Manual
Manual
Manual
3. Product Information
4. Operating Instructions
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". 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: 1) Whether the Malfunction commanded 'on' or 'off'; 3) Readiness Monitor status. Indicator Light (MIL) is
DTC Example
P0202
Systems B=Body C=Chassis P=Powertrain U=Network Identifying specific malfunctioning section of the systems
Code Type Generic (SAE): P0, P2, P34-P39 B0, B3 C0, C3 U0, U3. Manufacturer Specific: P1, P30-p33 B1, B2 C1, C2 U1, U2
Sub-systems 1= Fuel and Air Metering 2= Fuel and Air Metering 3= Ignition System or Engine Misfire 4= Auxiliary Emission Controls 5= Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Controls 6= Computer Output Circuits 7= Transmission Controls 8= Transmission Controls
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
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 vehicles OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owners manual.
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. Freeze Frame Data -- When an emissions related fault occurs, the OBD II system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating parameters to help in identifying the problem. This set of values is referred to as Freeze Frame Data and may include important engine parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, air flow, engine load, fuel pressure, fuel trim value, engine coolant temperature, ignition timing advance, or closed loop status.
3. Product Information
3.1 Tool Description
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1. LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. 2. Y BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu. When a DTCs definition covers more than one screen, it is used to move down to the next screen for additional data. 8
3. N BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the menu. It is also used to set up the unit when being pressed and held for at least 3 seconds. UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and 4. submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves up through the current screen to the previous screens for additional DTCs and definitions. 5. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves down through the current screen to the next screens for additional DTCs and definitions. 6. READ BUTTON -- HOT key to retrieve DTCs without going through the menu mode. 7. ERASE BUTTON -- HOT key to erase DTCs when being pressed and held for at least 3 seconds without going through the menu mode. 8. OBD II CONNECTOR -- Connects the scan tool to the vehicles Data Link Connector (DLC). 9. POWER BUTTON -- Turns power ON or OFF. 10. SERIAL NUMBER PLATE -- Provides serial number of the scan tool. 11. BATTERY COMPARTMENT -- Provides power to scan tool for off-vehicle reviewing or when upgrading from a PC.
3.2 Specifications
1) Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment 2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 50C ( 32 to 122 F) 3) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70C (-4 to 158 F) 4) External Power: 8.0 to 15.0 Volts provided via vehicle battery 5) Internal Power: 9V Cell battery 6) Dimensions: Length 196 mm (7.80) Width 90 mm (3.51) 9 Height 34 mm (1.35)
3.5 Keyboard
No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.
3.6 Power
A. Internal Battery Power The scan tool has a 9V cell battery that provides power for tool upgrading and off-car reviewing and analysis. Press the power key to turn on the scan tool. And the voltage of the batteries is checked each time the scan tool is powered up. If the voltage is low, a message 10
Battery is low! shows on the screen. Replace the battery as per instructions in Battery Replacement on paragraph 3.8. If the scan tool is stored for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent battery leakage from damaging battery compartment. B. Vehicle Power The external power of the scan tool is provided via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the scan tool: 1) Connect the OBD II Cable to scan tool. 2) Find DLC on vehicle. A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable. 3) Plug OBD II Cable to the vehicles DLC.
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System Setup:
2) From the Vehicle Diagnosis menu: Use the UP/DOWN Scroll Buttons to select System Setup and then press the Y button. Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options.
Vehicle Diagnosis:
Contrast Adjustment
1) From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Contrast, and press the Y button.
System Setup:
2) From the Contrast menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to decrease or increase the contrast. 12
Contrast
Contrast 45%
Use
or
to change
3) Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu. 4) Press the N button to return to Vehicle Diagnosis menu. Unit of Measurement 1) From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Unit of Measure and press the Y button.
System Setup: 1) Contrast 2) Unit of Measure 3) Tool Self-test
2) From the Unit of Measure menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select the desired unit of measurement.
Unit of Measure 1) English (default) 2) Metric
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3) Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu. 4) Press the N button to return to Vehicle Diagnosis menu.
Tool Self-test
Tool Self-Test checks the display and keyboard. A. Display test The Display Test is used to check the LCD display. 1) From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Tool Self-Test, and press the Y button.
System Setup: 1) Contrast 2) Unit of Measure 3) Tool Self-test
2) Select Display Test from the Tool Self-Test menu and press the Y button.
Tool Self-Test 1) Display Test 2) Keyboard Test
3) Press the Y button again to start test. Look for missing spots in the solid black characters.
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Display Test Press [Y] to test. Look for missing spots in characters. Press <N> to return.
4) When completed, press the N button to return. B. Keyboard Test The Keyboard Test is used to verify that the keys are functioning properly. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Keyboard Test from the Tool Self-Test menu, and then press the Y button.
Tool Self-Test
2) Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name should be observed on the display. If the name does not show up, then the key is not functioning properly.
Keyboard Test Press any key to Start test to display name. Key: Double [N] to Return
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4. Operating Instructions
4.1 Reading Codes
CAUTION: Dont connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. HOT KEY: Pressing the READ button will allow you to quickly retrieve and read the DTCs without going through the menu mode. 1) Turn the ignition off. 2) Locate the vehicles 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). 3) Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the vehicles DLC. 4) Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. 5) Turn the scan tools power on. 6) Press the Y button. A sequence of messages showing the OBD2 protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected. If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicles ECU (Engine Control Unit), a LINKING ERROR! message shows up on the display. Verify that the ignition is ON; Check if the scan tools OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicles DLC; Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant; Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and repeat the procedure from step 6. If the LINKING ERROR message does not go away, then there might be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the vehicle. Contact your local distributor or the manufacturers customer service department for assistance. 7) After a test result summary is displayed (MIL status, DTC counts, I/M Status and Freeze Frame Data), press any key for the Vehicle 17
Diagnosis menu to come up. 8) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Trouble Codes from the menu and press the Y button.
Vehicle Diagnosis
1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the display will indicate NO CODES ARE FOUND! If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, a brief overview with the total count of the Trouble Codes, followed by that of the Fault Codes and Pending Codes will be reported on the display.
Trouble Codes Codes Total: Fault Codes: Pend Codes: Press [Y] to select vehicle manufacturer 06 04 02
9) If the retrieved DTCs do not contain any manufacturer specific codes (all generic), view the DTCs by pressing the Y button.
The DTC number and its definition will show on the LCD display. The sequence of the DTC currently being observed, the total number of codes detected and type of code (Generic or Manufacturer specific) will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display. 18
If the code being displayed is a pending code, the Pd icon will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display too. When a DTCs definition covers more than one display screen, use the Y button, as necessary, to view any additional information.
10) If the retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes, you will be prompted to select the vehicle manufacturer to view the DTC definitions. Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select the right manufacturer and then press the Y Button to view the DTC definitions. If the manufacturer for your vehicle is not listed, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Other and press the Y button. If the DTC definition is not available (mostly for manufacturer specific codes), a message will be observed on the display. 11) If more than one DTC is found, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary, until all the codes have been shown up.
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Vehicle Diagnosis
1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results
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 warning message comes up asking for your confirmation.
Erase Codes Erase Trouble Codes! Are you sure? <YES> NO
3) If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes, press the N button to exit. A message of command cancelled will show up. 4) If you do wish to proceed to erase the codes, then press the Y button. 5) If the codes are cleared successfully, an ERASE DONE! confirmation followed by one advisory message prompting for rescanning will show on the display. Press any button to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis Menu. 6) If the codes are not cleared, then an ERASE FAILURE! message will appear. Press the N button to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu.
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1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results
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) If the retrieved information covers more than one screen, then a flashing down arrow will appear. Use the DOWN scroll button, as necessary, until all the data have been shown up.
Freeze Frame Trouble code Fuel Sys1 Fuel Sys2
U0101
If there is no freeze frame data available, an advisory message shows on the display. 3) Press the N button to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu.
excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state emissions program. An I/M Readiness Status result of NO does not necessarily indicate that the vehicle being tested will fail the state I/M inspection. For some states, one or more such monitors may be allowed to be Not Ready to pass the emissions inspection. Y -- All monitors supported on the vehicle have completed their diagnostic testing and the MIL light is not on. N -- At least one monitor supported on the vehicle has not completed its diagnostic testing, and (or) the Check Engine (MIL) light is on. 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 that vehicle. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select I/M Status from the Vehicle diagnosis menu and press the Y button.
Vehicle Diagnosis
1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results
If the scan tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1. 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary, to view the status of the MIL light (ON or OFF) and the following monitors: Misfire monitor -- Misfire monitor Fuel System Mon -- Fuel System Monitor Comp. Component -- Comprehensive Components Monitor 22
EGR -- EGR System Monitor Oxygen Sens Mon -- O2 Sensors Monitor Catalyst Mon -- Catalyst Monitor EVAP System Mon -- Evaporative System Monitor Oxygen Sens htr --O2 Sensor Heater Monitor Sec Air System -- Secondary Air Monitor Htd Catalyst -- Heated Catalyst Monitor A/C Refrig Mon -- A/C system Monitor
I/M Status MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp Component Use to scroll on ok ok ok
1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results 23
If the scan tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1. If the vehicle does not support this mode, a message will show on the display confirming that the mode is not supported. 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary, to view any additional information. 3) Press the N button to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu. 4.6 Saving Scan Result This function allows you to store scanning results for off-car review and analysis. You can store up to 15 scanning events. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Save Scan Result from the Vehicle Diagnosis menu and press the Y button.
Vehicle Diagnosis
1) Trouble Codes 2) Erase Codes 3) Freeze Frame 4) I/M Status 5) Vehicle Infor. 6) Save Scan Results
Save Scan Results Select Vehicle Manufacturer to identify records! Press [Y] to continue [N] to cancel
If you do not want to save, simply press the N button to cancel. A confirmation message of the demand will be observed: Save Cancelled! 24
2) Press the Y button to proceed to the next step and use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary, to select the appropriate vehicle manufacturer.
Vehicle Manufacturer
A scanning record will be identified by the selected vehicle manufacturer and the number of DTCs retrieved. For example: Ford:01 means that the vehicle scanned is a Ford with one DTC detected. If the retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific codes and so a vehicle manufacturer has to be selected when viewing DTC definitions, then you wont be prompted to select a vehicle manufacturer since the record will be identified by the same manufacturer you selected. 3) After a message confirming the selected vehicle manufacturer, you will be prompted to select the save space. Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary, to select the desired space.
Select Save Space
If you want to overwrite a scanning record, a message will ask for your confirmation. If you want to continue with overwriting, then select [YES] by pressing the Y button to continue; If not, select [NO] by pressing the N button. 25
If the scan tool is not connected yet, then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 at Paragraph 4.1. 2) After a quick test summary of the rescanning results is shown on the display, press any key to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu and select the desired function.
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2) If you want to read the last stored record (if there is any), select [YES] by pressing the Y button. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select [NO] and press the Y button to choose other stored records.
Review Data Read the last stored record? [YES] NO
3) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select the record you want to view.
Select Record:
4) Select the Data item you want to review from the Review Data menu.
Review Data: 1) Trouble Codes 2) Freeze Frame 3) I/M Status 4) Vehicle Infor.
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