Actron CP9190 User Manual

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CP9190

Elite AutoScanner Pro

P/N 0002-000-2933

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.

If you have questions or concerns Contact

Technical Support:

•Phone: 1-800-228-7667

•Website: www.actron.com

•Mail:SPX Service Solutions

• 15825 Industrial Parkway

• Cleveland, Ohio 44135

• Attn: Technical Support

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:

ToC

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

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

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

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

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

Diagnostic 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

Section 3– Using The Scan Tool

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

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

Accessories Included with 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

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

ToC

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

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

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

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

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

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

ToC

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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

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-20

Output Switch Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-22

Cylinder (Cyl) Balance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .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

Section 8 – Import Diagnostics

Import Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-1

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

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

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

ToC

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

Appendix C – Glossary

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Safety Precautions

For your safety, read this manual thoroughly before operating your

Scan Tool. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test

procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or eq uipment

being tested.

The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s

manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when

using this test instrument.

Read All Instructions

Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in

this manual and on the test equipment. Safety messages in this section

of the manual contain a signal wor d with a three-p art message and, in

some instances, an icon.

Safety Messages

Safety messages are provided to help prevent personal injury and

equipment damage. All safety messages are introduced by a signal

word. The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

The types of safety messages are.

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.

DANGER

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Safety Precautions

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Type Styles Used:

Safety messages contain three different type styles.

• Normal type states the hazard.

• Bold type states how to avoid the hazard.

• Italic type states the possible consequences of not avoiding the

hazard.

Icons used:

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

hazard.

Example:

Engine systems can malfunction expelling fuel, oil

vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid,

refrigerant and other debris.

Safety goggles and protective gloves must be worn

by the operator and any byst anders. Even if everyday

eyeglasses have impact resistant lenses, they are

NOT safety glasses.

Engine systems that malfunction can cause injury.

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Safety Precautions

Important Safety Messages

Risk of electric shock.

•Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs

indicated in the Specifications.

•Use extreme caution when working with circuits tha t

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.

- 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 wher e

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.

WARNING

Safety Precautions

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•Avoid making an ac cidental 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 sys-

tems.

•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 wh ile testing with the

engine running.

Poisoning can result in death or serious injury.

WARNING

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Safety Precautions

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 c lose 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.

WARNING

Safety Precautions

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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.

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Safety Precautions

Risk of burns.

• Batteries can produce a short-circuit current high

enough to weld jewelry to metal.

- Remove jewelry such as rings, bracelets and

watches before working near batteries.

Short circuits can cause injury.

Risk of burns.

•Do not remove radiator cap unless engine is cold.

- Pressu rized engine coolant may be hot.

•Do not touch hot exhaust systems, manifolds,

engines, radiators, sample probe.

•Wear insulated gloves when handling hot engine

components.

•T ester leads can bec ome hot af ter extended tes ting

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.

WARNING

Safety Precautions

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Engine compartment contains ele ctrical connections and

hot or moving parts.

•Keep yourself, test leads, clothing and other object s

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 T ool if it has been dropped

or damaged, until examined by a qualified service

representative.

Operation of the Scan Tool by anyone other than

qualified personnel may result in injury.

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Safety Precautions

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 batter y terminals with

a jumper wire or tools.

Improper equipment use can cause equipme nt or circu it

damage.

PR N DL2

WARNING

CAUTION

Safety Precautions

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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 o r

equipment damage or unsafe operation.

Some vehicles are equipped with air bags.

•Follow service manual warnings when working

around air bag components or wiring.

- If service manual instructions are not followed, an air

bag may deploy unexpectedly, resulting in injury.

- Note an air bag can still deploy several minutes after

ignition key is off (or even if vehicle battery is

disconnected) because of a special energy reserve

module.

An air bag opening can cause injury.

CAUTION

DANGER

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Section 1 – Using This Manual

This manual contains instructions for the use and setup of your Scan T ool. A

table of contents and glossary are provided to make this manual easy to use.

Some of the information shown in text or illustrations is obtained using optional

equipment. A Sales Representative can determine option availability.

This section contains a list of conventions used.

Safety Messages

Refer to Safety Precautions on page Safety - i.

Check Note

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

paragraph.

Example:

✓ English is the default measurement unit.

Equipment Tips and Lists

Equipment tips and lists provide information that applies to specific equipment.

Each tip is introduced by this icon

❒ for easy identification.

Example:

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

warnings when testing with the Sca n Tool.

Equipment Damage

Situations arise during testing that could damage the vehicle or the test

equipment. The word IMPORTANT signals these situations.

Example:

Failure to follow these instructions could damage the Scan Tool.

IMPORTANT

Using This Manual

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Functions and Selections

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

bold.

Example:

The View Data function allows you to view the vehicle’s parameter identification

(PID) data in real time.

Menus

The menus on the Scan T ool display are referenced in the procedures and are

highlighted in bold-italic text.

Example:

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

Questions and Responses

Messages and user responses are CAPITALIZED.

Example:

The Scan Tool displays the pending DTCs or a message stating SYSTEM

PASS: NO FAULT DETECTED.

Manual References

Used to reference other sections of the manual. References include the Title

and page number (section-page).

Example:

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

(DTCs)” on page 2-15

Screens

Certain help messages, information, and data that are displayed on the scan

tool are also shown in graphical text boxes. The screens are presented as

examples and may change as the software is updated.

Example:

Global OBD II

Domestic Vehicles

European Vehicles

Asian Vehicles

Review Data

Print Data

System Setup

Main Menu

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Section 2 – Getting Started

Introduction

The Scan Tool was developed by experts in the automotive service

industry to help diagnose vehicles and assist in troubleshooting

procedures.

The Scan Tool monitors vehicle events and retrieves codes from the

vehicle’s control modules to help pinpoint problem areas.

All information, illustrations and specifications contained in this manual

are based on the latest information available from industr y so urces a t

the time of publication.

No warranty (expressed or implied) can be made for its accuracy or

completeness, nor is any responsibility assumed by the manufacturer

or anyone connected with it for loss or damages suffered through

reliance on any information contained in this manual or misuse of

accompanying product. The manufacturer reserves the right to make

changes at any time to this manual or accompanying product without

obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes.

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Using the CD

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

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

PC.

✓ Some of the items included on the CD are:

❒ Manuals included with Scan Tool

❒ DTC lookup software

❒ Scan Tool update software

❒ Adobe Acrobat Reader Installer

❒ Print Capture

❒ Other product information

✓ T o 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

❒ Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer

❒ Screen Resolution of 800 x 600

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

Tab, set Font Size to Small Fonts.

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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.

❒ “X” is the CD-ROM drive

letter on the computer.

3. Follow screen prompts on the computer to install the

applications.

Run

Start

Enter

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Vehicle Service Information

The following is a list of web sites and phone numbers where electronic

engine control (EEC) diagnostic information is available.

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

stores or local public libraries.

Domestic Vehicles Web Site Phone Number

General Motors

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

Pontiac www.pontiac.com 1-800-551-4123

Oldsmobile www.oldsmobile.com 1-800-551-4123

Buick www.buick.com 1-800-551-4123

Cadillac www.cadillac.com 1-800-333-4CAD

Saturn www.saturn.com 1-800-553-6000

Ford

Ford www.ford.com 1-800-392-3673

Lincoln www.lincoln.com 1-800-392-3673

Mercury www.mercury.com 1-800-392-3673

Chrysler

Chrysler www.chrysler.com 1-800-348-4696

Dodge www.dodge.com 1-800-348-4696

Plymouth Not Available 1-800-348-4696

Eagle Not Available 1-800-348-4696

European Vehicles

Audi www.audi.com 1-800-544-8021

Volkswagon www.vw.com 1-800-544-8021

BMW www.bmw.com 1-201-307-4000

MINI www.mini.com 1-201-307-4000

Jaguar www.jaguar.com 1-800-4-JAGUAR

Volvo www.volvo.com 1-800-458-1552

Mercedes-Benz www.mercedes-benz.com 1-800-367-6372

Land Rover www.landrover.com 1-800-637-6837

Porsche www.porsche.com 1-800-PORSCHE

Saab www.saab.com 1-800-955-9007

Asian Vehicles Web Site Phone Number

Acura www.acura.com 1-800-999-1009

Honda www.honda.com 1-800-999-1009

Lexus www.lexus.com 1-800-255-3987

Scion www.scion.com 1.866.70.SCION

Toyota www.toyota.com 1-800-GO-TOYOTA

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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...

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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

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.

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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 interpret ations 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 (EP A) a nd California Air Resources Bo ard (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 comp uter

( 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 S tates. Some of the

1994-1995 OBD II systems were not fully compliant, so th e 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 . Ba sed 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

GM On-Board Diagnostics

System Years Description

OBD I Control Module

1981–1995

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

located under the dash on the driver side. Some 94-95 vehicles

used the 16-pin OBD II (J196 2) da ta link co nnector (DLC) , but

use the Historical application software. Refer to the vehicle’s

Vehicle Emission Control Information label.

OBD II Control Module

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

OBD II system is used on certain 1994 -1995 vehicles equ ipped w ith a 2.2L, 2.3L, 3 .8L, 4.3L or 5.7L

engines.

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Ford On-Board Diagnostics

System Long Name Years Description

MCU

Microprocessor Control Unit 1980 –1991

Used in police vehicles, containing carbureted

engines. Uses the MCU DLC.

EEC-IV

Electronic Engine Control,

Fourth generation

1984 –1995

Most Ford vehicles equipped with North

American engines. Uses the EEC-IV DLC.

MECS

Mazda Electronic Control

System

1988 –1995

Vehicles equipped with Mazda-sourced engines.

Uses MECS 6-pin and 17-pin DLCs.

EEC-V

Electronic Engine Control,

Fifth generation

1994* – present

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the

OBD II J1962 DLC.

PTEC

Powertrain Electronic

Controller

2000 – present

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the

OBD II J1962 DLC.

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

Chrysler On-Board Diagnostics

System Long Name Years Description

SMEC

Single Module Engine

Controller

1989–1990

Used a 6-pin Serial Communication Interface (SCI)

DLC and has bidirectional capability.

SBEC

Single Board Engine

Controller

1989*–1995

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.

OBD II

PCM

OBD II Powertrain

Control Module

1995**– present

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the OBD II

J1962 DLC.

JTEC

Jeep/Truck Engine

Controller

1996– present

Complies with OBD II regulations and uses the OBD II

J1962 DLC.

The JTEC system is used on light-duty trucks and

Jeeps

* 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.

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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 T ool to the vehicle. Also, the vehicle’s

DLC may be found in several different places and have many dif ferent

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 state d, a decal de scribing it s locatio n

should be attached to the dashboard in the ar ea 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.

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Data Link Connector (DLC) Pins

Ford Historic

Ford used three types of DLCs with their OBD I systems. Refer to

Appendix B - Data Lin k Connectors for the adapter cable needed for

your vehicle.

Use the cigarette lighter cable to provide power to the

Scan Tool for all systems.

EEC-IV/MCU

The EEC-IV/MCU DLC is a large six-sided connector with a pigtail

connector . The pigt ail conne ctor is not used on MCU vehicles – leave

the pigtail unattached. The EEC-IV/MCU cable adapter is included with

the Scan Tool.

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 Bus-

11 - Manufacturer Reserved

12 - Manufacturer Reserved

13 - Manufacturer Reserved

14 - CAN Low, J-2284

15 - L Line, ISO 9141-2 & ISO/DIS 14230-4

16 - Battery Power

IMPORTANT

Vehicle DLC

EEC-IV/MCU

Cable Adapter

EEC-IV/MCU

STI Pigtail

EEC-IV

only

To Scan

Tool

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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 separate ly. Use the following diagrams

to connect the adapter cable.

6-Pin MECS

STI Pigtail

To Scan

Tool

6-Pin MECS

Clip to good

vehicle ground

Cable Adapter

Vehicle DLC

6-Pin MECS

Pigtail

P/N CP9131

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17-Pin MECS

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.

Connect the pigtail to the BLACK STI connector located fa rther 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.

STI Pigtail

6-Pin MECS

STO

Clip to good

vehicle ground

Adapter Cable

Vehicle DLC

17-Pin MECS

Scan Tool

P/N CP9131

IMPORTANT

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