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Table of Contents Safetye������������������������������������������3 Specifications.............................5 Overview.....................................5 Definitions...................................6 Control Modules.........................6 I/M Monitors................................7 Diagnostic Test Modes...............8 Diagnostic Trouble Code............9 Setup - Before Use:...................10 Operating Instructions..............12 Connect Scan Tool....................12 Setup...............
Important Safety Information Work Area Safety 1. Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas may cause accidents. 2. Do not connect or disconnect the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running. 3. DO NOT attempt to operate the Scan Tool while driving the vehicle. Have a passenger operate the Scan Tool. 4. Before testing a vehicle, engage the parking brake and chock the tires. 5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine. 6.
Personal Safety 1. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use. 2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts. 3. Do not use the Scan Tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medications. A moment of interruption can result in serious personal injury. 4. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use.
Specifications Display Screen Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Power TFT Color (320 x 240) 32°F to 140°F -4°F to 158°F 8V to 18V power provided by vehicle battery Overview OBD II On-Board Diagnostics It is required by the EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in the United States be equipped with an OBD II computer system. OBD II is an early warning system designed to monitor engine, transmission, and emissions control components by performing specific diagnostic tests.
Definitions • EOBD: European On-Board Diagnostics Essentially the same as OBD II, with the same Data Link Connector and Communication Protocols. • Drive Cycle A set of driving procedures that, when met, provide the Enabling Criteria for the I/M Monitors to run and complete their diagnostic tests. • Communication Protocol: Allows different systems and sensors in a vehicle to communicate.
I/M Monitors Inspection and Maintenance diagnostic tests that the Control Modules perform on specific sub-systems of the vehicle. There are two types of Monitors: • Continuous: Monitors that perform tests all the time while the engine is running. • Non-Continuous: Monitors that require specific operating conditions to be met during a Drive Cycle in order for the Monitors to run their testing sequences. Note: Not all Monitors are supported by all vehicles.
Diagnostic Test Modes Diagnostic Test Modes as described in the latest OBD II standard SAE J1979. Note: Not all Modes are supported by all vehicles.
Diagnostic Trouble Code A five digit alphanumeric identifier for a fault condition identified by the OBD II system. There are three types of DTCs: 1. Pending - When a fault condition is identified during a Drive Cycle, but does not meet enough criteria to activate the MIL. 2. Stored - A DTC is stored when a fault condition has occurred that meets enough criteria to activate the MIL.
Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use. Functions 1 2 9 (located on side) 3 4 5 10 11 6 7 8 12 13 14 Figure C Page 10 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
8. Help Button ? View detailed information, if available. 1. OBD II Cable Connects the Scan Tool to the vehicle’s DLC. 2. LCD Screen ! 3. Red LED Indicates there is a fault condition in one of the vehicle’s systems and stored DTCs are present. ! 4. Yellow LED Indicates there are pending DTCs and/or there are Monitors that have not finishing running. 5. Green LED Indicates that engine systems are running normally and no pending DTCs are present. √ 6.
Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Exhaust gases are poisonous. Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use. Connect Scan Tool CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
Setup From the Main Menu, select Setup, then press OK. Note: Setup is not required to operate the Scan Tool. System Setup Language Configure Monitors Unit of Measure Key Beep Set Status Beep Set Tool Self-test Update Mode Main Menu 1/7 ? Figure E Set Language 1. From System Setup, select Language, then press OK. 2. Select desired language, then press OK. Language o English o Español o Français 1/3 ? Figure F Item 62120 For technical questions, please call 1-888-866-5797.
Configure Monitors Note: Configuring the Monitors is not required to operate the Scan Tool. BEFORE CONFIGURING MONITORS: • Run “I/M Readiness Quick-Check” on page 17 to determine which Monitors are not supported on the vehicle. • Refer to EPA guidelines for acceptable incomplete monitor limits. 1. From System Setup, select Configure Monitors, then press OK. Configure Monitors Spark IGN Required Mon. ? Figure G 2. Select a configuration, then press OK. a. Spark IGN Required Mon. For gasoline engines.
Unit of Measure 1. From System Setup, select Unit of Measure, then press OK 2. Select English or Metric, then press OK. Unit of Measure 1/2 o English o Metric ? Figure K Key Beep Set - Control Sound When Buttons are Pressed 1. From System Setup, select Key Beep Set, then press OK. 2. Select Beep ON or Beep OFF, then press OK. Key Beep Set 1/2 o Beep ON o Beep OFF ? Figure L Status Beep Set - Control Notification Sounds 1. From System Setup, select Status Beep Set, then press OK. 2.
Tool Self-test From System Setup, select Tool Self-test, then press OK. Display Test 1. From Tool Self-test, select Display Test, then to start test. (Figure 3.9 )press OK. Tool Self-test 2. To verify that the LCD screen is functioning properly, a color test will run. 3. Press ESC to exit the test. 1/3 Display Test Keyboard Test LED Test ? Figure N Keyboard Test 1. From Tool Self-test, select Keyboard Test, then press OK. Keyboard Test 2.
I/M Readiness Quick-Check To check emissions readiness prior to having a vehicle inspected for a state Emissions Test. 5. View results and interpret data as described below. To determine which Monitors to configure. CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running. 1. Connect the Scan Tool according to “Connect Scan Tool” on page 12. 2. Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON with the engine OFF. 3. Wait until the Scan Tool has established communication.
Diagnostic Test Modes CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running. 1. Connect the Scan Tool. according to “Connect Scan Tool” on page 12. 2. Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON with the engine OFF. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. Access Diagnostic Menu 1. From the Main Menu, select OBDII/EOBD (Diagnostic Menu), then press OK. 3. Control Module will display.
Read Trouble Codes Modes $03, $07 and $0A Request Emission-Related DTCs 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Read Codes, then press OK. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness 02 Monitor Test On-Board Mon. Test 1/11 ? Figure U Read Codes 1. From Read Codes, select from: a. Stored Codes - Mode $03 3. View the DTC. DTC Control Module b. Pending Codes - Mode $07 c.
DTC Lookup Search the DTC library for code definitions. From the Main Menu, select DTC Lookup, then press OK. P0303 1/1 Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected Figure X Figure 5.6 2. Press the ? button to view likely causes for the DTC. Main Menu 1. Input the DTC by using the buttons to highlight and change digits, then press OK. DTC Lookup P0303 OK ESC 3. If a DTC is manufacturer specific, a screen will prompt the choice of vehicle make. 4.
Erase Codes Mode $04 Clear/Reset Emission‑Related Diagnostic Information WARNING! Do not clear any DTCs before 3. Choose whether or not to erase codes. the vehicle has been repaired and the system has been checked completely by Erase Codes a qualified technician. Erase trouble codes! As long as there is a fault Are you sure? condition, the DTCs will continue to set and turn on the MIL. Note: If the vehicle stores permanent DTCs, they cannot be erased by the Scan Tool.
View Live PID Data This function allows viewing of one frame of data only, for multiple frame viewing, see “Record Live PID Data” on page 24. This section contains advanced functions. Some of the data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Live Data, then press OK. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness 02 Monitor Test On-Board Mon. Test 2. From Live Data, select View Data, then press OK. ……………… .
Custom Data Set - View Selected PIDs 1. From View Data, select Custom Data Set, then press OK. 3. Select PIDs to view. ……..Custom Data Set …………………View Data 2/3. √ Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure ? Figure AG 2. Custom Data Set screen shows which buttons can be used to select/deselect PIDs. Press any button to move to the next screen. DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ECT SHRTFT1 LONGFTI 4/20 ? #001 Figure AI 4. Press OK to view selected PIDs. ……….Live Data DTC_CNT 1.
Record Live PID Data 2. From Live Data, select Record Data, then press OK. View multiple frames of data collected over a period of time. This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Live Data, then press OK. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness 02 Monitor Test On-Board Mon. Test ……………… .Live Data 2/3.
Complete Data Set - Record All PIDs (continued) 3. From Select Memory, have the passenger select a memory location, then press OK. …………….Select Memory 4. After the passenger determines that recording is finished, stop driving. Data can be viewed immediately or saved to view later. 1/3.. Location #1 Location #2 Location #3 Record Data * Recording Done! Playback data? ? YES Figure AO NO Figure AP Note: An asterisk (*) next to a location indicates a recording already exists there.
Custom Data Set - Record Select PIDs WARNING! DO NOT attempt to operate the Scan Tool while driving the vehicle. Have a passenger operate the Scan Tool. 1. Start the vehicle and begin driving. 2. From Record Data, have the passenger select Custom Data Set, then press OK. 5. Have the passenger select a Trigger Mode: • Manual Trigger - Recording will begin after memory location is selected. • DTC Trigger - Recording will begin when a DTC is detected. …….……Pick Trigger Mode ………………..Record Data 2/3..
Custom Data Set - Record Select PIDs (continued) 6. After the passenger determines that recording is finished, stop driving. Data can be viewed immediately or saved to view later. 7. Interpret data according to “Playback Data” on page 25. Note: If necessary, have a qualified technician interpret the data. Record Data Recording Done! Playback data? YES NO Figure AX Playback Live PID Data This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. 1.
View Freeze Frame Data Mode $02 Request Powertrain Freeze Frame Data View the vehicle’s operating conditions when a DTC is stored. 2. …………View Freeze Frame This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. DTCFRZF FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT (%) ECT(° F) SHRTFT1 (%) Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select View Freeze Frame, then press OK.
02 Monitor Test Mode $05 Request Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results (2007 and older vehicles only) 2. Select a sensor, then press OK. View the oxygen sensor test data on pre-CAN vehicles. For CAN vehicles, see On-Board Monitor Test on page 30. ............O2 Monitor Test This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician.
On-Board Monitor Test Mode $06 Request On-Board Monitoring Test Results for Specific Monitored Systems View test data for Non Continuous Monitors. This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select On‑Board Mon. Test, then press OK.
Component Test Mode $08 - Request Control of On‑Board System, Test or Component Command the PCM to run an Evaporative Leak Test. If the vehicle responds, a confirmation message will be displayed. This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be interpreted by a qualified technician. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Component Test, then press OK.
Mode $09 Vehicle Information View vehicle information, such as VIN, Calibration ID, and CVN. Vehicle Info. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. Vehicle ID Number Calibration ID Cal. Verf. Number 2/3 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Vehicle Info., then press OK. Diagnostic Menu 9/11 Component Test Vehicle Info. Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure BU 5. View Calibration ID information.
Modules Present View Control Module IDs and their Communication Protocols. Note: Not all Modules are supported by all vehicles. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. 1. From Diagnostic Menu, select Modules Present, then press OK. Diagnostic Menu Component Test Vehicle Info. Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure BY Item 62120 10/11 2. Control Module will display. 3.
Review Data - Mode $01 - Current Powertrain Diagnostic Data View data from the last recorded test. 1. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from the examples given herein. Select and view data as needed. Review Data 1/3 Live Data I/M Readiness Modules Present From the Main Menu, select Review Data, then press OK. Figure CA Note: If necessary, have a qualified technician Interpret the data.
Print Data 1. Connect the Scan Tool to the computer with the supplied USB Cable. 2. From the Main Menu, select Print Data, then press OK. Print Data Stored Codes Pending Codes Live Data Freeze Frame I/M Readiness O2 Sensor Test Print All Data 1/9 ? Figure CC 3. Follow instructions on the Scan Tool and the computer. Main Menu Install/Update Software This function allows you to update the Scan Tool software and DTC library through a computer.
About View software, hardware, and DTC library versions and Serial Number. From the Main Menu, select About, then press OK. Figure CE Main Menu NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Inspection and Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Make sure that the Scan Tool is unplugged from the vehicle before performing any procedure in this section. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. Inspection 1.
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Scan Tool doesn’t power up 1. OBD II Cable connector not connected securely. 1. Verify that the Scan Tool’s OBD II Cable connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. 2. Vehicle’s DLC pins are bent or broken. 2. Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken. If bent or broken, have a certified technician repair the DLC. 3. Vehicle’s battery is bad. 1. Vehicle is not OBD compliant. 3. Make sure vehicle’s battery it providing at least 8V. 1.
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