
9640UB UPGRADE
Installation of CAN 
Adapter Board
IMPORTANT
STEP 1
Disconnect Scan Tool and cables from vehicle.
STEP 2
Remove 1 phillips screw and 6 AAA batteries.
READ AND UNDERSTAND BEFORE 
INSTALLING. IF THERE ARE ANY 
QUESTIONS CALL 1-800-228-7667
IMPORTANT
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CAUTION
Small needle nose pliers (not included) 
may be helpful to remove jumpers.
When removing jumpers metal 
contacts could fall out causing a 
short.
When working with circuit boards 
make sure to avoid touching internal 
components.
STEP 4
Remove jumpers from circuit board inside Scan Tool.
Remove 14 Jumpers 
Remove 1 Jumper
Remove 1 Jumper 
DO NOT Remove Jumpers
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CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Make sure not to bend pins. 
Make sure no jumpers or
components on circuit board 
are touching adapter board or 
are loose that could cause a short.
If required bend test point and 
transistor so that they do not 
touch adapter board due to the 
chances of a short. Make sure 
not to break leads on 
components.
STEP 7
Place CAN adapter board on Scan Tool circuit board 
pins. DO NOT push adapter board down. Check that 
all pins are aligned with connectors on adapter 
board. Then gently and evenly push CAN adapter 
board at the pressure points indicated onto Scan 
Tool circuit board until completely down.
STEP 3
Remove 6 phillips screws from back cover using a #1 
screwdriver.
STEP 5
Inspect connector pins on circuit board making sure pins 
are straight and not bent.
Bent Pins
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CAUTION
Before installing CAN adapter board 
straighten any bent connector pins.
STEP 6
Pressure Points
Test Point
Transistor
STEP 8
Replace back cover, batteries and battery cover in 
reverse order they were removed. Install software as 
shown on other side of page.
Remove CAN adapter board from anti-static bag making 
sure to handle adapter board by the edges.
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CAUTION
Do not overtighten phillips screws.
 

Installation of 
9640UB Software
STEP 4
Press ON/OFF button on Scan Tool then press ENTER 
when told.
STEP 7
Click Start then Run on computer.
IMPORTANT
Install the CAN Adapter Board before 
installing software
After 9640UB CAN Adapter Board 
installation, 9640UB software must be 
installed for tool to work correctly.
STEP 1
Remove software serial number and place on CD in 
space provided.
STEP 2
Register Software by calling 1-800-228-7667 and receive 
an authorization number.
Scan Tool Serial Number:
ENTER 
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STEP 5
Place scan tool in Program Mode using the  and ¯ arrows 
and pressing ENTER.
Run
Start
STEP 8
Type X:\setup.exe in open box on computer 
and press OK.
IMPORTANT
X is the CD-ROM drive letter 
on your computer.
Software Serial Number:
Authorization Number:
IMPORTANT
A computer is not required for an 
authorization number but a computer, 
scan tool serial number and software 
serial number are required to update 
Scan Tool software.
STEP 3
Connect serial cable from serial port on computer to 
Scan Tool
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FUNC
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STEP 6
Close all programs on computer and place CD in drive.
Open box
OK button
STEP 9
Follow screen prompts on computer to complete 
software download.
IMPORTANT
If downloading process 
stops, repeat STEP 5 
through STEP 9.
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