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INDEX
1．Safety Precautions and Warnings................... 2
2. Using the Scan Tool............................... 4
2.1 Tool Description ............................... 4
2.2 Specifications ................................. 5
2.3 Accessories Include ............................ 5
2.4 Product Troubleshooting ........................ 7
3. Software Function................................. 8
3.1 System Configuration ........................... 9
4. Diagnostics...................................... 11
4.1 Read Trouble Code ............................. 14
4.2 Erasing Codes ................................. 16
4.3 Read DataStream ............................... 17
4.4 Vehicle Information ........................... 18
5．Software update.................................. 20
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1．Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles
and/or the scan tool. Read this instruction
manual first and observe the following safety
precautions at a minimum whenever working on a
vehicle.
·Always perform automotive testing in a safe
environment.
·Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI
standards.
· Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test
equipment, etc. Away from all moving or hot
engine parts.
·Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work
area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.
·Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and
never leave the vehicle unattended while
running tests.
·Use extreme caution when working around the
ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition
wires and spark plugs. Theses components
create hazardous voltages when the engine is
running.
·NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make
sure the sparking brake is engaged.
· Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for
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gasoline/chemical/electrical fires nearby.
· Don’t connect or disconnect any test
equipment while the ignition is on or the
engine is running.
· Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from
oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on
a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan
tool, when necessary.
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2. Using the Scan Tool
2.1 Tool Description
① DLC --
Data Link Connector (DLC), Use to
connect the scan tool to the vehicle;
② LCD DISPLAY --
Indicates test results. Color,
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320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment
③ KEY BROAD – include [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
[ ] [HELP]
④ USB PORT --
PC;
Use to connect the scan tool to
2.2 Specifications
A) Display:
contrast adjustment
B) Operation Temperature:
C) Storage Temperature:
D) Power:
Color, 320 x 240 pixel display with
-20 ℃ -- 75 ℃
-40 ℃ -- 120 ℃
8V -- 24V
E) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
135mm 85mm 26mm
F) Weight
Net Weight: 250 g
Gross Weight: 450 g
2.3 Accessories Include
A) User’s Manual –
operations.
B) USB Cable –
Used to upgrade the scan tool.
Instructions on tool
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C) CD
– save the update tool and user’s manual.
D) Optional accessories
OBD-16 to BMW-20 Socket –
of BMW made before 2000
use test the car
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2.4 Product Troubleshooting
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the scan tool
fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU
(Engine Control Unit). You need to do the
following to check up:
A) Verify that the ignition is ON;
B) Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector
is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
C) Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant;
D) Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10
seconds. Turn the
E) Ignition back to on and continue the testing.
F) Verify the control module is not defective
Scan tool doesn’t power up
If the scan tool won’t power up or operates
incorrectly in any other way, you need to do the
following to check up:
A) Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector
is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
B) Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken.
Clean the DLC pins if necessary.
C) Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still
good with at least 8.0 volts.
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3. Software Function
CATION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test
equipment with ignition on or engine running.
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link
Connector (DLC)
3) Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the
vehicle's DLC ，the scan tool will be light.
As shown
4) Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or
running
5) Press any key to enter Main Menu.
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, and
Menu and press
. The screen will display the interface as shown
USE the key
press
[ ]
[ ][ ]
to selection
to select in the
[Main Menu]
3.1 System Configuration
Select
[SYSTEM CONFIGUARATION]
[ ]
below:
The scanner allows you to make the following adjustments
settings;
in the Main
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, the screen will display
1) [SYSTEM INFORMATION]:
Choose
[SYSTEM INFORMATION]
show the system information
and press
[ ]
.
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ]
2) [BEEPER]
Choose
[BEEPER]
or
[ ]
to return the
: ON / OFF the beep.
and press
[ ]
[Main menu]
the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ]
to select, and press
10
[ ]
to confirm.
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and press
4. Diagnostics
Select
[DIAGNOSE]
in
Main Menu
and press
[ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ]
[ ]
to confirm.
to select,
[ ]
and
[ ]
to Page,
Select the Series of the vehicle, and press
[ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
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and press
and press
Press
[ ][ ]
[ ]
to confirm.
to select,
[ ]
and
[ ]
to Page,
Select the Chassis of the vehicle, and press
[ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ]
[ ]
to confirm.
to select,
[ ]
and
[ ]
to Page,
Select the model of the vehicle, and press
[ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
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and press
if the scan tool fails to communication with the
Press
[ ]
[ ][ ]
to confirm.
to select,
[ ]
and
[ ]
to Page,
When you select one system of the vehicle, A
sequence of messages displaying the BMW mode
protocols will be observed on display until the
vehicle protocol is detected.
◆
vehicle’s ECU, a “ERROR” message shows up on the display
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it will enter
screen will display the interface
and press
if the scan tool communicate with the vehicle,
the [function menu], the
as shown below:
Press
[ ]
[ ][ ]
to confirm.
to select,
4.1 Read Trouble Code
◆Reading Codes can be done with the key on
[ ]
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and
[ ]
to Page,
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Diagnostic
If there are some codes, the screen will display
If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the
” Wait a few
The control module number, sequence of the DTCs, total
es (Generic or
Manufacturer specific) will be observed on the upper
engine off (KOEO) or with the key on engine
running (KOER).
◆Trouble codes cause the control module to
illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
when emission-related fault occurs.
select
Menu]
the codes as show below:
[Read Trouble Code]
.
and press
[ ]
in
[
Press
View DTCs and their definitions on screen.
[ ]
display indicates “No Trouble Code
seconds or press any OK to return to Diagnostic Menu.
number of codes detected and type of cod
right hand corner of the display.
or
[ ]
to return the
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[Diagnostic
. the screen will display the interface as shown
* Before performing this function. Make sure to retrieve
* After clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once
more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again. If there
ubles, please find
solve
4.2 Erasing Codes
CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes
may allow the scan tool to delete not only the
codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer,
This function is performed with key on engine
off (KOEO). Do not start the engine.
Select
Menu]
below:
[Erase Trouble Code]
and press
[ ]
in
Press
Notes:
and record the trouble codes.
are still some trouble codes for hard tro
the reason caused the trouble code first, and then
the problem. Now, the trouble codes can be erased.
[ ]
or
[ ]
to return the
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Diagnostic
to confirm. The screen will display
4.3 Read DataStream
The Read DataStream function allows viewing of
live or real time data of vehicle’s computer
module(s). This function is not supported for
some system.
Press
[ ][ ]
Menu] and press
the interface as shown below.
Data model
If appear
Press
the screen will display the interface as below:
Graph model
[ ]
to select
[ ]
[GRAPH]
to return
, Press
[Read DataStream]
[ ]
[Diagnostic Menu]
to enter Graph mode.
in [
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, and
Press
[DIAGNOSTIC MENU].
[ ]
to return data model. Press
[ ]
to return
4.4 Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information function is to display the
ECU information, including Software version,
hardware version, diagnostic index, pro. Date,
part number ECT. This function is not supported
by some system.
Select
Press [ ]. The screen will display as shown below:
[Vehicle information]
in the
[Diagnostic Menu]
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Press
[ ]
to return data model. Press
[DIAGNOSTIC MENU].
[ ]
to return
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you can see the setup file
5．Software update
1. Setup Update tools
Put the CD in to PC and open.
in the CD.
Double click the [Setup file] to setup the tool.
Operate follow the instructions , and finish to setup.
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After finish setup , there is a icon of [Creator] in
Run the update tool
Setup the software in your computer.
desktop.
2. Run the update tool
Double cleck the update tool icon and
and Operate in accordance with photographs
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1) Used the USB cable connected to C100 scanner and PC
2) Run the update software.
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1) Click [Update] button. it will show the Select window
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] and change the path to find the update file
2) Click [
(HONDA_CREATOR_XXXXXX.BIN)
3) Select update file and click [open] button.
4) Into the upgrade interface, wait for the end of upgrade
WARNNING:
Do not power off during upgrade!
Do not Plug or Unplug USB tools during upgrade!
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Waiting for a few minutes. The software will update
PC will
3. Start Update
the scanner tool.
Finish Update
When the update is finished , the screen on
show as below.
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If update success, the software wil display [Update
success!]; if update not success, it will display [Update
and you
fail! Try again].
Press [finish] , the scanner is already updated ,
can unplug the scanner from PC.
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