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1. Figure 4 25 Press gt to return to Diagnostic Menu 4 2 8 EVAP System Test The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle s EVAP system The CodeReader8 does not perform the leak test but signals to vehicle s on board computer to initiate the test Before using the system test function refer to the vehicle s service repair manual to determine the procedures necessary to stop the test Select Evap System Test in main menu and press da and the screen will display as shown below in Board Monitoring Evap System Test Figure 4 26 Select EVAP System Test and press Ca the screen will display there active information about EVAP system Some vehicle manufacturers do not allow external devices to control vehicle system If the cars don t support this function it will display as below 208 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 27 4 2 9 Vehicle Infomation Select Vehicle Information and press Lo the screen will display the information such as VIN Vehicle identification Number CALID Calibration Identifications and CVN Calibration verification number IPT as shown below Figure 4 28 Figure 4 29 29 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 30 Figure 4 31 Figure 4 32 220 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Speer DH TH Catalyst Monitor Co Counts Bank 1 EE Catalyst Monitor Cornpletion Counts Bank 2 T ATRIA a a u2. Ready or Complete it will remain in this state A number of factors including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes DTCs with a code reader or a disconnected battery can result in Readiness Monitors being set to Not Ready Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating ey iis CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 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 Il 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
3. 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 cannot turn the MIL off until the necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists DTC Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC that identifies 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 Please refer to the vehicle s factory service manual for specific enabling procedures 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 le CoderReader8 User s Manual CST after DTCs have been erased from the PCM s memory or after the battery has been disconnected Running
4. Manual CST Calculated LOAD Value Engine Coolant Temperature Lan Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 ER Figure 4 13 You can use J button to view other data streams Press GI to return to Diagnostic Menu 2 Select select Items in data stream menu and press La the screen will display the interface as shown WEEN Coolant Temperature Sege short Term Fuel Tim Dank 1 ee Figure 4 14 button to select data stream items and press You can use 1 button to turn page the screen will display the interface as shown on the next page After selected items and press a the screen will display the interface as shown your want Press gt to return to Diagnostic Menu 3 Select View Graphic Items in Data stream menu and press Cal the screen will display the interface as shown You can use ie ey button to select single data stream items to view item of live data witha graph and press Ga button the screen will display the interface as show Press gt to return to Diagnostic Menu You can view all data stream items or select a certain item of live data with a graph _22 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 2 5 View Freeze Frame When an emission related fault occurs certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on board computer This information is referred to as freeze frame data Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at the time of an emission re
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6. There is a possibility that this unit is inapplicable to some of vehicle models or systems listed in the diagnosis section due to different countries areas and or years Do not hesitate to contact CST if you come across such questions We are to help you solve the problem as soon as possible Disclaimer To take full advantage of the unit you should be familiar with the engine All information illustrations and specifications contained in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of publication The right is reserved to make change at any time without notice Neither CST nor its affiliates shall be liable to the purchaser of this unit or third parties for damages losses costs or expenses incurred by purchaser or third parties as a result of accident misuse or abuse of this unit or unauthorized modifications repairs or alterations to this unit or failure to strictly comply with CST operating and maintenance instructions CST shall not be liable for any damages or problems arising from the use of any options or any consumable products other than those designated as Original CST Products or CST Approved Products by CST CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and or the Creader8 please read this user s manual first carefully and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle Always perform automot
7. of CST The information contained herein is designed only for the use of this unit CST is not responsible for any use of this information as applied to other units End User License Agreement IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THIS END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT CAREFULLY USING CST OR CST SUPPLIED PRODUCTS AND SOFTWARE CONSTITUTES ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT CST IS WILLING TO LICENSE THE PRODUCTS INFORMATION SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTS COLLECTIVELY MATERIALS TO YOU ONLY UPON THE CONDITION THAT YOU ACCEPT ALL OF THE TERMS CONTAINED IN THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT BY USING THE MATERIALS YOU ARE BINDING YOURSELF AND THE BUSINESS ENTITY THAT YOU REPRESENT COLLECTIVELY CUSTOMER TO THIS AGREEMENT IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO ALL OF THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT THEN CST IS UNWILLING TO LICENSE THE MATERIALS TO YOU AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCTS AND DOWNLOAD OR INSTALL THE SOFTWARE oe CoderReader8 User s Manual CST The following terms of this End User License Agreement Agreement govern Customer s access and use of the product except to the extent there is a separate signed agreement between Customers and CST governing Customer s use License Conditioned upon compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement CST TECH CO LTD or its subsidiary licensing the Materials instead of CST grants to Customer a nonexclusive and nontransferable license to use for Customer s internal business purposes the Materials and the Document for which Custo
8. 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 service manual Freeze Frame Da When an emissions related fault occurs the OBDII 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 Fuel Trim FT Feedback adjustments to the base fuel schedule Short term fuel trim refers to dynamic or instantaneous adjustments Long term fuel trim refers to much more gradual adjustments to the fuel calibration schedule than short term trim adjustments These long term adjustments compensate for vehicle differences and gradual changes that occur over time CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 3 Product Descriptions 3 1 Outline of CodeReaders fodeReader P pes o iniia Kae aU Co ree cnt 8 L TI D 8 ed i D e e W oe a Sst ithe mmf p Figure 3 1 A B UP DOWN BUTTONSs Move cursor up or down for selection C D LEFT RIGHT BUTTONS Move cursor left or right for selection Also turn pageup or down wh
9. 1 Find DLC on vehicle A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBDII cable 2 Plug the connector at the end of OBD II cable to the vehicle s DLC CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 OPERATION 4 1 Connection 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Plug the OBDII cable into the vehicle s DLC 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running 1 The screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 1 The CodeReaders allows you to make the following adjustments settings You can press SEN and ii key to select press L 2 to confirm The system will display interface at once CAUTION Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running 2 General Information The CodeReaders will display your care Information and press eZ the screen will display the interface as below RAR e Pe o Pee err Figure 4 2 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 2 Diagnostic Select Diagnostic in Main Menu and press Cal the screen will display ee ZS a ee m E ba si L1 f 4 e ha R ki h KA Sar si Evap aor Test Figure 4 3 4 2 1 Read Codes Select Read Codes and press Ca in Diagnostic Menu If there are some codes the screen will display the codes as shown below Figure 4 4 1 According to the above figure to select different item by pressing ny or Gi and
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11. TORG eee 10 2 5 OBD II MONITOR READINESS STATUG 11 2 6 OBD I DEFINITIONS sestsiccundstutnanGateensinduaiela manasa 12 3 PRODUCT DESCHRIPITIONS eee 14 3 1 OUTLINE OF CODEREADER 8 oniinninonnennnnonnnnesnnn 14 322 SPECIFICATIONS srren 15 3 3 ACCESSORIES INCLUDED i cesssessssensveoes 15 Sr OVW ER SUPPE EE EE 15 4 OPERATION E 16 42 CONNEG TION eent geed 16 4 2 DIAGNOSTIC 0 0 cee ccceceeeceeeseeeeeeteeeseeeneeeeeeteges 17 42AT Read Ee el 17 G2 2 Elde COES EE 19 423 MIRE le lw 20 42A Data Stream i 21 4 2 5 View Freezetroame 23 420 O02 S60 leS E 23 4 2 7 On board monitor Test 25 4 2 9 EVAP Systemi LOSE EEN 28 4 Q V CICS NINO EE 29 4 3 CODE EH 31 EE EIERE een 32 4 3 2 Vehicle Info 32 4A Code LOOKUP einen arani 33 AO REVIEW EE 34 AO CONMOUPAUOM DEE 36 ARTA AE EE 38 SUPGRADING EE 39 6 FAQ BEER 39 7 NV ANU Tu E 40 8 Order IDGEIRSAAERE eet 40 9 CUSTOMER e iscsi ics cede tessa nase senes 40 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 1 INTRODUCTION CodeReader8 the eighth portable general auto diagnostic tool is newly desighed by CST Automotive Electronics Group in 2012 This product uses the latest low power comsuption ARM processor 3 2 inches full color LCD display humanized menu and swift response easy to use And it has three background subject choices and intelligent light sensor design It is more convenient for the users to use it in the dark car Support all the functions of OBDIISEOBD it also can update
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13. cle 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 CC weg n NEAR ak BEHIND Ki CENTER lt gt ellen LEFT CORNER OF DASH OF DASH 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 UM Monitors defined by the U S Environmental Protection Agency EPA Not all monitors are supported in every 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 b
14. elow are always ready 10 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 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 Injection 7 Heated Catalyst 8 A C system 2 5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD Il 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 OBDII system has tested all the components and or systems The power train 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
15. en more than one page is displayed E INFORMATION BUTTON Trouble Shooting information F RETURN BUTTON Returns to previous menu G ENTER BUTTON Confirms a selection or action from a menu list H Cable with OBD II CONNECTOR Connects the CodeReader8 to the vehicle s Data Link Connector DLC I LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results J LED INDICATOR LAMP No DTC when there are no DTC the green indicator lamp will light up Permanent DTC when there are Permanent DTC the red indicator lamp will light up K LED INDICATOR LAMP Confirmed DTC when it displays Confirmed DTC the red indicator lamp will light up L LED INDICATOR LAMP Pending DTC when it not sure or unknown DTC the yellow indicator lamp will light up CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 3 2 Specifications 1 Screen 3 2 320 240 Pixels full color LCD display 2 Input voltage range 9 16V 3 Operating current lt OmMA 12V Typical 4 Power consumption lt 0 84W Typical 5 Operating temperature 0 C 60 C 32 F 140 F 6 Storage temperature 20 C 70 C 4 F 158 F RH60 7 Size WH 145 95 25 mm 5 7 3 8 1 0 8 Weight lt 700g 1 54lb 3 3 Accessories Included 1 CodeReader8 main unit 1 2 USB cable 1 3 CD 1 4 6 feet OBDII connected cable 1 5 Portable bag 1 3 4 Power supply The power of the CodeReader 8 is provided via the vehicle Data Link Connector DLC Follow the steps below to power it up
16. freely forever NOTICE Code Reader 8 MAY AUTOMATICALLY RESET WHILE BEING DISTURBED BY STRONG STATIC ELECTRICITY THIS IS A NORMAL REACTION 2 General Information About OBDII EOBD 2 1 On Board Diagnostics OBDII The first generation of On Board Diagnostics called OBD 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 malfunction 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 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 2 2 Diagnostic Tr
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18. ive testing in a safe environment Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle Operating or observing the tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards Keep clothing hair hands tools test equipment etc away from all moving or hot engine parts Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area Exhaust gases are poisonous Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running Put the transmission in P for A T or N for M T 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 Creader8 dry clean free from oil water or grease Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the Creader8 when necessary CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Table of Contents 1 INTRODUCTION ccc eccceeeeeeteeeseeeeeeenaes 8 2 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT OBDII EOBD 8 2 1 ON BOARD DIAGNOSTICS OBD Il 8 2 2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCS 9 2 3 LOCATION OF THE DATA LINK CONNECTOR 10 2 4 OBD II READINESS MONIT
19. lated fault Note if DTCs were erased Freeze Data may not be stored in vehicle memory depending on vehicle Select Freeze Frame in main menu interface the screen will display the interface as shown below PUPS Steines EE Calculated LOAD Value Figure 4 15 You can use ECH El button to view the data Press pe Diagnostic Menu 4 2 6 O2 sensor test The results of O2 sensor test are not live values but instead the results of the ECU s last O2 sensor test For live O2 sensor readings refer to any of the live sensor screens such as Graph Screen Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles Therefore the list generated will vary depending on vehicle In addition not all vehicles support the Oxygen Sensors screen For results of latest mandated on board oxygen sensor monitoring test see Figure 4 21 below eee CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Y rich Iw WAR 06 ap JI ae x 05 Figure 4 16 Select O2 Sensor Test in Diagnostic menu and press La and the screen will display as shown below Figure 4 17 calcula ted Test Value Minimum sensor voltage for test cycle GN lated Minimum Limit i rimum sensor voltage fortest cycle Figure 4 18 Press gt to return to Diagnostic Menu E CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 2 7 On board monitor test This function can be utilized to read the results of on board diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components systems Select On board Mo
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21. nitoring in main menu and press Ca and the screen will display as shown below TR a bi P i eil J J Fh ie j a er J Fare EA OECD 7 ee Sch JN z r om he F e TI Tei ei E EE KIRF Ke ER Es EK Ehe H ial I a mp H 8 y gt A nsor Test On Board Monitoring Evap System Test Figure 4 19 Select ON board Monitoring in Diagnostic menu and press La and the screen will display as shown below Figure 4 20 You can use 1 Gi button to select an item and press Ga the screen will display as shown below 05 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 21 Select Rich to lean sensor threshold voltage constant in Select Monitor ID menu and press LS and the screen will display as shown below Manutfac Component Figure 4 22 Press GE to return to Select Monitor ID menu Select Low sensor voltage for switch tirne calculation constant in Select Monitor ID menu and press LJ and the screen will display as shown below 26 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 23 Press 5 to return to Select Monitor ID menu Select Manufacturer Defined Test ID 50 in Select Monitor ID menu and press LS and the screen will display as shown below Figure 4 24 Press to return to Select Monitor ID menu Select Manufacturer Defined Test 1D 56 in Select Monitor ID menu and press bo and the screen will display as shown below 207 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST
22. ntere Figure 4 33 Press to return to Diagnostic Menu 4 3 Performance Select the Performance in main menu and press La and the screen will display as shown below GH L gn Ke di Pe Se d i a ee E Ol L gd ILE Figure 4 34 Figure 4 35 SA CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 3 1 Fuel Consumption Select the Fuel Consumption in main menu and press Lo and the screen will display as shown below e Press enter to Start of Stop CR aht f Figure 4 36 4 3 2 The 0 100Km h Acceleration Detection of vehicle speed from 0 to100 km the elapsed time Select the 0 100Km h Acceleration in main menu and press Ga and the screen will display as shown below Figure 4 37 2 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 38 Press enter to Start or Stop ne Figure 4 39 4 4 Code Lookup Select DTC Lookup in the Main Menu and press LS and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 40 eae CoderReader8 User s Manual CST The T hers n D ta Fress up or down to change input press a or right to select positon then press ent terjto co Figure 4 41 You can use i ey key to change the first letter It can be switched among P B C and U And press Ga moves the cursor to next And then Press gt Ka key to input number After you input the code number press Ca to view the definition of the code After viewing the definition p
23. nu and press LA and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 46 236 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Backlight Mode Backlight Threshold Time And Date Figure 4 47 jaar SCH Sib A i a Cn oes Wheel igh SF ee H Va Ess ER L SW 4 kr Ge H CEA Lg RJ 1 4g 4 M E 4 Ba light Threshold Be Figure 4 48 Press Up or down to change value press left or right to select position Figure 4 49 eee CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 7 Help This function is used to view Tool Information About OBD and About Data stream Select Help in the Main Menu and press Ga and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 51 Tool Information includes software version hardware version serial number supported time and date About OBD Relevant introductions information about OBD oe CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 5 Upgrading As you buy Code Reader 8 please visit our website to register only after successfully registered you can logon at the site and can download the CodeReader8 driver amp latest version program of CodeReader8 Log on to the website download the latest version of the CodeReader8 upgrade package and decompress the software to local disk Connect the CodeReaders to computer through USB cable and run theCodeReader8 Upgrade exe Select the language enter the serial number and then click Start when a me
24. ouble 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 OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five digit alphanumeric code The first character a letter identifies which control system sets the code The second character a number O 3 other three characters a hex character 0 9 or A F 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 P Powrtrain Identifying specific B Body malfunctioning section C Chassis of the systems U Network Code Type Sub systems Generic SAE 1 Fuel and air metering P0 P2 P34 P39 2 Fuel and air metering BO B3 3 Ignition system or misfire CO C3 4 Auxiliaty emission controls U0 U3 5 Vehicle speed idle control and Manufacturer Specific auxiliaty inputs P1 P30 P33 6 Computer and auxiliaty outputs B1 B2 7 Transmission ci C2 8 Transmission U1 U2 9 Transmission CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 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 code readers interface with the vehi
25. press LI to confirm CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 5 After viewing all the codes you can press GI to return to the Menu 2 According to the above figure to select different item by pressing T or ia and press LS to confirm Figure 4 6 After viewing all the codes you can press CH to return to the Read Codes Menu 3 According to the above figure to select different item by pressing i or roi and press Li to confirm CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 After viewing all the codes you can press gt to return to the Diagnostic Menu 4 2 2 Erase Codes Select Erase Codes the screen will display the interface as shown below n oa Gerd D sst EaR lie Distance travelled while MIL is Se dr Number D f warm ups since D camee Figure 4 8 Figure 4 9 19 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Clearing SUCCESSI Figure 4 10 Notes Before performing this function make sure to retrieve and record trouble codes After clearing you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again If there are still some trouble codes in the system please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide then clear the code and recheck 4 2 3 I M Readiness I M refers to Inspection and Maintenance that is legislated by the Government to meet federal clean air standards UM Readiness indicates whether or not the various emissions related systems on the
26. ress gt to return to the Main Menu 4 5 Review This function is used to review the recorded Data Streams DTC and Freeze Frame Select Review in the Main Menu and press LJ and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 42 34 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST Figure 4 43 1 Review DTC Select Review DTC in the Review and press Ga and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 44 The recorded DTC will be displayed as shown You can use Ny Gi key and press LA button to view detailed information 2 Review Data stream The operation is similar to the Review DTC function 3 Review Freeze Frame The operation is similar to the Review DTC function ee CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 4 Delete DTC Select Delete DTC in the Review and press Ga and the screen will display the interface as shown below Figure 4 45 Press LA to confirm and press gt to return to Main Menu 5 Delete Data stream The operation is similar to the Delete DTC function 6 Delete Freeze Frame The operation is similar to the Delete DTC function 4 6 Configuration This function is Configuration to view Tool Information Theme Unit of Measure Record Beeper Backlight Mode Backlight Threshold Time And Date It has three Themes Cyan Blue and Purple Select Configuration in the Main Me
27. ssage of upgrading succeed pops out click Exit unplug USB cable to complete upgrade 6 FAQ Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to Code Reader 8 Question System halts when reading data stream What is the reason Answer It may be caused by a slackened connector Please turn off the Creader8 firmly connect the connector and switch on it again Question Screen of main unit flashes at engine ignition start Answer Caused by electromagnetic disturbing and this is normal phenomenon Question There is no response when communicating with on board computer Answer Please confirm the proper voltage of power supply and check if the throttle has been closed the transmission is in the neutral position and the water is in proper temperature Question Why are there so many fault codes Answer Usually it s caused by poor connection or fault circuit grounding s30 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST 7 Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE CST PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER S BUSINESS CST auto electronic Co LTD product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year 12 months from date of delivery to the user This warranty does not cover any part that has been abused altered used for a purpose other than for which it was intended or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use
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29. vehicle are operating properly and are ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing The purpose of the I M Readiness Monitor Status is to indicate which of the vehicle s Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing as described in Chapter 2 5 and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle s emissions system The I M Readiness Monitor Status function also can be used after repair of a fault has been performed to confirm that the repair has been performed correctly and or to check for Monitor Run Status Select I M Readiness and press 4 the screen will display the interface as shown below 20 CoderReader8 User s Manual CST since DTCs Were Cleared Figure 4 11 You can use Ch ii button to select and press eZ the screen will display the interface as shown the car s detail status Press eh to return to Diagnostic Menu NO means not available on this vehicle INC means incomplete or not ready YES means Completed or Monitor Ok 4 2 4 Data Stream Press rh or oi button to select Data Stream in Main Menu interface and then press Li button to confirm the screen will display the interface as shown below pu K fnen n l dk o Kat h VI IEaNt A l f A MA I E Y Y d WiN i L t A II c Figure 4 12 1 Select View All Items and press LS button the screen will display the interface as shown ey CoderReader8 User s
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