Equus 3030 User Manual

0 (0)

CARREADER

Table of Contents
Title	Page No.
YOU CAN DO IT! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. . 1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Safety First . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 2
ABOUT THE CAR READER
Vehicles Covered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 3
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 4
Display Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 5
PREPARATION FOR TESTING
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7
Vehicle Service Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 7
USING THE CODE READER
Code Retrieval Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 8
Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 10
DTC DEFINITIONS
Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	. 12

LIMITED WARRANTY AND SERVICE PROCEDURES

The Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that this unit is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. If the unit fails within the one (1) year period, it will be repaired or replaced, at the Manufacturer's option, at no charge, when returned prepaid to the Technical Service Center with Proof of Purchase. The sales receipt may be used for this purpose. Installation labor is not covered under this warranty.

All replacement parts, whether new or re-manufactured, assume as their warranty period for only the remaining time of this warranty. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by improper use, accident, abuse, improper voltage, service, fire, flood, lightning, or other acts of God, or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than the Manufacturer's Technical Service Center. Consequential and incidental damages are not recoverable under this warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. No portion of this warranty may be copied or duplicated without the expressed written permission from the Manufacturer.

Obtaining Warranty Service:

Products requiring service should be returned as follows:

1.Call the Technical Service Center to obtain a Return Reference Number: USA & Canada = 1-800-544-4124

Other = 714-241-6805

2.Package the product carefully to prevent shipping damage

3.Include your name, return address, and a day contact phone

4.Enclose a copy of the dated sales receipt

5.Describe the problem

6.Ship prepaid to: Technical Service Center, 17291 Mt. Herrmann Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708 U.S.A.


Phone: 1-800-544-4124 or 714-241-6805		Fax: 714-432-7910
Web: www.iEQUUS.com	Email: service@iEQUUS.com

i OBD2

You Can Do It!

EASY TO USE - EASY TO VIEW - EASY TO DEFINE

Easy To Use . . . .

■Connect the Car Reader to the vehicle’s test connector.

■Turn the ignition key "On.” DO NOT start the engine.

■The Car Reader will automatically link to the vehicle’s computer.

Easy To View . . . .

■ The Car Reader retrieves stored codes and displays I/M Readiness status.

■ Codes are displayed on the Car Reader’s LCD display screen; I/M Readiness status is displayed by LED indicators.

Easy To Define . . . .

■Locate fault code(s) in the Fault Code Definition list.

ve ti

p all m

P0452	3	High a
		p

OBD2

Safety Precautions

SAFETY FIRST

SAFETY FIRST!

This manual describes common test procedures used by experienced service technicians. Many test procedures require precautions to avoid accidents that can result in personal injury, and/or damage to your vehicle or test equipment. Always read your vehicle's service manual and follow its safety precautions before and during any test or service procedure. ALWAYS observe the following general safety precautions:

When an engine is running, it produces carbon monoxide, a toxic and poisonous gas. To prevent serious injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning, operate the vehicle ONLY in a well-ventilated area.

To protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids, always wear approved safety eye protection.

When an engine is running, many parts (such as the coolant fan, pulleys, fan belt etc.) turn at high speed. To avoid serious injury, always be aware of moving parts. Keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects.

Engine parts become very hot when the engine is running. To prevent severe burns, avoid contact with hot engine parts.

Before starting an engine for testing or trouble-shooting, make sure the parking brake is engaged. Put the transmission in park (for automatic transmission) or neutral (for manual transmission). Block the drive wheels with suitable blocks.

Connecting or disconnecting test equipment when the ignition is ON can damage test equipment and the vehicle's electronic components. Turn the ignition OFF before connecting the Code Reader to or disconnecting the Code Reader from the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC).

To prevent damage to the on-board computer when taking vehicle electrical measurements, always use a digital multimeter with at least 10 megOhms of impedance.

The vehicle's battery produces highly flammable hydrogen gas. To prevent an explosion, keep all sparks, heated items and open flames away from the battery.

Don't wear loose clothing or jewelry when working on an engine. Loose clothing can become caught in the fan, pulleys, belts, etc. Jewelry is highly conductive, and can cause a severe burn if it makes contact between a power source and ground.

OBD2

About the Car Reader

VEHICLES COVERED

The Car Reader is designed to work on all OBD 2 compliant vehicles. All 1996 and newer vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States are OBD 2 compliant. This includes all Domestic, Asian and European vehicles.

Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles are OBD 2 compliant. To find out if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD 2 compliant, check the following:

1.The Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label. This label is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD 2 compliant, the label will state “OBD II Certified.”

VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATION

	ENGINE FAMILY	EFN2.6YBT2BA	OBD II
VEHICLE	DISPLACEMENT	2.6L	CERTIFIED
VEHICLE	THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO U.S. EPA AND STATE
MANUFACTURER	OF CALIFORNIA REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO
	1999 MODEL YEAR NEW TLEV PASSENGER CARS.

REFER TO SERVICE MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TUNE-UP CONDITIONS: NORMAL OPERATING ENGINE TEMPERATURE, ACCESSORIES OFF, COOLING FAN OFF, TRANSMISSION IN NEUTRAL

EXHAUST EMISSIONS STANDARDS			STANDARD CATEGORY

CERTIFICATION			TLEV
IN-USE			TLEV INTERMEDIATE

SPARK PLUG

TYPE NGK BPRE-11 CATALYST

GAP: 1.1MM

OBD II

CERTIFIED

2.Government Regulations require that all OBD 2 compliant vehicles must have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
9 10111213141516

Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have 16-pin connectors but are not OBD 2 compliant. Only those vehicles with a Vehicle Emissions Control Label stating “OBD II Certified” are OBD 2 compliant.

Data Link Connector (DLC) Location

The 16-pin DLC is usually located under the instrument panel (dash), within 12 inches (300 mm) of center of the panel, on the driver’s side of most vehicles. It should be easily accessible and visible from a kneeling position outside the vehicle with the door open.

	NEAR	BEHIND
	CENTER	ASHTRAY
LEFT CORNER	OF DASH
LEFT CORNER
OF DASH

On some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the “ashtray” (the ashtray must be removed to access it) or on the far left corner of the dash. If the DLC cannot be located, consult the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

OBD2

About the Car Reader

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

4 6

Figure 1. Controls and Indicators

See Figure 1 for the locations of items 1 through 9, below.

1. ERASE button - Erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and "Freeze Frame" data from your vehicle's computer, and resets Monitor status.

2. SCROLL button - Scrolls the LCD display to view DTCs when more than one DTC is present.

3. LINK button - Links the Car Reader with the vehicle's PCM to retrieve DTCs from the computer's memory, and to view I/M Readiness Monitor status.

4. GREEN LED - Indicates that all engine systems are running normally (all Monitors on the vehicle are active and performing their diagnostic testing, and no DTCs are present).

5. YELLOW LED - Indicates there is a possible problem. A “Pending” DTC is present and/or some of the vehicle's emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing.

OBD2

About the Car Reader

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

6. RED LED - Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle's systems. The red LED is also used to show that DTC(s) are present. DTCs are shown on the Car Reader’s LCD display. In this case, the Multifunction Indicator (“Check Engine”) lamp on the vehicle's instrument panel will light steady on.

7.LCD Display - Displays test results, Car Reader functions and Monitor status information. See DISPLAY FUNCTIONS, below, for details.

8.CABLE - Connects the Car Reader to the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC).

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

10 5 4 6

1 2 8

9 7

Figure 2. Display Functions

See Figure 2 for the locations of items 1 through 13, below.

1. Vehicle icon - Indicates whether or not the Car Reader is being properly powered through the vehicle's Data Link Connector (DLC). A visible icon indicates that the Car Reader is being powered through the vehicle's DLC connector.

2. Link icon - Indicates whether or not the Car Reader is communicating (linked) with the vehicle's on-board computer. When visible, the Car Reader is communicating with the computer. If the Link icon is not visible, the Car Reader is not communicating with the computer.

3.DTC Display Area - Displays the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) number. Each fault is assigned a code number that is specific to that fault.

4.Pending icon - Indicates the currently displayed DTC is a "Pending" code.

5.CODE icon - Identifies the Code Number Sequence display area.

6.MIL icon - Indicates the status of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). The MIL icon is visible only when a DTC has commanded the MIL on the vehicle's dashboard to light.

7.FREEZE FRAME icon - Indicates that “Freeze Frame” data has been stored in the vehicle’s computer for the currently displayed DTC.

OBD2

About the Car Reader

DISPLAY FUNCTIONS

8.Code Number Sequence - The Car Reader assigns a sequence number to each DTC that is present in the computer's memory, starting with "01.” This helps keep track of the number of DTCs present in the computer's memory. Code number "01" is always the highest priority code, and the one for which "Freeze Frame" data has been stored.

9.Code Enumerator - Indicates the total number of codes retrieved from the vehicle’s computer.

10.Monitor icons - Indicates which Monitors are supported by the vehicle under test, and whether or not the associated Monitor has run its diagnostic testing (Monitor status). When a Monitor icon is solid, it indicates that the associated Monitor has completed its diagnostic testing. When a Monitor icon is flashing, it indicates that the vehicle supports the associated Monitor, but the Monitor has not yet run its diagnostic testing.

The I/M Monitor Status icons are associated with INSPECTION and MAINTENANCE (I/M) READINESS STATUS. Some states require that all vehicle Monitors have run and completed their diagnostic testing before a vehicle can be tested for Emissions (Smog Check). A maximum of eleven Monitors are used on OBD 2 systems. Not all vehicles support all eleven Monitors. When the Car Reader is linked to a vehicle, only the icons for Monitors that are supported by the vehicle under test are visible on the display.

Following is a list of Monitor icons and their associated Monitors.

= Misfire Monitor

= Fuel System Monitor

= Comprehensive Component Monitor

= Catalyst Monitor

= Heated Catalyst Monitor

= Evaporative System Monitor

= Secondary Air System Monitor

= Air Conditioning System Refrigerant (R-12) Monitor

= Oxygen Sensor Monitor

= Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor

= Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Monitor

OBD2

Preparation for Testing

BEFORE YOU BEGIN / VEHICLE SERVICE MANUALS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Fix any known mechanical problems before performing any test. See your vehicle's service manual or a mechanic for more information. Check the following areas before starting any test:

■Check the engine oil, power steering fluid, transmission fluid (if applicable), engine coolant and other fluids for proper levels. Top off low fluid levels if needed.

■Make sure the air filter is clean and in good condition. Make sure all air filter ducts are properly connected. Check the air filter ducts for holes, rips or cracks.

■Make sure all engine belts are in good condition. Check for cracked, torn, brittle, loose or missing belts.

■Make sure mechanical linkages to engine sensors (throttle, gearshift position, transmission, etc.) are secure and properly connected. See your vehicle's service manual for locations.

■Check all rubber hoses (radiator) and steel hoses (vacuum/fuel) for leaks, cracks, blockage or other damage. Make sure all hoses are routed and connected properly.

■Make sure all spark plugs are clean and in good condition. Check for damaged, loose, disconnected or missing spark plug wires.

■Make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight. Check for corrosion or broken connections. Check for proper battery and charging system voltages.

■Check all electrical wiring and harnesses for proper connection. Make sure wire insulation is in good condition, and there are no bare wires.

■Make sure the engine is mechanically sound. If needed, perform a compression check, engine vacuum check, timing check (if applicable), etc.

VEHICLE SERVICE MANUALS

Always refer to the manufacturer's service manual for your vehicle before performing any test or repair procedures. Contact your local car dealership, auto parts store or bookstore for availability of these manuals. The following companies publish valuable repair manuals:

■Haynes Publications - 861 Lawrence Drive, Newbury Park, California 91320 Phone: 800-442-9637

■Mitchell International - 14145 Danielson Street, Poway, California 92064 Phone: 888-724-6742

■Motor Publications - 5600 Crooks Road, Suite 200 , Troy, Michigan 48098 Phone: 800-426-6867

FACTORY SOURCES

Ford, GM, Chrysler, Honda, Isuzu, Hyundai and Subaru Service Manuals

■Helm Inc.- -14310 Hamilton Avenue, Highland Park, Michigan 48203 Phone: 800-782-4356

OBD2

Using the Car Reader

CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE

Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition. Each DTC has a set of testing procedures, instructions and flow charts that must be followed to confirm the location of the problem. This information is found in the vehicle's service manual. Always refer to the vehicle's service manual for detailed testing instructions.

Check your vehicle thoroughly before performing any test. See

Preparation for Testing on page 7 for details.

ALWAYS observe safety precautions whenever working on a vehicle. See Safety Precautions on page 2 for more information.

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). See page 3 for connector location.

3. Connect the Car Reader’s cable connector to the vehicle's DLC. The cable connector is keyed and will only fit one way.

■If you have problems connecting the cable connector to the DLC, rotate the connector 180° and try again.

If you still have problems, check the DLC on the vehicle and on the Car Reader. Refer to your vehicle's service manual to properly check the vehicle's DLC.

■After the Car Reader’s test connector is properly connected to the

vehicle's DLC, the Vehicle icon should display to confirm a good power connection.

4.Turn the ignition on. DO NOT start the engine.

5.The Car Reader will automatically link to the vehicle’s computer.

■The LCD display will show "rEAd.” If the LCD display is blank, it indicates there is no power

at the vehicle's DLC. Check your fuse panel and replace any burned-out fuses.

If replacing the fuse(s) does not correct the problem, see your vehicle's repair manual to locate the proper computer (PCM) fuse/circuit. Perform any necessary repairs before continuing.

■ After 4-5 seconds, the Car Reader will retrieve and display any Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are in the vehicle's computer memory.

■ If an error message (Err, Err1 or Err2) is shown on the Car Reader’s LCD display, it indicates there is a communication problem. This means that the Car Reader is unable to communicate with the vehicle's computer. Do the following:

OBD2

E10

+ 22 hidden pages