Ms300 Manual v1.01 en
Ms300 Manual v1.01 en
Ms300 Manual v1.01 en
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 .......................................3 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status .............................5 2.6 OBD II Terminology ...................................................5 3. Product Information .............................................................7 3.1 Tool Description...........................................................7 3.2 Product Specifications.................................................7 3.3 Product Features .........................................................8 3.4 Vehicle Coverage .........................................................9 4. Operating Instructions........................................................10 4.1 Reading Codes ...........................................................10 4.2 Erasing Codes ............................................................13 4.3 Retrieving I/M Readiness Status..............................14 4.4 Viewing VIN Number................................................16 4.5 Rescanning Data ........................................................17 5. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions.....................18 6. Warranty and Service .........................................................46 6.1 Limited One Year Warranty....................................46 6.2 Service Procedures ....................................................46
2. General Information
2.1 On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) II
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostic (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 OBD I system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostics system was developed. This second generation of On-Board Diagnostic regulations is called "OBD II". The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specific components and vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the OBD II system turns on a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle instrument panel to alert the driver typically by the phrase of Check Engine or Service Engine Soon. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem. Here below follow three pieces of such valuable information: Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded 'on' or 'off'; Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored; Readiness Monitor Status.
Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles and the exact number of monitors in any vehicle depends on the motor vehicle manufacturers emissions control strategy. Continuous Monitors -- Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicles OBDII 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 OBDII system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands. Non--Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed non-continuous monitors and are listed below: 1. EGR System 2. O2 Sensors 3. Catalyst 4. Evaporative System 5. O2 Sensor Heater 6. Secondary air 7. Heated Catalyst 8. A/C system
Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or flash. This indicates a severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The vehicle onboard diagnostic system can not turn the MIL off until the necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists. DTC--Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that identifies which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned. Enabling criteria--Also termed Enabling Conditions. They are the vehicle-specific events or conditions that must occur within the engine before the various monitors will set, or run. Some monitors 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. OBDII 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 PCMs memory or after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicles 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 vehicles Owners Manual.
3. Product Information
3.1 Tool Description
1. LCD DISPLAY--Indicates test results. It is a backlit 2-line display with 8 characters on each line. 2. ENTER BUTTON--Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list, or returns to the main menu. 3. SCROLL BUTTON-- Scrolls through menu items or cancel an operation. 4. OBD II CONNECTOR--Connects the Code Scanner to the vehicles Data Link Connector (DLC).
Storage Temperature-- -20 to 70C (-4 to 158 F) Power--DC12V provided via the vehicles battery Dimensions: Length 113 mm (4.4") Weight--250g (8.9 oz) Width 74 mm (2.9") Height 21mm (0.83")
4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Reading Codes
CAUTION: Dont connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Locate the 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) and plug into the Scan Tool cable connector to the DLC. 3. Wait for the LCD display to read C.A.N.OBD2.
C.A.N OBD2
4. Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. 5. Press the ENTER button. A sequence of messages showing the OBD2 protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected.
SCAN VPW
Not all the above messages will be displayed unless protocol of the vehicle being tested is the last onethe ISO9141 protocol.
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They will stop appearing after the vehicle protocol is detected and a confirmation message of XXX Protocol is displayed. If a LINK ERROR! message shows up, turn the ignition off for about 10 seconds, check if the Scan Tools OBDII connector is securely connected to the vehicles DLC, and then turn the ignition back to on. Repeat the procedure from step 5. If the LINK ERROR message does not go away, then there may be problems for the Scan Tool to communicate with the vehicle. 6. Wait for the main menu to come up after a brief overview displaying the scanning results with the total number of DTCs and the overall I/M Monitor Status.
7. Select DTC from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU: 1. DTC
If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes retrieved, the display will indicate NO CODES.
NO CODES
If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes, then the total number of the Fault Codes followed by that of the Pending Codes will be reported on the display.
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FAULT: 02 PEND: 02
8. Read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes by pressing the SCROLL button. The first code number will appear on the first line of the LCD display, the numerical sequence of the code and the total number of the codes stored will appear on the second line. To view additional codes, press the SCROLL button to scroll, as necessary, until all the codes have been shown up.
P0101 01/04
If the code retrieved is a pending code, a PD will show on the LCD display in the end.
P0005 PD 01/05
To view previous codes, press the SCROLL button to scroll through to the end, and then start from the first of the list. 9. Look up part 5 for Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions. Match the retrieved DTC(S) with those listed and read the definitions.
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MENU: 2. ERASE
If the Scan Tool is not connected or no communication is established with the vehicle yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1. 2. A message of ERASE? YES NO comes up asking for your confirmation.
ERASE? YES NO
3. If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes, press the SCROLL button to exit. 4. If you do wish to proceed to erase the codes, then press the ENTER button. 5. If the codes are cleared successfully, an ERASE DONE! message will show on the display. Press the ENTER button to Return to the main Menu list.
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ERASE DONE!
6. If the codes are not cleared, then an ERASE FAIL! message will appear. Press the ENTER button to Return to the main Menu list.
ERASE FAIL!
HOT KEY: Pressing and Holding the SCROLL button for about 3 seconds will allow you to erase the DTCs more quickly than through the main menu.
being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing N/AThe monitor is not supported on that vehicle -- A flashing Right Arrow indicates additional information is available on the next screen -- A flashing Left Arrow indicates additional information is available on the previous screen 1. Select 3. I/M from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU: 3 .I/M
If the Scan Tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1. 2. Use the SCROLL button to view the status of the MIL light (ON or OFF) and the following monitors: MISFIRE--Misfire monitor FUEL--Fuel System Monitor CCM--Comprehensive Components Monitor CAT-- Catalyst Monitor HCM--Heated Catalyst Monitor EVAP-- Evaporative System Monitor 2AIR-- Secondary Air Monitor A/C--A/C system Monitor O2S-- O2 Sensors Monitor HO2S--O2 Sensor Heater Monitor EGR-- EGR System Monitor 3. Press the ENTER button to return to the main Menu.
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MENU: 4. VIN
If the Scan Tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from step 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1.
2. Use the SCROLL button to view additional digits of the 17-digit string.
-- A flashing Right Arrow indicates additional digits of VIN string are available on the next screen. -- A flashing Left Arrow indicates additional digits of VIN string are available on the previous screen
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MENU: 5. RESCAN
If the Scan Tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1.
2. Use either the SCROLL or ENTER button to return to the main menu.
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