Diagnostic Scan Tool Can Obdii
Diagnostic Scan Tool Can Obdii
Diagnostic Scan Tool Can Obdii
OWNER’S MANUAL
WARNING
It is the owner and/or operators’ responsibility to study all WARNINGS, operating, and maintenance
instructions contained on the product label and instruction manual prior to operation of this product. The
owner/operator shall retain product instructions for future reference.
The owner and/or operator are responsible for maintenance, maintaining all decals or warning labels and
while in use, maintaining the unit in good working order. If the owner and/or operator are not fluent in English,
the product warnings and instructions shall be read and discussed with the operators’ native language by the
purchaser/owner or his designee. Make sure that the operator comprehends its contents. Safety information
shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage. The product shall be inspected per the operating
instructions.
Users of this product must fully understand these instructions. Each person operating this product must also
be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance that might impair their
vision, dexterity or judgment.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage!
If you encounter any problems or difficulties, please contact our customer service department at:
1-800-426-1262 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions and Warnings........................................3
General Information .............................................................4
On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) II .........................................4
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) .....................................4
Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)........................5
OBD II Readiness Monitors ................................................5
OBD II Monitor Readiness Status ......................................6
OBD II Terminology ............................................................7
Product Information ..............................................................8
Tool Description...................................................................8
Product Specifications.........................................................9
Product Features ................................................................9
Vehicle Coverage ...............................................................10
Operating Instructions..........................................................11
Reading Codes ..................................................................11
Erasing Codes ...................................................................14
Retrieving I/M Readiness Status........................................15
Viewing VIN Number..........................................................17
Rescanning Data ...............................................................18
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Definitions..........................19
Limited One Year Warranty..................................................48
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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 at a minimum whenever working
on a vehicle:
• Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc, away from all
moving or hot engine parts.
• Keep the Scan Tool dry, clean and free from oil, water and grease.
Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the
Scan Tool, when necessary.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
On-Board-Diagnostics (OBD) II
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. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble
Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first character,
a letter, identifies the control system which sets the code. The other
four characters, all numbers, provide additional information on
where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused
it to set. Here is an example to illustrate the structure of the digits:
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DTC EXAMPLE
P0202
Systems Identifying
B = Body Sub-Systems specific
C = Chassis 1 = Fuel & Air Metering malfunctioning
P = Powertrain 2 = Fuel & Air Metering section of the
U = Network 3 = Ignition System or systems
Engine Misfire
4 = Auxiliary Emissions Controls
5 = Vehicle Speed Control
Code Type & Idol Controls
0 = Generic 6 = Computer Output Circuits
1 = Manufacturer 7 = Transmission Controls
Specific 8 = Transmission Controls
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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 manufacturer’s emissions control
strategy. Continuous Monitors -- Some of the vehicle components or
systems are continuously tested by the vehicle’s 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 5. O2 Sensor Heater
2. O2 Sensors 6. Secondary air
3. Catalyst 7. Heated Catalyst
4. Evaporative System 8. A/C system
OBD II Monitor Readiness Status
OBDII systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s 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 OBDII system. The purpose of recording readiness
status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle’s OBDII system has
tested all the components and/or systems. mThe powertrain control module
(PCM) sets a monitor to “Ready” or “Complete” after an appropriate drive
cycle has been performed. The drive cycle that enables a monitor and sets
readiness codes to “ready” varies for each individual monitor. Once a
monitor is set as “Ready” or “Complete”, it will remain in this state.
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A number of factors, including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
with a scan tool or a disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors
being set to “not ready”. Since the three continuous monitors are constantly
evaluating, they will be reported as “Ready” all of the time. If testing of a
particular supported non-continuous monitor has not been 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.
OBD II Terminology
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Tool Description
1 3
2
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Product Features
• Works with all 1996 and newer cars & light trucks that are OBD II
compliant (including the CAN, VPW, PWM, ISO and KWP 2000
protocols)
• Reads and clears generic and manufacturer specific Diagnostic
Trouble Codes (DTCs) and turns off check engine light
• Supports multiple trouble code requests: generic codes, pending
codes and manufacturer’s specific codes
• Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors
• Retrieves VIN (Vehicle Identification No.) on 2002 and newer
vehicles that support Mode 9
• Determines the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) status
• Easy to use with one plug-in; Highly reliable and accurate
• Easy-to-read crystal-clear backlit 2-line LCD display
• Stand-alone unit with no need for an additional laptop computer to operate
• Small in size and conveniently fits in your palm
• Safely communicates with the on-board computer
• No batteries needed--powered via detachable OBD II cable
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Vehicle Coverage
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).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Reading Codes
C.A.N.
OBD2
SCAN...
VPW
SCAN...
KPW 2000
SCAN...
PWM
ISO9141
PROTOCOL
SCAN...
CAN
• Not all the above messages will be displayed unless protocol of
the vehicle being tested is the last one—the 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 Tool’s OBDII connector is
securely connected to the vehicle’s 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.
DTC: 02
IM: YES
7. Select “DTC” from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU:
1. DTC
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
• 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
P0005 PD
01/05
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Erasing Codes
CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes allows 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.
1. If you decide to erase the DTCs, Select “2. ERASE” from the
main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU:
2. ERASE
3. If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes, press the
SCROLL button to exit.
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.
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.
• “YES”--All monitors supported on the vehicle have completed their
diagnostic testing and the MIL light is not on
• “NO”--At least one monitor supported on the vehicle has not completed its
diagnostic testing, and (or) the “Check Engine”( MIL) light is on
• “READY”—Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has
completed its diagnostic testing
• “Not RDY(NOT READY)”—Indicates that a particular monitor being
checked has not completed its diagnostic testing.
• “N/A”—The 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
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1. Select “3. I/M” from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU:
3. VM
2. Use the SCROLL button to view the status of the MIL light (“ON”
or “OFF) and the following monitors:
• MISFIRE--Misfire monitor
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Viewing VIN Number
1. Select “4. VIN” from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button.
MENU:
4. VIN
The RESCAN function allows you to retrieve the most current data
stored in the ECM or to re-link to the vehicle if communication is
disconnected.
1. Select “5. RESCAN” from the main menu by pressing the
ENTER button.
MENU:
5. RESCAN
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NOTES:
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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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