Actron CP9185 User Manual

CP9185
CP9190

Elite AutoScanner

®

Elite AutoScanner® Pro

P/N 0002-001-2933

Scan Tool Information

Complete the following list using
the function “Tool Information”.
Provide this information when
contacting customer support.

Serial No:

SW ID:

HW Ver:

Boot Ver:

Prod ID:

Board ID:

Burn Date:

Burn Loc:

If you have questions or concerns Contact

Technical Support:

•Phone: [phone]

•Website: www.actron.com

•Mail:SPX Service Solutions

• 15825 Industrial Parkway

• Cleveland, Ohio 44135

• Attn: Technical Support

Copyright Information

Copyright © 2006-2007 SPX Corporation

All rights reserved.

The information, specifications and illustrations in this

guide are based on the latest information available at the

time of printing. SPX Corporation reserves the right to

make changes at any time without notice.

Table of Contents

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety - iii

Section 1 – Using This Manual

Section 2 – Getting Started

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

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

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

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

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

SAE Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-7

Data Link Connector (DLC) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9

OBD II (J1962) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-9

Ford Historic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-10

GM Historic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-13

Chrysler Historic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 2-14

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15

ToC

Section 3– Using The Scan Tool

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

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

Accessories for the Scan Tool . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-3

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-4

Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5

Scan Tool Power UP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

System Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Changing Measurement Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8

Changing Display Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9

Beeper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10

Changing Auto-Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11

View Tool Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12

Display Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13

Keyboard Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Memory Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15

Program Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17

Connecting The Scan Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Review Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18

Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19

Print Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-21

i

Code Lookup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-23

Setup User Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26

Vehicle Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-27

Section 4 – Global OBD II Diagnostics

Global OBD II Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

ToC

Global Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Datastream Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

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

Record Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12

Pending Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Erase Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16

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

Special Tests Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19

I/M Readiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20

Drive Cycle Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

State OBD Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-26

O2 Monitor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-27

Diagnostic Monitor Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-30

On-Board Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33

Vehicle Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Modules Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-37

Section 5 – GM Diagnostics

GM Historic (OBD I) Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

GM Function List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Datastream Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Record Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

Erase Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8

Special Tests Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10

Field Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-11

GM Enhanced (OBD II) Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-14

GM Function List for OBD II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-16

Erase Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-18

Section 6 – Ford Diagnostics

Ford Historic (OBD I) Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Ford Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Datastream Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

Record Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4

ii

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6

Read KOEO Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7

Read KOER Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-9

Erase Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-13

IVSC-Speed Ctrl (EEC_IV Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-16

On Demand Test Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19

Wiggle Test (EEC_IV Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20

Output Switch Test (EEC_IV Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

Cylinder (Cyl) Balance Test (EEC_IV Vehicles) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-24

STAR Test Mode (EEC_IV, MECS and MCU Vehicles). . . . . . . . . . . . .6-27

Ford Enhanced (OBD II) Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-29

Ford Function List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-29

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-31

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-31

Section 7 – Chrysler Diagnostics

Chrysler Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-1

Chrysler Function List. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-1

Datastream Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

View Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4

Record Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-6

Sensor Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-7

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-8

Erase Codes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-10

Device Controls Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-11

Switch Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-11

Actuator Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-12

Idle Speed Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-14

ToC

Section 8 – Import Diagnostics

Import (OBD II) Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

Import Function List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-1

Diagnostic Codes Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-2

Read Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-3

Section 9 – Troubleshooting

How to Use On-Line Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-1

Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Scan Tool Does Not Power Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-2

Vehicle Communication Fault . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-3

Operating Error or Erroneous Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-4

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-5

Tool Self-Tests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Technical Support. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-6

Appendix A – PID Definitions

Appendix B – Data Link Connectors

iii

Appendix C – Glossary

ToC

iv

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 equipment
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 word with a three-part 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

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety – i

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 potential
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 bystanders. Even if everyday
eyeglasses have impact resistant lenses, they are
NOT safety glasses.

Engine systems that malfunction can cause injury.

Safety – ii • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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 circuits 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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety – iii

Safety Precautions

!

WAR NI N G

!

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

• When removing battery cables, remove the ground
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.

Safety – iv • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Safety Precautions

!

WARNING

Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid.

• Safety goggles and protective gloves 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.

• 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.

!

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety – v

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 over
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.

Safety – vi • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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.

- Pressurized engine coolant may be hot.

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

• Wear insulated gloves when handling hot engine
components.

• Tester leads can become hot after extended 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.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety – vii

Safety Precautions

!

Engine compartment contains electrical connections and
hot or moving parts.

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

• Do not wear watches, rings, or loose fitting 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 Tool 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.

Safety – viii• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Safety Precautions

WARNING

!

PR N DL 2

!

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 battery terminals with
a jumper wire or tools.

Improper equipment use can cause equipment or circuit
damage.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Safety – ix

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 suspicious, do

not use them for diagnosis.

Improper repair and/or adjustment may cause vehicle or
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.

Safety – x • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Section 1 – Using This Manual

This manual contains instructions for the use and setup of your Scan Tool. 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 Scan Tool.

r for easy identification.

1

Equipment Damage

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

Example:

IMPORTANT

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 1 – 1

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the Scan Tool.

Using This Manual

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.

1

Menus

The menus on the Scan Tool 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:

Main Menu

Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data
Print Data
System Setup

1 – 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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 industry sources at
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

2

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 1

Getting Started

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.

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.

2

✓ Some of the items included on the CD are:

❒ Manuals included with Scan Tool
❒ DTC lookup software
❒ Scan Tool update software
❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader Installer
❒ Print Capture
❒ Other product information

✓ To be able to use the included CD the PC must meet the following

minimum requirements:

❒ 486 PC
❒ 4 MB of RAM
❒ Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, and XP
❒ CD ROM Drive
❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader

2 – 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Getting Started

❒ 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.

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

2

❒ “X” is the CD-ROM

drive letter on the
computer.

Enter

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

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 3

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

2

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

2 – 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

Mitchell www.mitchell1.com 1-888-724-6742
ALLDATA www.alldata.com 1-800-697-2533

Suitable Manual Titles

Diagnostic Service Manuals

PowerTrain Codes and Oxygen Sensors

Automotive Emission Control Manual

Fuel Injection

Automotive Electrical Manual

Automotive Electrics and Electronics

Automotive Sensors

Electronic Transmission Control

Emission Control Technology

Engine Management

or similar titles...

2

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 5

Getting Started

Introduction to On-Board Diagnostics

OBD I

The original on-board diagnostics (OBD I) lacked consistency in
communication and interface while allowing different interpretations
among vehicle manufacturers. Ford and Chrysler used different types
of engine control computers and data link connectors ( DLCs), and GM
varied the trouble codes and communication protocols from
year-to-year.

OBD II

2

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 the 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 diagnostic capabilities 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.

2 – 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Getting Started

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. Unfortunately, vehicle
manufacturers have different interpretations of this standard
communications protocol. As a result, the generic OBD II
communications scheme varies, depending on the vehicle. SAE
publishes recommendations, not laws, but the Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources Board (CARB)
made many of SAE’s recommendations legal requirements that vehicle
manufacturers were required to phase in over a three-year period.
Beginning in 1994, vehicles with a new engine management computer
( about 10% of each manufacturers fleet ) were supposed to comply
with OBD II standards. For 1995, OBD II systems were to appear on
about 40% of the new vehicles sold in the United States. Some of the
1994-1995 OBD II systems were not fully compliant, so the Government
granted waivers to give manufacturers time to fine-tune their systems.
Beginning in 1996, most of the new vehicles sold in the United States
were fully OBD II compliant.

The tables below highlight changes for GM, Ford, and Chrysler. If this
seems confusing, don’t worry. The Scan Tool makes it easy. Based on
the vehicle identification (VIN) information selected during Scan Tool
setup, the vehicle is automatically recognized. All you have to do is
choose the correct adapter cable and jumper wires (if necessary).
Details on adapter cables and jumper wires may be found in Data LInk

Connector on page 2-9.

2

GM On-Board Diagnostics

System Years Description

Most vehicles used the 12-pin ALDL (Assembly Line Data Link)

OBD I Control Module

OBD II Control Module

*

OBD II system is used on certain 1994-1995 vehicles equipped with a 2.2L, 2.3L, 3.8L, 4.3L or 5.7L

engines.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 7

1981–1995

1994*-Present Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the J1962 DLC.

located under the dash on the driver side. Some 94-95 vehicles
used the 16-pin OBD II (J1962) data link connector (DLC), but
use the Historical application software. Refer to the vehicle’s
Vehicle Emission Control Information label.

Getting Started

Ford On-Board Diagnostics

System Long Name Years Description

MCU

Microprocessor Control Unit 1980 –1991

EEC-IV

2

* EEC-V OBD II system used in 1994-1995 vehicles equipped with a 3.8L or 4.6L engine.

Electronic Engine Control,
Fourth generation

Mazda Electronic Control

MECS

System
Electronic Engine Control,

EEC-V

Fifth generation
Powertrain Electronic

PTEC

Controller

1984 –1995

1988 –1995

1994* – present

2000 – present

Used in police vehicles, containing carbureted
engines. Uses the MCU DLC.

Most Ford vehicles equipped with North
American engines. Uses the EEC-IV DLC.

Vehicles equipped with Mazda-sourced engines.
Uses MECS 6-pin and 17-pin DLCs.

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the
OBD II J1962 DLC.

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the
OBD II J1962 DLC.

Chrysler On-Board Diagnostics

System Long Name Years Description

Single Module Engine

SMEC

Controller

Single Board Engine

SBEC

Controller

OBD II

OBD II Powertrain

PCM

Control Module

Jeep/Truck Engine

JTEC

Controller

* In 1989, the SBEC system was installed in selected vehicles with 3.0L V6 engines.
** Some vehicles in 1995 were equipped with the OBD II PCM.

1989–1990

1989*–1995

1995**– present

1996– present

Used a 6-pin Serial Communication Interface (SCI)
DLC and has bidirectional capability.

Used two types of DLCs: a 6-pin SCI and a 6-pin LH
series.
The first to allow a tool to reset the EMR light on trucks.

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the OBD II
J1962 DLC.

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the OBD II
J1962 DLC.
The JTEC system is used on light-duty trucks and
Jeeps

2 – 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Getting Started

Data Link Connector (DLC)

The data link connector (DLC) allows the Scan Tool to communicate
with the vehicle’s computer(s). Before OBD II, manufacturers used
different DLC’s to communicate with the vehicle. use the proper DLC
adapter cable to connect the Scan Tool to the vehicle. Also, the vehicle’s
DLC may be found in several different places and have many different
configurations. The following describes the DLCs used by Ford, GM
and Chrysler. The DLC location and types for domestic vehicles can be
looked up in the charts in Appendix B - Data Link Connectors.

OBD II (J1962)

Beginning in 1996, vehicles sold in the United States use the J1962
(OBD II) DLC, a term taken from a physical and electrical specification
number assigned by the SAE (J1962). The DLC should be located
under the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the DLC is not
located under the dashboard as stated, a decal describing its location
should be attached to the dashboard in the area the DLC should have
been located.

Because the OBD II J1962 connector has power and ground, you only
need a single cable connection to the tool for both power and tool
communications. Attach the OBD II adapter cable to the extender cable,
(both supplied with the tool) to connect the tool. Certain pins in the
connector are reserved.

.

2

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 9

Getting Started

Data Link Connector (DLC) Pins

2

Ford Historic

IMPORTANT

EEC-IV/MCU

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

1

9

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

8

16

Ford used three types of DLCs with their OBD I systems. Refer to
Appendix B - Data Link Connectors for the adapter cable needed for
your vehicle.

Use the cigarette lighter cable to provide power to the
Scan Tool for all systems.

The EEC-IV/MCU DLC is a large six-sided connector with a pigtail
connector. The pigtail connector is not used on MCU vehicles – leave
the pigtail unattached. The EEC-IV/MCU cable adapter is included with
the Scan Tool.

Cable Adapter

EEC-IV/MCU

To Scan
Tool

Vehicle DLC

EEC-IV/MCU

STI Pigtail

EEC-IV

only

2 – 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Getting Started

MECS

MECS vehicles (1988 –1995) use either a 6-pin (with pigtail) or a 17-pin

DLC. Use the MECS 6-pin adapter cable kit (CP9131) for both
configurations. The MECS adapter cable kit includes jumper wires to
connect to the MECS 17-pin DLC. The MECS adapter cable kit is
optional and must be purchased separately. Use the following diagrams
to connect the adapter cable.

6-Pin MECS

Cable Adapter

6-Pin MECS

P/N CP9131

To Scan

Too l

STI Pigtail

Vehicle DLC

6-Pin MECS

2

Pigtail

6

5

4

3

2

1

Clip to good

vehicle ground

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 11

Getting Started

17-Pin MECS

2

IMPORTANT

Adapter Cable

To

Scan Tool

MECS Ford Probe

Certain Ford Probes have a WHITE TACH
CONNECTOR located very close to the 6-pin
self-test connector and bundled in the same wiring
harness. This is not the self-test input (STI) pigtail.

6-Pin MECS

P/N CP9131

4
1

STI Pigtail

6

5

3

2

Clip to good
vehicle ground

Vehicle DLC

17-Pin MECS

STO

Connect the pigtail to the BLACK STI connector located farther back on
the wire harness. If the tool is connected to the WHITE tach connector,
serious damage may result and may void warranty. Refer to the
illustration.

2 – 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Getting Started

GM Historic

Prior to1996, most GM vehicles used the 12-pin Assembly Line
Diagnostic Link (ALDL) DLC. The GM ALDL cable kit includes the ALDL
adapter and cigarette lighter power cable. This adapter cable is
included with the Scan Tool. In 1994 and 1995, certain GM vehicles
used the J1962 (OBD II) DLC, but are not OBD II compliant. Refer to
Appendix B - Data Link Connectors.

IMPORTANT

The ALDL DLCs are usually located
under the dashboard on the driver’s
side.

On Corvettes and Fieros, the DLC may
be located in the center console behind
the ashtray. Refer to service manual
for exact location. It may be in full view,
or it may be recessed behind a panel. An opening in the panel should
allow access to the recessed connector.

Use the cigarette lighter cable to provide 12V to the
tool

.

ALDL

FGEHDJCKBLA

M

2

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 13

Getting Started

Chrysler Historic

Prior to 1996, most Chrysler vehicles used either the serial
communications interface (SCI) or LH DLC. Refer to Appendix B -
Data Link Connectors for DLC type and location. The SCI adapter
cable is included with the Scan Tool. The LH adapter cable (CP9130)
can be purchased from your dealer.

IMPORTANT

2

Serial Communications Interface SCI

LH

Use the cigarette lighter cable to provide 12V to the tool
when using the SCI adapter cable.

SCI

The SCI (serial communications interface) DLC
is a 6-pin connector located in the engine
compartment. The adapter cable to be used on
these vehicles is supplied with the tool. This
cable is labeled CHRY on the 15-pin DB style
connector and SCI on the vehicle end.

LH (P/N CP9130)

This DLC is used on LH platform vehicles. The
LH style DLC is a small, blue, rectangular 6-pin
connector located in the passenger
compartment below the dashboard to the right of
the steering column.

The LH Adapter Cable (CP9130) is optional and
must be purchased separately.

2 – 14 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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 bel

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.

2

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 2 – 15

Getting Started

L

Assi

d DTC Syst

owerUpper

P0000 P00FF

P0100 P02FF
P0300 P03FF
P0400 P04FF

P0500 P05FF

P0600 P06FF

P0700 P09FF

P0A00 P0AFF

2

P1000 P10FF

P1100 P12FF

P1300 P13FF

P1400 P14FF

P1500 P15FF

gne

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

em

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 Standardization (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.

2 – 16 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

3 ENTER key – selects displayed items.
4 LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys – selects YES or NO, and selects data

parameters for custom data list.

5 BACK key – goes to the previous screen or level.
6
7
8 USER key - allows the operator to access a feature from the Diagnostic

9 DLC Cable – provides connection for vehicle interface.
10
11

12
13

ON/OFF

HELP

Menu with a touch of a key.

USB Port – provides a USB connection for the computer.
12V Power Jack– provides power to the Scan Tool when reprogramming

from a personal computer, communicating with Ford, GM and Chrysler
Historic vehicles, or off-vehicle reviewing of codes and printing.

Serial Number Plate – provides serial number of Scan Tool.
Battery Compartment – provides power to the Scan Tool when

reprogramming from a personal computer or off-vehicle reviewing of codes
and printing.

key – turns power ON or OFF.

key – accesses the Help Function.

arrow keys – moves selection UP or DOWN.

Top of Scan Tool

3

1

2

7

3

10

Back of Scan Tool

11

9

12

4

8

6

4

5

2

13

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 1

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.

3

Power Dissipation: 5 Watts maximum.

Dimensions: Height

1.25" 3.875" 9.125"

31.75 mm 98.4 mm 231.8 mm

Width Length

3 – 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

Accessories for the Scan Tool

Table 1: Scan Tool Accessories

Part Part Description CP9185 CP9190

CD The CD contains the Manual in English,

French and Spanish. The CD also includes a
DTC lookup program for looking up DTCs,
and language applications for reprogram­ming the Scan Tool in Spanish and French.

USB Cable Used to print and upgrade software depend-

ing on tool.

OBD II Cable Communicate between the vehicle and tool.

Also supplies power to the tool.

Carry Case Place to store the Scan Tool when tool is

not in use.

Warrant y &
Registration
Card

GM Historic
Cable

Ford
EEC-IV/MC
U Cable

Chrysler SCI
Cable

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

Used to communicate with all GM vehicles
using a 12-pin DLC.

Used to communicate with all Ford vehicles
that use the large 6-sided connector.

Used to communicate with all Chrysler
vehicles using the L-shaped 6-pin connec­tor located in the engine compartment.

Included Included

Included Included

Included Included

Soft Case Hard Case

Included Included

Optional Included

Optional Included

Optional Included

3

Extension
Cable

Cigarette
Lighter Cable

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 3

Used to attach the GM Historic cable, Ford
EEC- IV/MCU cable or Chrysler SCI cable
to the Scan Tool.

Provides power to the Scan Tool for vehi­cles that require the Ford EEC-IV/MCU
cable, GM Historic cable or Chrysler SCI
cable.

Included Included

Optional Included

Using The Scan Tool

✓ Replacement Parts are available from the manufacturer by

contacting customer service.

• 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:

3

[

Indicates cursor location.

 Indicates information is available for an item or multiple items.
 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

UP

arrow key.

arrow key.

 Indicates internal batteries need replaced or are not installed.



Indicates beeper is enabled.

Indicates graphical viewing available.



Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data
Print Data
System Setup

?







Main Menu

Global OBD II

Keypad

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

!

CAUTION

3 – 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

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

Using The Scan Tool

!

CAUTION

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

Power

✓ Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in section 9

Troubleshooting on page 9-2 if there are problems.

✓

Internal Battery

ON/OFF

on and off.

❒ Press and hold

least 1 second to turn on Scan Tool.

button on Scan Tool turns tool

ON/OFF

key for at

✓ When powered from the internal battery,

the Scan Tool disables the display’s
backlighting and turns OFF after a period of inactivity.

3

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 5

Using The Scan Tool

Diagnostic
Connector

✓ 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.

Main Menu

Global OBD II



Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data
Print Data
System Setup

3

!

CAUTION

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.

Vehicle Power

When using the OBD II Cable, the power to
the Scan Tool comes from the vehicle DLC.

Some vehicle cigarette lighters are not
powered when the ignition is in the OFF
position. Therefore, you may wish to use
battery clip adapters.

3 – 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

AC Power Adapter

An AC power adapter (not included) can be used to power the Scan Tool
when reprogramming from a personal computer or for off-vehicle
reviewing of codes and printing.12V AC-DC converters are available at
most PC and electronic stores.

✓ The Scan Tool is equipped to accept any

110 VAC - 12 VDC wall adapter with the
following specifications:

❒ 500 mA minimum current unregulated wall power adapter
❒ 5.5 mm outside diameter
❒ 2.5 mm inside diameter
❒ The inside tip is positive (+)

Scan Tool Power UP

1. Connect Power Source

•

Internal Battery

• AC Adapter, or cigarette lighter cable.

(9V Battery), or vehicle Power DLC

12 VGND

3

ON/OFF

2. Press and Hold

•

For 1 second until the Scan Tool turns on.

key

System Setup

✓ System Setup allows:

❒ Measurement units to be changed.
❒ Display contrast to be changed.
❒ Auto-Power off time to be changed.
❒ Scan Tool information to be viewed.
❒ Display to be checked.
❒ Operation of the keypad to be checked.
❒ Memory of the tool to be checked.
❒ Scan Tool to be upgraded, or programmed for a different

language.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 7

Using The Scan Tool

English/Metric
Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test

System Setup

English/Metric



✓ System Setup settings remain until internal battery becomes

discharged or is removed.

From Main Menu:

1.Select System Setup.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
key until System Setup is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER.

3

Changing Measurement Units

✓ English is the default measurement unit.
✓ Measurement units can be changed in View and Record Data.

arrow

Main Menu

Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data
Print Data

System Setup



System Setup

?



From System Setup screen:

1.Select English/Metric.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until English/Metric is
highlighted.

•Press

3 – 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ENTER.

Using The Scan Tool

2.Select Desired
Measurement Unit.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
key until desired unit is
highlighted.

3.Save Measurement Setting.

•Press

ENTER.

✓ Press ENTER again to return to the

System Setup menu.

arrow

Measurement Units

English (Default)

English/Metric



Metric

3

Changing Display Contrast

From System Setup screen:

1.Select Contrast Adjust.

•Use
key until Display Contrast is
highlighted.

•Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 9

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

arrow

System Setup

English/Metric

Contrast Adjust

Display Contrast



Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test

Using The Scan Tool

2.Increase or Decrease

3.Save Contrast Setting

3

Display Contrast.

•Use

UP arrow key to

increase Contrast.

•Use

DOWN

arrow key to

decrease Contrast.

Adjust Contrast

50%

 Darken
 Lighten

Press ENTER

when done.

and return to the System
Setup menu.

•Press

ENTER.

Beeper

✓ Beeper selection allows the user to turn off the Scan Tool’s beeper.

The bell symbol
the display when the beeper is off.

From System Setup menu:

3 – 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

 will not appear in the lower right hand corner of

Using The Scan Tool

English/Metric ?
Contrast Adjust
Be eper 
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test 
Keyboard Test

System Setup

Be eper



English/Metric
Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test

System Setup

Auto Power Off





1.Select Beeper.

• Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Beeper is high­lighted.

• Press

ENTER.

2.Select desired Beeper sound
choice.

• Use

UP

or DOWN

key until desired choice is

arrow

Be eper Sound

On (Default)



English/Me
Off

highlighted.

3.Save Beeper sound setting.

• Press

ENTER.

✓ Press ENTER again to return to the System Setup menu.

3

Changing Auto-Power Off

The Auto-Power Off feature allows the tool to turn off automatically after
a selected amount of time when tool is not being used.

From System Setup menu:

1.Select Auto Power Off.

•Use
key until Auto Power Off is
highlighted.

•Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 11

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

arrow

Using The Scan Tool

English/Metric
Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test

System Setup

Tool Information



2.Increase or Decrease Auto

3.Save Auto Power Off Time.

3

✓ Press ENTER again to return to the

System Setup menu.

Power Off Time.

•Use

UP arrow key to

increase Time.

•Use

DOWN

arrow key to

decrease Time.

•Press

ENTER.

Auto Power Off

15

Minutes

 Increase Time
 Decrease Time

Press ENTER when done.

View Tool Information

✓ This function allows you to view specific tool information that may

be needed when contacting customer service.

From System Setup menu:

1.Select Tool Information.

•Use
key until Tool Information is
highlighted.

•Press

3 – 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

arrow

Using The Scan Tool

English/Metric
Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test

System Setup

Display Test



2.View Information:

❒Serial Number (Serial No:)
❒Software ID (SW ID:)
❒Hardware Version

(HW Ver:)

❒Boot Version (Boot Ver:)
❒Product ID (Prod ID:)
❒Board ID (Board ID:)
❒Burn Date (Burn Date:)
❒Burn Location (Burn Loc:)

3.Write Down Scan Tool Information.

• Space is provided on inside front cover to record the Scan Tool
information.

4.Return to Setup Tool Menu.

•Use the

OR

•Use the

Tool Information

Serial No: 10002076
SW ID: 0A46H
HW Ver: 1
Boot Ver: 1
Prod ID: 5
Board ID: 11
Burn Date: 04/25/04

3

BACK key.

ENTER Key.

Display Test

The Display Test is used to check the display.

✓ The test fills every pixel of the display with a solid black character.

From System Setup menu:

1.Select Display Test.

•Use
key until Display Test is
highlighted.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 13

UP

or DOWN

arrow

Using The Scan Tool

Check for missing
spots in the display

Press  Back
to Quit

Display Test

2. Start Display Test.

3. Look for Missing Spots.

3

•Press

ENTER.

• All characters display in solid black if
there are no concerns.

• Screen flips back and forth between
screens shown below.

4. When Done, Press

BACK Key.

3 – 14 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

English/Metric
Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard test

System Setup

Keyboard Test



Keyboard Test

The Keyboard Test is used to verify keys are working correctly.

From System Setup menu:

1.Select Keyboard Test.

•Use
key until Keyboard Test is
highlighted.

•Press

2. Press a

• Key name or scroll direction should

inverse colors on display.

• The only exception is the

key. When
System Setup menu returns.

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

KEY.

BACK key is pressed,

arrow

3

BACK

✓ If System Setup menu does not return,

then
correctly.

Memory Test

BACK key is not working

✓ The Memory Test will test RAM and Flash ROM.
✓ Run the Memory Test if the tool has trouble:

❒ Playing back recorded data.
❒ Displaying trouble code definitions.
❒ Doing any function that uses internal memory.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 15

Using The Scan Tool

Contrast Adjust
Be eper
Auto Power Off 
Tool Information
Display Test
Keyboard Test
Memory Test

System Setup

Memory Test



From System Setup menu:

1.Select Memory Test.

✓ Dots along the bottom of the

screen show progress of the
Memory Test.

❒ Memory Test may take

3

❒ Memory Test results display.

•Use

UP or DOWN

arrow
key until Memory Test is
highlighted.

•Press

several minutes to complete.

ENTER.

RAM Pass

ROM FAIL 1234

............

❒ If no problems were

detected, then PASS is dis­played

❒ If RAM fails, an error message is shown.
❒ If ROM fails, a checksum is shown.

Memory Test

2. Return to System Setup menu.

•Press

3 – 16 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ENTER.

Using The Scan Tool

Program Mode

The Program Mode is used for
reprogramming the Scan Tool with
English, Spanish or French
languages. The Scan Tool is
programmed with English by
default.

The Program Mode is also used for
updating the Scan Tool. Instructions
are provided with upgrades.

System Setup

Be eper
Auto Power Off
Tool Information
Display Test 
Keyboard Test 
Memory Test
Program Mode

Program Mode



Connecting The Scan Tool

To diagnose a vehicle, connect the DLC and power adapter (if
applicable) to the Scan Tool. Refer to “Data Link Connector (DLC)” on
page 2-9 of Getting Started.

If you just want to power up the tool to do self-tests, code lookup, review
or printing data from the last vehicle tested, then you do not need to
attach the cable to the DLC. The internal battery provides power for this

1.Connect appropriate cable to Scan
Tool

•Make sure pins are not bent.

✓ Depending on vehicle, either the OBD II

Cable or Extension Cable is required.

3

.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 17

Using The Scan Tool

Diagnostic
Connector

2.Find DLC on vehicle.

•For OBD II vehicles, look
under the dashboard on the
driver’s side of the vehicle.

•If the DLC is not located
under the dashboard, a
label should be there telling
the location.

For GM, Ford, and Chrysler Historic vehicles refer to “

Link Connectors

3

✓ Use the appropriate vehicle cable for

Review Data

✓ The Review Data function allows the user to view the information

✓ Scan Tool does not require power from the vehicle to use the

".

3.Remove DLC cover if required.

4.Connect cable to vehicle.

•Make sure pins are not bent.

vehicles that require the extension cable.

from the previous vehicle tested.

Review Data function.

1. Select Review Data.

•Use

or DOWN

arrow

UP

key until Review Data is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER.

Appendix B - Data

Main Menu

Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data

Review Data



Print Data
System Setup

3 – 18 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool









I/M Readiness
Read Codes
Pending Codes
Fre eze Data
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Test
Playback

Review Data

Read Codes



✓ Scan Tool Review Data function has different types of data to review

depending on vehicle selected.

Refer to appropriate section of this manual for what functions have data
for review.

2.Follow prompts and instructions provided by Scan Tool.

✓ The Review Data menu shows a

checkmark next to the item(s) that
has data.

✓ If data does not exist for function

selected to review, a message
informs the user to run a function
first.

✓ Only 1 function, Playback, needs detailed instructions.

Playback

The Playback function is used to playback a recording.

✓ This function is very similar to View Data. The only difference is that

View Data is real time viewing of PIDs, while Playback is a viewing

of previously recorded PIDs.

From the Review Data menu:

1.Select Playback.

•Use
key until Playback is
highlighted.

✓ Scan Tool displays a NO

RECORDING PRESENT
message if recording does not
exist.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 19

UP

or DOWN

arrow

Review Data

Fre eze Frame
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests

Playback



Playback
Vehicle Info
Modules Present

3

Using The Scan Tool

ON

MIL STATUS

ABS TPS(%) 100

ENGINE (RPM) 688
A/F RATIO 14:1
CALC LOAD 83.1

FRAME:0 TM 0.0



100+

ABS TPS (%) 59%

0 +

FRAME:0 TM 0.0

2. Play Back Recording.

•Press

ENTER.

✓ On GM Historic and Ford Historic

vehicles, you must select the data to
playback as an Entire Data List or

Custom Data List.

3

✓ The Playback has frame number

and timestamp (in seconds).

❒ Negative frames and

timestamps indicate data
recorded before trigger event.

❒ Positive frames and

timestamps indicate data
recorded after trigger event.

❒ Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow

keys to view recorded PID data of each frame.

❒ Use LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to scroll back and forth

through frames.

❒ If graphing is available for

selected PID, the “ ”, icon is
located on the side of the
screen.

– Press

graph.

– Press ENTER again to return

to

Playback.

Note: Graphing is only available on 1996 and newer vehicles
equipped with an OBD II (J1962) connector.

ENTER to view

✓ The triangle below the graph indicates the position of the frame in

3 – 20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

the graph.

❒ Use LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to scroll back and forth

through graph.

Using The Scan Tool

✓ Different vehicles communicate at different speeds and support a

different number of PIDs. Therefore, the maximum number of frames
that can be recorded varies.

✓ Some vehicles wait a long period of time to store a DTC after a

driveability problem occurs. If the operator selected Trigger On Codes
when making a recording, the operator might not see any drastic
change in data parameters before and after trigger point.

3.Return to Review Data menu.

•Press

Print Data

BACK.

3

The Print Data function allows the printing of diagnostic information
stored in the Scan Tool.

✓ Scan Tool Print Data function has different types of data to print,

depending on vehicle selected. Refer to appropriate section of this
manual for what functions have data to print.

✓ The Scan Tool’s internal battery power can be used to print data.
✓ Make sure you have previously installed the PC software in Using the

CD.

✓ Launch Scanning Suite and then start printing application.
✓ Follow all instructions on PC.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 21

Using The Scan Tool

Diag Mon Tests
On Board Systems
Vehicle Info
Modules Present
Review Data
Print Data

Special Test Menu

Print Data



Print All
I/M Readiness
Read Codes
Pending Codes
Fre eze Data
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests

Print Menu

Print All







From Special Tests menu:

1.Select Print Data.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Print Data is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER.

✓ On the Print Menu, Print All prints all data collected by the Scan Tool.

3

✓ When printing playback data, Start Frame and End Frame need to be

defined.

2.Select Data To Be Printed.

•Use

or DOWN

arrow

UP

key.

•Press

ENTER.

✓ The Print Menu shows a check

mark next to the item(s) that has
data.

3 – 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

Datastream ?
Diagnostic Codes
Special Tests
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup
Tool Setup

Global Function List

Code Lookup



✓ When selected data does not exist in the Scan Tool’s memory, a

message informs the user to run the function.

3.Return to Select Print Data screen.

•Press

Code Lookup

Code Lookup is used to look up definitions of DTCs stored in the Scan

To ol .

ENTER.

3

✓ The Scan Tool does not require power from the vehicle to perform this

function.

1.Select Code Lookup.

•Use
key until Code Lookup is
highlighted.

•Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 23

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

arrow

Using The Scan Tool

2.Enter code.

✓ On GM Historic, Ford Historic and Chrysler vehicles the MIL (Blinky)

3

code may also be entered.

✓ Chrysler and GM vehicles may have an additional screen asking in

which system to look for a code.

✓ If definition could not be found (SAE or Enhanced), the Scan Tool

displays No DTC Definition Found. See Service Manual. If the DTC is
manufacturer specific the DTC is assigned to display. Refer to the
vehicle service manual for exact definition

•All characters must be entered

•Only one character can be
changed at a time.

•Use

LEFT or RIGHT

arrow keys to scroll to desired
character.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow
keys to change selected
character.

• Press

ENTER.

Code Lookup

P

P0001

Press  &  to

change selected digit

Press  &  to

select another digit

Press ENTER to view

.

3 – 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

P1575

Warning Buzzer
Malfunction

✓ To View Previous or Next DTC use

UP

or DOWN

arrow key.

✓ To enter another DTC, press BACK.

✓ Press BACK again to return to menu

from which Code Lookup was selected.

3

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 25

Using The Scan Tool

User key is set to
Read Codes.

Press ENTER
to continue.

User Key Setup

Setup User Key

The USER KEY allows the operator to
read or erase codes with the touch of a key.

✓ The User Key can only be used when the

Scan Tool is in a vehicle specific
Function List or a sub menu.

From Tool Setup Menu:

3

1.Select Setup User Key.

•Use
key until Setup User Key is
highlighted.

•Press

UP

or DOWN

ENTER.

arrow

Tool Setup Menu

English/Metric
Contrast Adjust

Be eper

Setup User Key

Setup User Key



2.Choose desired setting(s).

•Use
keys

UP

or DOWN

arrow

to move up and down list.

User Key Setup

Read Codes

Read Codes



Erase Codes

3.Press ENTER key to save
settings.

3 – 26 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

Vehicle Selection

From Main Menu:

1.Select desired vehicle to

diagnose.

•Use
key to highlight:

❒Global OBD II
❒Domestic Vehicles
❒European Vehicles
❒Asian Vehicles

•Press ENTER.

UP

or DOWN

arrow

Main Menu

Global OBD II



Global OBD II
Domestic Vehicles
European Vehicles
Asian Vehicles
Review Data
Print Data
System Setup

✓ If vehicle displayed is not the vehicle being diagnosed select

CHANGE and go to step 3.

2.Confirm selection.

•Use

•Press

LEFT or RIGHT

arrow keys.

ENTER.

Confirm Selection

2002 Corvette

S=5.7L

<KEEP> CHANGE

✓ If keeping the selected vehicle select KEEP and press ENTER. You

will then arrive at the appropriate function list for the selected vehicle.

✓ If changing the selected vehicle, select CHANGE and press

ENTER, then go to step 3.

3

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 27

Using The Scan Tool

3. Select erase data stored in
the tool from the previous
vehicle tested or not.

•Use

LEFT or RIGHT

arrow key.

•Press

ENTER.

Select New Vehicle

Selecting a new

vehicle erases data

from previous vehicles

Continue?

<YES> NO

✓ On GM vehicles the tool may require you to look at the VIN to

determine the Series, Model, Engine Size and more.

❒ For example a GM Tahoe may be considered a K1500 series.

3

GM Typical VIN

VIN Position

Description of Number

1234567891011121314151617

Line Chassis

Series

Chassis Type

Engine Type

Model Year

✓ If Domestic, Asian or European Vehicles is selected, the tool may

ask for the following information:

❒ Manufacturer
❒ Car/Truck
❒ Ye ar
❒ Make
❒ Model
❒ Engine
❒ Special Information

4.Confirm selection.

•Use
arrow key.

•Press

LEFT or RIGHT

ENTER.

Confirm Selection

2002 Corvette

S=5.7L

<KEEP> CHANGE

3 – 28 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Using The Scan Tool

✓ The following screen only displays when power comes from

vehicle.

5. Follow Instructions on the
display.

•Turn vehicle key off for 10
seconds.

•Turn vehicle key back to the on
position.

•Press

ENTER on the Scan

Tool.

Turn Key Off

Please turn the

key off for
10 seconds then
turn the key on.

Press ENTER

to continue.

3

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 3 – 29

Using The Scan Tool

3

3 – 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Section 4 – Global OBD II Diagnostics

✓ The first time the scan tool links to the vehicle, the communication

protocol is automatically detected, and is used until the Scan Tool is
turned off or another vehicle is diagnosed.

✓ If an Error Message displays, make sure the OBDII connector is

attached, and the ignition key is on. Cycle ignition key to off for 10
seconds, then on. This may be required to reset computer. If required,
select yes to try again. If problem still exists, refer to“
on page 9-2 of Troubleshooting.

✓ The Scan Tool keeps all data received from the last vehicle

selected until any of the following occurs:

Error Messages”

❒ A new vehicle is selected.
❒ The internal 9V battery is discharged or has been removed.
❒ Scan Tool is flash programmed to update software, or to change

language.

❒ Data from last vehicle tested is erased.

✓ On initial link to vehicle, Scan Tool checks the status of I/M Monitors

no matter which function is selected.

4

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 1

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Datastream
Diagnostic Codes
Special Tests
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup
Tool Setup

Global Function List

Datastream







Global Function List

IMPORTANT

4

4

Items marked with “-” are covered in section 3 of this
manual. These items are not covered in this section.

✓ The Global Function List is

broken down into the following
menus:

❒ Datastream Menu

❒ View Data
❒ Record Data

– Review Data
–Print Data
–Tool Setup

❒ Diagnostic Codes Menu

❒ Read Codes
❒ Pending Codes
❒ Erase Codes
❒ View Freeze Data

– Review Data
–Print Data
– Code Lookup
–Tool Setup

❒ Special Tests Menu

❒ I/M Readiness
❒ Drive Cycle Monitor
❒ State OBD Check
❒ O2 Monitor Test
❒ Diagnostic Monitor Test
❒ On-Board Systems
❒ Vehicle Information
❒ Modules Present

– Review Data
–Print Data
–Tool Setup

(List Continued)

4 – 2 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

❒ Review Data
❒ Print Data

•I/M Readiness

•State OBD Check

•DTC (Codes)

•Pending Codes

•Freeze Frame

•O2 Monitor Test

•Diag Monitor Tests

•Playback

•Vehicle Info

•Modules Present

✓ For Global OBD II Diagnostics, The above functions have data to

review or print. For Print/Review instructions, refer to “Print Data” or
“Review Data” on page 3-21 of Using The Scan Tool.

– Code Lookup
– Tool Setup Menu

– English/Metric
– Contrast Adjust
– Beeper
– Setup User Key

Datastream Menu

IMPORTANT

❒ Datastream Menu

Items marked with “-” are covered in section 3 of this
manual. These items are not covered in this section.

❒ View Data
❒ Record Data

– Review Data
–Print Data
–Tool Setup

4

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 3

Global OBD II Diagnostics

View Data

The View Data function allows real time viewing of the vehicle’s
computer module’s PID data. As the computer monitors the vehicle,
information is simultaneously transmitted to scan tool.

✓ View data allows the following items to be viewed on the scan tool:

❒ Sensor data
❒ Operation of switches
❒ Operation of solenoids
❒ Operation of relays

✓ View data can be shown as:

❒ Entire Data List
❒ Custom Data List

4

4

✓ Apart from Read Codes, View Data is the most useful diagnostic

function for isolating the cause of a vehicle operation problem.

From Datastream Menu

:

1. Select View Data.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until View Data is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

.

2. Observe while Scan Tool
validates PID MAP.

Datastream Menu

View Data ?

View Data



Record Data
Review Data
Print Data
Tool Setup

Validating PID Map

Validating PID list

PID xx of yy.

--- Please wait ---




4 – 4 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

15.5
A/C PRESS (V) 3.00
A/F RATIO 14:1
BARO PRESS ("Hg) 29.9

ABSLT TPS (%) 12.2

ENGINE (RPM) 2352
CALC LOAD (%) 83.1
MAF (LB/M) 0.57

A/C PRESS (psi)

✓ Multiple PIDs may be sent if vehicle is equipped with more than one

computer module (for example a powertrain control module [PCM]
and a transmission control module [TCM]). The Scan Tool identifies
them by their identification names (ID) assigned by manufacturer (i.e.
$10 or $1A).

✓ If one or more control module stops responding, the Scan Tool

displays a message.

❒ If continuing, dashes will replace data in right hand column.
❒ If no is selected, then the Scan Tool attempts to re-establish

communication with that module.

View Entire List.

✓ View Entire List shows all supported PID data for the vehicle being

tested.

From Select Data to View menu:

1. Select Entire Data List.

•Use
key until Entire Data List is
highlighted.

•Press

UP

or DOWN

ENTER

arrow

.

Select Data to View

Entire Data List

Entire Data List



Custom Data List
Customize Lines
English / Metric

4

2. View PIDs on Scan Tool.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow

key.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 5

Global OBD II Diagnostics

If the icon displays while a PID is
selected press
graph.

✓ Graphing is only available on

1996 and newer vehicles using an
OBD II (J1962) DLC.

3. Return to PID Screen.

4. Return to Select Data to View

4

4

5. Return to Datastream Menu.

•Press

Menu.

•Press

•Press

ENTER

BACK.

BACK.

BACK.

to view

Custom List Select

✓ The Custom Data List allows certain PIDs from the View Entire Data

List, such as those PIDs that apply to a specific driveability symptom

or system, to be selected.

From Select Data to View menu:

1. Select Custom List Select.

•Use
key until
highlighted.

•Press

4 – 6 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

UP

or DOWN

Custom Data List

ENTER

.

arrow

is

Select Data to View

Entire Data List

Custom Data List

Custom Data List



Customize Lines
English / Metric

Global OBD II Diagnostics

MIL ($10) #3
MIL ($10)
TPS ($10)
TPS ($18)
ENGINE ($10) #1
ENGINE ($18) #2
CALC LOAD (%)

Custom Setup

MIL ($18)



15.5
A/C PRESS (V) 3.00
A/F RATIO 14:1
BARO PRESS ("Hg) 29.9

ABSLT TPS (%) 12.2

ENGINE (RPM) 2352
CALC LOAD (%) 83.1
MAF (LB/M) 0.57

A/C PRESS (psi)

2. Select View Instructions or
Not.

•Use

LEFT

key.

•Press

3. Select PIDs to View.

•Use

keys

UP

to move up and down list

• The

or deselects data parameter.
All selected data values are
marked with 3 symbol.

•The

LEFT

all marked data parameters.

• The ENTER key starts recording data, or displaying selected

data parameters.

•The numbers to the right are the order that the PIDs were picked

and will be displayed. This feature is not available on GM and Ford
Historic vehicles.

or

RIGHT

arrow

ENTER

.

or DOWN arrow

RIGHT

arrow selects

arrow deselects

Custom Setup

View instructions for

creating custom data

list?

<Yes> <No>

4

✓ Selected PIDs are kept until:

❒ Another vehicle is selected.
❒ You erase data stored in the Scan Tool from the previous vehicle

tests.

4. View PIDs on Scan Tool.

•Use
key.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 7

UP

or DOWN

arrow

Global OBD II Diagnostics

100+

ABS TPS (%) 59%

0 +

✓ If the icon displays while a PID

is selected press to view
graph. Press
Return to PID Screen.

✓ Graphing is only available on

1996 and newer vehicles using an
OBD II (J1962) DLC.

5. Return to Select Data to View

6. Return to Datastream Menu.

4

4

Menu.

•Press

•Press

BACK key to

BACK.

BACK.

Customize Lines

✓ The Customize Lines allows the number of lines to be shown at one

time to be set from 1 to 8.

✓ Selecting fewer lines provides faster update speeds. The default is a

eight-line display.

From Select Data to View menu:

1. Select Customize Lines.

•Use
key until Customize Lines is
highlighted.

•Press

4 – 8 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

UP

or DOWN

ENTER

arrow

.

Select Data to View

Entire Data List
Custom Data List



Customize Lines

Customize Lines
English / Metric

Global OBD II Diagnostics

2. Select Display Lines.

•Use
key.

•Press

Note: To change the measurement
units, refer to “Changing

UP

or DOWN

ENTER

arrow

.

Select Display Lines

1 Line

1 Line



2 Lines
3 Lines
4 Lines
5 Lines
6 Lines
7 Lines

Measurement Units” on page 3-8 of
Using The Scan Tool.

Record Data

✓ The Record Data function records PIDs while vehicle is parked or

being driven.



✓ The Record Data function is mainly used for diagnosing intermittent

driveability problems that cannot be isolated by any other method.

✓ The recording time varies. A recording consists of frames of data prior

to the trigger and several frames after the trigger.

✓ Some vehicles wait a long period of time to store a trouble code after

a driveability problem occurs. If the operator selected Trigger On
Codes when making a recording, the operator might not see any

drastic change in the data parameters before and after trigger point.

!

CAUTION

Two people must be in vehicle when driving. One to
drive and the other to operate the Scan Tool.

4

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 9

Global OBD II Diagnostics

From Datastream Menu:

1. Select

•Use

•Press

Record Data.

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Record Data is
highlighted.

ENTER

.

Datastream Menu

View Data ?

Record Data

Record Data
Review Data
Print Data

✓ Follow all instructions on display.
✓ The ScanTool can maintain only one recording. Make sure to

thoroughly review old recording before erasing.



A

4

4

✓ If a recording currently exists in

memory, a message prompting to
erase data is displayed.

Record Data

Previous recording

in memory. Do you

want to erase it and

make a new one?

<Yes> <No>

✓ Scan Tool validates list of global PIDs from vehicle.

2. Refer to View Data to setup Custom List or View Entire List.

✓ There are 2 types of trigger methods used:

❒ Manual Trigger - allows operator to use the

recording.

❒ Trigger On Codes - automatically triggers when a diagnostic

trouble code (DTC) is detected by vehicle.

ENTER

key to start

✓ Trigger on Codes is not available on all vehicles.

4 – 10 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

3. From the Pick Trigger
Method Screen.

•Use

UP

key until desired trigger
method is highlighted.

•Press

or DOWN

ENTER

.

arrow

Pick Trigger Method

Manual Trigger



Manual Trigger
Trigger on Codes

✓ When trigger event (either a DTC or a Press of the

occurs, time is recorded and data is saved.

Record Data

Waiting for trouble

code to trigger

start of recording.

Press BACK

to exit.



Record Data

Ready to record.

Press Enter

to start recording.

Press BACK

to exit.

✓ Data continues to be saved until

either:

❒ Record memory is full.
❒ Operator presses

ENTER

.

Record Data

**Recording Data**

Frame xx of yy.

Press ENTER

to stop.

ENTER



key)

4

✓ Scan Tool recording times vary. A recording consists of frames of data

prior to trigger and several frames after trigger.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 11

Global OBD II Diagnostics

4. After recording, Scan Tool
displays a prompt to
Playback Data.

• Answer No to return to
Datastream Menu.

•Answer Yes to display
recorded data.

❒Refer to Playback from

Review Data and press

ENTER

.

Diagnostic Codes Menu

Record Data

Playback Data?

<Yes> <No>

IMPORTANT

4

4

Read Codes

Items marked with “-” are covered in section 3 of this
manual. These items are not covered in this section.

❒ Diagnostic Codes Menu

❒ Read Codes
❒ Pending Codes
❒ Erase Codes
❒ View Freeze Data

– Review Data
–Print Data
– Code Lookup
–Tool Setup

✓ The Read Codes function allows the Scan Tool to read the DTCs from

the vehicle’s control modules. DTCs are used to help determine the
cause of a problem or problems with a vehicle. These codes cause the
control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
when emission-related or driveability fault occurs. MIL is also known
as service engine soon or check engine lamp.

4 – 12 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Read Codes
Pending Codes
Erase Codes
View Fre eze Data
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup

Diagnostic Codes Menu

Read Codes





1 of 3
MOD $18

IAT Sensor 1
Circuit High Input 

P0113

✓ Read Codes can be done with the key on engine off (KOEO) or with

the key on engine running (KOER).

From Diagnostic Codes Menu:

1. Select

•Use

Read Codes.

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Read Codes is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

.

✓ If no DTCs are present a message stating System Pass: No Faults

Detected is displayed.

2. View and write down DTCs.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow key.

4

❒ In the example shown module

(MOD) $18 is reporting the
DTCs.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 13

Global OBD II Diagnostics

3. Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu.

Pending Codes

Pending Codes are also referred to as continuous monitor or maturing

4

4

codes. An intermittent fault causes the control module to store a code
in memory. If the fault does not occur within a certain number of
warm-up cycles (depending on vehicle), the code clears from memory.
If fault occurs a specific number of times, the code matures into a DTC
and the MIL illuminates or blinks. This function can be used with KOEO
or KOER

• Press

BACK.

The Pending Codes function is used to read any pending codes which
may be currently set.

✓ Pending Codes may be set by emission related powertrain

components and systems.

✓ Pending Codes faults do not automatically indicate a faulty

component or system.

4 – 14 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Read Codes
Pending Codes
Erase Codes
View Fre eze Data
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup

Diagnostic Codes Menu

Pending Codes





From the Diagnostic Codes Menu:

1. Select

•Use

Pending Codes

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Pending Codes is
highlighted

•Press

ENTER

.

✓ If no Pending Codes are present a message stating System Pass:

No Faults Detected is displayed. (Do not mistake this message. It

refers only to Pending Codes and is not a warning of DTCs.)

2. If Pending Codes are Present.

•View and write down codes using

UP

or DOWN

arrow key.

✓ See “Read Codes” on page 4-12 for

details of how DTCs are shown.

3. Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu.

• Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 15

BACK.

4

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Read Codes
Pending Codes
Erase Codes
View Fre eze Data
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup

Diagnostic Codes Menu

Erase Codes



Erase Codes

The Erase Codes function deletes DTCs and I/M Readiness data from
vehicle’s control module(s). Perform this function with KOEO. Do not

start the engine.

✓ The Erase Codes function may also erase View Freeze Data, O2

Monitor Test, and Diagnostic Monitor Test results depending on

vehicle.

✓ The Erase Codes function sets monitors to inc.
✓ Perform Erase Codes function only after systems have been

checked completely and DTCs have been written down.

✓ After servicing the vehicle, erase stored DTCs and verify no codes

4

4

have been reset. If a DTC returns, problem has not been fixed or other
faults are present.

✓ Depending on which monitor sets a code the vehicle may need to be

driven and the monitor ran before concluding that the fault is repaired.

From Diagnostic Codes Menu:

1. Select

•Use

Erase Codes.

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until Erase Codes is
highlighted.

•Press

4 – 16 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ENTER

.

Global OBD II Diagnostics

✓ If diagnostic results and codes are

not to be erased select No and
press

ENTER

.

Erase Codes

Are you sure you

want to erase

diagnostic results

and codes?

•Selecting No displays a Com­mand Cancelled message

prompting to press
to return to Diagnostic
Codes Menu.

2. Select Yes to erase
diagnostic results and
codes.

•Use

•Press

LEFT

ENTER

arrow key.

.

3. Prepare Vehicle.

•Turn key on.

•Leave engine off.

•Press

ENTER

.

ENTER

Yes

Erase Codes

Command

cancelled

Press ENTER

to continue.

No

4

Erase Codes

Are you sure you

want to erase

diagnostic results

and codes?

Yes

Erase Codes

Turn key on

with engine off.

No

Press ENTER

to continue.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 17

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Read Codes
Pending Codes
Erase Codes
View Fre eze Data
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup

Diagnostic Codes Menu

View Fre eze Data



4. Observe Command Sent message
is displayed.

•Press

5. Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu.

•Press

View Freeze Data

ENTER

ENTER

.

.

4

4

When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are
recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to as
freeze frame data. View Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating
conditions at the time of an emission-related fault.

✓ View Freeze Data can be overwritten by faults with a higher priority.
✓ If codes were erased, View Freeze Data may not be stored in vehicle

memory depending on vehicle.

From the Diagnostic Codes Menu:

1. Select

•Use

•Press

4 – 18 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

View Freeze Data.

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until View Freeze Data is
highlighted.

ENTER

.

Global OBD II Diagnostics

2. Select Frame (if more than 1
frame is present).

•Use
key.

•Press

3. Select another frame to view (if
available)

•Press

4. Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu

•Press

UP

or DOWN

ENTER

.

BACK.

BACK.

arrow

Select Fre eze Frame



Frame 1 Mod $10

Frame 1
Frame 2 Mod $1A

4

Special Tests Menu

IMPORTANT

❒ Special Tests Menu

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 19

Items marked with “-” are covered in section 3 of this
manual. These items are not covered in this section.

❒ I/M Readiness
❒ Drive Cycle Monitor
❒ State OBD Check
❒ O2 Monitor Test
❒ Diagnostic Monitor Test
❒ On-Board Systems
❒ Vehicle Information
❒ Modules Present

– Review Data
–Print Data
–Tool Setup

Global OBD II Diagnostics

I/M Readiness

The I/M Readiness (Inspection / Maintenance) function is used to view
a snapshot of the operations for the emission system on OBD II
vehicles.

✓ I/M Readiness is a very useful function. To guarantee no faults exist

make sure all monitors are ok or n/a and no DTC’s exist.

✓ Refer to the vehicles service manual for the drive cycle operation.
✓ During normal driving conditions, the vehicle’s computer scans the

emission system. After a specific amount of drive time (each monitor
has specific driving conditions and time required), the computer’s
monitors decide if the vehicles emission system is working correctly

4

4

or not as well as detecting out of range values. When the monitor’s
status is:

• ok - vehicle was driven enough to complete the monitor.

• inc (Incomplete) - vehicle was not driven enough to complete the

• n/a (Not Applicable)- vehicle does not support that monitor.

monitor.

✓ Depending on vehicle, disconnecting or a discharged battery may

erase DTCs and clear monitor status.

✓ Monitors may be cleared by:

❒ Erasing codes
❒ Vehicle control modules losing power

✓ I/M Readiness can be done with the KOER or KOEO.

4 – 20 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Since DTCs Cleared
This Drive Cycle

I/M Readiness Menu



This Drive Cycle

Misfire Monitor ok
Fuel System Mon ok
Comp Component ok
Catalyst Mon inc 
Htd Catalyst n/a
Evap System Mon ok
Sec Air System ok

This Drive Cycle

From the Special Tests Menu:

1. Select I/M Readiness.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
key until I/M Readiness is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

Two types of I/M Readiness test are:

❒ Since DTCs Cleared - shows status of the monitors since the

DTCs were last erased.

❒ This Drive Cycle - shows status of monitors since the start of the

current drive cycle. Refer to the vehicle service manual for more
detailed information on emission-related monitors and their
status.

✓ Some vehicles do not support

This Drive Cycle. If vehicle
supports both types of monitors
the I/M Readiness Menu
displays.

arrow

.

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness

I/M Readiness ?



Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests
On-Board Systems
Vehicle Info



4

2. View Summary of Monitor Status.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

arrow key (if required).

✓ Depending on Readiness Test one of these 2 screens will be present

Since DTCs Cleared

Misfire Monitor ok
Fuel System Mon ok
Comp Component ok
Catalyst Mon inc
Htd Catalyst n/a
Evap System Mon ok
Sec Air System ok

. OR

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 21

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Abbreviations and names for OBD II Monitors supported by the Scan
Tool are shown below. They are required by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are supported
by all vehicles

•Abbreviated Name Expanded Name

- Misfire Monitor Misfire Monitor

- Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor

- Comp Component Comprehensive Components Monitor

- Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor

- Htd Catalyst Heated Catalyst Monitor

.

4

4

- Evap System Mon Evaporative System Monitor

- Sec Air System Secondary Air System Monitor

- A/C Refrig Mon Air Conditioning Refrigerant Monitor

- Oxygen Sens Mon Oxygen Sensor Monitor

- Oxygen Sens Htr Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor

- EGR System Mon Exhaust Gas Recirculation System
Monitor

3. Return to Special Tests Menu.

•Press

BACK.

4 – 22 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Drive Cycle Monitor

The Drive Cycle Monitor function is very similar to the I/M Monitors
though the Drive Cycle Monitor is used to view REAL TIME
of the Emissions System on OBD II vehicles.

✓ Drive Cycle Monitor continuously updates as the vehicle reports

operations of the Emission System.

✓ Refer to the vehicle service manual for the drive cycle operation.
✓ During normal driving conditions, the vehicle computer scans the

emission system. After a specific amount of drive time (each monitor
has specific driving conditions and time requirements), the
computer’s monitors will decide if the vehicle emissions system is
working correctly or not as well as detecting out a range of values.
When the monitor’s status is:

• “ok” - vehicle has been driven enough for function.

• “inc” (Incomplete) - vehicle was not driven enough to complete all of
the monitors.

• “n/a” (Not Applicable) - vehicle does not support that monitor.

operations

4

✓ Clear Monitors by:

❒ Erasing Codes.
❒ Vehicle Computer Module losing power (on some vehicles).

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 23

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Since DTCs Cleared
This Drive Cycle

Drive Cycle Monitor



This Drive Cycle

From the Special Tests Menu:

1.Select Drive Cycle Monitor.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
to highlight Drive Cycle
Monitors.

•Press

ENTER

.

✓ Two types of Drive Cycle Monitors

are:

❒ SINCE DTCs CLEARED shows status of the monitors since the

Diagnostic Trouble Codes were last erased.

❒

THIS DRIVE CYCLE

current drive cycle. Refer to the vehicle service manual for more
detailed information on emission-related monitors and their status.

arrow key

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness



Drive Cycle Monitor

Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests
On Board Systems
Vehicle Info

shows status of monitors since start of

?



4

4

✓ Some vehicles DO NOT support

Drive Cycle Monitors. If vehicle
supports both types of Drive Cycle
Monitors the Menu will display.

2.View Summary of Monitor Status.
UP

•Use
required).

or DOWN

arrow key (if

4 – 24 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

OR

All Monitors OK

Since DTCs Cleared

3.Depending on the Drive Cycle Monitors one of these 2 screens
will be present.

This Drive Cycle

Catalyst Mon inc
Htd Catalyst inc
Evap System Mon inc

Since DTCs Cleared

Catalyst Mon inc
Htd Catalyst inc
Evap System Mon inc

4.Return to Special Tests Menu.

• Press

BACK key.

✓ The Scan Tool display is

continuously updated. Monitors that
are “ok” will disappear and only the
“inc” monitors will remain displayed.
Monitors designated “n/a” are not
displayed.

✓ When all Monitors are “OK” the following Screen is shown.

4

OR

This Drive Cycle

All Monitors OK

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 25

Global OBD II Diagnostics

State OBD Check

The State OBD Check function is used to display a basic status of the
vehicles OBD system.

❒ Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) Status
❒ Codes Found
❒ I/M Readiness

Erase Codes deletes DTCs and clears I/M Monitors from vehicle’s
computer module(s).

✓ The State OBD Check function has the following areas:

❒ MIL STATUS ON or OFF
❒ Number of Codes Found
❒ Number of Monitors OK

4

4

❒ Number of Monitors Inc
❒ Number of Monitors N/A

✓ State OBD Check should be done with the key on engine running

(KOER) due to showing MIL status.

✓ The number of codes found are only Generic OBD II codes and not

Pending codes.

✓ The number of Monitors that are either OK, INC or NA are only Since

DTCs Cleared and not This Drive Cycle.

✓ Refer to Read Codes and I/M Monitors for more detailed information

about the results.

4 – 26 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

I/M Readiness
Drive Cycle Monitor

State OBD Check

O2 Monitor Test
Diagnostic Monitor Test
On Board Systems
Vehicle Information

Special Tests Menu

O2 Monitor Test



From the Special Tests Menu:

1. Select

•Use

State OBD Check

UP

key until State OBD Check is
highlighted

•Press

2. View State OBD Check
Display.

3. Return to Special Tests
Menu.

•Press

O2 Monitor Test

or DOWN

ENTER

.

BACK

arrow

State OBD Check

MIL Status: ON
Codes Found: 2
Monitors OK: 3
Monitors Inc: 3
Monitors N/A: 5

4

OBD II regulations require applicable vehicles monitor and test oxygen
(O2) sensors to determine problems related to fuel and emissions. The
O2 Monitor Test allows retrieval of completed O2 sensors monitor test
results.

✓ The O2 Monitor Test is not an on-demand test. O2 sensors are not

tested when selected via the menu. O2 sensors are tested when
engine operating conditions are within specified limits.

✓ If the vehicle communicates using a controller area network (CAN),

O2 monitor tests are not supported by vehicle. A message is
displayed. See “
monitor data.

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 27

Diagnostic Monitor Tests” on page 4-30 to see O2

Global OBD II Diagnostics

✓ O2 sensors are located before (upstream) and after (downstream)

catalyst(s). Sensors are named (xy) for their position to both cylinder
banks and catalysts.

❒ The O2 sensor for cylinder bank 1 has prefix 1y while O2 sensor
❒ The O2 sensor upstream of catalyst (closest to engine) has suffix

❒ For example, O2S21 is upstream O2 sensor for cylinder bank 2.

The following O2 Sensor Tests are available:

1) Rich-to-lean sensor threshold voltage

2) Lean-to-rich sensor threshold voltage

3) Low sensor voltage for switch time

4) High sensor voltage for switch time

4

4

5) Rich-to-lean sensor switch time

6) Lean-to-rich sensor switch time

7) Minimum sensor voltage test cycle

8) Maximum sensor voltage test cycle

9) Time between sensor transitions

10) Sensor period

11) Manufacturer specific tests

for cylinder bank 2 has prefix 2y.

x1 while O2 sensor downstream of catalyst has suffix x2. If
vehicle contains more catalysts, O2 sensor downstream of
second catalyst has suffix x3 and O2 sensor downstream of next
catalyst has suffix x4.

From the Special Tests Menu:

1.

Select

O2 Monitor Test.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
key until O2 Monitor Test is
highlighted.

•Press

4 – 28 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

ENTER

.

arrow

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness ?
Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check



O2 Monitor Test

O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests
On-Board Systems
Vehicle Info



Global OBD II Diagnostics

2. Select O2 Sensor.

•Use

UP

or DOWN

key until desired O2 Sensor is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

.

arrow

Select O2 Sensor

O2 Bank1 Sensor1



O2 Bank1 Sensor1
O2 Bank1 Sensor2
O2 Bank2 Sensor1
O2 Bank2 Sensor2

✓ The O2 sensors located

upstream (before catalyst) may perform differently than ones located
downstream (after catalyst).

✓ Test IDs are shown for unknown O2 sensor tests.

3. View Results of Selection.

•Use
key.

UP

or DOWN

arrow

O2 Bank1 Sensor1

RICH-LN Thresh
MAX: -----(V)
MEAS: 0.555(V)
MIN: -----(V)
MOD: $10

4

4. Return to O2 Sensor Tests menu.

•Press

BACK.

5. Return to Special Tests Menu.

•Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 29

BACK.

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Diagnostic Monitor Tests

The Diagnostic Monitor Test function is useful after servicing or after
erasing a vehicle’s memory. Test results do not necessarily indicate a
faulty component or system.

✓ Non-CAN vehicles Diagnostic Monitor Test receives test results for

✓ CAN vehicles Diagnostic Monitor Test receives test results for

✓ Vehicle manufacturer is responsible for assigning test and component

4

4

From the Special Tests Menu:

1. Select

emission-related powertrain components and systems that are not
continuously monitored.

emission-related powertrain components and systems that are and
are not continuously monitored.

IDs.

Diag Mon Tests.

•Use

UP

or DOWN
key until Diag Mon Tests is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

.

arrow

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness ?
Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test

Diag Mon Tests

Diag Mon Tests



On-Board Systems
Vehicle Info



✓ Applicable Diagnostic Monitor Tests are displayed.

4 – 30 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Global OBD II Diagnostics

2. Review test results
displayed on Scan Tool.

•Use

UP

key until desired test results is
highlighted.

•Press

ENTER

✓ Refer to appropriate vehicle

service manual for test IDs
and definitions.

or DOWN

.

arrow

Select Diag Mon Test

$01

$01



$03
$10
$21
$22
$25
$41

Non-CAN Vehicles

OR

Select Diag Mon Test

O2 Sensor B1S1

O2 Sensor B1S1



O2 Sensor B1S2
O2 Sensor B2S1
O2 Sensor B2S2
Catalyst B1
Catalyst B2
EVAP (0.040*)

4

CAN Vehicles

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 31

Global OBD II Diagnostics

✓ On Non-CAN vehicles the Scan

Tool displays:

❒ Test data (test ID)
❒ Maximum value (MAX)
❒ Test measurements (MEAS)
❒ Minimum value (MIN)
❒ Status (STS)
❒ Measurements and

❒ Module (MOD)

✓ On CAN vehicles Scan Tool

4

4

displays:

❒ Test performed. The test

❒ Measured values and units of

❒ Status of monitor test data.
❒ Module ID where the monitor

Specification values are
hexadecimal numbers (i.e.,
$1A, $FE, $11.)

OR

performed can be $## if test is
not defined. Refer to vehicle
service manual for details.

measured (such as volts,
amps, and seconds).

test data came from.

Test $53 Data

ID: 01
MAX: 0
MEAS: 0
MIN: ---­STS: OK
MOD: $10

Non-CAN Vehicles

O2 Sensor B2S2

RICH-LN Thresh
Module $00
MAX: 0.6012 (V)
MEAS: 0.6012 (V)
MIN: 0.6012 (V)
Status: OK

CAN Vehicles

3. Return to Select Test Menu.

•Press

BACK key.

4. Return to Special Tests Menu.

•Press

4 – 32 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BACK key.

Global OBD II Diagnostics

On-Board Systems

The On-Board Systems test allows the Scan Tool to control operation
of vehicle components, tests or systems.

✓ Some manufacturers do not allow tools to control vehicle systems. A

vehicle not supporting an on-board system is identified by a message
that is displayed when selected.

✓ Refer to the vehicle service manual for on-board systems instructions.

From the Special Tests Menu:

1. Select

•Use

•Press

On-Board Systems.

UP

or DOWN

arrow
key until On-Board Systems
is highlighted.

ENTER

.

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness ?
Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests

On-Board Systems

On-Board Systems



Vehicle Info

✓ A list of on-board systems and

components available for testing are shown on the display.

2. Select Test.

•Use
key.

•Press

UP

or DOWN

ENTER

arrow

On-Board Systems

Evap Leak Test

Evap Leak Test



.

4



3. Return to On-Board Systems menu.

•Press

BACK key.

4. Return to Special Tests Menu.

•Press

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 33

BACK key.

Global OBD II Diagnostics

✓ The manufacturer is responsible for determining the criteria to

automatically stop test. Refer to appropriate vehicle service manual.

Vehicle Info

The Vehicle Info function allows the Scan Tool to request the vehicle’s
VIN number, calibration ID(s) which identifies software version in
vehicle control module(s), calibration verification numbers (CVN(s))
and in-use performance tracking.

✓ Vehicle Info function applies to model year 2000 and newer OBD II

compliant vehicles.

4

4

✓ The Scan Tool cannot verify if data is correct for scanned vehicles.
✓ CVNs are calculated values required by OBD II regulations.
✓ The CVN calculation may take several minutes.
✓ CVNs are reported to determine if emission-related calibrations have

been changed. Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control module.

✓ In-use performance tracking, tracks performance of key readiness

Monitors.

From the Special Tests Menu:

1. Select

•Use

•Press

4 – 34 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Vehicle Info.

UP

or DOWN
key until Vehicle Info is
highlighted.

ENTER

.

arrow

Special Tests Menu

I/M Readiness ?
Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
O2 Monitor Test
Diag Mon Tests
On-Board Systems



Vehicle Info

Vehicle Info



Global OBD II Diagnostics

2. View Information Supported by Vehicle.

•Use

UP or DOWN

arrow key (if required).

Vehicle Info

VIN
#1 Mod $10
ABCDEFGHIJ1234567

CAL ID
#1 Mod $10

0008

Vehicle Info

In-Use Perf Tracking
OBD Condition ($10)

1234 Cnts

OBD Cycle Cntr ($10)

9876 Cnts

Cat Complete ($10)

1111 Cnts

Vehicle Info

CVN
#1 Mod $10

00 08 AB CD
00 08 AB CD

#2 Mod $18

12 34 56 78

✓ In the above examples, Module $10 and $18 returned data. Scroll

down to view information. CVNs are shown as hexadecimal numbers.

✓ Abbreviations and names for in-use performance tracking data

supported by Scan Tool are shown below. Not all data is supported by
all vehicles.

4

• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 – 35

Global OBD II Diagnostics

Abbreviated Name Expanded Name

In-Use Perf

Tracking

OBD Mon Cond OBD Monitoring Conditions Encountered Counts

Ignition Cycles Ignition Counter

Cat Comp Bank x Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Bank x

Cat Cond Bank x Catalyst Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts

O2 Comp Bank x O2 Sensor Monitor Completion Counts Bank x

O2 Cond Bank x O2 Sensor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank x

EGR Mon Comp EGR Monitor Completion Condition Counts

EGR Mon Cond EGR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts

4

4

AIR Mon Comp AIR Monitor Completion Condition Counts

AIR Mon Cond AIR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts

EVAP Mon Comp EVAP Monitor Completion Condition Counts

EVAP Mon Cond EVAP Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts

In-Use Performance Tracking

Bank x

(Secondary Air)

(Secondary Air)

✓ If message INVALID displays on screen, then data returned from the

vehicle is incorrect, or is not formatted in accordance with OBD II
specification.

3. Return to Special Tests Menu:

•Press

4 – 36 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

BACK or ENTER key.