management program by click Update button (Figure 10.5). Figure 10.5 2) If the device has already been installed with the latest version of management program, you will directly come to the next step.
Figure 10.6 4) If the program has already installed OBD in the latest version, OBD software will not show in the list. 5) You can download one vehicle make software for free for the first time. Find out the desired item to be downloaded and click Free get button on the same line. 6) In a popped dialog box, enter your Autel ID and your password, and click Free get (Figure 10.7). Figure 10.
Figure 10.8 8) After reloading, you can install the selected program by clicking Update button (Figure 10.8). Figure 10.9 9) When the installation is completed (Figure 10.10), you can click the Purchase button to update other desired items on http://pro.auteltech.com/.
Figure 10.10 10) After successful purchase, click Payment Complete button. Figure 10.11 Batch Update: Select the items that you would like to update by clicking on the check boxes next to those items. Then click the Update Selected button near the bottom-right corner. Or, click the Select All checkbox near the bottom-left corner and all updatable items will be selected automatically. Then click the Update Selected button near the bottom-right corner.
When the downloading is completed, the downloaded programs will be installed automatically. The new version will replace the old one. Single update: Find out the desired item and click the Update button on the same line. When the downloading is completed, the downloaded program will be installed automatically. The new version will replace the old one. 10.
and all updatable items will be selected automatically. Then click the Update Selected button near the bottom-right corner. A window asking “Are you sure to uninstall XXX?” will pop up for your confirmation (Figure 10.12). Figure 10.12 Click OK to delete the program(s) selected, or click Cancel to cancel the action. The deleted program will be automatically added to the end of program list in Updates Available in case you would like to install it again.
11. Warranty and Service 11.1 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.
