Harbor Freight Tools 98614 User Manual

Table of Contents

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.............................................. 1

2. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................... 2

2.1 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II ........................................................ 2

2.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)................................................... 2

2.3 LOCATION OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) ............................... 3

2.4 OBD II READINESS MONITORS ............................................................... 4

2.5 OBD II MONITOR READINESS STATUS ................................................... 5

2.6 OBD II DEFINITIONS............................................................................... 6

3. USING THE SCAN TOOL.............................................................................. 8

3.1 TOOL DESCRIPTION ................................................................................. 8

3.2 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................................................... 10

3.3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED ....................................................................... 10

3.4 NAVIGATION CHARACTERS ................................................................... 10

3.5 KEYBOARD............................................................................................. 11

3.6 POWER................................................................................................... 11

3.7 DTC LOOKUP ........................................................................................ 11

3.8 PRODUCT SETUP .................................................................................... 13

3.9 TOOL INFORMATION.............................................................................. 20

3.10 BATTERY REPLACEMENT ...................................................................... 21

3.11 VEHICLE COVERAGE ............................................................................. 21

3.12 PRODUCT TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 22

4. REVIEW DATA ............................................................................................. 23

5. OBD II DIAGNOSTICS ................................................................................ 24

5.1 READING CODES .................................................................................... 27

5.2 ERASING CODES .................................................................................... 29

5.3 LIVE DATA............................................................................................. 31

5.4 VIEWING FREEZE FRAME DATA............................................................ 47

5.5 RETRIEVING I/M READINESS STATUS ................................................... 48

5.6 O2 MONITOR TEST................................................................................ 51

5.7 ON-BOARD MONITOR TEST................................................................... 53

5.8 COMPONENT TEST ................................................................................. 56

5.9 VIEWING VEHICLE INFORMATION......................................................... 58

5.10 MODULES PRESENT ............................................................................... 60

6. PRINT DATA ................................................................................................. 60

7. APPENDIX ..................................................................................................... 63

7.1 APPENDIX 1 -- PID LIST ........................................................................ 63

7.2 APPENDIX 2 -- IN-USE PERFORMANCE TRACKING DATA LIST .............. 69

8. WARRANTY AND SERVICE...................................................................... 72

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:

z Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. z Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. z Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from

all moving or hot engine parts.

z Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area: Exhaust gases

are poisonous.

z Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle

unattended while running tests.

z Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil,

distributor cap, ignition wires and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.

z Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or

NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.

z Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical

fires nearby.

z Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition

is on or the engine is running.

z 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.

2. General Information

2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II

The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed. This second generation of On-Board Diagnostic regulations is called "OBD II".

The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specific components and vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the OBD II system turns on a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle instrument panel to alert the driver typically by the phrase of “Check Engine” or “Service Engine Soon”. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem. Here below follow three pieces of such valuable information:

1) Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is

commanded 'on' or 'off';

2) Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;

3) Readiness Monitor status.

2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first character, a letter, identifies which control system sets the code. The other four characters, all numbers, provide additional information on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to set. Here below is an example to illustrate the structure of the digits:

DTC Example

P0202

Systems

B=Body C=Chassis P=Powertrain U=Network

Code Type

Generic (SAE):

P0, P2, P34-P39 B0, B3 C0, C3 U0, U3. Manufacturer Specific: P1, P30-p33 B1, B2 C1, C2 U1, U2

Identifying specific malfunctioning section of the

stems

Sub-systems

1= Fuel and Air Metering 2= Fuel and Air Metering 3= Ignition System or Engine Misfire 4= Auxiliary Emission Controls 5= Vehicle Speed Control and Idle

Controls 6= Computer Output Circuits 7= Transmission Controls 8= Transmission Controls

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)

The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location. For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors

An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits.

Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles and the exact number of monitors in any vehicle depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer’s emissions control strategy.

Continuous Monitors -- Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle’s OBD II system, while others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions. The continuously monitored components listed below are always ready:

1）Misfire 2）Fuel System 3）Comprehensive Components (CCM)

Once the vehicle is running, the OBD II system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands.

Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed non-continuous monitors and are listed below:

1) EGR System

2) O2 Sensors

3) Catalyst

4) Evaporative System

5) O2 Sensor Heater

6) Secondary air

7) Heated Catalyst

8) A/C system

2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status

OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s

monitor system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been tested will be reported as “Ready”, or “Complete”, meaning they have been tested by the OBD II system. The purpose of recording readiness status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle’s OBD II system has tested all the components and/or systems.

The powertrain control module (PCM) sets a monitor to “Ready” or “Complete” after an appropriate drive cycle has been performed. The drive cycle that enables a monitor and sets readiness codes to “Ready” varies for each individual monitor. Once a monitor is set as “Ready” or “Complete”, it will remain in this state. A number of factors, including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with a scan tool or a disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors being set to “Not Ready”. Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating, they will be reported as “Ready” all of the time. If testing of a particular supported non-continuous monitor has not been completed, the monitor status will be reported as “Not Complete” or “Not Ready.”

In order for the OBD monitor system to become ready, the vehicle should be driven under a variety of normal operating conditions. These operating conditions may include a mix of highway driving and stop and go, city type driving, and at least one overnight-off period. For specific information on getting your vehicle’s OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

2.6 OBD II Definitions

Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- OBD II terminology for the

on-board computer that controls engine and drive train.

Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) -- Malfunction Indicator Light (Service Engine Soon, Check Engine) is a term used for the light on the instrument panel. It is to alert the driver and/or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle's systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards. If the MIL illuminates with a steady light, it indicates that a problem has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or flash. This indicates a severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The vehicle onboard diagnostic system can not turn the MIL off until necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists.

DTC -- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned.

Enabling Criteria -- Also termed Enabling Conditions. They are the vehicle-specific events or conditions that must occur within the engine before the various monitors will set, or run. Some monitors require the vehicle to follow a prescribed “drive cycle” routine as part of the enabling criteria. Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle.

OBD II Drive Cycle -- A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the “ready” condition. The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of a drive cycle needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM’s memory or after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicle’s complete drive cycle will “set” the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected. Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle, consult the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.

Freeze Frame Data -- When an emission-related fault occurs, the OBD II system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating parameters to help in identifying the problem. This set of values is referred to as Freeze Frame Data and may include important engine parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, air flow, engine load, fuel pressure, fuel trim value, engine coolant temperature, ignition timing advance, or closed loop status.

3. Using the Scan Tool

3.1 Tool Description

① LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel

display with contrast adjustment.

②

ENTER BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a

menu. Starts recording live data under manual trigger mode.

③

ESC BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the menu. It is also used to setup system, exit DTC Lookup screen, or stop data recording when pressed.

④

LEFT SCROLL BUTTON -- When look up DTC definitions, moves to previous character and views additional information on previous screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen; deselect all marked PID data when viewing or recording customized live data list; views previous frames of recorded data when playing back live data. It is also used to update DTC library when pressed.

⑤

RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON -- When look up DTC definitions, moves to next character and view additional information on next screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen; selects/deselects PID data when viewing or recording customized live data list, and views next frames of data when playing back live data.

⑥

UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved, moves up through the current screen to the previous screens for additional data.

⑦

DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one screen of data is retrieved, moves down through the current screen to next screens for additional data. It is also used as the language setup hotkey when pressed.

⑧

HELP BUTTON -- Provides help information when

pressed.

⑨

POWER SWITCH -- Turns on/off the scan tool when powered by cell battery; resets the scanner when powered by vehicle battery.

⑩ OBD II CONNECTOR -- Connects the scan tool to the vehicle’s

Data Link Connector (DLC).

⑪ RUBBER BOOT -- Protects the scan tool from drop, abrasion

and etc.

3.2 Specifications

1) Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment

2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 F°)

3) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F°)

4) External Power: 8.0 to 18.0 V power provided via vehicle battery

5) Internal Power: 9V cell battery

6) Dimensions:

Length Width Height

178 mm (7.00”) 95 mm (3.74”) 35 mm (1.38”)

7) NW: 0.38kg (0.84lb), GW: 0.55 kg(1.21lb)

3.3 Accessories Included

1) User’s Manual -- Instructions on tool operations.

2) CD -- Includes user’s manual, DTC lookup software, and etc.

3) OBD2 cable -- Provides power to tool and communicates between

tool and vehicle

4) USB cable -- Used to upgrade the scan tool, and to print retrieved

data.

5) Carry case -- A nylon case to store the scan tool when not in use.

6) Cell battery -- Supplies power to the scan tool when

disconnected from vehicle DLC.

3.4 Navigation Characters

Characters used to help navigate the scan tool are:

1) “►” -- Indicates current selection.

2) “ ” -- A DOWN Arrow indicates additional information is

available on next screens.

3) “ ” -- An UP Arrow indicates additional information is available

on previous screens.

4) “$” -- Identifies the control module number from which data is

retrieved.

5) “?” -- Indicates help information is available.

6) “G” -- Indicates graphic viewing is available.

7) “

” -- Indicates battery volume.

3.5 Keyboard

No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof.

3.6 Power

Internal Battery Power

The scan tool has a 9V cell battery that provides power for off-car reviewing and analysis. Press the power key to turn on the scan tool. When the Replacement” on paragraph 3.10.

• If the scan tool is stored for a long period of time, remove

External Power

External power of the scan tool is provided via the vehicle Data Link

Connector (DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the scan tool:

1) Connect the OBD II Cable to scan tool.

2) Find DLC on vehicle.

icon appears, replace the battery as instructed in “Battery

batteries to prevent battery leakage from damaging battery compartment.

• A plastic DLC cover may be found fo r some vehicles and you

need to remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable.

3) Plug OBD II cable to the vehicle’s DLC.

3.7 DTC Lookup

The DTC Lookup function is used to search for definitions of DTCs stored in built-in DTC library.

1) From Main Menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select DTC

Lookup and press ENTER button.

Main Menu

Diagnostics ►DTC Lookup Review Data ? Print Data

System Setup

Tool Information

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z The number “x/x” to the right indicates total number of items

under this menu and sequence of highlighted item.

z The “?” to the right indicates help information available. Press

HELP button to view help information for selected item.

2) From DTC Lookup menu, use LEFT/RIGHT button to move to

the desired character, use UP/DOWN button to change selected digit/character and press ENTER button to confirm.

DTC Lookup

P 0 0 0 1

[ ] – Left [ ] - Right ［］［］- Change Digit ［ENTER］- Confirm ［ESC］- Exit

3) View the DTC definition on screen. When DTC definition covers

more than one screen, use LEFT/RIHT button to view additional information on previous/next screens.

z For manufacturer specific codes, you need to select a vehicle

make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions.

z If definition could not be found (SAE or Manufacturer

Specific), the scan tool displays “DTC definition not found! Please refer to vehicle service manual!”

4) To view next or previous DTC in the built-in DTC library, use

UP/DOWN button.

5) To enter another DTC, press ESC button to return to previous

screen.

6) To exit to Main Menu, press ESC button.

3.8 Product Setup

The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:

1) Language: Selects the desired language.

2) Contrast adjustment: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.

3) Unit of measure: Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric.

4) Auto Power-Off: Sets automatic power-off limits.

5) Beep Set: Turns on/off beep.

6) Tool self-test: Checks if the LCD display and keyboard are

working normally.

• Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing

settings is made.

To enter the setup menu mode

From the keyboard: Press ESC button to enter System Setup menu.

Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options.

System Setup

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► Language

Contrast Unit of Measure ? Auto Power-Off Beep Set

Tool Self-test

From the Main Menu: Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select System Setup, and press ENTER button. Follow the instructions to

make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options.

............ ..Main Menu…… ……………

Diagnostics

DTC Lookup Review Data ? Print Data ►System Setup

Tool Information

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Language Setup

• English is the default language.

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Language, and press ENTER button.

………………System Setup……… ……. ► Language

Contrast

Unit of Measure ? Auto Power-Off Beep Set Tool Self-test

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2) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired language and

press ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous menu.

Language

Deutsch

Dutch

►English Español Français

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Contrast Adjustment

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Contrast, and press ENTER button.

System Setup

Language ► Contrast

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Unit of Measure ? Auto Power-Off Beep Set Tool Self-test

2) From Contrast menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or

decrease contrast.

Contrast

（30%）

to change Use or

3) Press ENTER button to save your settings and return to previous

menu.

Unit of Measurement

• Metric is the default measurement unit.

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Unit of Measure and press ENTER button.

System Setup

Language Contrast ► Unit of Measure ?

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Auto Power-Off Beep Set Tool Self-test

2) From Unit of Measure menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to

select the desired unit of measurement.

…………….Unit of Measure…… … ….

English

► Metric

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3) Press ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous

menu.

Auto Power-Off

• The minimum automatic power-off time is 1 minute, and the

maximum is 20 minutes.

• The Auto Power-Off function can be available only when the

scanner is powered by cell battery.

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Auto Power-Off and press ENTER button.

System Setup

Language Contrast Unit of Measure ? ► Auto Power-Off

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Beep Set Tool Self-test

2) From Auto Power-off menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to

increase or decrease time.

Auto Power-off

01 Minute

[ ] – Increase time [ ] – Decrease time [ENTER] - Confirm

3) Press ENTER button to save your setting and return to previous

menu.

Beep Set

• The default setting is Beep On.

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Beep Set and press ENTER button.

System Setup

Language Contrast Unit of Measure ? Auto Power-Off ► Beep Set

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Tool Self-test

2) From Beep Set menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Beep ON or Beep OFF to turn on/off the beep.

Beep Set

Beep ON

►Beep OFF ?

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3) Press ENTER button to save your selection and return to

previous menu.

Tool Self-test

The Tool Self-test function checks if the display and keyboard are working properly.

A. Display test

The Display Test function checks if the LCD display is working normally.

1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select

Tool Self-test, and press ENTER button.

System Setup

Language Contrast Unit of Measure ? Auto Power-Off Beep Set ► Tool Self-test

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2) Select Display Test from Tool Self-test menu and press ENTER

button.

Tool Self-test

► Display Test

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Keyboard Test

3) Press ENTER button again to start test. Look for missing spots in

the solid black characters.

4) When completed, press ESC button to return.

B. Keyboard Test

The Keyboard Test function verifies if the keys are functioning properly.

1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Keyboard Test from the

Tool Self-test menu, and then press ENTER button.

Tool Self-test

Display Test ► Keyboard Test

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2) Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name

should be observed on the display. If the key name does not show up, then the key is not functioning properly.

Keyboard Test

Press any key to

start test.

key:

Double [ESC] to return

z If you press and hold the power switch, the key name does not

show on the screen, but resets the scanner when powered by vehicle battery, or turns off the scanner when powered by cell battery. If it does not restart the scanner or power off the scanner, the key is not working properly.

3) Double press ESC to return to previous menu.

3.9 Tool Information

The Tool Information function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the scanner.

1) From Main Menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Tool

Information and press ENTER button.

Main Menu

Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data ? Print Data

System Setup

►Tool Information

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2) View tool information on screen.

Tool Information

Serial No. : MS083462 Burn Date: 11/12/07 S/W Ver : V1.00 H/W Ver : V1.01 LIB Ver : V1.00

3.10 Battery Replacement

The scan tool requires a 9V cell battery to operate when disconnected from vehicle power. When the icon appears on the screen, replace the battery.

1) Locate the battery cover on the back of the scan tool.

2) Remove the battery cover screw and slide the battery cover off.

3) Remove discharged batteries and install a new 9V cell battery.

4) Reinstall battery cover by sliding battery cover on and installing

screw.

3.11 Vehicle Coverage

Item 98614 OBDII/EOBD Scanner is specially designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles, including those equipped with next-generation protocol -- Control Area Network (CAN). It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States must be OBD II compliant and this includes all Domestic, Asian and European vehicles.

A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD II compliant. To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant, check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) Label which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant, the label will designate “OBD II Certified”. Additionally, Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

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