Owner`s Manual & Safety Instructions
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1. PID Abbreviation Full Name LOAD_ABS Absolute Load Value EQ RAT Commanded Equivalence Ratio TP_R Relative Throttle Position AAT F Ambient Air Temperature AAT C Ambient Air Temperature TP_B Absolute Throttle Position B TP_C Absolute Throttle Position C APP_D Accelerator Pedal Position D APP_E Accelerator Pedal Position E APP F Accelerator Pedal Position F TAC _PCT Commanded Throttle Actuator Control MIL _ TIME Minute run by Engine While MIL activated CLR_TIME Time since Diagnostic Trouble Code Clear Page 80 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 8 2 Appendix 2 In Use Performance Tracking Data List Abbreviation Full Name Definitions OBDCOND OBD Monitoring OBD Monitoring Conditions Conditions Encountered Counts displays number Encountered Counts of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified OBD monitoring conditions general denominator IGNCNTR Ignition Counter Ignition Counter displays the count of number of times that the engine has been started CATCOMP1 Catalyst Monitor Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Completion Counts Bank 1 displays number of times that Bank 1 all conditions necessary to detect a catalyst system bank malfunction have been encountered numerator CATCOND1 Catalyst Monitor Catalyst Monitor Conditions Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 displays Encountered Counts nu2. 1 To record live data use the Up Down scroll button to select Record Data from Live Data menu then press the ENTER button View Data Record Data Playback Data Figure 5 27 Page 42 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 Recording Complete Data Set 1 2 To record a complete set of live data use the Up Down scroll button to select Complete Data Set from Record Data menu then press the ENTER button Record Data Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure Figure 5 28 Use the Up Down scroll button to select a trigger mode then press the ENTER button Pick Trigger Mode XMManual Trigge DTC Trigger Figure 5 29 e If data from previously tested vehicle is not erased data from current test will be stored in a temporary cache Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 43 3 Use the Up Down scroll button to select a memory location then press the ENTER button Select Memory Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Figure 5 30 e The asterisk icon on the screen indicates that there is a previous recording in the memory location e If you select a location marked with an asterisk icon a message prompting to overwrite old recording displays Select Memory A previous recording exists Do you want to overwrite it YES Figure 5 31 e If you wish to proceed with overwriting the old recording press th
3. EQ RATBIS3 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S3 O2B1S3 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S3 EQ RATBIS4 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S4 O2B1S4 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S4 EQ RATB2S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2B2S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RATB282 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S82 O02B2S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S82 EQ _RATB2S3 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S3 02B2S3 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S3 EQ RATB2S4 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S4 O2B2S4 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S4 EQ RATBIS1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2BI1S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RATBIS2 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S2 O2B1S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S2 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 77 PID Abbreviation Full Name EQ RATB2S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2B2S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RATB282 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S2 O2B2S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B2S2 EQ RATB3S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B3S1 O2B3S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B3S1 EQ RATB3S82 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B3S2 02B3S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B3S2 EQ RATB4S1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S1 O2B4S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O28 B4S1 E
4. Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 2 displays Encountered Counts number of times that the vehicle has Bank 2 been operated in the specified oxygen sensor monitoring conditions denominator EGRCOMP EGR Monitor EGR Monitor Completion Condition Completion Counts displays number of time that Condition Counts all conditions necessary to detect an EGR system malfunction have been encountered numerator EGRCOND EGR Monitor EGR Monitor Conditions Encountered Conditions Counts displays number of times that Encountered Counts the vehicle has been operated in the specified EGR system monitoring conditions denominator Page 82 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 AIRCOMP AIR Monitor AIR Monitor Completion Condition Completion Counts Secondary Air displays Condition Counts number of time that all conditions Secondary Air necessary to detect an AIR system malfunction have been encountered numerator AIRCOND AIR Monitor AIR Monitor Conditions Encountered Conditions Counts Secondary Air displays Encountered Counts number of times that the vehicle has Secondary Air been operated in the specified AIR system monitoring conditions denominator EVAPCOMP EVAP Monitor EVAP Monitor Completion Condition Completion Counts displays number of time that Condition Counts all conditions necessary to detect a 0 020 EVAP system leak malfunction have been encountered numerator EVAP
5. more than one screen selects deselects PID data when viewing or recording customized live data list moves to next frames of data when playing back live data 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 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 for language setup HELP BUTTON Provides Help and Code Breaker information POWER SWITCH Turns the Scan Tool on off when powered by 9V battery resets the Scan Tool when powered by vehicle battery OBD II CONNECTOR Connects the Scan Tool to the vehicle s DLC USB CONNECTOR Connects the Scan Tool to a computer for printing and upgrading Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 11 3 2 Specifications Display Backlit 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment Operating Temperature 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Storage Temperature 20 to 70 C 4 to 158 F External Power 8 0 to 18 0 V power provided via vehicle battery Internal Power 9V battery 3 3 Accessories Included 1 OBD II Cable Provides power to tool and communicates between tool and vehicle 2 USB Cable Used to upgrade the Scan T
6. Voltage B2S 1 SHRTFTBIS1 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S1 O2B182 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B1S2 SHRTFTB1S2 Short Term Fuel Trim B1S2 O2B2S1 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S 1 SHRTFTB2S1 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S1 O2B282 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S2 SHRTFTB282 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S2 O2B3S1 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B3S1 SHRTFTB3S1 Short Term Fuel Trim B3S1 O2B382 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B3S82 SHRTFTB382 Short Term Fuel Trim B3S2 O2B4S1 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B4S 1 Page 76 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 PID Abbreviation Full Name SHRTFTB4S1 Short Term Fuel Trim B4S1 O2B4S2 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B4S2 SHRTFTB4S2 Short Term Fuel Trim B4S2 OBDSUP OBD Require To Which Vehicle Designed O2SLOC Location of O2 Sensors RUNTM sec Time Since Engine Start MIL _DIST km Distance 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 EQ RATBIS1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S1 O2BI1S1 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S1 EQ RATBIS2 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S2 O2B1S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B1S2
7. key to return to Diagnostic Menu 3 Press the ENTER button to confirm e If the codes are cleared successfully an Erase Done confirmation message shows on the display 4 Erase Done Press any key to con Figure 5 14 If the codes are not cleared then an Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine off message appears Erase Failure Turn Key on with Engine Off Press any key to con Figure 5 15 Clearing the error code will not repair the car Repair the car then clear the error code 4 Press any button to return to Diagnostic Menu Page 36 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 5 4 Viewing Data Viewing Live Data 1 To view Live Data use the Up Down scroll button to select Live Data from the Diagnostic Menu then press the ENTER button 4 Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes 1 MEDEE View Freeze Frame I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Figure 5 16 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID Reading PID 01 Please Wait Figure 5 17 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 37 3 Use the Up Down scroll button to select View Data from Live Data menu then press the ENTER button View Datal Record Data Playback Data Figure 5 18 Viewing Complete Data Set 1 To view a complete set of data use Up Down scroll button to select Complete Data Set from View Data menu then press th
8. not found Please refer to vehicle s User s Manual e For Code Breaker information press the button To view previous or next DTC in the built in DTC library use the Up Down button To enter another DTC press the ESC button to return to previous screen To exit to Main Menu press the ESC button 3 8 System Setup The Scan Tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings a 2 3 Language Selects the desired language Contrast Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display Unit of Measure Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric Auto Power Off Sets automatic power off limits Beep Set Turns on off beep Tool Self test Checks if the LCD display and Keyboard are working normally Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 15 7 Tool Information Allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the Scan Tool 8 Update Mode Used for updating the Scan Tool e Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing settings are made To Enter the System Setup Menu From the Main Menu use the Up Down scroll button to select System Setup then press the ENTER button Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data Print Data keSystem Setup Tool Information Figure 3 3 Language English is the default language 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Language then press th
9. of a PID use the Up Down scroll button to select the PID then press the HELP button FUELSYS1 Fuel System 1 Status Figure 5 54 5 Press ESC button to return to previous screen Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 55 5 6 Retrieving I M Readiness Status The I M Readiness Status function is used to check the operations of the Emission System on OBD II compliant vehicles It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected for compliance to a state Emissions Program Some of the latest vehicle models may support two types of I M Readiness tests e Since DTCs Cleared indicates status of the monitors since the DTCs are erased e This Drive Cycle indicates status of monitors since the beginning of the current drive cycle An I M Readiness Status result of NO does not necessarily indicate that the vehicle being tested will fail the state I M inspection For some states one or more such monitors may be allowed to be Not Ready to pass the Emissions Test 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select I M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER button Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Figure 5 55 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID Page 56 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 3 If the vehicle supports both types of test
10. the Scan Tool won t power up or operates incorrectly in any other way you need to do the following 1 Verify that the Scan Tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC 2 Verify that the DLC pins are not bent or broken Clean the DLC pins if necessary 3 Verify that the vehicle battery measures at least 8 volts Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 25 4 Review Data The Review Data function allows viewing of data from the last test recorded by the Scan Tool 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select Review Data from Main Menu then press the ENTER button Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data Print Data System Setup Tool Information Figure 4 1 2 Use the Up Down scroll button to select the desired item from Review Data menu then press the ENTER button 4 a Vehicle Info Modules Present Trouble codes ABS Figure 4 2 Page 26 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 If no data from a previously tested vehicle is recorded only Modules Present data containing module ID and protocol type can be reviewed x Modules Present Figure 4 3 e Diagnostics results can be reviewed from this list only when any DTC is detected in previous tests 3 Review selected data on screen Engine Control System Malfunction Figure 4 4 NOTE Data stored in a language different from current system settings of the Scan T
11. the display a Verify that the ignition is ON b Check if the Scan Tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC c Verify that the vehicle is OBD II compliant d 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 have the tool inspected by a qualified technician Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 29 8 You will be prompted to erase previously stored data e Review previously stored data thoroughly before erasing 4 5 A Erase previously stored data to save data from this test YES NO Figure 5 3 9 If you wish to erase the data press the ENTER button if you do not want to erase the data press ESC to exit or use Left Right button to select NO and press ENTER to continue 10 View a summary of the System Status Wait a few seconds or press any key for Diagnostic Menu to come up 4 System Status MIL Status Codes Found Monitors N A Monitors OK Monitors INC Figure 5 4 Page 30 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 If more than one module is detected you will be prompted to select a module before testing 4 Control Module Module A4 Figure 5 5 e Use the Up Down scroll button to select a module then press the ENTER button 5 1 Reading Codes e Reading Codes can be done w
12. 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 5 2 3 Location of the Data Link Connector DLC The DLC 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 the DLC is not located under dashboard a label should be there indicating its 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 Owner s Manual for the location Oe 2 4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle s OBD II system are 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 Page 6 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 Continuous Monitors Some of the vehicle component
13. 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 73 Print Data MW SixolgareM reye 1 Pending Codes Live Data Freeze Frame I M Readiness 02 Sensor Test Figure 7 2 e To print all retrieved data use the Up Down scroll button to select Print All Data from Print Data menu Print Data On Board Mon Test Modules Present Trouble codes ABS hmPrint All Data Figure 7 3 Press the ENTER button to upload data to the computer 7 Click the g button to print the data NOTE Data stored in a language different from current system settings of the Scan Tool will not be printable Please adjust language settings before printing A reminder would pop up under such circumstances Page 74 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 8 Appendix 8 1 Appendix 1 PID List PID Abbreviation Full Name DTC_CNT DTC Stored Number DTCFRZF DTC FUELSYS1 Fuel System 1 Status FUELSYS2 Fuel System 2 Status LOAD _PCT Calculated Load Value ETC F Engine Coolant Temperature ETC C Engine Coolant Temperature SHRTFTI Short Term Fuel Trim Bank1 SHRTFT3 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank3 LONGFTI Long Term Fuel Trim Bank1 LONGFT3 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank3 SHRTFT2 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank2 SHRTFT4 Short Term Fuel Trim Bank4 LONGFT2 Long Term Fu
14. COND EVAP Monitor EVAP Monitor Conditions Conditions Encountered Counts displays number Encountered Counts of times that the vehicle has been operated in the specified EVAP system leak malfunction monitoring conditions denominator Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 83 9 Limited 90 Day Warranty Harbor Freight Tools Co makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly to misuse abuse negligence or accidents repairs or alterations outside our facilities criminal activity improper installation normal wear and tear or to lack of maintenance We shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental contingent special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date an
15. O02S23 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S3 EQ RAT24 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S4 02S24 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S4 EQ RATI1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2S11 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RAT12 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S2 02S12 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S2 EQ RAT21 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 O2S21 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RAT22 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S2 O2S22 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S2 EQ RAT31 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B3S1 02S31 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B3S1 EQ _RAT32 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B3S2 02S32 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B3S2 EQ RAT41 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S1 02S41 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B4S1 EQ RAT42 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S2 02S42 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B4S2 CATEMP11 F Catalyst Temperature Bank1Sensor1 CATEMP11 C Catalyst Temperature Bank1Sensor1 CATEMP21 F Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor1 CATEMP21 C Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor1 CATEMP12 F Catalyst Temperature Bank1Sensor2 CATEMP12 C Catalyst Temperature Bank1Sensor2 CATEMP22 F Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor2 CATEMP22 C Catalyst Temperature Bank2Sensor2 VPWR V Control Module Voltage Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 79
16. Owner s Manual amp Safety Instructions Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference REV 15i i i aS ef ee E PROFESSIONAL OBD Il amp CAN all CeNeseCcr OBDII EOBD ABS it our website at http www harborfreight com echnical support at productsupport harborfreight com When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2012 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights reserved f P i No portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in Read this material before using this product any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools Failure to do so can result in serious injury Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally Due to continuing SAVE THIS MANUAL improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein Tools required for assembly and service may not be included Table of Contents 1 Safety Precautions And Warning 000 3 2 General Information csccseeeeeeeeeeee
17. Q RATB4S82 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B4S2 O2B4S2 V O2 Sensor Voltage wide range O2S B4S2 EGR PTC Commanded EGR EGR_ERR EGR Error EVAP PCT Commanded Evaporative Purge FLI 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 inH20 Evap System Vapor Pressure BARO kPa Barometric Pressure BARO inHg Barometric Pressure EQ RATI1 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S1 O2S11 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S1 EQ RAT12 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S2 02S12 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S2 EQ RATI13 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S3 02S13 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S3 EQ RATI4 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B1S4 02S14 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B1S4 EQ RAT21 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S1 Page 78 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 PID Abbreviation Full Name 02S21 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S1 EQ RAT22 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S2 02S22 mA O2 Sensor Current wide range O2S B2S2 EQ _RAT23 Equivalence Ratio wide range O2S B2S3
18. Wait for the Scan Tool to display the Component Test menu Component Test mEvap Leak Test Figure 5 70 3 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 Figure 5 71 Page 64 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 e 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 4 Component Test The selected mode is not supported Press any key to con Figure 5 72 4 Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to previous screen 5 10 Viewing Vehicle Information The Vehicle Info function enables retrieval of Vehicle ID Calibration ID Calibration Verification and In use Performance Tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 1 Use Up Down scroll button to select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER button 4 Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test K VOCE UON Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure 5 73 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 65 2 An advisory message comes up to remind you Wait a few seconds or press any key to continue Vehicle Info Turn key on with engine off Press any key to con Figure 5 74 3 Wait a few seconds wh
19. ayback press the ESC button or use Left Right button to select NO then press the ENTER button to return to Record Data menu Page 46 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 Recording Custom Data Set 1 To record customized data use the Up Down scroll button to select Custom Data Set from Record Data menu then press the ENTER button Record Data Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure Figure 5 36 2 Observe on screen instructions Press the ENTER button to continue press the ESC button or use Left Right button to select NO then press the ENTER button to return to Record Data menu Custom Data Set Select deselect Deselect all ENTER Confirm ESC Cancel YES NO Figure 5 37 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 47 3 Use the RIGHT button select deselect data parameters Selected parameters are marked with solid squares Press the ENTER button to confirm Custom Data Set DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ETC SHRTFT1 Figure 5 38 e If you wish to deselect all marked items press LEFT button e A message comes up to ask for your confirmation A Deselect All Deselect all selected PIDs NO Figure 5 39 If you decide to deselect these items press ENTER if you decide not to press the ESC button or use the Up Down button to select NO and press ENTER to continue PID se
20. ble to the vehicle s DLC Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 13 3 7 DTC Lookup The DTC Lookup function is used to search for definitions of DTCs stored in the DTC library and for Code Breaker information 1 From Main Menu use the Up Down scroll button to select DTC Lookup then press the ENTER button Diagnostics X DAKOR Mole cys Review Data Print Data System Setup Tool Information Figure 3 1 e The numbers x y in the upper right corner where x indicates the sequence of highlighted item and y indicates total number of items under the menu e Press the button to view Help information of selected item 2 From DTC Lookup menu use the Left Right button to move to the desired character use the Up Down button to change selected digit character then press the ENTER button to confirm DAKOR Mofo lt u Left m Right f 8 Change Digit ENTER Confirm ESC Exit Figure 3 2 Page 14 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 6 View the DTC definition on screen When the DTC definition covers more than one screen use the Left Right button to view additional information on previous next screens e For manufacturer specific codes you need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions e If definition could not be found SAE or Manufacturer Specific the Scan Tool displays DTC definition
21. call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 V Unit of Measure English a NE Figure 3 9 Auto Power Off The minimum Auto Power Off time is 1 minute and the maximum is 20 minutes The Auto Power Off function is available only when the Scan Tool is powered by 9V battery 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Auto Power Off then press the ENTER button 7 System Setup Language Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power offi Beep Set Tool Self test Figure 3 10 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 19 2 From Auto Power Off menu use the Up Down scroll button to increase or decrease time then press the ENTER button to save your settings and return to the previous menu Auto Power off O1 Minute f Increase time 8 Decrease time ENTER Confirm Figure 3 11 Beep Set The default setting is Beep On 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Beep Set then press the ENTER button System Setup Language Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power off K EGEA Tool Self test Figure 3 12 2 From Beep Set menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Beep ON or Beep OFF then press the ENTER button to save your settings and return to the previous menu Page 20 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 Beep Set nyBeep OFF Figure 3 13 Tool Self test A Display test The D
22. cation marked with an asterisk icon 4 Select Memory Location 1 Location 2 K EEE Figure 5 49 e If there is no recording in selected location a message Not Supported or Stored No Data displays on the screen 3 Use the Up Down button to view recorded PIDs of each frame 1 of 135 frame FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ETC i SHRTFT1 Figure 5 50 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 53 4 Use the Left Right button to view PIDs of next or previous frames A 6 of 135 frame DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ETC X SHRTFT1 Figure 5 51 5 5 Viewing Freeze Frame Data 1 To view Freeze Frame data use the Up Down scroll button to select View Freeze Frame from Diagnostic Menu then press the ENTER button 4 Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data x I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Figure 5 52 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID 3 If retrieved information covers more than one screen then a down arrow will appear Use the DOWN scroll button as necessary until all the data appears Page 54 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 4 DTCFRZF FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ECT SHRTFT1 Figure 5 53 e If there is no freeze frame data available an advisory message No freeze frame data stored shows on the display 4 If you want to view full name
23. cted mode is not supported Press any key to con Figure 5 65 e For CAN equipped vehicles test selections can be as below On Board Mon Test hm O2 Mon B1S1 02 Mon B1S2 02 Mon B1S3 02 Mon B1S4 02 Mon B2S1 02 Mon B2S2 Figure 5 66 4 Use the Up Down scroll button to select the desired monitor from On Board Mon Test menu then press the ENTER button 5 View test data on screen Page 62 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 6 Test 01 Data Figure 5 67 e For CAN equipped vehicles test selections can be as below 4 02 Mon B1S1 8 est Figure 5 68 Press ESC button to return to the previous menus 5 9 Component Test The Component Test function allows initiating a leak test 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 s Owner s Manual for instructions to stop the test Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 63 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select Component Test from Diagnostic Menu then press the ENTER button Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test Vehicle Info Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure 5 69 2
24. d an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement We will return repaired products at our expense but if we determine there is no defect or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty then you must bear the cost of returning the product This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Ce N E C eA 3491 Mission Oaks Blvd PO Box 6009 Camarillo CA 93011 1 888 866 5797
25. de 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 Parameter ID PID Codes that relay information about the systems monitored by your vehicle s emissions system from fuel system status to engine and vehicle speed to the status of the vehicle s various O2 sensors If there is an error with any of these parameters or if a value falls outside of a predetermined safe range the vehicle will illuminate its MIL Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 9 3 Using the Scan Tool 3 1 Tool Description OBDII EOBD ABS 1 LCD Display Displays menus and test results 2 E enter BUTTON confirms a selection or action from a menu Starts recording live data under Manual Trigger mode Page 10 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 10 11 ESC BUTTON Cancels a selection or action from a menu or returns to the previous menu LEFT SCROLL BUTTON When looking up DTC definitions moves to previous screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen deselects all marked PID data when viewing or recording customized live data list moves to previous frames of data when playing back live data Updates DTC library gt RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON When looking up DTC definitions moves to next screens if DTC definition covers
26. e ENTER button Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure Figure 5 19 Page 38 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 2 View live PIDs on the screen Use the Up Down scroll button for more PIDs if an amp or arrow appears on the screen DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 Figure 5 20 The number x to the top right of the screen indicates sequence of the highlighted item e To view full name of the highlighted PID press the button e If the G icon appears when a PID is highlighted graphic information is available Press ENTER to view graph RPM min 1725 Figure 5 21 3 Press the ESC button to return to previous menu Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 39 Viewing Custom Data Set 1 To view customized PID data use the Up Down scroll button to select Custom Data Set from View Data menu then press the ENTER button Complete Data Set Custom Data Seti Unit of Measure Figure 5 22 2 Observe on screen instructions Custom Data Set Select Deselect Deselect all ENTER Confirm ESC Cancel Figure 5 23 3 Use the Right button to deselect select data parameters and use the Up Down scroll button to move up and down Selected parameters are marked with solid squares Custom Data Set DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 gLOAD_PCT ETC SHRTFT1 Figure 5 24 Page 40 For technical
27. e ENTER button System Setup n EGRET Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power off Beep Set Tool Self test Figure 3 4 Page 16 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 2 Use the Up Down scroll button to select the desired language then press the ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous screen KEEnglish Fran ais Espa ol Figure 3 5 Contrast 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Contrast then press the ENTER button 4 System Setup Language Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power Off Beep Set Tool Self test Figure 3 6 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 17 2 From Contrast menu use the Up Down scroll button to increase or decrease contrast then press the ENTER button to save your settings and return to the previous menu 30 _ _ Use 8 or 8 to change Figure 3 7 Unit of Measure e Metric is the default measurement unit 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Unit of Measure then press the ENTER button System Setup Language Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power off Beep Set Tool Self test Figure 3 8 2 From Unit of Measure menu use the Up Down scroll button to select the desired unit of measurement then press the ENTER button to save your settings and return to the previous menu Page 18 For technical questions please
28. e ENTER button if you do not wish to overwrite it use the Left Right button to select NO or press the ESC button to pick another memory location Page 44 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 4 Observe on screen instructions If Manual Trigger is selected the following screen shows Manual Trigger Ready to record Press ENTER to start recording Press ESC to exit Figure 5 32 e If DTC Trigger is selected following screen shows DTC Trigger Waiting for DTC to trigger recording Press ESC to exit Figure 5 33 5 Wait for DTC to trigger recording or press ENTER to start recording Note Drive until a DTC is detected when DTC Trigger is selected If no DTCs are detected press ESC to exit recording Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 45 Recording DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ETC i X SeRaete Figure 5 34 The numbers x y in the upper right corner where x indicates the number of recorded frames and y indicates the maximum frames that can be recorded 6 The Scan Tool keeps recording PID data until user presses the ESC button selected memory location is full or it completes recording A message prompting to playback data shows on the screen 4 Record Data Record Done Playback data Figure 5 35 e If you wish to playback recorded data press the ENTER button if you do not wish to pl
29. eeeeeeeeeeeeees 4 3 Using the Scan Tool ccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 10 4 ROVICW Data cocccccceccceisieeeesbicencateeeees te eetececeteseeeiens 26 5 IDIAQHOSUICS cic Feces iiser unsrer ete ceteeece ees 28 G2 ABS Testings iirinn anaiai uiarni 69 T Print Data iescdcessciisiscine cadences casio dee 73 Or PPPE MIX itie ea iraa eee fara eee eat 75 9 Limited 90 Day Warranty seeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 84 CeENe T E C eA Page 2 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 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 1 Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment 2 Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards 3 Keep clothing hair hands tools test equipment etc away from all moving or hot engine parts 4 Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area Exhaust gases are poisonous 5 Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests 6 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 7 Put the transmission in PARK for automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for manual transmission and make s
30. el Trim Bank2 LONGFT4 Long Term Fuel Trim Bank4 FRP kPa Fuel Rail Pressure gauge FRP psi Fuel Rail Pressure gauge MAP kPa Intake Manifold Absolute Pressure 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 IAT F Intake Air Temperature IAT C Intake Air Temperature MAF g s Mass Air Flow Sensor MAF lb min Mass Air Flow Sensor TP Absolute Throttle Position Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 75 PID Abbreviation Full Name AIR_STAT Commanded Secondary Air Status O2SLOC Location of O2 Sensors O2B1S1 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B1S1 SHRTFTBIS1 Short Term Fuel Trim B1S1 O2B182 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B1S2 SHRTFTB1S2 Short Term Fuel Trim B1S2 O2B183 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B1S3 SHRTFTB1S3 Short Term Fuel Trim B1S3 O2B1S4 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B1S4 SHRTFTB1S4 Short Term Fuel Trim B1S4 O2B2S1 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S 1 SHRTFTB2S1 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S1 O2B282 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S2 SHRTFTB282 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S2 02B283 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S3 SHRTFTB283 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S3 O2B2S4 V O2 Sensor Output Voltage B2S4 SHRTFTB2S4 Short Term Fuel Trim B2S4 O2B1S1 V O2 Sensor Output
31. escription Quick Check General Notes Figure 5 11 3 Click on System Description and Quick Check to read detailed descriptions of DTC 4 Click on General Notes to view helpful repair information of DTCs 5 To return to previous screen press ESC button Page 34 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 5 3 Erasing Codes CAUTION Erasing the DTCs 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 Further the I M 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 Use the Up Down scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from Diagnostic Menu then press the ENTER button Diagnostic Menu amp Read Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Figure 5 12 2 A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation 4 Erase trouble codes Are you sure Figure 5 13 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 35 e If you do not want to proceed with erasing codes press ESC button or use Left Right scroll button to select NO to exit A message of Command Cancelled will appear Wait a few seconds or press any
32. icle s DLC 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running 5 Press the ENTER button to enter Main Menu Use the Up Down scroll button to select Diagnostics from the menu IB Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data Print Data System Setup Tool Information Figure 6 1 e Press the ENTER button and wait for the Diagnostics menu to appear Diagnostics ree OBD2 amp EOBD a Figure 6 2 e Select ABS and wait for the Area menu to appear Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 69 SAV ealreles European Vehicles Asian Vehicles Figure 6 3 Example To run ABS test on GM 1 Select ABS and wait for the Vehicle Menu to appear 2 Select GM and choose the correct Model Year The 10 CIN Char K 8 2008 7 2007 6 2006 5 2005 4 2004 Figure 6 4 3 Select your vehicle type Passenger Car LD Truck MPV Inc Medium Duty Truck Figure 6 5 Page 70 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 4 Choose your vehicle manufacture Vehicle Manufacturer Cadillac Chevrolet Holden Pontiac Saturn Figure 6 6 5 Choose the correct series No of your vehicle wait for the System Menu to appear Please refer to the 4th VIN character for a passenger car and the 5th VIN character for a truck The 4 VIN Character SESS SSS ioio nanara 1 2 Figure 6 7 Note You may not need to make all the selections or have to selec
33. ile the Scan Tool reads vehicle information A Vehicle Info Reading info Please Wait Figure 5 75 e If the vehicle does not support this mode a message shows on the display warning that the mode is not supported Page 66 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 4 From Vehicle Info Menu use the Up Down scroll button to select an available item to view then press the ENTER button Vehicle Info Calibration ID Cal Verf Numbe Figure 5 76 5 View retrieved vehicle information on screen 4 Cal Verf Number 00 00 AA 55 Figure 5 77 6 Press the ESC button to return to previous menu Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 67 5 10 Modules Present The Modules Present function allows viewing of the module IDs and communication protocols for OBD II modules in the vehicle 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER button Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test Vehicle Info Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure 5 78 2 View Modules Present with their IDs and communication protocols V Modules Present Protocol ISO 9141 2 Figure 5 79 Page 68 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 6 ABS Testing 1 Turn the ignition off Locate the vehicle s DLC 2 3 Plug the Scan Tool s OBD II connector to the veh
34. ind and fix the problem Here are three examples 1 Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is commanded on or off 2 Which if any DTCs are stored 3 Readiness Monitor status Page 4 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 2 2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs OBD II DTCs are codes that are stored by the vehicles On Board 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 DTCs consists 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 Systems B Body Identifying specific C Chassis malfunctioning P Powertrain section of the U Network systems Code Type Sub systems Generic SAE 1 Fuel and Air Metering PO P2 P34 P39 2 Fuel and Air Metering BO B3 3 Ignition System or Engine Misfire Co C3 4 Auxiliary Emission Controls UO U3 5 Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Manufacturer Specific Controls P1 P30 p33 6 Computer Output Circuits B1 B2 7 Transmission Controls Cl C2 8 Transmission Controls U1 U2 Item
35. ions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 4 DTC Trigger Waiting for DTC to trigger recording Press ESC to exit Figure 5 44 7 Wait for DTC to trigger recording or press ENTER to start recording Recording 32 283 DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 FUELSYS2 LOAD_PCT ETC i SHRTFT1 Figure 5 45 8 The Scan Tool keeps recording PID data until user presses ESC button the selected memory location is full or it completes recording A message prompting to playback data shows on the screen Record Data Record Done Playback data Figure 5 46 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 51 e If you wish to playback recorded data press the ENTER button if you do not wish to playback press the ESC button or use the Left Right button to select NO then press the ENTER button to return to Record Data menu 4 Record Data Complete Data Set Custom Data Set Unit of Measure Figure 5 47 Playback Data The Playback Data function allows viewing of previously stored PID data 1 To playback recorded data use the Up Down scroll button to select Playback Data from Live Data menu then press the ENTER button View Data Record Data WE Wdey leanBy 1e Figure 5 48 e You are also allowed to playback recorded data immediately after recording Page 52 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 2 Use the Up Down button to select the memory lo
36. isplay Test function checks if the LCD display is working normally 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Tool Self test then press the ENTER button System Setup Language Contrast Unit of Measure Auto Power off Beep Set MT Ool Self test Figure 3 14 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 21 2 Select Display Test from Tool Self test menu then press the ENTER button Tool Self test SSSSSsSsSssseseSseseeaesze 1 2 K DEJEM Keyboard Test Figure 3 15 3 Press the ENTER button again to start test Look for missing spots in the solid black characters 4 When completed press the ESC button to return to the previous screen B Keyboard Test The Keyboard Test function verifies that the keys are functioning properly 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select Keyboard Test from the Tool Self test menu then press the ENTER button Tool Self test SBSESSSSSSsSttsSssseseeSeszea 2 2 Display Test hiKeyboard Test Figure 3 16 Page 22 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 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 4 Keyboard Test Press any key to start test key Double ESC to return Figure 3 17 When you press the Power button the key name will not show on
37. ith 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 will cause the control module to illuminate the MIL when an emission related fault occurs e Pending Codes are also referred to as maturing codes or continuous monitor codes They indicate problems that the control module has detected during the current or last driving cycle but are not considered serious yet Pending Codes will not turn on the MIL If the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm up cycles the DTC clears from memory e Permanent Codes are DTCs that are confirmed and are retained in the non volatile memory of the vehicle s on board computer until the appropriate monitor for each DTC has determined that the malfunction is no longer present and is not commanding the MIL on Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 31 1 Use Up Down scroll button to select Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER button Diagnostic Menu 1 RELIES Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Figure 5 6 2 Use the Up Down scroll button to select Stored Codes or Pending Codes from the Read Codes menu then press the ENTER button 4 Trouble Codes WEStored Codes Pending Codes Permanent Codes Figure 5 7 If there is not a DTC the display indicates No pending c
38. itions are within specified limits These test results are saved in the vehicle s 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 Page 58 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 The O2 Monitor Test function is not supported by vehicles which communicate using a controller area network CAN For O2 Monitor Test results of CAN equipped vehicles see 5 8 On Board Monitor Test on page 61 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select O2 Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER button 4 Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I M Readiness M OPA Monitor Testi Figure 5 59 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID 3 Use the Up Down scroll button to select an O2 sensor from O2 Monitor Test menu and press ENTER button 4 O2 Monitor Test O2 Banki Sensor1i WO2 Banki Sensor2 O2 Banki Sensor3 O2 Banki Sensor4 O2 Bank2 Sensor1 O2 Bank2 Sensor2 Figure 5 60 e If the vehicle does not support the mode an advisory message will be displayed on the screen Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 59 O2 Monitor Test The selected mode is not supported Press any key to con Figure 5 61 4 View test results of selected O2 sensor 4 O2 Bank1 Sens
39. lections Use the Up Down scroll button to select a Trigger Mode then press the ENTER button Page 48 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 Pick Trigger Mode XK WET iam aterer DTC Trigger Figure 5 40 If data from a previously tested vehicle is not erased data from current test will be stored in temporary cache 9 Use the Up Down scroll button to select a Memory Location then press the ENTER button 4 Select Memory Location 1 Location 2 Location 3 Figure 5 41 eThe asterisk icon on the screen indicates that there is a previous recording in the memory location e If you select a location marked with an asterisk icon a message prompting to overwrite old recording is displayed Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 49 4 Select Memory A previous recording exists Do you want to overwrite it Figure 5 42 e If you wish to proceed with overwriting old recording press the ENTER button if you do not wish to overwrite it press the ESC button or use the Left Right button to select NO and press ENTER to pick another memory location 6 Observe on screen instructions If Manual Trigger is selected following screen shows 4 Manual Trigger Ready to record Press ENTER to start recording Press ESC to exit Figure 5 43 e If DTC Trigger is selected following screen shows Page 50 For technical quest
40. mber of times that the vehicle has Bank 1 been operated in the specified catalyst monitoring conditions denominator CATCOMP2 Catalyst Monitor Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Completion Counts Bank 2 displays number of time that Bank 2 all conditions necessary to detect a catalyst system bank 2 malfunction have been encountered numerator CATCOND2 Catalyst Monitor Catalyst Monitor Conditions Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 2 displays Encountered Counts number of times that the vehicle has Bank 2 been operated in the specified catalyst monitoring conditions denominator Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 81 O2SCOMP 1 O2 Sensor Monitor O2 Sensor Monitor Completion Completion Counts Counts Bank 1 displays number of Bank 1 time that all conditions necessary to detect an oxygen sensor bank 1 malfunction have been encountered numerator O2SCOND1 O2 Sensor Monitor O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions Conditions Encountered Counts Bank 1 displays Encountered Counts number of times that the vehicle has Bank 1 been operated in the specified oxygen sensor monitoring conditions denominator O2SCOMP2 O2 Sensor Monitor O2 Sensor Monitor Completion Completion Counts Counts Bank 2 displays number of Bank 2 time that all conditions necessary to detect an oxygen sensor bank 2 malfunction have been encountered numerator O2SCOND2 O2 Sensor Monitor O2 Sensor Monitor Conditions
41. must be OBD II compliant and this includes all Domestic Asian and European vehicles Asmall 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 Il compliant the label will designate OBD II Certified Additionally Government regulations mandate that all OBD Il compliant vehicles must have a common sixteen pin DLC Page 24 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 3 11 Product Troubleshooting Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the Scan Tool fails to communicate with the vehicle s Engine Control Unit ECU You need to do the following to identify the error 1 Verify that the ignition is ON 2 Verify that the Scan Tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC 3 Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing Operating Error If the Scan Tool freezes an exception occurs or the vehicle s ECU is too slow to respond to requests you need to reset the Scan Tool 1 Press and hold the POWER button for at least 2 seconds 2 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
42. odes are stored in the module Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to previous screen NOTE The Permanent Codes function is available only for vehicles supporting the CAN protocols Page 32 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 3 View the DTCs and their definitions on the screen 1 1 P1633 10 BUICK Ignition 0 Switch Circuit Figure 5 8 4 If more than one DTC is found use the Left Right scroll button to check all the codes e If retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes a Manufacturer specific codes are found Press any key to select vehicle make message comes up prompting you to select vehicle manufacturer to view DTC definitions Use Up Down scroll button to select manufacturer and then press ENTER button to confirm Vehicle Manufacturer 2 CADILLAC CHEVROLET CHRYSLER FORD Figure 5 9 e If the manufacturer of your vehicle is not listed use the Up Down scroll button to select Other then press the ENTER button Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 33 5 2 Code Breaker The Code Breaker function is used to provide descriptions and helpful tips to deal with DTCs stored in Stored Codes 1 Repeat steps in section 5 1 Reading Codes on page 31 to identify DTCs Lost Communication with TCM Figure 5 10 2 Press the button to display Code Breaker menu 4 Code Breaker System D
43. ool and to print retrieved data 3 9V Battery Supplies power to the Scan Tool when disconnected from vehicle DLC 4 User s Manual Instructions on tool operations 5 CD Includes user s manual update software etc 3 4 Navigation Characters 1 gt Indicates current selection 2 Indicates additional information is available on next screen s 3 a Indicates additional information is available on previous screen s 4 Identifies the control module number from which data is retrieved 5 Indicates Help or Code Breaker information is available 6 G Indicates graphic viewing is available 7 a Indicates battery level Page 12 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 3 5 Keyboard No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the Keyboard or Display Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth Do not soak the Keyboard as the Keyboard is not waterproof 3 6 Power Internal Power The Scan Tool has a 9V battery that provides power for off car reviewing and analysis Press the power key to turn on the Scan Tool Note If the Scan Tool is stored for a long period of time remove the battery to prevent damage to the Scan Tool External Power The Scan Tool is powered via the vehicle s DLC Just follow the steps below to turn on the Scan Tool 1 Connect the OBD II Cable to Scan Tool 2 Find the DLC on vehicle 3 Plug OBD II ca
44. ool will not be reviewable Please adjust the language settings accordingly A reminder will pop up under such circumstances Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 27 5 Diagnostics 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 CAUTION Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running _ Turn the ignition off Locate the vehicle s DLC Plug the Scan Tool s OBD II connector into the vehicle s DLC Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running oe ON Turn on the Scan Tool by pressing the Power button Use the Up Down scroll button to select Diagnostics from the Main Menu Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data Print Data System Setup Tool Information Figure 5 1 Page 28 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 6 Press the ENTER button to wait for the Menu to appear X ojjpyyi e p ABS Figure 5 2 T Select OBD2 EOBD and wait for a few seconds a sequence of messages displaying the OBD II 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 more than three times a LINKING ERROR message shows up on
45. or Complete it will remain in this state A number of factors including erasing of 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 II 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 II monitor system ready please consult your vehicle s Owner s Manual 2 6 OBD Il Definitions Power Train Control Module PCM The vehicle s 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 a
46. or2 DMMRich Lean Threshd V Lean Rich Threshd V Low for Switch V High for Switch V Rich Lean Threshd S Lean Rich Threshd S Figure 5 62 5 Use the Up Down scroll button to view more screens of data if an amp or icon displays 6 Press the ESC button to return to the previous menu Page 60 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 5 8 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 power train components and systems that are not continuously monitored 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select On Board Mon Test from Diagnostic Menu then press the ENTER button 4 Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test Vehicle Info Modules Present Unit of Measure Figure 5 63 2 Wait a few seconds while the Scan Tool validates the PID 3 From On Board Mon Test menu use the Up Down scroll button to select a test to view then press the ENTER button On Board Mon Test xmTest 01 Data Test 03 Data Test 10 Data Test 21 Data Test 22 Data Test 25 Data Figure 5 64 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 61 e If the vehicle under test does not support the mode an advisory message will be displayed on the screen On Board Mon Test The sele
47. questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 e The numbers x y in the upper right corner where x indicates sequence of highlighted item and y indicates the order that the parameters are selected and will be displayed e If you want to deselect all marked items or select all items press the LEFT button A message comes up to ask for your confirmation A Deselect All Deselect all selected PID s NO Figure 5 25 e If you decide to deselect these items press ENTER if you decide not to press ESC or use the Up Down scroll button to select NO to continue PID selections 4 Press the ENTER button to view selected PIDs on screen DTC_CNT FUELSYS2 ETC SHRTFT1 Figure 5 26 5 Use the ESC button to return to previous menu Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 41 Recording Data The Record Data function allows recording vehicle modules PIDs to help diagnose intermittent vehicle problems A recording includes 5 frames of live data before trigger event and several frames after trigger event There are two trigger modes used to record data 1 Manual Trigger allows user to press the ENTER button to start recording 2 DTC Trigger automatically records PID data when a fault that causes a DTC to set is detected by vehicle CAUTION DO NOT try to drive and operate the Scan Tool at the same time Always have another person operate the Scan Tool while driving
48. s then both types will be shown on the screen for selection I M Readiness Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle Figure 5 56 4 Use the Up Down scroll button as necessary to view the status of the MIL light ON or OFF and the following monitors e Misfire Monitor Misfire monitor e Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor e Comp Component Comprehensive Component Monitor e Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor e Htd Catalyst Heated Catalyst Monitor e EVAP System Mon Evaporative System Monitor Sec Air System Secondary Air Monitor AIC Refrig Mon A C system Monitor e Oxygen Sens Mon O2 Sensors Monitor e Oxygen Sens Htr O2 Sensor Heater Monitor EGR System Mon EGR System Monitor Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 57 Since DTCs Cleared MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp Component Catalyst Mon Htd Catalyst Figure 5 57 5 If the vehicle supports readiness test of This Drive Cycle a screen of the following displays This Drive Cycle MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp Component Catalyst Mon Htd Catalyst Figure 5 58 5 7 O2 Monitor Test OBD II 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 cond
49. s 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 2 5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle s PCM 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 technicians to determine if the vehicle s OBD II system has tested all the components and or systems Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 7 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 Ready
50. s soon as possible Under certain conditions the MIL will blink or flash This indicates a severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation Page 8 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 The vehicle s On Board Diagnostic system cannot turn the MIL off until necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists DTC Diagnostic Trouble Code that identifies which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned 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 on board 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 emissions 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 inclu
51. t other features For some vehicles the tool will not ask for any information before turning to the Function menu Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 71 6 Wait for the Function menu PSS SSeeSeSseeaessasqes 1 2 Enhanced DTC Data DTC Display Figure 6 8 e Click on Enhanced DTC Data to read enhanced code information e Click on DTC Display and wait for the following screen Read Codes Erase Codes Figure 6 9 e Click on Read Codes to read code information e Click on Erase Codes to delete code information Page 72 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Item 60794 7 Print Data The Print Data function allows the printing of diagnostic data recorded by the Scan Tool or customized test reports To print out retrieved data you need the following tools Cen Tech 60794 Scan Tool A computer with a USB port Supplied USB cable 1 5 Install software applications through the included CD or download the applications from our website www HarborFreight com Connect the Scan Tool to the computer with the supplied USB cable Run the software Use the Up Down scroll button to select Print Data from Main Menu then press the ENTER button Diagnostics DTC Lookup Review Data xgPrint Data System Setup Tool Information Figure 7 1 Use the Up Down scroll button to select the desired item to print from Print Data menu Item
52. the screen Instead the Scan Tool should reset when powered by vehicle battery or turn off when powered by 9V battery If the Scan Tool does not reset or turn off the key is not working properly 3 Double press ESC to return to previous menu Tool Information 1 From System Setup menu use the Up Down scroll button to select Tool Information then press the ENTER button Tool Information Serial No 00000006 Burn Date 05 03 11 S W Ver V3 00 H W Ver V1 02 LIB Ver V1 01 Figure 3 18 2 When completed press the ESC button to return to the previous screen Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 23 Update Mode This function allows you to update the Scan Tool software and DTC library through a computer Visit www HarborFreight com to update the Scan Tool software 3 9 9V Battery Replacement 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 battery and install a new 9V battery 4 Reinstall battery cover by sliding battery cover on and installing screw 3 10 Vehicle Coverage The 60794 Scan Tool is designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles including those equipped with Control Area Network CAN It is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles cars and light trucks sold in the United States
53. ure the parking brake is engaged 8 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline chemical electrical fires nearby 9 Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running 10 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 Item 60794 For technical questions please call 1 888 866 5797 Page 3 2 General Information 2 1 On Board Diagnostics OBD II The first generation of On Board Diagnostics called OBD 1 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 Il 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 f
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