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Table of Contents 1. Safety Precautions And Warnings........................ 3 2. General Information...............................................4 3. Using the Scan Tool..............................................13 4. Review Data...........................................................31 5. OBD II Diagnostics................................................33 6. Ready Test..............................................................63 7. Print Data....................................................
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: 1. Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. 2. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. 3. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts. 4.
2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBDI) 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 OnBoard Diagnostic regulations is called "OBD II".
2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. These codes provide information as to where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to set.
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.
Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle's OBD II system, while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions. The continuously monitored components listed below are always ready: 1. Misfire 2. Fuel System 3. Comprehensive Components (CCM) Once the vehicle is running, the OBD II system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands.
The Following Monitors Are To Be Used For Compression Ignition (Diesel) Engines Only: 8. EGR System 9. NMHC Catalyst 10. NOx Aftertreatment 11. Boost Pressure System 12. Exhaust Gas Sensor 13. PM Filter 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle's PCM monitor system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been tested will be reported as “Ready”, or “Complete”, meaning they have been tested by the OBD II system.
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.
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. 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.
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 $01 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.
Mode $06 – Non-Continuously Monitored Systems test results. There are typically a minimum value, a maximum value, and a current value for each non-continuous monitor. This data is optional, and it is defined by a given vehicle maker if it's used. Mode $07 – Request for DTCs (pending) from Continuously Monitored Systems after a single driving cycle has been performed to determine if repair has fixed a problem.
3. Using the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description 1 14 2 5 4 3 7 8 9 6 10 11 12 13 1. OBD II Connector – Connects the Scan Tool to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). 2. LCD Display – Displays menus and test results. 3. GREEN LED – Indicates that engine systems are running normally (The number of monitors on the vehicle which are active and performing their diagnostic testing is in the allowed limit, and no DTCs are present). Item 60693 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
4. YELLOW LED – Indicates there is a possible problem. A “Pending” DTC is present and/or some of the vehicle's emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing. 5. RED LED – Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle's systems. The RED LED is also used to show that DTCs are present. DTCs are shown on the Scan Tool's display. In this case, the MIL on the vehicle's instrument panel will light steady on. 6.
13. Down Scroll Button – Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved, moves down through the current screen to next screens for additional data. 14. USB Connector – Connects the Scan Tool to the PC for printing and upgrading software. 3.2 Specifications Display: TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi) Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 F°) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°) External Power: 8.0 to 18.
3.3 Accessories Included 1. OBD II Cable -- Provides power to tool and communicates between tool and vehicle. 2. USB Cable -- Used to upgrade the Scan Tool, and to print retrieved data. 3.4 Navigation Characters 1. 2. 3. “$” -- Identifies the control module number from which data is retrieved. “?” -- Indicates help or Code Breaker information is available. “G” -- Indicates graphic viewing is available. 3.5 Keypad No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display.
3.7 DTC Lookup The DTC Lookup function is used to search for definitions of DTCs stored in the DTC library and for Code Breaker information. 1. From Main Screen (See Figure 3.1), use the Up/ Down scroll button and Left/Right scroll button to select DTC Lookup and press the OK button. 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.
3. View the DTC definition on screen. When the DTC definition covers more than one screen, use the Left/Right button or Up/Down button to view additional information on previous/next screens. a. For manufacturer specific codes, you need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions. b. If definition could not be found (SAE or Manufacturer Specific), the Scan Tool displays “Please refer to vehicle's User's Manual!” c.
3. Unit of measure: Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric. 4. Key Beep Set: Turns on/off beep. 5. Status Beep Set: Turns on/off the I/M Readiness Status beep. 6. Tool Self-test: Checks if the LCD display, LED lamps and keyboard are working normally. 7. Update Mode: Accesses the Update Mode. • Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing settings is made. To Enter the Setup Menu From the Main Screen (See Figure 3.
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. Language 1/3 English Français Español Configure Monitors ? Figure 3.4 From System Setup screen, use the Up/Down scroll button to select Configure Monitors, and press the OK button. In this menu, you can configure the monitors required to test spark ignition and compression ignition, the number of monitors to pass diagnosis, and restore the default settings.
Spark IGN (Gasoline) Required Monitors From Configure Monitors screen, use the Up/Down scroll button to select Spark IGN Required Monitors, and press the OK button. The monitors for spark ignition engines show as below: Spark IGN Required Monitors √ √ √ √ √ MIS FUEL CCM CAT HCAT √ √ √ √ √ EVAP AIR O2S HTR EGR Compression IGN (Diesel) Required Monitors From Configure Monitors screen, use the Up/ Down scroll button to select Compression IGN Required 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 and 'not complete' monitors in test. Reset Factory Default From Configure Monitors screen, use the Up/Down scroll button to select Reset Factory Default, and press the OK button.
Unit of Measure English Metric 1/2 ? Figure 3.6 Key Beep Set This function allows you to turn on/off the built-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. 2. From Key Beep Set menu, use the Up/Down scroll button to select Beep ON or Beep OFF. (See Figure 3.7) 3. Press the OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Status Beep Set This function allows you to turn on/off the built-in speaker for the LEDs in diagnostic testing. Different audio tones correspond to different LED lamps. This function is invaluable when working in areas where LED illumination alone is not sufficient. •The default setting is Beep On. 1. From System Setup screen, use the Up/Down scroll button to select Status Beep Set and press the OK button. 2.
Tool Self-Test The Tool Self-Test function checks if the LCD display, LED lamps and keyboard are working properly. A. Display test 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. 3. Look for missing spots in the red, green, blue, black and white LCD display. 4.
B. Keyboard Test The Keyboard Test function verifies if the keys are functioning properly. 1. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select Keyboard Test from the Tool Self-test menu, and then press the OK button. 2. Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name should be observed on the display. If the key name does not show up, then the key is not functioning properly. 3. When completed, double press the ESC button to exit.
C. LED Test The LED Test function verifies if the I/M Readiness LED 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. The LED should turn on or off according to the selected commands. 3. When completed, press the ESC button to exit. LED Test 1/3 RED LED ON YELLOW LED ON GREEN LED ON Figure 3.
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 (See Figure 3.1), use the Up/Down scroll button and Left/Right scroll button to select About and press the OK button; wait for the About screen to appear. 2. View tool information on screen. 3.
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).
Operating Error If the Scan Tool freezes, an exception occurs or the vehicle's ECU is too slow to respond to requests. You need to do the following to reset the tool: 1. Reset the Scan Tool. 2. 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: 1.
4. Review Data The Review Data function allows viewing of data from the 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. (See Figure 3.1) 2. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select the desired item from Review Data menu, and press the OK button. Review Data 1/6 Live Data Pending Codes View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness On-Board Mon. Test Modules Present Figure 4.
Diagnostics results can be reviewed from this list only when any trouble code is detected in previous tests. 3. Review selected data on screen. 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. Page 32 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
5. OBD II 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 Powertrain Control Module (PCM) and Transmission Control Module (TCM). CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Locate the vehicle's DLC. 3. Plug the Scan Tool cable connector into the vehicle's DLC. 4.
• If the “LINKING ERROR!” message does not go away, have the tool inspected by a qualified technician. 7. You will be prompted to erase previously stored data. • 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 more than one module is detected, you will be prompted to select a module before testing. 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).
• Permanent Codes are DTCs that are "confirmed" and are retained in the non-volatile memory of the computer until the appropriate monitor for each DTC has determined that the malfunction is no longer present and is not commanding the MIL on. Permanent DTCs are stored in non-volatile memory and cannot be erased by any diagnostic services or by disconnecting power to the ECU. 1. Use Up/Down scroll button to select Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button.
If there is not a DTC, the display indicates “No (pending) codes are stored in the module!” Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to previous screen. NOTE: The Permanent Codes function is available only for vehicles supporting the CAN protocols. 3. View the DTCs and their definitions on the screen. P1633 1/1 $10 BUICK Ignition 0 Switch Circuit ? Figure 5.6 Figure 5.6 4. If more than one DTC is found, use the Left/ Right scroll button to check all the codes.
• If the manufacturer of your vehicle is not listed, use the Up/ Down scroll button to select Other and press the OK button. 5.2 Erasing Codes CAUTION: Erasing the DTCs 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.
• If you do not want to proceed with erasing codes, press ESC button or use Left/Right scroll button to select NO to exit. A message of “Command Cancelled!” will appear. Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to Diagnostic Menu. 3. Press the OK button to confirm. • If the codes are cleared successfully, an “Erase Done!” confirmation message shows on the display. Erase Codes Erase Done! Press any key to con. Figure 5.9 Figure 5.9 • If the codes are not cleared, then an “Erase Failure.
5.3 Live Data In this function, you can not only read the live data but also record data for later review. Viewing 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 the Diagnostic Menu (See Figure 5.4) and press the OK button. 2. Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP. Live Data Reading PID.01 - Please Wait - Figure 5.
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 a complete set of data, use Up/Down scroll button to select Complete Data Set from View Data menu and press the OK button. …………………View Data 1/3. Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure ? Figure 5.13 Item 60693 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
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. • If the “G” icon appears when a PID is highlighted, graphic information is available. Press OK to view graph.
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 (See Figure 5.13) and press the OK button. 2. Observe on-screen instructions. ……………Custom Data Set……… ….. [ ] – Select/Deselect [ ] – Deselect all [OK] – Confirm [ESC] – Cancel Press any key to continue. Figure 5.16 Figure 5.16 3. Use the Right button to deselect/select data parameters, and use the Up/Down scroll button to move up and down.
• 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 5.18 • If you decide to deselect these items, press OK; if you decide not to, press ESC or use the Left/Right scroll button to select NO to continue PID selections. 4. Press the OK button to view selected PIDs on screen. ………………….Live Data DTC_CNT FUELSYS2 ETC( ) SHRTFT1 (%) 4. 0 0L -40 99.
Recording Data The Record Data function allows recording vehicle modules’ Parameter Identification Data (PID) 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: 1. Manual Trigger - allows user to press the OK button to start recording. 2. DTC Trigger - automatically records PID data when a fault that causes a DTC to set is detected by vehicle.
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 Figure 5.21 • If data from previously tested vehicle is not erased, data from current test will be stored in a temporary cache. 3. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select a memory location and press the OK button. …………….Select Memory Location #1 Location #2 Location #3 1/3.. * ? Figure 5.
• 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 5.23 • If you wish to proceed with overwriting the old recording, press the OK button; if you do not wish to overwrite it, use the Left/Right button to select NO or press the ESC button to pick another memory location. 4. Observe on-screen instructions.
• If DTC Trigger is selected, following screen shows: ………………….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. Note: Drive until 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 •The number “x/x...
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 (See Figure 5.20) and press the OK button. 2. Observe on-screen instructions. (See Figure 5.16).
• If you decide to deselect these items, press OK; if you decide not to, press the ESC button, or use the Up/Down button to select NO and press OK to continue PID selections. 4. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select a trigger mode and press the OK button. (See Figure 5.21) • If data from a previously tested vehicle is not erased, data from current test will be stored in temporary cache. 5. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select a memory location and press the OK button. (See Figure 5.
2. 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 Figure5.28 5.28 • If there is no recording in selected location, a message “Not Supported or Stored No Data” displays on the screen. 3. Use the Up/Down button to view recorded PIDs of each frame. 1 of 135 frame DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT (%) ETC( ) SHRTFT1(%) … 6 0 OL N/A 0.0 ? -40 99.2 Figure 5.
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 is detected. For example, the parameters may include engine speed (RPM), engine coolant temperature (ECT), or vehicle speed sensor (VSS) etc.
…………View Freeze Frame DTCFRZF FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT (%) ECT( ) SHRTFT1 (%) 2. P1633 OL -0.0 ? -40 99.2 Figure 5.31 • If there is no freeze frame data available, an advisory message “No freeze frame data stored!” shows on the display. 4. 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.
CAUTION - By clearing trouble codes you also clear the readiness status for the individual emission system readiness tests. In order to reset these monitors, the vehicle must be driven through a complete drive cycle with no trouble codes in memory. Times for reset vary depending on vehicle. Some of the latest vehicle models may support two types of I/M Readiness tests: 1. Since DTCs Cleared - indicates status of the monitors since the DTCs are erased. 2.
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 Emissions Test. The LED and audio tone indications are interpreted as below: LED Interpretation: a.
• If the illumination of the YELLOW LED is being caused by monitors that have not completed their diagnostic testing, then the issue of the vehicle being ready for an Emissions Test depends on the emissions regulations and laws of your local area. NOTE: From the code retrieval procedure, determine the status of each Monitor. Take this information to an emissions professional to determine (based on your test results) if your vehicle is ready for an Emissions Test. c.
2. Typical Retrieval of I/M Readiness a. Use the Up/Down scroll button to select I/M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press OK button. (See Figure 5.4) b. Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP. c. If the vehicle supports both types of tests, then both types will be shown on the screen for selection. ……………I/M Readiness Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle 1/2. ? Figure 5.34 d.
• AIR -- Secondary Air Monitor • HCAT -- Heated Catalyst Monitor For Compression (Diesel) Ignition Engines: • MIS -- Misfire Monitor • FUEL -- Fuel System Monitor • CCM -- Comprehensive Component Monitor • EGR – EGR System Monitor • HCCAT -- NMHC Catalyst Monitor • NCAT -- NOx Aftertreatment Monitor • BP -- Boost Pressure System Monitor • EGS -- Exhaust Gas Sensor Monitor • PM -- PM Filter Monitor …………Since DTCs Cleared MIL MIS FUEL CCM CAT HCAT 1 OFF N/A OK ? OK N/A N/A Figure Figure5.35 5.
e. 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 5.365.36 Figure f. The LEDs and audio tone corresponding to different monitor status will be activated as below: LED Light Audio Tone Beep Interval Green LED Two long beeps 2 minutes Yellow LED short, long, short beep 2 minutes Four short beeps 2 minutes Red LED g.
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. (See Figure 5.4) 2. An advisory message comes up to remind you. Wait a few seconds or press any key to continue. Vehicle Info.
• 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. 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 The Code Breaker function is used to provide descriptions of DTCs and helpful tips to deal with DTCs. It is useful for technicians to find the root cause of trouble code faster, saving diagnosis and repair time. 1. Repeat steps in the Read Codes section to identify DTCs. 1/11 U0101 $07E8 Lost Communication with TCM ? Figure 5.41 5.41 Figure 2. Press the "?" Help button to display Code Breaker menu. Code Breaker 1/3 System Description Quick Check General Notes Figure 5.42 3.
4. Click on General Notes to view helpful repair information of DTCs. 5. To return to previous screen, press ESC button. 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 Emissions Test. By visual and audible indication, you will learn a vehicle’s monitors readiness. 6.
As post-repair diagnostic tool: This function can be used (after the vehicle has had any emission-related repairs) to confirm that the repair has been performed successfully. After repairs, some drive cycles are required to reset the monitoring systems. Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle. Use the following procedure to check if the repair has been done correctly: 1.
1. With the Scan Tool connected to the vehicle, select Ready Test from the Main Screen (See Figure 3.1). Drive the car until the Scan Tool notifies you with the LED (and tone, if enabled). 2. If the GREEN LED displays and two long beeps are heard, there are no stored and pending DTCs that will cause a problem during an Emissions Test at this time. 3. If the RED LED displays, your vehicle is not ready for an Emissions Test.
6.3 LED and Audio Tone Interpretation Select Ready Test from the Main Screen (See Figure 3.1) and the screen shows as below, including applicable monitors status, MIL state, Ignition type, DTCs (stored and pending). Figure 6.2 If the Scan Tool is idle, it will show the result immediately. If it is busy, it will wait until the current procedure is finished. After viewing the status, press ESC button to exit. “OK” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing.
1. GREEN LED – Your vehicle is Ready. Indicates that engine systems are “OK” and operating normally (the number of monitors supported by the vehicle which have run and performed their self-diagnostic testing is in the allowed limit). 2. RED LED –Your vehicle is Not Ready. Indicates that the number of monitors supported by the vehicle which have run and performed their selfdiagnostic testing is out of the allowed limit.
7. Print Data The Print Data function allows the printing of diagnostic data recorded by the Scan Tool or customized test reports. To print out retrieved data, you need the following tools: Cen-Tech 60693 Scan Tool A PC or laptop with USB ports Supplied USB cable 1. Install software applications through the included CD, or downloading the applications from our website: www.HarborFreight.com. 2. Connect the scanner to computer with the supplied USB cable. 3. Run the software. 4.
• 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. NOTE: Data stored in a language different from current system settings of the Scan Tool will not be printable. Please adjust language settings before printing. A reminder would pop up under such circumstances. Item 60693 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
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