Actron CP9180 User Manual

CP9180

AutoScanner Plus

P/N 0002-000-2935

Tool Information

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The information, specifications and illustrations in this

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Table of Contents

Safety Precautions Section 1 – Using This Manual

Section 2 – Getting Started

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Using the CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Running Applications On Included CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-3

Vehicle Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Introduction to On-Board Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

SAE Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-6

Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8

Section 3– Using The Scan Tool

The Scan Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Accessories Included with the Scan Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Scan Tool Power UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Changing Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6

View Tool Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7

Display Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Keypad Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Memory Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

ToC

Connecting The Scan Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12

Vehicle Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Review Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15

Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16

Print Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-18

Code Lookup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19

ToC

Section 4 – Vehicle Diagnostics

Vehicle Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

OBD II Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

I/M Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-6

Pending Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8

Erase Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9

State OBD Check (Emissions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13

View Freeze Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18

Drive Cycle Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

O2 Monitor Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-23

Diagnostic Monitor Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-25

On-Board Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-28

Record Data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-29

Vehicle Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

Modules Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Section 5 – Troubleshooting

How to Use On-Line Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1

Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-2

Scan Tool Does Not Power Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

Vehicle Communication Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Operating Error or Erroneous Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Tool Self-Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6

Appendix A – PID Definitions Appendix B – Glossary

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Safety Precautions

For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating your Scan Tool. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or eq uipment being tested.

The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this test instrument.

Read All Instructions

Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual and on the test equipment. Safety messages in this section of the manual contain a signal wor d with a three-p art message and, in some instances, an icon.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal word. The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation. The types of safety messages are.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

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Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to operator or bystanders.

Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to operator or bystanders.

Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to operator or bystanders.

Indicates a condition which, if not avoided, may result in damage to test equipment or vehicle.

Safety Precautions

Type Styles Used:

Safety messages contain three different type styles.

• Normal type states the hazard.

• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.

• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding the

hazard.

Icons used:

An icon, when present, gives a graphical description of a po te nt ial hazard.

Example:

Engine systems can malfunction expelling fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris.

Safety goggles and protective gloves must be worn by the operator and any byst anders. Even if everyday eyeglasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.

Engine systems that malfunction can cause injury.

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Safety Precautions

Important Safety Messages

Risk of electric shock.

•Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs indicated in the Specifications.

•Use extreme caution when working with circuit s that have voltage greater than 60 volts DC or 24 volts AC.

Electric shock can cause injury.

Risk of explosion.

•Safety goggles and protective clothing must be worn by the operator and any bystanders.

WARNING

- Even if everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses, and may not provide adequate protection.

•Do not use this scan tool in environments where explosive vapors may collect. These areas include:

- below-ground pits.

- confined areas.

- areas that are less than 18 inches above floor.

•Use this Scan Tool in locations with mechanical ventilation providing at least 4 air changes per hour .

•Flammable fuel and vapors can ignite.

•Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark in the vicinity of the battery. Battery gases can ignite.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

•Avoid making an accidental connection between the battery terminals. Do not place uninsulated metal tools on the battery.

•When removing battery cables, remove the gro und cable first.

•Avoid sparks when connecting or disconnecting power leads to the battery.

•Make sure ignition is off, headlights and other accessories are off and vehicle doors are closed before disconnecting the battery cables.

This also helps prevent damage to on-board computer systems.

•Always disconnect the battery ground connections before servicing electrical system components.

Explosion can cause injury.

Risk of poisoning.

•Use this Scan Tool in locations with mechanical ventilation providing at least 4 air changes per hour . Engine exhaust contains odorless gas which can be lethal.

•Route the exhaust outside while testing with the engine running.

Poisoning can result in death or serious injury.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid.

•Safety goggles and protective gloves must b e worn by the operator and any bystanders.

- Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses, and may not provide adequate protection.

•Make sure someone can hear you or is close enough to provide aid when working near a battery.

•Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby.

- If battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes, flush exposed area with soap and water for 10 minutes. Seek medical help.

•Do not touch eyes while working near battery.

Battery acid can burn eyes and skin.

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Safety Precautions

Risk of fire.

•Safety goggles and protective clothing must be worn by the operator and any bystanders.

- Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses, and may not provide adequate protection.

•Do not position your head directly in front of or ov er the throttle body.

•Do not pour gasoline down the throttle body when cranking or running the engine, when working with fuel delivery systems or any open fuel line.

- Engine backfire can occur when the air cleaner is out

of position.

•Do not use fuel injector cleaning solvents when performing diagnostic testing.

•Keep cigarettes, sparks, open flame and other sources of ignition away from vehicle.

•Keep a dry chemical (Class B) fire extinguisher rated for gasoline, chemical and electrical fires in work area.

Fire can cause death or serious injury.

Risk of flying particles.

•Safety goggles and protective gloves must be worn by the operator and any bystanders while using electrical equipment.

- Electrical equipment or rotating engine parts can

cause flying particles.

- Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses, and may not provide adequate protection.

Flying particles can cause eye injury.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

Risk of burns.

• Batteries can produce a short-circuit current high

enough to weld jewelry to metal.

- Remove jewelry such as rings, bracelets and watches before working near batteries.

Short circuits can cause injury.

Risk of burns.

•Do not remove radiator cap unless engine is cold.

- Pressu rized engine coolant may be hot.

•Do not touch hot exhaust systems, manifolds, engines, radiators, sample probe.

•Wear insulated gloves when handling hot engine components.

•T ester leads can become hot af ter exte nded testing in close proximity to manifolds.

Hot components can cause injury.

Risk of expelling fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris.

•Safety goggles and protective clothing must be worn by the operator and any bystanders.

- Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses, and may not provide adequate protection.

•Engine systems can malfunction, expelling fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris.

Fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris can cause serious injury.

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Safety Precautions

Engine compartment contains electrical connections and hot or moving parts.

•Keep yourself, test leads, clothing and othe r objects clear of electrical connections and hot or moving engine parts.

•Do not wear watches, rings, or loose fitt ing clothing when working in an engine compartment.

•Do not place tools or test equipment on fenders or other places in engine compartment.

•Barriers are recommended to help identify danger zones in test area.

•Prevent personnel from walking through test area.

Contacting electrical connections and hot or moving parts can cause injury.

Risk of injury.

•The Scan Tool should be operated by qualified personnel only.

•Use the scan tool only as described in the user’s manual.

•Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

•Do not operate the Scan Tool with damaged cables.

•Do not operate the Scan T o ol if it has been dropped or damaged, until examined by a qualified service representative.

Operation of the Scan Tool by anyone other than qualified personnel may result in injury.

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Safety Precautions

WARNING

PR N D L2

CAUTION

Risk of unexpected vehicle movement.

•Block drive wheels before performing a test with engine running.

•Unless instructed otherwise:

- set parking brake

- put gear selector in neutral for manual transmissions

- put gear selector in park for automatic transmissions

- disconnect release mechanism on the automatic

parking brake release for testing and reconnect when testing is completed.

• Do not leave a running engine unattended.

A moving vehicle can cause injury.

Risk of equipment or circuit damage.

•Unless specifically directed by manufacturer, make sure ignition is off before connecting or disconnecting connectors or any vehicle electrical terminals.

•Do not create a short between b attery terminals with a jumper wire or tools.

Improper equipment use can cause equipme nt or circu it damage.

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

DANGER

Misdiagnosis may lead to incorrect or improper repair and/or adjustment.

•Do not rely on erratic, questionable, or obviously erroneous test information or results.

- If test information or results are erratic, questionable,

or obviously erroneous, make sure all connections and data entry information are correct and test procedures were performed correctly.

- If test information or results are still suspic ious, do not use them for diagnosis.

Improper repair and/or adjustment may cause vehicle o r equipment damage or unsafe operation.

Some vehicles are equipped with air bags.

•Follow service manual warnings when working around air bag components or wiring.

- If service manual instructions are not followed, an air bag may deploy unexpectedly, resulting in injury.

- Note an air bag can still deploy several minutes after ignition key is off (or even if vehicle battery is disconnected) because of a special energy reserve module.

An air bag opening can cause injury.

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Section 1 – Using This Manual

This manual contains instructions for the use and setup of your Scan T ool. A table of contents and glossary are provided to make this manual easy to use.

Some of the information shown in text or illustrations is obtained using optional equipment. A Sales Representative can determine option availability.

This section contains a list of conventions used.

Safety Messages

Refer to Safety Precautions on page Safety - i.

Check Note

A check note provides additional information about the subject in the preceding paragraph.

Example:

✓ English is the default measurement unit.

Equipment Tips and Lists

Equipment tips and lists provide information that applies to specific equipment. Each tip is introduced by this icon

Example:

❒ Observe all vehicle and/or equipment manufacturer’s cautions and

warnings when testing with the Sca n Tool.

❒ for easy identification.

Equipment Damage

Situations arise during testing that could damage the vehicle or the test equipment. The word IMPORTANT signals these situations.

Example:

IMPORTANT

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Failure to follow these instructions could damage the Scan Tool.

Using This Manual

OBD II Function List

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I/M Readiness Read Codes Pending Codes Erase Codes State OBD Check View Data

Functions and Selections

Diagnostic and tool functions performed by the Scan Tool are highlighted in bold.

Example:

The View Data function allows you to view the vehicle’s parameter identification (PID) data in real time.

Menus

The menus on the Scan T ool display are referenced in the procedures and are highlighted in bold-italic text.

Example:

When the OBDII Function List menu displays, the Scan Tool is ready for use.

Questions and Responses

Messages and user responses are CAPITALIZED.

Example:

The Scan Tool displays the pending DTCs or a message stating SYSTEM PASS: NO FAULT DETECTED.

Manual References

Used to reference other sections of the manual. References include the Title and page number (section-page).

Example:

For more information on DTCs, refer to “OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes

(DTCs)” on page 2-15

Screens

Certain help messages, information, and data that are displayed on the scan tool are also shown in graphical text boxes. The screens are presented as examples and may change as the software is updated.

Example:

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Section 2 – Getting Started

Introduction

The Scan Tool was developed by experts in the automotive service industry to help diagnose vehicles and assist in troubleshooting procedures.

The Scan Tool monitors vehicle events and retrieves codes from the vehicle’s control modules to help pinpoint problem areas.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available from industr y so urces a t the time of publication.

No warranty (expressed or implied) can be made for its accuracy or completeness, nor is any responsibility assumed by the manufacturer or anyone connected with it for loss or damages suffered through reliance on any information contained in this manual or misuse of accompanying product. The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time to this manual or accompanying product without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

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Getting Started

Using the CD

✓ The included CD is NOT required to operate the Scan Tool

✓ Install the CD application prior to connecting the Scan Tool to the

PC.

✓ Some of the items included on the CD are:

❒ Manuals included with Scan Tool

❒ DTC lookup software ❒ Scan Tool update software ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader Inst aller ❒ Print Capture ❒ Other product information

✓ T o be able to use the included CD the PC must mee t the following

minimum requirements:

❒ 486 PC ❒ 4 MB of RAM ❒ Microsoft Wind ows 98 SE, ME, 2000 and XP ❒ CD ROM Drive ❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader ❒ Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer ❒ Screen Resolution of 800 x 600

– If screen resolution is 800 x 600, in Display Properties, Settings

Tab, set Font Size to Small Fonts.

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Getting Started

Installing Applications On Included CD

1. Close all programs on the computer.

2. Place the CD in CD-Drive.

✓ If CD does not start automatically;

❒ Select the Start button . ❒ Select Run... ❒ Enter “X:\Setup.htm” in Open Box on

Computer and select OK.

Run

Start

❒ “X” is the CD-ROM drive

letter on the computer.

Enter

3. Follow screen prompts on the computer to install the applications.

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Getting Started

Vehicle Service Information

The following is a list of web sites and phone numbers where electronic engine control (EEC) diagnostic information is available.

✓ Some manuals may be available at your local dealer, auto parts

stores or local public libraries.

Domestic Vehicles Web Site Phone Number

General Motors

Chevrolet www.chevrolet.com 1-800-551-4123

Pontiac www.pontiac.com 1-800-551-4123 Oldsmobile www.oldsmobile.com 1-800-551-4123 Buick www.buick.com 1-800-551-4123 Cadillac www.cadillac.com 1-800-333-4CAD Saturn www.saturn.com 1-800-553-6000

Ford

Ford www.ford.com 1-800-392-3673 Lincoln www.lincoln.com 1-800-392-3673 Mercury www.mercury.com 1-800-392-3673

Chrysler

Chrysler www.chrysler.com 1-800-348-4696 Dodge www.dodge.com 1-800-348-4696 Plymouth Not Available 1-800-348-4696 Eagle Not Available 1-800-348-4696

European Vehicles

Audi www.audi.com 1-800-544-8021 Volkswagon www.vw.com 1-800-544-8021 BMW www.bmw.com 1-201-307-4000 MINI www.mini.com 1-201-307-4000 Jaguar www.jaguar.com 1-800-4-JAGUAR Volvo www.volvo.com 1-800-458-1552 Mercedes-Benz www.mercedes-benz.com 1-800-367-6372 Land Rover www.landrover.com 1-800-637-6837 Porsche www.porsche.com 1-800-PORSCHE Saab www.saab.com 1-800-955-9007

Asian Vehicles Web Site Phone Number

Acura www.acura.com 1-800-999-1009 Honda www.honda.com 1-800-999-1009 Lexus www.lexus.com 1-800-255-3987 Scion www.scion.com 1.866.70.SCION Toyota www.toyota.com 1-800-GO-TOYOTA

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Getting Started

Hyundai www.hyundai.com 1-800-633-5151 Infiniti www.infiniti.com 1-800-662-6200 Nissan www.nissanusa.com 1-800-nissan1 Kia www.kia.com 1-800-333-4542 Mazda www.mazda.com 1-800-222-5500 Daewoo www.daewoo.com 1-822-759-2114 Subaru www.subaru.com 1-800-SUBARU3 Isuzu www.isuzu.com 1-800-255-6727 Geo Not Available Not Available Mitsubishi www.mitsubishi.com 1-888-MITSU2004 Suzuki www.suzukiauto.com 1-800-934-0934

Other Manuals

Chilton Book Company www.chiltonsonline.com 1-800-347-7707 Haynes Publications www.haynes.com 1-800-242-4637 Bentley Publishers ‘ www.bentleypublishers.com 1-800-423-4595

Repair Information Programs

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Getting Started

Introduction to On-Board Diagnostics

OBD II

On-board diagnostics version II (OBD II) is a system that the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed to standardize automotive electronic diagnosis.

Beginning in 1996, most new vehicles sold in the United States were fully OBD II compliant.

✓ Technicians can now use the same tool to test any OBD II

compliant vehicle without special adapters. SAE established guidelines that provide:

❒ A universal connector, called the DLC, with dedicated pin

assignments.

❒ A standard location for th e DLC, visible under the dash on driver’s

side.

❒ A standard list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) used by all

manufacturers.

❒ A standard list of parameter identification (PID) data used by all

manufacturers.

❒ Ability for vehicle systems to record operating conditions when a

fault occurs.

❒ Expanded diag nostic capabi lities that records a code whenever a

condition occurs that affects vehicle emissions.

❒ Ability to clear stored codes from the vehicle’s memory with a

Scan Tool.

SAE Publications

SAE has published hundreds of pages of text defining a standard communication protocol that establishes hardware, software, and circuit parameters of OBD II systems.

• SAE publishes recommendations, not laws, but the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB) made many of SAE’s recommenda tions legal require ment s.

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Getting Started

Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC)

The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used with scan tool to communicate with the vehicle’s control module.

✓ Data Link Connector

Location.

❒ Under dashboard on

driver side of vehicle.

❒ If Data Link Connector

is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location.

Data Link Connector (DLC) Pins

1 - Manufacturer Reserved 2 - J1850 Bus+ 3 - Manufacturer Reserved 4 - Chassis Ground 5 - Signal Ground 6 - CAN High, J-2284 7 - K Line, ISO 9141-2 & ISO/DIS 14230-4 8 - Manufacturer Reserved 9 - Manufacturer Reserved 10 - J1850 Bus11 - Manufacturer Reserved 12 - Manufacturer Reserved

13 - Manufacturer Reserved 14 - CAN Low, J-2284 15 - L Line, ISO 9141-2 & ISO/DIS 14230-4 16 - Battery Power

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Getting Started

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

✓ DTCs are used to help determine the cause of a problem or

problems with a vehicle.

❒ DTCs consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. ❒ The DTCs format and general code types are shown below.

Bx - Body Cx - Chassis Px - Powertrain Ux - Network Comm.

x = 0, 1, 2 or 3

Example: P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem

Powertrain Codes P0xxx - Generic (SAE) P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific P2xxx - Generic (SAE)

P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer Specific P34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE)

Chassis Codes C0xxx - Generic (SAE) C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific

C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific C3xxx - Generic (SAE)

P 0 1 0 1

Body Codes B0xxx - Generic (SAE) B1xxx - Manufacturer Specific B2xxx - Manufacturer Specific

B3xxx - Generic (SAE) Network Communication Codes

U0xxx - Generic (SAE) U1xxx - Manufacturer Specific U2xxx - Manufacturer Specific U3xxx - Generic (SAE)

Specific Fault Designation

Vehicle Specific System

Within each category (Powertrain, Chassis, Body and Network) of DTCs there are assigned ranges for different vehicle systems.

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Assi

d DTC Syst

owerUpper

P0000 P00FF P0100 P02FF

P0300 P03FF P0400 P04FF

P0500 P05FF P0600 P06FF

P0700 P09FF P0A00 P0AFF

P1000 P10FF

P1100 P12FF P1300 P13FF P1400 P14FF

P1500 P15FF

Fuel Air Metering Auxiliary Emission Controls

Fuel Air Metering Ignition System or Misfire Auxiliary Emission Controls Vehicle Speed Idle Control

Auxiliary Inputs Computer and Auxiliary

Outputs Transmission Hybrid Propulsion Manufacturer Control Fuel &

Air Metering, Auxiliary Emission Controls

Manufacturer Control Fuel & Air Metering

Manufacturer Control Ignition System or Misfire

Manufacturer Control Auxiliary emission Controls

Manufacturer Cntrl Veh.Spd. Idle Speed Control Auxiliary Inputs

gne

Lower Upper Assigned DTC System

P1600 P16FF

P1700 P19FF P2000 P22FF

P2300 P23FF P2400 P24FF P2500 P25FF

P2600 P26FF P2700 P27FF P2900 P32FF P3300 P33FF

P3400 P34FF U0000 U00FF U0100 U02FF U0300 U03FF U0400 U04FF

Manufacturer Control Auxiliary Inputs Auxiliary Outputs

Manufacturer Control Transmission

Fuel Air Metering Auxiliary emission Controls

Ignition System or Misfire Auxiliary Emission Controls Auxiliary Inputs Computer and Auxiliary

Outputs Transmission Fuel Air Metering Auxiliary

Emission Controls Ignition System Cylinder Deactivation Network Electrical Network Communication Network Software Network Data

✓ J2012 and ISO 15031-6 are standards for all DTCs, established by

the SAE, International Organization for S tandardization (ISO) and other governing bodies.

❒ Codes and definitions assigned by these specifications are

known as Generic OBD II codes.

❒ OBD II requires compliance to these standards for all cars, light

trucks, APVs, MPVs, and SUVs sold in the United States.

❒ Codes not reserved by the SAE are reserved for the

manufacturer and referred to as Manufacturer Specific Codes.

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Section 3 –

Section 3 – Using The Scan Tool

The Scan Tool

1 LCD Display – backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. 2

UP and DOWN

YES or NO.

ENTER

4 LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys – selects YES or NO, and selects

data parameters for custom data list.

BACK

6 7

HELP

8 USER key - allows the operator to perform Read Codes with a touch of

a key.

9 DLC Cable – provides connection for vehicle interface. 10

USB Port – provides a USB connection for the computer .

Serial Number Plate – provides serial number of Scan Tool.

Battery Compartment – provides power to the Scan Tool when reprogramming from a personal computer or of f-vehicle reviewing of codes and printing.

key – selects displayed items.

key – goes to the previous screen or level.

ON/OFF

key – turns power ON or OFF.

key – accesses the Help Function.

arrow keys – moves selection UP or DOWN, or selects

Top of Scan Tool

Back of Scan Tool

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Using The Scan Tool

Specifications

Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjust Operating Temperature: 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) Internal Power: 9V Battery External Power: 7 to 16 Volts

✓ A minimum of 8.0 V is required for most control modules to operate

properly in a vehicle.

Power Dissipation: 5 Watts maximum.

Dimensions: Height

7/8" 3.50" 8.25"

22.56 mm 89 mm 210 mm

Included with Scan Tool

Part Part Description

USB Cable

OBD II Cable

Carry Case

Warranty & Registration Card

The CD contains the Manual in English, French and Spanish. The CD also includes a DTC lookup program for looking up DTCs.

Used to print and upgrade software depending on tool.

Communicate between the vehicle and tool. Also supplies power to the tool.

Place to store the Scan Tool when tool is not in use.

Provides you with the ability to keep up to date with the newest updates and technology available.

Width Length

✓ Replacement Parts are available from the manufacturer by

contacting customer service.

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Using The Scan Tool

• Phone at 1-800-228-7667 (8:00 - 6:00 EST Monday - Friday)

Display

The display has a large viewing area displaying messages, instructions, and diagnostic information.

✓ The back-lit liquid crystal display (LCD) is a 128 x 64 pixel display.

❒ Characters used to help operate the Scan Tool are:

Indicates cursor location. ? Indicates when Help is available. ] Indicates additional information is available on previous screen

by using the

[

Indicates additional information is available on next screen by

using

the DOWN

 Indicates internal batteries need replaced or are not installed.

UP arrow key.

arrow key.

OBD II Function List

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I/M Readiness Read Codes Pending Codes Erase Codes State OBD Check View Data

Keypad

The keypad is used to move through the different men us of the Scan Tool. The Scan Tool’s software is designed for ease in operating and navigating through menus.

CAUTION

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Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean keypad or display . Use a mild nonabrasive detergent an d a soft cotton cloth.

Do not soak keypad as water might find its way inside the Scan Tool.

Using The Scan Tool

OBD II Function List

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I/M Readiness Read Codes Pending Codes Erase Codes State OBD Check View Data

Scan Tool Power UP

✓ Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in section 5

Troubleshooting on page 5-2 if ther e ar e pr ob le ms .

Internal Battery

✓

ON/OFF

on and off.

❒ Press and hold

least 1 second to turn on Scan Tool.

button on Scan T ool turns tool

ON/OFF

key for at

✓ The Scan Tool will automatically turn off after 1.5 minutes of

inactivity when powered from internal 9V Battery.

✓ When powered from the internal battery, the Scan Tool disables

the display’s backlighting and turns OFF af ter a period of inactivity .

✓ Each time the Scan Tool is

powered up, voltage of the internal battery is checked.

❒ If voltage is low, the Low

Battery Symbol (  ) displays on screen.

❒ Replace the battery using

instructions provided in Battery Replacement.

CAUTION

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If the Scan Tool will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent battery leakage from damaging the battery compartment.

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