English - Leagend: Easier OBD II Diagnostics, Smarter Gauge
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1. 19 2 10 Product Troubleshooting J J 20 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 3 1 Reading CORS s na pa ui sls s V 21 3 2 Erasing Codes 24 3 3 Datastream 26 3 4 Reading Freeze Frame Data U 28 3 5 Retrieving I M Readiness Status 29 p OBD2CODEREADER OWNERS MANUAL 3 6 O2 Monitor Test T TT 32 3 7 On Board Monitor Test 33 3 8 Component Test T TT 35 3 9 Viewing Vehicle Information m 3 10 Modules Present 38 4 Appendix n YT 39 4 1 Appendix 1 PID List n U 39 4 2 Appendix 2 In use Performance Tracking Data List 45 5 Warranty and Service 48 5 1 Limited One Year Warranty 48 5 2 Service Procedures n 49 1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 WHAT IS OBD Definition Onboard Diagnostics A second generation emissions diagnostic system required on all 1996 and newer vehicles though some 1994 and 1995 model year vehicles were equipped with early versions of the system This OBD2 EOBD CAN Code Reader is2. 2 A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation Erase Codes Erase trouble codes Are you sure MES If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes press the Y N button to exit A message of Command Cancelled will show up Press any key to return to Diagnostic Menu If you do wish to proceed to erase the codes then use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select YES Press the Y button to confirm 3 If the codes are cleared successfully an Erase Done confirmation message will show on the display Press any button to return to the Diagnostic Menu Erase Codes Erase Done Press any key to con 4 If the codes are not cleared then a message Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine off will appear Erase Codes Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine Off 4 Press any button to return to the Diagnostic Menu 3 3 Datastream The Datastream function allows viewing of live or real time PID data of the vehicle s computer modules 1 To view datastream use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Datastream from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu AY 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes p 3 Datastream 4 Freeze Frame 5 I M Readiness 6 O2 Monitor Test 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP Live Data Reading PID 01 Please Wai
3. OWNER S MANUAL FASTER amp DIGITALAUTO SCANNER EASIER FOR1996 CAREI oe AND 2 Sensor pire suit Low NEWER olts OBD II VEHICLES ank 1 Sensor DIGITAL OBD2 CAN CAR SCANNER OOWNERSMANUAL 00s Table of Contents 1 4 11 WHAT IS OBD 4 1 2 Safety Precautions and Warnings 7 7 7 7 77 5 13 Vehicle 806 5 1 4 Data Link Connector DLC Location 7 15 FHeWITer Hee m7 7 16 Easy To Define Y 1 7 OBD2 Readiness Monitors 8 1 8 OBD2 Monitor Readiness Status 9 19 Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC 11 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION 12 2 1 Tool Descri ption 12 2 2 O i O KP E FP 13 2 3 Accessories Included Y J YJ 13 2 4 Navigalioniff faracters a 14 o r a 14 2 6 Vehicle Power J J J 14 2 7 ookup j 14 2 8 Product Setup E 15 2 9 Vehicle 8 6
4. 11 Unit of Measure 2 View the modules present with their IDs and communication protocols OBD2CODEREADER Modules Present Protocol ISO 9141 2 4 Appendix 4 1 Appendix 1 PID List PID Abbreviation Full Name CNT DTC Stored Number DTCFRZF DTC FUELSYS1 Fuel System 1 Status FUELSYS2 Fuel System 2 Status LOAD PCT 96 Calculated Load Value ETC F Engine Coolant Temperature ETC C Engine Coolant Temperature SHRTFT1 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 SHRTFT3 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank3 LONGFT1 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 LONGFT3 96 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank3 SHRTFT2 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank2 SHRTFT4 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank4 LONGFT2 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank2 LONGFT4 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank4 FRP kPa Fuel Rail Pressure gauge FRP psi Fuel Rail Pressure gauge 82 CODE READER PID Abbreviation MAP kPa 02SL0C O2B1S1 V SHRTFTB1S1 O2B1S2 V SHRTFTB1S2 O2B1S3 V SHRTFTB1S3 O2B1S4 V SHRTFTB1S4 O2B2S1 V SHRTFTB2S1 O2B2S2 V SHRTFTB2S2 O2B2S3 V SHRTFTB2S3 O2B2S4 V SHRTFTB2S4 O2BIS1 V SHRTFTB1S1 O2B1S2 V SHRTFTB1S2 26 O2B2S1 V SHRTFTB2S1 O2B2S2 V SHRTFTB2S2 O2B3S1 V Full Name Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure Location of 02 Sensors O2 Sensor Output Voltage BISI Short Term Fuel Trim B 181 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B 192 Short Term Fuel Trim Bl 52 O2 Sensor Output Voltage BIS3 Short
5. O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S1 Equi Equi valence Ratio w valence Ratio w wide range O2S ide range O2S B3S1 ide rangeO2S B1S2 O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S2 Equi Equi valence Ratio w valence Ratio w ide range O2S B281 O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B281 ide range O23 B2S2 O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O23 B2S2 02 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B3S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B382 02 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B382 PID Abbreviation Full Name EQ RATB4S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S1 O2B4S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range 28 451 EQ RATB4S2 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S2 O2BA4S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B4S2 EGR PTC 96 Commanded EGR EOR_ERR EVAP_PCT EGR Error Commanded Evapoative Purge FLI 96 Fuel Level Input WARM UPS Number of Warm ups Since DTC Cleared CLR DIST km Distance Since DTC Cleared CLR DIST mile Distance Since DTC Cleared EVAP VP Pa Evap System Vapor Pressure EVAP VP inH2O Evap System Vapor Pressure BARO kPa Barometric Pressure BARO inHg Barometric Pressure EQ RATt1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S1 028Sll mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B 151 EQRAT12 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S2 O2812 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range 02S B 152 EQ RAT 13 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S3 O2S13 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range
6. DTCs 5 Identifies the control module number from which the data is retrieved 2 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 2 6 Vehicle Power The 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 A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBD2 cable 3 Plug OBD II Cable to the vehicle s DLC 2 7 Code Lookup The Code Lookup function is used to search for definitions of DTCs stored in the Scan Tool 1 From the Main Menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select DTC Lookup and press the Y button OBD2CODEREADER Main Menu 1 Diagnostics 2 DTC Lookup 3 System Setup 4 Tool Information 2 From the DTC Lookup menu use the N button to move to the desired character use or arrow buttons to change selected digit character and press Y button to confirm DTC Lookup P0001 N Next Character A Y Change Digit Y Confirm Hold N Exit 3 View the DTC definition on screen 4 To view next or previous DTC in the built in DTC library use A or w arrow button 5 To enter another DTC press N button t
7. ETC F LONGFT1 9 Use the N button to return to View Data menu and or the Diagnostic Menu 3 4 Reading Freeze Frame Data 1 To view Freeze Frame Data use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Freeze Frame from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 Datastream p 4 Freeze Frame 5 I M Readiness 6 O2 Monitor Test C00 OWNERSMANUAL 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP Freeze Frame Reading PID 01 Please Wait 3 If the retrieved information covers more than one screen then a down arrow will appear Use the DOWN scroll button as necessary until all the data have been shown up Freeze Frame DTCFRZF 1630 FUELSYS1 OL Drive FUELSYS2 N A LOADPCT 0 0 ETC F SHRTFT1 If there is no freeze frame data available an advisory message shows on the display 4 Press the N button to return to the Diagnostic Menu 3 5 Retrieving Readiness Status I M Readiness function is used to check the operations of the Emission System on OBD2 compliant vehicles It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state emissions program Some latest vehicle models may support two types of I M Readiness tests A Since DTCs Cleared indicates status of the monitors since the DTCs are erased B This Drive Cycle indicates
8. O2S B1S3 EQRAT14 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S4 O2S14 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S4 EQ RAT21 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2S21 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S1 EQRAT22 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S2 O2S22 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S2 EQRAT23 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S3 08D CODE READER OOWNERSMANURL 00 PID Abbreviation Full Name O2S23 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S3 EQ RAT24 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B284 2524 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B284 EQ RAT11 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B281 02SIl mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S1 EQ 2 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B182 O2812 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range 02S B 182 EQ RAT21 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B281 O2S21 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B281 EQRAT22 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B282 O2822 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S2 EQ RAT31 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B3S1 O2S31 mA 02 Sensor Current wide range O2S B3S 1 EQRAT32 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S 352 O2S32 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B3S2 EQRAT41 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S1 O2S41 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B4S1 EQ RAT42 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S2 O2842 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B4S2 CATEMP11 F Catalyst Temperature Bank 1 Sensor 1 CATEMP11 C Cat
9. breach of any written warranty of this unit This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have rights which vary from state to state This warranty is not transferable 4 All information in this manual is based on the latest information available at the time of publication and no warranty can be made for its accuracy or completeness Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice 5 2 Service Procedures For technical support and information on UPDATES and OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES please contact your local store or distributor If it becomes necessary to return the code reader for repair contact your local distributor for more information w OWNER S MANUAL FASTER amp DIGITALAUTO SCANNER EASIER FOR 1996 AND NEWER OBD Il VEHICLES OBDII EOBO CAN DIGITAL OBD2 CAN CAR SCANNER
10. for the vehicle s EVAP system The Scan Tool itself does not perform the leak test but commands the vehicle s on board computer to start the test Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria and methods for stopping the test once it has been started Before starting the Component Test refer to the vehicle service manual for instructions to stop the test BDA CODE READER 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Component Test from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu AY 07 On Board Mon Test gt 08 Component Test 09 Vehicle Info 10 Modules Present 11 Unit of Measure 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP Component Test Reading PID 01 Please Wait 3 From the Component Test Menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the test to be initiated Component Test p Evap Leak Test 4 If the test has been initiated by the vehicle a confirmation message will be displayed on the screen Component Test Command Sent Press any key to con Some vehicles do not allow scan tools to control vehicle systems or components If the vehicle under test does not support the EVAP Leak Test an advisory message is displayed on the screen Component Test The selected mode is Not supported Press any key to con 3 9 Viewing Vehicle Informati
11. status of monitors since the O82 CODE READER OOWNERSMANUAL 000 beginning of the current drive cycle An I M Readiness Status result of NO does not necessarilyindicate that the vehicle being tested will fail the state I Minspection For some states one or more such monitors maybe allowed to be Not Ready to pass the emissions inspection OK Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing INC Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing N A The monitor is not supported on that vehicle 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select I M Readiness from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 Datastream 4 Freeze Frame 5 Readiness 6 O2 Monitor Test 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP I M Readiness Reading PID 01 Please Wait 3 If the vehicle supports both types of tests then both types will be shown on the screen for selection xj OBD2CODEREADER I M Readiness p Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle 4 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons as necessary to view the status of the MIL light ON or OFF and the following monitors e Misfire monitor Misfire monitor Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor Comp Component Comprehensive Components Monitor e
12. But do not start the engine 4 Turn the OBD2 Code Reader s power on 5 Press the Y button A sequence of messages showing the OBD2 protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected 1 6 Easy To Define 1 The Code Reader retrieves stored codes Freeze Frame data and I M Readiness status 8D CODE READER C ONNERSMANUAL 2 Codes I M Readiness status and Freeze Frame data are displayed on the OBD2 Code Reader s LCD display screen System status is indicated by LED indicators 3 Read code definitions from the OBD2 Code Reader s LCD display 4 View Freeze Frame data 5 DLC 1 7 OBD2 Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle s OBD2 system is the Readiness Monitors which are indicators used to find out if all the emission components have been evaluated by the OBD2 system They are runnung perodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits Currently there are eleven OBD2 Readiness Monitors or I M Monitors defined by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Not all monitor are supported by all vehicles and the exact number of monitors in any vehicle depends on their manufacturer s emissions control strategy Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle components or systems arecontinuously tested by the vehicle s OBD2 system while others are testedonly under specific vehicle operating conditions The continuously monitore
13. EGR EGR System Monitor Oxygen Sens Mon 02 Sensors Monitor e Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor EVAP System Mon Evaporative System Monitor Oxygen Sens htr 02 Sensor Heater Monitor Sec Air System Secondary Air Monitor Hid Catalyst Heated Catalyst Monitor e A C Refrig Mon A C system Monitor Since DTCs Cleared MIL Status OFF Misfire Monitor OK Fuel System Mon OK Comp Component OK Catalyst Mon INC Htd Catalyst N A 5 If the vehicle supports readiness test of This Drive Cycle a screen of the following will be displayed 8D CODE READER This Drive Cycle MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp Component Catalyst Mon Htd Catalyst 6 Press the N button to return to the Diagnostic Menu 3 6 O2 Monitor Test OBD2 regulations set by SAE require that relevant vehicles monitor and test the oxygen O2 sensors to identify problems related to fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions These tests are not on demand tests and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are within specified limits These test results are saved in the on board computer s memory The O2 Monitor Test function allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle s on board computer The O2 Monitor Test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate using a controller area network CAN For O2 Monito
14. SMANUAL T Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC Example B Body C Chassis P Powertrain U Network Code type Generic SAE PO P2 P34 P39 Bo B3 Co C3 Uo U3 Manufacturer Specific P1 P30 P33 B1 B2 C1 C2 U1 U2 Sub system 1 Fuel and Air Metering 2 Fuel and Air Metering 3 Lgnition System or Engine Misfire 4 Auxiliary Emission Controls 5 Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Controls 6 Computer Output Circuits 7 Transmission Conerols 8 Transmission Conerols Ldentifies What section of the system is malfunctioning C ONNERSMANUAL O 2 PRODUCT INFORMATION 2 1 Tool Description EOBO CAN D LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results Backlit 128x64 pixel display with contrast adjustment Y BUTTON Confirms a selection or action from a menu When a DTC s definition covers more than one screen it is used to move down to the next screen for additional data It is also used to reset the tool when being pressed and held simultaneously with the N button for at least 3 seconds N BUTTON Cancels a selection or action from a menu or returns to the menu It is also used to setup the system or exit the DTC Lookup Q OBD2CODEREADER screen when being pressed and held for at least 3 seconds AUP 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
15. Term Fuel Trim BIS3 O2 Sensor Output Voltage BIS4 Short Term Fuel Trim BIS4 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2Sl Short Term Fuel Trim B2S 1 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S2 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S2 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S3 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S3 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S4 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S4 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2Sl Short Term Fuel Trim B2S 1 O2 Sensor Output Voltage BIS2 Short Term Fuel Trim BIS2 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2Sl Short Term Fuel Trim B2Sl O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S2 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S2 02 Sensor Output Voltage B3SI 4 OBD2 CODE READER PID Abbreviation Full Name SHRTFTB3S1 Short Term Fuel Trim B3Sl O2B3S2 V 02 Sensor Output Voltage B3S2 SHRTFTBS3S2 96 Short Term Fuel Trim B3S2 O2B4S1 V 02 Sensor Output Voltage B4Sl SHRTFTBAS1 96 Short Term Fuel Trim B4Sl 2 452 O2 Sensor Output Voltage B4S2 SHRTFTBA4S2 96 Short Term Fuel Trim B4S2 MAP inHg Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure RPM min Engine RPM VSS km h Vehicle Speed Sensor VSS mph Vehicle Speed Sensor SPARKADV x82 Ignition Timing Advance for 1 Intake Air Temperature IAT C Intake Air Temperature MAF g s Mass Air How Sensor MAF l min Mass Air How Sensor TP Absolute Throttle Position AIR STAT Commanded Secondary Air Status OBDSUP OBD Require To Which Vehicle Designed 02SLOC Location of O2 Sensors RUNTM sec Time Since Engine Start MIL_DIST km D
16. W 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 the next screens for additional data POWER BUTTON press and hold POWER button for at least 3 seconds power ON or OFF OBD CONNECTOR Connects the scan tool to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC 2 2 Specifications Display Backlit 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment Operating Temperature 0 to 50 C 32 to 122 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F Power 8 to 16 Volts provided via vehicle battery Dimensions Length Width Height 209 mm 8 22 107 mm 3 74 37 mm 1 38 6 NW 0 73kg 1 611b GW 0 98kg 2 161b 2 3 Accessories Included 1 User s Manual Instructions on tool operations 2 CD Includes user s manual DTC lookup library and etc 3 OBD2 cable Provides power to tool and communicates between tool and vehicle 4 USB Cable Used to upgrade the scan tool 5 Carry Case A nylon case to store the scan tool when not in use C ONNERSMANUAL 0000 2 4 Navigation Characters Characters used to help navigate the scan tool are 1 gt Indicates current selection 2 W A DOWN Arrow indicates additional information is available on the next screen 3 A An UP Arrow indicates additional information is available on the previous screen 4 Pd Identifies a Pending DTC when viewing
17. alyst Temperature Bank 1 Sensor 1 CATEMP21 F Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensorl CATEMP21 C Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensorl CATEMP12 F Catalyst Temperature BanklSensor2 CATEMP12 C Catalyst Temperature BanklSensor2 CATEMP22 F Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor2 CATEMP22 C Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor2 VPWR V Control Module Voltage OBD2CODEREADER PID Abbreviation Full Name LOAD ABS 96 Absolute Load Value EQRAT Commanded Equivalence Ratio TP R Relative Throttle Position AAT P Ambient Air Temperature AAT C Ambient Air Temperature TP B 96 Absolute Throttle Position B TP C 96 Absolute Throttle Position C APP D 96 Accelerator Pedal Position D APP 96 Accelerator Pedal Position E APP F 96 Accelerator Pedal Position F TAC PCT 96 Commanded Throttle Actuator Control MIL TIME Minute run by Engine While MIL activated CLRTIME Time since Diagnostic Trouble Code Clear 4 2 Appendix 2 In use Performance Tracking Data List Abbreviation Full Name Definitions OBDCOND OBD Monitoring OBD Monitoring Conditions Encountered Conditions Counts displays the number of times Encountered Counts that the vehicle has been operated in the specified OBD monitoring conditions general denominator IGNCNTR Ignition Counter Ignition Counter displays the count of the number of times that the engine has been started Abbreviation CATCOMP1 CATCOND1 CATCOMP2 CATCOND2 O2SCOMP1 Full Name Catal
18. aneously for at least 3 seconds to reset the scan tool X Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing 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 X Check if the scan tool s OBD connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC OBDRCODEREADER N C5 OWNERSMANUAL X Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken Clean the DLC pins if necessary N Check vehicle battery to make sure it is stil good with at least 8 0 volts 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS When more than one vehicle control module is detected by the scan tool you will be prompted to select the module where the data may be retrieved The most often to be selected are the Powertrain Control Module PCM and Transmission Control Module TCM 3 1 Reading Codes CAUTION Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off KOEO or with the key on engine running KOER Stored Codes are also known as hard codes or permanent codes These codes cause the control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp MIL when emission related fault occurs Pending Codes are also referred to as maturing codes or continuous monitor codes They indicate problems that the control module has detected during th
19. dcomponents listed below are always ready 1 Misfire 2 Fuel System 3 Comprehensive components COM OBD2CODEREADER dii C5 OWNERSMANUAL Once vehicle is running the OBD2 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 emissionsand engine system components require the vehicle to be operatedunder specific conditions before the monitor is ready These monitors are termed Non Continuous Monitors and are listed below EGR System O2 Sensors 3 Catalyst Evaporative System O2 Sensor Heater Secondary Air Heated Catalyst 8 A C System NO fF DN 1 8 OBD2 Monitor Readiness Status OBD2 system 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 Reasy or Complete The purpose of recording readiness status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle s OBD2 system has tested all the components and or system The powertrain control module PCM sets a monitor to Ready or Complete after an appropriate drive cycle has been performed The drive cycle that enable 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 diag
20. designed to work on all OBD2 compliant vehicles include all 1996 and newer cars light trucks and SUVs sold in the United States OBD2 was adopted as part of a government mandate to lower vehicle emissions This sophisticated program in the vehicle s main computer system is designed to detect failures in a range of systems and can be accessed through vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC which is usually located under the dashboard For OBD systems if a problem is found the vehicle s computer turns on the CHECK ENGINE light to warn the driver and sets a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC to identify where the problem occurred A special diagnostic tool such as this OBD2 Code Reader is required to retrieve these codes through vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC which consumers and professionals use as a starting point for repairs lt C50 OWNERSMANUAL 1 2 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 e Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment e Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards e Keep clothing hair hands tools test equi pment 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 v
21. e current or last driving cycle but are not considered serious yet Pending Codes will not turn on the malfunction indicator lamp MIL If the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm up cycles the code clears from memory 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 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running OWNERSMANUAL 000 5 Press the Y button to enter the Main Menu Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Diagnostics from the menu Main Menu p 1 Diagnostics 2 DTC Lookup 3 System Setup 4 Tool Information 6 Press the Y button to confirm A sequence of messages displaying the OBD2 protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit a LINKING ERROR messageshows up on the display Verify that the ignition is ON Check if the scan tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and repeat the procedure from step 5 If the LINKING ERROR message does not go away then there might be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the vehicle Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer s cust
22. ehicle unattended while running tests 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 Put the transmission in PARK for automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for manual transmission and make sure the parking brake is engaged Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for 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 1 3 Vehicle Coverage This OBD2 Code Reader is designed to work on all OBD2 compliant vehicles include all 1996 and newer cars light trucks and SUVs sold in BDA CODE READER OWNERSMANUAL the United States also including those equipped with the next generation protocol Control Area Network CAN It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles cars light trucks and SUVs sold in the United States must be OBD2 compliant and this includes all Domestic Asian and European vehicles A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD2 compliant To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD2 compliant check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI Label which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most
23. ered Counts Bank 2 EGR Monitor Completion Condition Counts EGR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Definitions O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified oxygen sensor monitoring conditions denominator 02 Sensor Monitor Completion Counts Bank 2 displays the number of time that all conditions necessary to detect an oxygen sensor bank 2 malfunction have been encountered numerator 02 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 2 displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified oxygen sensor monitoring conditions denominator EGR Monitor Completion Condition Counts displays the number of time that all conditions necessary to detect an EGR system malfunction have been encountered numerator EGR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified EGR system monitoring conditions denominator Abbreviation Full Name AIRCOMP AIR Monitor Completion Condition Counts Secondary Air AIRCOND AIR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Secondary Air EVAPCOMP EVAP Monitor Completion Condition Counts EVAPCOND EVAP Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts 5 Warranty and Service 5 1 Limited One Year Warranty Definitions AIR Monitor Completion Condition Counts Secondary Air displays the
24. hown up If the retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes you will be prompted to select the vehicle manufacturer to view DTC definitions Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the manufacturer and then press the Y button to confirm Stored Codes Manufacturer Specific CodesFound Press any key to next screen to select manufacturer Vehicle Manufaturer p 1 Alfa Romeo 2 Audi VW 3 BMW 4 Buick 5 Cadillac 6 Chevrolet If the manufacturer for your vehicle is not listed use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Other and press the Y button 3 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 but also Freeze Frame data and manufacturer specific enhanced data pa OBDZCODEREADER dii C50 OWNERSMANUAL Further the Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Not Ready or Not Complete status Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician e This function is performed with key on engine off KOEO Do not start the engine 1 If you decide to erase the DTCs use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from the Diagnostics Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu AY 1 Read Codes p 2 Erase Codes 3 Datastream 4 Freeze Frame 5 6 I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test
25. istance Travelled While MIL Activated MIL DIST mile Distance Travelled While MIL Activated FRP kPa FuelRail Pres Relative To Manifold Vacuum FRP PSI FuelRail Pres Relative To Manifold Vacuum FRP kPa Fuel Rail Pressure FRP PSI Fuel Rail Pressure OBDRCODEREADER PID Abbreviation EQ RATB1S1 O2B1S1 V EQ RATB1S2 O2B1S2 V EQRATB1S3 O2B1S3 V EQ RATB1S4 O2B1S4 V EQ RATB2S1 O2B2S1 V EQRATB2S2 O2B2S2 V EQ RATB2S3 O2B2S3 V EQRATB2S4 O2B2S4 V EQ RATB1S1 O2B1S1 V EQ RATB3S1 EQ RATB1S2 O2B1S2 V EQ RATB2S1 O2B2S1 V EQ RATB2S2 O2B2S2 V O2B3S1 V EQ RATB3S2 O2B3S2 V OBD2CODEREADER Equi Full Name valence Ratio w 02 Sensor Vo Equi 02 Sensor Vo Equi 02 Sensor Vo Equi valence Ratio w tage wide range O2S B1S2 valence Ratio wide range O2S tage wide range O2S valence Ratio w 02 Sensor Vo Equi 02 Sensor Vo Equi ide range O2S B1S1 tage wide range O2S B1S1 ide range O2S B1S2 B1S3 ide range O2S B1S4 tage wide range O2S B1S4 valence Ratio w B1S3 ide range O28 B2S 1 tage wide range O2S B2S1 valence Ratio w ide range O23 B2S2 O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S2 Equi valence Ratio w ide range O2S B2S3 O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S3 Equi valence Ratio O2 Sensor Voltage wide range 28 254 Equi valence Ratio w ide range 02S B2S1 B2S4
26. nostic trouble codes DTCs with a code reader or a disconnected battery can result in Readiness Monitors being set to Not Ready 82 CODE READER OWNESMANDAL 0000 Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating they will be reported as Ready all the time If testing of a particular supported non continuous monitor has not been completed the monitor status will be reported as 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 speific information on getting your vehicle s OBD monitor system ready please consult your vehicle owner s manual 1 9 Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC OBD2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC are codes that are stored by the onboard computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle They are meant to guide you to the proper service procedure in the vehicle s service manual OBD2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC 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 dii Co OWNER
27. number of time that all conditions necessary to qetect an AIR system malfunction have been encountered numerator AIR Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Secondary Air displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified AIR system monitoring conditions denominator EVAP Monitor Completion Condition Counts displays the number of time that all conditions necessary to detect a 0 020 EVAP system leak malfunction have been encountered numerator EVAP Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified EVAP system leak malfunction monitoring conditions denominator The Manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase subject to the following terms and conditions OBD2CODEREADER OWNERS MANUAL 1 If the product fails within the one 1 year period it will be repaired or replaced at the manufacturer s option at no charge with proof of original purchase The sales receipt may be used for this purpose 2 This warranty does not apply to damages caused by improper use accident flood lightning etc or if the product was altered or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer s service team 3 Manufacturer shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages for
28. o return to previous screen 6 To exit to Main Menu press and hold N button for at least 3 seconds For manufacturer specific codes you need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions If definition could not be found SAE or Manufacturer Specific the Scan Tool displays DTC definition not found Please refer to vehicle service manual 2 8 Product Setup The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings 1 Contrast adjustment Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display 2 Unit of measure Sets the Unit of Measure to English or Metric 3 Tool self test Tests the LCD display and the keyboard OBDZCODEREADR The settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing settings is made To enter the setup menu mode From the keyboard Press and hold the N button for at least 3 seconds until System Setup menu shows up Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options System Setup p 1 Contrast 2 Unit of Measure 3 Tool Self test 4 Update DTC From the Main Menu Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select System Setup and press the Y button Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options Main Menu 1 Diagnostics 2 DTC Lookup p 3 System Setup 4 Tool Information Contrast Adjustment 1 From the System Setu
29. omer service department for assistance 7 After the result of State Emission Test is displayed MIL status DTC counts Monitor status press any key for the Diagnostic Menu to come up pa OBDZCODEREADER State Emis Test MIL Status Codes Found Monitors N A Monitors OK Monitors INC 8 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Read Codes from the menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 Datastream 4 Freeze Frame 5 I M Readiness 6 O2 Monitor Test 9 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Stored Codes or Pending Codes from the Trouble Codes menu and press the Y button Trouble Codes p 1 Stored Codes 2 Pending Codes If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present the display will indicate No Codes Are Stored in the Module 10 View DTCs and their definitions on screen 11 pd 1 1 P0115 Generic Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor 1 Circuit The control module number sequence of the DTCs total number of codes detected and type of codes Generic or Manufacturer specific Stored or Pending codes wil be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display When a DTCs definition covers more than one screen use the Y button as necessary to view any additional information 11 If more than one DTC is found use the UP DOWN scroll buttons as necessary until all the codes have been s
30. on The Vehicle Information function enables the retrieval of the Vehicle Identification No VIN Calibration ID s Calibration Verification Nos CVNs and In use Performance Tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 07 On Board Mon Test 08 Component Test p 09 Vehicle Info 10 Modules Present 11 Unit of Measure If the vehicle does not support this mode a message will show on the display warning that the mode is not supported 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP Vehicle Info Reading PID 01 Please Wait OOWNERSMANUAL 00s 3 From the Vehicle Info menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the available items to view and press the Y button Vehicle Info p Calibration ID Cal Verif Number 4 View the vehicle information retrieved Calibration ID Cal ID1 30668343 Cal ID2 08644359 3 10 Modules Present The Modules Present function allows the viewing of the module IDs and communication protocols for OBD2 modules in the vehicle 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Modules Present from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu YA 07 On Board Mon Test 08 Component Test 09 Vehicle Info p 10 Modules Present
31. p menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Contrast and press the Y button System Setup p 1 Contrast 2 Unit of Measure 3 Tool Self test 4 Update DTC ia C5 OWNERSMANUAL 2 From the Contrast menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to decrease or increase the contrast Contrast Contrast 4796 Gs 3 Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu 4 Press the N button to return to Main Menu Unit of Measurement English is the default measurement unit 1 From the System Setup menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Unit of Measure and press the Y button System Setup 1 Contrast p 2 Unit of Measure 3 Tool Self test 4 Update DTC 2 From the Unit of Measure menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the desired unit of measurement Unit of Measure p 1 English 2 Metric 3 Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu 82 CODE READER OOWNERSMANUAL 4 Press the N button to return to System Setup menu A Display test The Display Test is used to check the LCD display 1 From the System Setup menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Tool Self Test and press the Y button System Setup 1 Contrast 2 Unit of Measure 3 Tool Self test 4 Update DTC Y 2 Select Display Test from the Tool Self Test men
32. r Test results of CAN equipped vehicles see chapter On Board Mon Test 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select O2 Monitor Test from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 1 Read Codes 2 Erase Codes 3 Datastream 4 Freeze Frame 5 Readiness 6 O2 Monitor Test 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP OBD2CODEREADER O2 Monitor Test Reading PID 01 Please Wait 3 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the O2 sensor from the O2 Monitor Test menu and press the Y button O2 Monitor Test O2 Bank1 Sensor1 p O2 Banki Sensor2 4 View test results of selected O2 sensor O2 Bank1 Sensor2 v Rich Lean Threshd V MOD 11 MEAS 0 580 MIN MAX 5 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to view more screens of data if an UP DOWN arrow displays 6 Press the N button to return to the previous menus 3 7 On Board Monitor Test The On Board Monitor Test is useful after servicing or after erasing a vehicle s control module memory The On Board Monitor Test for non CAN equipped vehicles retrieves and displays test results for emission related powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored The On Board Monitor Test for CAN equipped vehicles retrieves and O82 CODE READER OOWNERSMANUAL 00 displays test results for emission related powert
33. rain components and systems that are and are not continuously monitored Test and components IDs are determined by the vehicle manufacturer 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select On Board Mon Test from the Diagnostic Menu and press the Y button Diagnostic Menu 907 On Board Mon Test 08 Component Test 09 Vehicle Info 10 Modules Present 11 Unit of Measure 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID MAP On Board Mon Test Reading PID 01 Please Wait 3 From the On Board Mon Test menu use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select the test to view and press the Y button On Board Mon Test b gt Test 01 Data Test 05 Data Test 09 Data For CAN equipped vehicles the test selections can be as below a OBD2CODEREADER On Board Mon Test O2 Mon B1S1 O2 Mon B1S2 Catalyst Mon B1 EGR Mon Bank1 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select desired monitor from On Board Mon Test menu and press the Y button 2 View the test data on screen Test 01 Data ID MOD MEAS MAX SIS For CAN equipped vehicles the test results displayed can be as below O2 Mon B1S1 Rich Lean Threshd V MEAS STAT 3 Press the N button to return to the previous menu 3 8 Component Test The Component Test function allows initiating a leak test
34. t iin C50 OWNERSMANUAL 3 To view entire data set use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Complete Data Set from the View Data Menu and press the Y button View Data gt 1 Complete Data Set 2 Custom Data Set 3 Unit of Measure 4 View live PIDs on the screen Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons for more PIDs if an UP DOWN arrow at the upper right hand corner of the screen indicates that more than one page of data is available e A down arrow windicates that there are more data available on the next screen An up arrow Aindicates that there are more data available on the previous screen Live Data DTC CNT 1 FUELSYS1 OL Drive PUES S2 N A LOADPCT 0 0 EXC 4 0 SHRTFT1 96 0 0 5 To return to View Data menu press the N button 6 To view custom data set use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Custom Data Set from the View Data menu and press the Y button View Data 1 Complete Data Set p 2 Custom Data Set 3 Unit of Measure 7 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to move up and down list and press the Y button to select or deselect data parameters to view Selected parameters are marked with solid squares Custom Data Set CNT O FUELSYS1 O FUELSYS2 EI LOADPCT 96 26 8 Press the N button to view selected PIDs on screen Live Data DTC_CNT FUELSYS2
35. u and press the Y button Tool Self test p 1 Display Test 2 Keyboard Test 3 Press the Y button again to start test Look for missing spots in the solid black characters Display Test Press Y to test Look for missing spots in characters Press N to return 4 When completed press the N button to return B Keyboard Test The Keyboard Test is used to verify that the keys are functioning properly Q OBD2CODEREADER 1 Use the UP DOWN scroll buttons to select Keyboard Test from the Tool Self Test menu and then press the Y button Tool Self test 1 Display Test p 2 Keyboard Test 2 Press any key to start test When you press a key the key name should be observed on the display If the name does not show up then the key is not functioning properly Keyboard Test Press any key to Start test to display name Key Double N to return 3 Double press N to return to the menu 2 9 Vehicle Coverage The Maxscan OBDII EOBD Scanner is specially designed to work with all OBD Il compliant vehicles including those equipped with the 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 Il compliant and this includes all Domestic Asian and European vehicles A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline
36. vehicles If the vehicle is OBD2 compliant the label will designate OBD Certified Additionally Government regulations mandate that all OBD2 compliant vehicles must have a common 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC A 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 OBD2 compliant the label will state OBD Certified OBD II CERTIFIED B Government Regulations require that all OBD 2 compliant vehicles must have a common sixteen pin Data Link Connector DLC Some 1994 and1995 vehicles have 16 pin connectors butare not OBD 2 compliant Only those vehicles with a Vehicle Emissions Control Label stating OBDIICertified are OBD2 compliant _ OBD2CODEREADER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 113 14 15 16 1 4 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 easilyaccessible and visible froma kneeling position outside the vehicle with the door open For some Asian or European vehicles the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed toaccess the connector 1 5 How Use 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Connect the OBD2 Code Reader s cable and the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Turn the ignition on
37. vehicles are OBD Il 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 Il compliant the label will designate OBD Certified Additionally Government regulations mandate that all OBD Il compliant 82 CODE READER y 34 OOWNERSMANUAL 5 vehicles must have a common sixteen pin Data Link Connector DLC For your vehicle to be OBD Il compliant it must have a 16 pin DLC Data Link Connector under the dash and the Vehicle Emission Control Information Label must state that the vehicle is OBD Il compliant 2 10 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 X Verify that the ignition is ON X Check if the scan tool s OBD Il connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC X Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant X Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing N Verify the control module is not defective Operating Error If the scan tool freezes then an exception occurs or the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit is too slow to respond to requests You need to do the following to reset the tool X Press and hold the Y and N buttons simult
38. yst Monitor Completion Counts Hank 1 Catalyst Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bankl Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Bank 2 Catalyst Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 2 O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 Definitions Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Bank 1 displays the number of times that all conditions necessary to detect a catalyst system bank 1 malfunction have been encountered numerator Catalyst Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated inthe specified catalyst monitoring conditions denominator Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Bank 2 displays the number of time that all conditions necessary to detect a catalyst system bank 2 malfunction have been encountered numerator Catalyst Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 2 displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified catalyst monitoring conditions denominator O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 displays the number of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified oxygen sensor monitoring conditions denominator OBD2CODEREADER Abbreviation O2SCOND1 O2SCOMP2 O2SCOND2 EGRCOMP EGRCOND Full Name O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 O2 Sensor Monitor Completion Counts Bank 2 O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Encount
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