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Dyno-Scan for Palm OS User Guide

1. 6 Abbreviations and Detmtons EE 6 Loading Palm Software inn en jaj jekel UR NE 9 Step 1 Start Palm Desktop Software aaa 9 e Kell Te nn E 10 Step 3l Peronn e el LEE 11 SOT Wale VDANO mm 11 OUI COINS mt 12 Connect your Dyno Scan to the Palm Handheld eeeeeeeeeeee enn 12 Connect the Dyno San to your Vehicle 12 Can Ke eh ei CT een 14 Connect Sean TOO to Vehicle EE 14 Sat Dyno SCan SOW TE 15 S in Me Bile NE PO EE 15 Preferences Dialog WE 16 General Information Screen 17 SW CNN SS c EMT T TT T TIU TT 18 Ulreiflel Codes STEC E 19 s ras R e ei E OO E D A ME MI 21 PRE CONG PA aC T 22 BS SI TOON FS ete reacts 24 Opens an Data DAVO E 25 EGE HIS let USS DIJO EE 25 PC oe e EE 26 Para MEL ES EC DAO e EE 26 SUD DOCH Parme CT EE 27 S es e E NE m 30 EIS o ee E 31 Eelst e em 31 DUGE G TAD MI s TU NUT 33 Oxygen NOTS nw 35 Test Results EN 36 Vehicle Info el TEE 37 On Board Tests Screen 38 gleef Kg EE 39 OUAP IC IOT BEE 40 Re Bel Le TE 41 UDE OR EEN EE 41 Auterra Dyno San for Palm OS eene nennen enne nennen nenne nnne nnns 42 Automatic Iransrmtssions nn nnn ener nnnnnnnn nnne nenne nnns nennen nnns 43 go es le Le M Sm 43 Be BE 43 Open Powervs Torque Run Dialog AA 44 Open Acceleration
2. Dyno Scan for Palm OS Version 5 2 User Guide Auterra LLC 320 East 2nd Ave Suite 111 Escondido CA 92025 www auterraweb com Sa les e mail sales auterraweb com Support e mail support auterraweb com Warnings The exclamation point within the triangle is a waming sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product Please observe all wamings A Do notoperate the vehicle indoors A running engine produceslethal carbon monoxide exhaust fumes that can seriously ham or kill you if inhaled Only run the vehicle motor outdoors with proper ventilation Most scan tool operations do not require a running motor Do notatiemptto operate or observe the scan tool while driving a vehicle Driving requiresthe full attention of the driver Operating orobserving the scan tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident Ensure the Palm cable and OBD II adapter do not interfere with the vehic le controls A cable dangling in front of the foot pedals gear shifter or steering wheel can interferer with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always ensure the Palm cable and OBD ll adapterare securely fastened out of the way If the scan tool cannot be safely attached asto not interfere with the vehicle controls then do not drive the vehicle with the OBD Il adapter connected to the vehicle Never race or exceed the posted speed limit while on public highways The dynamometer operations require
3. Oxygen Sensor Screen is Blank Not all vehicles support the features provided by the Oxygen Sensor screen If the vehicle does not support this feature the data forthe screen will be blank Freeze Frame Screen is Blank If the vehicle has not detected a failure that caused the Check Engine to illuminate the data forthe Freeze Frame screen will be blank Clearing Codes Did Not Work or MIL Didn t Turn Off There are a few possible causesforthe check engine light not to extinguish orthe DTCs to reappearon the scan tool First if the problem is not fixed the DTC may retum immediately for problems such as misfires open or shorted sensors etc Second some vehicles can t be running when the memory is cleared In these cases ensure the key is on but the engine is off before attempting to clearthe memory Last some vehicles 65 Troubleshooting require afterthe codesare cleared forthe ignition key to be tumed off and then on again before the MIL light actually tums off 66 Diagnostic Trouble Codes A Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC isa 5 digit value starting with a letter The DIC scodeslisted here are generic to all manufacturers These generic Diagnostic Trouble Codesare those codes where industry uniformity has been achieved However each vehicle manufacturer may optionally create new codesbeyond the generic ones The Auterra Dyno Scan forPalm OScan read these enhanced manufacturer specific codes Code definitions are availabl
4. Scan Tool Operation Cavan Sanggra Sensor Prodi tian an KIK Fla STE LAE Figure 31 Oxygen Sensors Screen 2 The Sensor Position indicates which oxygen sensor stest results are being displa yed 3 Tap any line with a note icon to display the O2 Limits screen showing the test result and test limits a pplied to result Name test name Measured the ECU measured test result Minimum Limit the minimum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Maximum Limit the ma ximum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Sensor Posi timi Bank Z Sens angor period 47 i bas sarme tack iy D TET LA Nama ns Peri acl FAT Lima tz k nns Limit Figure 32 02 Limits Dialog 4 Pressing the Next Sensor button displays the results forthe next sensor if any When the last sensor is reached the display wrapsaround to the first sensor Test Results Screen The Test Results sc reen showsthe results for on board diagnostic monitoring test of specific components systemsthat are continuously monitored e g mis fire monitoring and non continuously monitored e g catalyst system 36 Scan Tool Operation The Test Results screen displa ysthe vehicle ECU stest results The results displayed here are computed measured by the vehicle s on board computer ECU last successful test These tests are performed intemally by the vehicle and are not initiated by the scan tool These a
5. o 13 41 km h 25 MPH g 11 48 kPaA 14 2 in hg OI 13 55 km h 34 MPH 10 11 bz kPaA 18 4 in hg GE EEN 11 13 CO krak I4 4 TestFile jal Figure 55 CSV Hle in Excel The second row containsthe column headingsforthe scan data Metric valuesare always included in the CSV file however if there is no corresponding English units of measure fora sensorthen no conversion is shown Sample the sample number PID the sensor PID see Table 6 PID to ParameterMapping Value Metric the sensor value in Metric units Units Metric the Metric units of measure Value English the sensor value in English units Units English the English units of measure Sensor PID A PID parameter ID is a numbersthat corespondsto a parameter The following table maps parameter IDsto parameters PDB Export Table 6 PID to Parameter Mapping PID Parameter PID Parameter 4 Calculated Load Vale 44 Commanded EGR 6 Short Tem Fuel Tim B1 46 Evaporative Purge sid 8 Short Tem Fuel Tim B2 48 Warm upsSince DICsCleared 9 Long Tem Fuel Trim B2 49 Distance Since DTCsCleared Barometric Pressure O2SensorB1 53 60 Catalys Temp Bank1 Sensorl O2SensorB2 33 66 Control Module Voltage Time Since Engine at 1 68 Commanded Equivalence Ratio Distance Traveled While MILOn 69 Relative Throttle Position Fuel Rail Pressure Rel Manifold Fuel Rail Pressure ME S O2 S
6. P0350 P0351 P0352 P0353 P0354 P0355 P0356 P0357 Random Multiple C ylind er Misfire Detected Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected Cylinder 2 Misfire Detected Cylinder 3 Misfire Detected Cylinder 4 Misfire Detected Cylinder 5 Misfire Detected Cylinder 6 Misfire Detected Cylinder 7 Misfire Detected Cylinder 8 Misfire Detected Cylinder 9 Misfire Detected Cylinder 10 Misfire Detected Cylinder 11 Misfire Detected Cylinder 12 Misfire Detected Misfire Detected with Low Fuel Single Cylinder Misfire Cylinder not Specified Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range Performance Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent Knock Control System Error Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Range Performance Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Input Intermittent Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Range Performance Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Input Intermittent Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Crankshaft Position SensorA Circuit Range Performance Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Camshaft Position Sensor A
7. The Edit File Attributes screen editsa Scan Data file Fait Fila Attributes a Fez dos rer Fiinta Make e hours li we OW Date 1050 Tima lian idi Figure 22 Edit Hle Attributes Dialog The file attnbutes are Hle file na me Size file size Make make of the vehicle e g Toyota Year year of the vehicle e g 2001 Date date of file creation 25 Scan Tool Operation Time time of file creation VIN the VIN number of the vehicle Setup the Dyno setup data used when the scan data file wasrecorded if any Note an optional text note The Note button displays the text note The VIN field is where the vehicle identification number is manually entered File Backup All scan tool files are saved to the desktop computer upon HotSync The file name on the desktop isthe same name ason the Palm with the addition of three lettersto designate the file type File Type Appended Three Letters PT Dyno Setup For instance a scan data file on the Palm named TestRun upon HotSync will save a file called TestRun SD pdb onto the desktop computer shard drive in a directory called Backup To archive a file fora later date copy the filesfrom the Backup directory to a new directory Once a copy hasbeen made on the desktop the file can be deleted from the Palm to free storage space To reload the scan data file HotSync the file onto the Palm asdescnbed in Loading Palm Software Parameter S
8. e g Graph Horizontal Zoom In The Up Scroll and Down Scroll amows scroll a trace up and down when zoomed in The Scroll Right and Scroll Left buttons scroll right and left The Scroll End buttons scroll full right and full left When changing vertical zoom levels the minimum and maximum display value labels change to reflect the new range The current sensor reading will always display the Correct value irespective of the zoom range orgraphical clipping Data values exceeding the vertical graph limits either high orlow will be clipped atthe vertic al maximum minimum gra ph value The graph control hasa virtual trace buffer that stores many pagesof graph information The scroll right and left button allow viewing all the data within the trace buffer TIP The physical scroll up down buttons on the bottom of every Palm scroll both traces in unison If the Palm isequipped with a thumb scroll wheel thistoo can vertically scroll both traces simulta neously Each vertical axis displa ysthe minimum and maximum values Asthe tracesare scrolled and zoomed the min max display values will update asrequired An exact measurement value forany data point along the trace can be shown using the marker enabled by selecting Graph Show Marker The markerisa vertical dashed line within the graphing area Using the Palm s stylus drag the marker within the graph window The data point underthe marker foreach axis will update asthe marker is moved abo
9. Boost Sensor B Circuit Range Performance Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor B Circuit Low Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor B Circuit High Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A Range Performance Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A Low Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid A High Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid B Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid B Range Performance Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid B Low Turbo Super Charger Wastegate Solenoid B High Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Cam rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Range Performance Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Low Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A High C am Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Intermittent C am Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Range Performance Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Low Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B High Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control B Intermittent Cam Rotor Injector Cylinder 1 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 1 Contribution Balance Cylinder 2 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 2 Contribution Balance Cyl
10. Circ uit Fuel Cap Lamp Control Circuit VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch ECM PCM VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch TCM Power Steering Control Circuit Power Steering Control Circuit Low Power Steering Control Circuit High Throttle Actuator Control Range Performance Bank 1 Throttle Actuator Control Range Performance Bank 2 Intake Air Heater Control Circ uit A C Clutch Relay Control Circuit A C Clutch Relay Control Circ uit Low A C Clutch Relay Control Circuit High Immobilizer Lamp Control Circuit Immobilizer pending SAE J 1930 approval Speed Control Lamp Control Circuit Malfunction Indicator Lamp ML Control Circuit Engine RPM Output Circuit Engine Hot Lamp Output Control Circuit Fuel Level Output C irc uit Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Low Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit High Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Bank 2 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Low Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit High 76 Diagnostic Touble Codes PO7XX Transmission P0700 P0701 P0702 P0703 P0704 P0705 P0706 P0707 P0708 P0709 P0710 P0711 P0712 P0713 P0714 P0715 P0716 P0717 P0718 P0719 P0720 P0721 P0722 P0723 P0724 P0725 P0726 P0727 P0728 P0730 P0731 P0732 P0733 P0734 P0735 P0736 P0737 P0739 P0739 P0740 P0741 P0742 P0743 P0744 P0745 P0746 P0747 P0748 P0749 P0750 P0751 P07
11. Circuit Range Perfomance Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Range Performance Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input Camshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Ignition Coil Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil A Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil B Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil C Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil D Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil F Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil F Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil G Primary Secondary Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 or Single Sensor 72 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0358 Ignition Coil H Primary Secondary Circuit P0359 Ignition Coil I Primary Secondary Circuit P0360 Ignition Coil J Primary Secondary Circuit P0361 Ignition Coil K Primary Secondary Circuit P0362 Ignition Coil L Primary Secondary Circuit P0365 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Bank 1 P0366 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range Performance Bank 1 P0367 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input Bank 1 P0368 Camshaft
12. Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Open Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Control Circuit Shorted Evaporative Emission Control System Vent Valve Solenoid Circuit Evaporative Emission C ontrol System Pressure Sensor Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range Perfomance Evaporative Emission C ontrol System Pressure Sensor Low Input Evaporative Emission C ontrol System Pressure Sensor High input Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Intermittent Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected gross leak Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected very small leak Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected fuel cap loose off Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Range Performance Fuel Level Sensor Circ uit Low Input Fuel Level Sensor Circuit High Input Fuel Level Sensor Circuit Intermittent EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Range Performance EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Low Input EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit High Input EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circuit Intermittent Exhaust Pressure Sensor Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range Performance Exhaust Pressure Sensor Low Exhaust Pressure Sensor High Exhaust Pressure Sensor Intermittent Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Range Performance Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Low Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Hi
13. Mi Stato LUretream Cat Auxiliary Input Statue PTZINEAGtIo e Yahicla kloni tors Status MiprFreNOonibor D Sen dir Graten Fuel System AC Fefrigerant Lomponantg C On yen Saree Catalyat Ohoygen Hoster Heated Catalyst E System i Evan Sater Figure 11 General Info Screen Switching Screens The scan tool has numerous screens his procedure demonstrates how to switch between them 1 Pressing the Palm ssilk screened dropdown menu button displaysthe dropdown menu Figure 12 Palm Silk Sc reen Buttons 2 From the dropdown menu any one of the other screens oroptionscan be selected 18 Scan Tool Operation EX Cyne Graph Options Ll Fired Figure 13 Dropdown Menu 3 The diagonal line and letter next to each screen name iscalled a shortcut Instead of pressing the MENU button and selecting a screen from the dropdown menu altematively a Graffiti shortcut can be executed In the Graffiti writing area draw a diagonal line starting from the lower left and ending at the upper right the shortcut command followed by the letter of the screen This enables quick transitions between screens See your Palm documentation for more information about Graffiti and Palm shortcuts Trouble Codes Screen The Trouble Codes screen showsthe pending and stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTC if any The Trouble Codesscreen continually scansfornew DIC s even if some DICsare already shown All DTCs are displa
14. P25XX SAE Reserved P26XX SAE Reserved P27XX SAE Reserved P28XX SAE Reserved P29XX SAE Reserved P3XX Manufacturer Controlled and SAE Reserved P30XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P31XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P32XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P33XX Ignition System Misfire P34XX SAE Reserved P35XX SAE Reserved P36XX SAE Reserved P37XX SAE Reserved P38XX SAE Reserved P39XX SAE Reserved 80 Support Technical support isoffered on our productsvia email Please note technical support cannot assist you in diagnosing and repairing your vehicle Support is limited to operation of the scan tool only When contacting technical support please provide the following information Yearof Vehicle e g 1997 Make e g Chevrolet Model e g K1500 Pickup Extended Cab Palm handheld used e g Palm V Problem encountered be specific as possible List any error messages displa yed by the software e Version of Auterra OBD II Software located on the Options About menu AEE Mitar rm s ean Teo Figure 56 About Dialog Technical support is provided at support 3auterra web com 81 Warranty Information Auterra warranties the Dyno Scan for Palm OS hardware for 1 year Damage caused by misuse or modification is not covered Auterra is not responsible for damage to vehicle caused by misuse or otherwise Auterra s sole liability is limi
15. Position Sensor B Circuit High Input Bank 1 P0369 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 1 P0370 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A P0371 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses P0372 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Few Pulses P0373 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Intermittent Erratic Pulses P0374 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No Pulse P0375 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B P0376 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Many Pulses P0377 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Few Pulses P0378 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Intermittent Erratic Pulses P0379 Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B No Pulses P0380 Glow Plug Heater Circuit A P0381 Glow Plug Heater Indicator C ircuit P0382 Glow Plug Heater Circuit B P0385 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit P0386 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range Performance P0387 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input P0388 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input P0389 Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent P0390 camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit P0391 Camshaft Position Sensor B circuit Range Performance Bank 2 P0392 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input Bank 2 P0393 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input Bank 2 P0394 Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Bank 2 PO4XX
16. Pressure sensor Long Term Fuel Tim BX up to 2 indicatesthe correction being used by the fuel control system in both open and closed loop modesof operation O2 Sensor BX SX up to 8 indicatesthe voltage for conventional 0 to 1V oxygen sensors O2 sensors with a different full scale voltage shall be normalized to this range or if a wide range sensor may use the wide range parameters instead Short Term Fuel Trim BX up to 2 indicates the correction being used by the closed loop fuel algorithm If the fuel system is open loop O corection should be reported Time Since Engine Start shall increment the time since the engine was started while the engine is running Vehicle Speed displa ysthe vehicle road speed Absolute Load Value isthe normalized value of air mass per intake stroke displayed asa percent Absolute Throttle Position up to 3 the absolute throttle position not the relative or leamed throttle position Usually above O at idle and lessthan 100 at full throttle Accelerator Pedal Position up to 3 the absolute pedal position not the relative or leamed pedal position Usually above 0 at idle and lessthan 100 at full throttle Ambient Air Temperature displa ysthe ambient airtemperature Barometric Pressure barometric pressure nomally obtained from a dedicated barometric sensor Note some whether services report barometric pressure adjusted to sea level In these cases the reported value may not ma
17. high speeds Alwaysusesa Never race or exceed the posted speed limit while on public highways The closed course raceway when performing dynamometer and acceleration tests JA Do notatiemptto operate or observe the scan tool while driving a vehicle Driving requiresthe full attention of the driver Operating orobserving the scan tool will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident Theory of Operation A dynamometer or dyno for short is used to measure the power produced by an engine Up until now automotive dynos used were either crankshaft dynamometers or chassis dyna mo meters 41 Dyno Operation C rankshaft dynos require the motorto be removed from the vehicle he power is measured directly at the crankshaft orflywheel and is not affected by transmission and axle powertrain losses Vehicle manufacturers spec crankshaft poweron new carsand truc ks Chassis dynostest the entire vehicle The vehicle istied down to a large machine and the drive wheels are placed overa rotating drum The chassis dyno tests the entire powertrain system not just the crankshaft power Thisis a more realistic test since it measuresthe power delivered to the wheels not just the crankshaft As such the power figures measured are alwayslessthan with a crankshaft dyno since the powertrain robs some powerfrom the vehicle Clearly pulling the motorto use a crankshaft dyno isbeyond most people and chassis dynoscan run 150 and houror mor
18. in inches e g 31 and entered directly into the Tire Diameter field Manufacturers are usually off very slightly from the indicated tire size Many manufactures list the exact tire diameter on their website If available use the tire diameter listed on the manufacturers data sheet Measuring Overall Gear Ratio Measuring the vehicle gearratio involves keeping the vehicle speed steady while the software computesan overall gearratio The gearratio changes with each transmission gear Therefore the software computesone overall gearratio pergearratio run e g overall gearratio for And gear The overall gearratio isthe combination of the transmission gearratio and the final drive gearratio The Status field lists the status of the gear ratio run either Idle no data isbeing gathered Countdown to Start showsthe number of secondsuntil data collection begins Collecting Data vehicle data isbeing recorded A tire diameter must be entered in the Tire Diameter field before performing a gearratio run Pressing Measure Gear Ratio will start a gearratio run Once a tire diameter is entered pressing the Measure Gear Ratio button starts the 10 second countdown During this time get the vehicle moving in the gearthe run is going to be performed in e g 2 gear The vehicle RPM should be between 3000 and 4000 49 Dyno Operation RPM forbest results Once the gearand RPM isachieved keep the throttle steady and clutch out if a man
19. monitor vehicle operation such asspeed engine RPM coolant temperature and oxygen sensors While driving if the vehicle son board computer system detectsa problem the computer reports the emor using a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC A Diagnostic Trouble Code number indicatesthe problem with the vehicle For instance Diagnostic Trouble Code P0503 meansthe vehicle speed sensor is intermittently not providing the correct reading The scan tool connectsto the vehicle using a standard easy to locate electrical connector No tools are required to accessthe connector Once connected the scan tool communicates with the vehicle s computerto obtain diagnostic information such as a Diagnostic Trouble Code If the vehicle computer detectsa problem the driver is informed using the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the vehicle sdashboard This light is also known Preface asthe Malfunction Indicator Light MIL When this light illuminates a Diagnostic Trouble Code is saved into the computer memory ready forthe Autera Dyno Scan forPalm OS to read outthe value Not all Diagnostic Trouble Codesilluminate the Check Engine light Sometimesthe vehicle needsto see an emora few timesto ensure the problem isn t just a temporary glitch Other times the computer detemines the problem isn t emission related and the driver is not notified Therefore periodic checking of the Diagnostic Trouble Codes helps detect problems early before becoming mo
20. terminate early gt Use common sense let off the accelerator if something getsin the way of the vehicle 53 Dyno Operation Dyno setup try to obtain cument temperature humidity elevation and altimeter pressure before each day of runs Head Tail Wind a windy day will skew the power torgue results higher or lower depending on the wind direction A relatively calm day providesthe best results Level Ground an uphill climb will make the power torque lowerand conversely a downhill run will have higherthan expected values Level ground providesthe best results Heat soak repeated runs will cause the intake manifold temperature to increase Hot airisless dense and causesa reduction in power torque J ust note that the first run may have slightly higher valuesthan subsequent runs if performed back to back Power Torque Statistics Dialog The Power Torque Statistics dialog calculatesthe peak horsepowerand torque at RPM valuesforthe cumently opened Power Torque file Power Torgua Statistica ge fisura dth Fur Pank Power Pmak Power RPM Pak Torque Peak Tor gua RP Figure 48 Power Torque Statistics Dialog File Power Torque file name Peak Power peak horsepower output during the run Peak Power RPM the RPM peak power wasachieved Peak Torque peaktorque output during during the run Peak Torque RPM the RPM peaktorque wasachieved Acceleration Screen The Acceleration screen analyzesacceleration data
21. the vehicle hasdetected a Diagnostic Trouble Code s DTC they will be listed in eitherthe Stored DIC sorPending DIC scolumn Not all Diagnostic Trouble Codescause the MIL light i e Check Engine to illuminate If the MIL light is on the Diagnostic Trouble Code that caused the light to illuminate is listed afterthe Trouble Code Caused MIL prompt The freeze frame will contain a snapshot of the sensor values at the time the eroroccured see Freeze Frame Screen Pressthe Clear DTCs button to clearall DTCs from the vehicle s memory Wait a few secondsafter pressing Yeson the Clear Trouble Codes screen forthe scan tool to complete the clearcommand Pressing Yes will clearthe DIC from vehicle memory Once cleared the enor codescannot be recovered Clearing also extinguishesthe vehicle s MIL i e Check Engine light and erasesthe vehicle s freeze frame log Sometimesthe vehicle s ignition must be tumed off and on again before the Check Engine light tums off 3 Not all vehicles support retrieving and clearing B C and U codes 20 Scan Tool Operation StoredUTUn PandngLDTL g Cigar Trada Codes n ki Are you sure you want to permanently cigar al troublacades fr orn the viahicl es memory Figure 15 Clear Trouble Codes 5 Tapping a trouble code number will display the DIC Lookup dialog This dialog will display a textual description forthe numeric DIC value The software may not contain a description for every possi
22. top of the screen Palm OS version 2 x and earHier 1 Tap the Applications button in the lower left comer of your screen The applications launcher appears 2 Tap the Memory application icon 3 Yourcurent Palm OS verson appearsin the top left of the screen Starting with Autera software version 3 0 only Palm OS versions 3 0 and later are supported Palm 2 x series handhelds should use Auterra software version 2 5 Preface Abbreviations Some item descnptionsare abbreviated to fit within the Palm s screen BX designatesa bank number e g Bl means bank 1 SX designatesa sensor number e g Sl means sensor 1 BX SX designatesa bank sensor combination e g B1 S2 means bank 1 sensor 2 OBD I On Board Diagnostics OBD Il On Board Diagnostics II OBDII Calif OBD II Califomia ARB OBD Federal OBD Federal EPA No OBD not intended to meet any OBD requirements OLoop NoSat Open Loop hasnot yet satisfied conditionsto go closed loop CLoop O2 Closed Loop using oxygen sensors as feedback for fuel control OLoop Drive Open loop due to driving conditions powerenrichment deceleration enleanment OLoop Fault Open loop due to detected system fault CLoop Fault Closed loop but fault with at least one oxygen sensor may be using single Oxygen sensor control Upstream Cat upstream of first catalytic converter Dnstream Cat downstream of first catalytic converter Atmosphere atmosphere off PTO NtAc
23. vehicle manufacturer To determine which duplicate definition is applicable to your vehicle referto your vehicle srepair manual It s uncommon fora DIC to have duplicate meanings by the same manufacturer Most DTC s are unique from a given manufacturer Quit Application Pressing the home silksc reen button exitsthe Auterra OBD II software and retumsto the Palm desktop Figure 37 Quit Application 40 Dyno Operation The Dyno software is designed for easy operation This section shows how to operate the Dyno features and describesthe features on each screen Dyno operations require driving the vehicle while the Palm software records performance data Forincreased safety the software doesnot require user intervention during the test runs All data isrecorded forlater analysis and audible tones are used to convey instructions to the user while driving All Dyno features are accessed via the Dyno menu bar Ensure the Palm cable and OBD II adapter do not interfere with the vehic le controls A cable dangling in front of the foot pedals gear shifter or steering n wheel can interferer with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always ensure the Palm cable and OBD ll adapterare securely fastened out of the way If the scan tool cannot be safely attached asto not interfere with the vehicle controls then do not drive the vehicle with the OBD Il adapter connected to the vehicle dynamometer operations require accelerating to
24. 1 75 x 875 Temperature s to 158 F 0 to 70 C non condensing Required Components The Auterra Dyno Scan for Palm OS requires four components HotSync cable OBD Il Adapter OBD Il cable and a Palm handheld computer purchased separately 1 Not all OBD ll adaptersare equipped with CAN Preface Figure 3 Palm HotSync Cable OBD II Adapter and OBD II Cable Supported Vehicles The Autera Dyno Scan for Palm OS supports all 1996 and newer vehicles including American European and Asian Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles are also supported with a stic ker underthe hood indicating OBD II compliance All vehicles sold in the US model year 1996 and newerare OBD Il compliant and do not require the under hood sticker The OBD Il Adapter supportsthe following automotive standard interfaces VPW PWM ISO Keyword Protocol KWP 2000 and optionally CAN Supported Palm Handheld Devices The Auterra Dyno Scan for Palm OS supports most Palm devices with operating system 3 0 or higher Palm handhelds sold today are 3 x and later The Palm OS version is located either Palm OS version 3 x and later 1 Tap the Applications button in the lower left comer of your screen The applications launcher appears 2 Tap the Menu button in the lowerleft comer of your screen A dropdown list appears 3 Select Info The Info screen appears 4 Tap the Version button at the bottom of the screen Yourcurment Palm OS version appearsatthe
25. 5 P0576 P0577 Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit Low Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit High Cruise Control System Vehicle Speed Too High Cruise Control Input C irc uit Cruise Control Input Circuit Low Cruise Control input Circuit High P0578 through P0580 Reserved for Cruise Control Codes P06XX Computer and Auxiliary Inputs P0600 P0601 P0602 P0603 P0604 P0605 P0606 P0607 P0608 P0609 P0610 P0615 P0616 P0617 P0618 P0619 P0620 P0621 P0622 P0623 P0624 P0630 P0631 P0635 P0836 P0637 P0638 P0639 P0640 P0645 P0646 P0647 P0648 P0649 P0650 P0654 P0655 P0656 P0660 P0661 P0662 P0663 P0664 P0665 Serial Communication Link Intemal Control Module Memory Check Sum Emor Control Module Programming Emor Intemal Control Module Keep Alive Memory KAM Emor Intemal Control Module Random Access Memory RAM Eror Intemal Control Module Read Only Memory ROM Emor Module Identification Defined by SAEJ 1979 ECM PCM Processor Control Module Performance Control Module VSS Output A Control Module VSS Output B Control Module Vehicle Options Eror Starter Relay Circuit Starter Relay Circuit Low Starter Relay Circuit High Altemative Fuel Control Module KAM Error Altemative Fuel Control Module RAM ROM Eror Generator Control C irc uit Generator Lamp L Teminal Control C irc uit Generator Field F Terminal Control Circuit Generator Lamp Control
26. 52 P0753 P0754 P0765 P0756 P0757 P0758 P0759 P0760 Transmission Control System MIL Request Transmission Control System Range Performance Transmission Control System Electrical Torque Converter Brake Switch B Circuit Clutch Switch In put Circuit Malfunction Transmission Range Sensor C ircuit Malfunction PRNDL Input Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Range Perfomance Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input Transmission Range Sensor Circ uit High Input Transmission Range Sensor Circ uit intermittent Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Range Performance Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Circ uit Intermittent Input Turbine Soeed Sensor Circuit input Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Range Performance Input Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal Input Turbine Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Torque Converter Brake Switch B Circuit Low Output Speed Sensor Circuit Output Speed Sensor Circuit Range Performance Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal Output Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Torque Converter Brake Switch B Circ uit High Engine Speed Input Circuit Engine Speed Input Circuit Range Performance Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent Incomect Gear Ratio Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio Gear2 Incorrect Ratio Gear3
27. Advanced or System Performance Bank 2 P0025 B Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded Bank 2 67 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0030 P0031 P0032 P0033 P0034 P0035 P0036 P0037 P0038 P0042 P0043 P0044 P0050 P0051 P0052 P0056 P0057 P0058 P0062 P0063 P0064 P0065 P0066 P0067 P0070 P0071 P0072 P0073 P0074 P0075 P0076 P0077 P0078 P0079 P0080 P0081 P0082 P0083 P0084 P0085 P0086 HO 2S Heater Control C irc uit Bank 1 Sensor 1 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1 HO gt S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit Low Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit High HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 3 HO 2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Senso
28. Auxiliary Emission Controls P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected P0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected P0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circuit P0404 Exhaust GasRecirculation Control Circuit Range Performance P0405 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit Low P0406 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High P0407 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit Low P0408 Exhaust GasRecirculation Sensor B Circuit High P0409 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit P0410 Secondary Air Injection System P0411 Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected P0412 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit P0413 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Open P0414 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Shorted P0415 Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit P0416 secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open P0417 secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Shorted P0416 Secondary Air Injection System Relay A Circuit P0419 Secondary Air injection System Relay B Circuit P0420 Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0421 Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0422 Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 P0423 Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 1 73
29. Control Module PID Parameter ID is a numberused to designate a particular vehicle sensor PTO Power Take Off RPM Revolutions per Minute SAE Society of Automotive Engineers Scan Tool a computerthat readsout OBD II valuesfrom the vehicle Service Engine Soon also known asa MIL light SH Sequential Fuel Injection TBI Throttle Body Injection TC M Transmission Control Module TCS Traction Control Switch TFT Transmission Fluid Temperature Torque Torque isa measure of how much a force acting on an object causesthat objectto rotate TP Throttle Position TPS Throttle Position Sensor VAC Vacuum VIN Vehicle Identification Number VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor Loading Palm Software Loading the Auterra OBD II Palm Software onto the Palm handheld is easy This section shows you how Your Palm Desktop Software may look slightly different from shown here Referto your Palm documentation on loading software applications if you have trouble Step 1 Start Palm Desktop Software 1 Start the Palm Desktop software Figure 4 included with your Palm on your personal computer Loading Palm Software LE EI ot Ne Be DE Ww Exk iam IS bn E E HEN CM um e z mo uje T hee ap po gem ip show in Iis vegan E EPETILL c Rad k upi pement Palm Phestos Edd Ever Figure 4 Palm Desktop Software Ste
30. Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0424 P0425 P0426 P0427 P0428 P0429 P0430 P0431 P0432 P0433 P0434 P0435 P0436 P0437 P0438 P0439 P0440 P0441 P0442 P0443 P0444 P0445 P0446 P0447 P0448 P0449 P0450 P0451 P0452 P0453 P0454 P0455 P0456 P0457 P0460 P0461 P0462 P0463 P0464 P0465 P0466 P0467 P0468 P0469 P0470 P0471 P0472 P0473 P0474 P0475 P0476 P0477 P0478 P0479 P0480 P0481 P0482 P0483 P0484 P0485 P0486 P0487 Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold Catalyst Temperature Sensor Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range Performance Catalyst Temperature Sensor Low Input Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input Catalyst Heater Control Circuit Catalyst System Efficiency Below Threshold Warm Up Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Main Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Heated Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold Heated Catalyst Temperature Below Threshold Catalyst Temperature Sensor Catalyst Temperature Sensor Range Performance Catalyst Temperature Sensor Low Input Catalyst Temperature Sensor High Input Catalyst Heater Control Circuit Evaporative Emission Control System Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected small leak Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Shorted Evaporative
31. Freeze Frame Screen is Blank eeeeeseeeeeeee ee eeeee nennen nnne ener nnne naa nennen nnn nnn nennen 65 Clearing Codes Did Not Work or MIL Didn t Tum OI 65 Diagnostic Trouble Codes sni een EE 67 Diagnostic Trouble Code Format Structure ssssseee nennen nns 67 POOXX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls een 67 POLXX Fuel and Air Metering ccececccccccceceeeeeeeecececeeeseeeceseeeeeeenenenenenenenesesasasasasasassssesessensnanananaas 68 PO2XX Fuel and Air Metering ccccccecccccecceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeseceseceseeeneneneneeenenenenesesasasasasasasesausnanseasananans 70 POSXX lanitior Sytem or MISTE Pan adr atii Iu oaa ee deb kaska 72 POAXX Auxilia ry Emission C ontro ls rini cec iie a ic 73 PO5XX Vehicle Speed Idle Control and Auxiliary Inpute een 75 POOXX Computer and Auxiliary Inpute 76 POXA TaN oU EET T E o o NA ER NE PE PEN RM NE TI POGON el e Tu EE 78 Additional Diagnostic Trouble Code Range 79 0 Iris Q 79 PIXXX Manufacturer Controlled EE 79 PXAKSAE ae e DIC rr ee 80 P3XX Manufacturer Controlled and SAE Reserved sssssssssserrrrrrsssessrrrrrrrsserrrrrnrrssnsrrrrrnne 80 PP ON EE 81 NE IBN NTO Malo MM cm 82 Preface Congratulations on your purchase of an Autera s Dyno Scan for Palm OS Please take time to read through these operating instructions and become familiar with the operating proced
32. Incorrect Ratio Gear4 Incorrect Ratio Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio Reverse Incorrect Ratio TC M Engine Speed Output Circuit TC M Engine Speed Output Circuit Low TC M Engine Speed Output Circuit High Torque Converter Clutch C irc uit Torque Converter Clutch C irc uit Performance or Stuck Off Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Stuck On Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Electrical Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Intermittent Pressure Control Solenoid A Pressure Control Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off Pressure Control Solenoid A Stuck On Pressure Control Solenoid A Electrical Pressure Control Solenoid A Intermittent Shift Solenoid A Shift Solenoid A Performance or Stuck Off Shift Solenoid A Stuck On Shift Solenoid A Electrical Shift Solenoid A Intermittent Shift Solenoid B Shift Solenoid B Performance or Stuck Off Shift Solenoid B Stuck On Shift Solenoid B Electrical Shift Solenoid B Intermittent Shift Solenoid C 77 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0761 P0762 P0763 P0764 P0765 P0766 P0767 P0768 P0769 P0770 P0771 P0772 P0773 P0774 P0775 P0776 P0777 P0778 P0779 P0780 P0781 P0782 P0783 P0784 P0785 P0786 P0787 P0788 P0789 P0790 P0791 P0792 P0793 P0794 P0795 P0796 P0797 P0798 P0799 Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck Off Shift Solenoid C StuckOn Shift Solenoid C Electrical Shift Solenoid C Intermittent Shift Solenoid C Shift Solenoid D Performa
33. OK Highlight the file name within the Scan Data Fileslist box and press OK A new file hasbeen created and now open Press one of the Edit buttons on the Meter screen to select a sensorto monitor Press OK to accept settings Press OK to start the sampling The numeric display will update at the Speed interval selected Set the Playback control to Rec to start recording 10 Select Stop from the Playback control after a few seconds of recording 11 Select Play from the Playback control to playbackthe previously recorded file Scan Tool Files The Scan Tool feature usesone storage file type Scan Data stores data from the scan tool record operation The Scan Data files are managed using the Open Scan Data dialog See Dyno Filesfor information regarding otherfile types 24 Scan Tool Operation Open Scan Data Dialog The Scan Data files are managed using the Open Scan Data dialog Creating deleting and editing of these files are performed on this screen Open Bean Jata Goan Data Riles OK UI Hes Delete Edit Figure 21 Open Scan Data Dialog The Scan Data Files list box shows all the files cumently stored on the device sorted alphabetically If a file isalready open the list box will highlight the open file A new file is created by pressing the New button The Delete button deletesthe actively selected file And Edit editsthe files attributes Edit File Attributes Dialog
34. OS universal to all automobiles since all newer vehicles sold must conform to these govemment regulations OBD II standardizesa vehicle communication protocol and the extemal computer connector The Autera Dyno Scan for Palm OSusesthisconnectorlocated underthe dash to communicate with the vehicle s on board computer systems Where is the vehicle s OBD Il connector OBD II compliant vehicles must have a 16 pin connector located in plain sight undemeath the dash nearthe driver s seat see Figure 2 Altematively it may be behind ashtra ys or concealed by an easily removed plastic cover sometimes with the letters OBD stamped on the outside Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have this connector and are only OBDIcompliant These OBD vehicles are not supported by the scan tool lpm CI A CI EJ E3 E EO C2 E32 E3 E32 Figure 2 Vehicle OBD Il Connector Front View What is a Scan Tool Modem automobiles rely upon computers to control and monitor all aspects of vehicle operation When most people think of computers they think of a desktop system such as an Apple Macintosh oran IBM PC compatible However small computer microchips silently perform many mundane tasks without the average person being aware of their existence Today sautomobile contains numerouson board computer chips responsible for many systems such asthe engine transmission and antilock brakesto name a few The automobile computer relies upon a variety of sensorsto
35. Pressing Enter No Connect entersthe software without actually connecting to a vehicle Useful to review previously recorded Scan Data files see Record Playback To enable Demo mode see Demo Mode mu oS Waltona teAutarra s BD II D yna Scan for Palm OS Figure 8 Connect Screen 3 Aftera few seconds the scan tool will detect the vehicle and display the General Info screen Palm Built in Help Most Palm popup dialogscontain user help If help isavailable the dialog s upper night comer will have a letter i inside a circle Tap the i for help 15 Scan Tool Operation REMI StoaradDTC s PendingOTt s Cianr Trouble Codes Cf APS POU mura you want to permanent slagr all trouble codes Tram the vehicle s memory Figure 9 Help Icon Preferences Dialog The Default Units of Measure setting changes between English or Metric units Not all sensors use English units of measure in which case the Metnc units are used The Fast Sampling option enablesa fasterthan nomal sampling frequency on some vehicles If you notice on some vehicles that the live sensor monitoring doesn t function orthe sensor measurements update sporadically disable this feature With Fast Sampling enabled the scan tool cannot target a particular vehicle computer module To obtain live sensordata froma specific computer module tum Fast Sampling off For instance if a vehicle hastwo computer modules 16 and 26 an
36. Pressure Circuit Low Input Manifold Absolute Pressure Ba ro metric Pressure Circuit High Input Manifold Absolute Pressure Ba rometric Pressure Circuit Intermittent Intake Air Temperature Circuit Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range Performance Problem Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input 68 Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0113 P0114 P0115 P0116 P0117 P0118 P0119 P0120 P0121 P0122 P0123 P0124 P0125 P0126 P0127 P0128 P0130 P0131 P0132 P0133 P0134 P0135 P0136 P0137 P0138 P0139 P0140 P0141 P0142 P0143 P0144 P0145 P0146 P0147 P0148 P0149 P0150 P0151 P0152 P0153 P0154 P0155 P0156 P0157 P0158 P0159 P0160 P0161 P0162 P0163 P0164 P0165 P0166 P0167 P0168 P0169 P0170 P0171 P0172 P0173 Inta ke Air Temperature Circuit High Input Intake Air Temperature Circuit Inte mittent Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range Perfomance Problem Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Intermittent Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Range Performance Problem Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Low Input Throttle Pedal Postion Sensor Switch A Circuit High Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Intermittent Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control Insufficient Coolant Temperatur
37. Run Dialog enne nnn nnn nnn 44 Edit File Attributes Dialog 45 Dyno Setup Used On Run Dialog 45 Open Dyno Setup Dialog kann 46 EGE DyNO OVI DOVO M 46 Calculation of Frontal Area aa ciet ee ei ak ere bile ea pesa eu nain kva bdel ke En Rakete 48 GearRallo EE 48 MEDE OT ee 49 Measuring Overall Gear Ra tiO scissa E 49 Calculating Overall Gear RANO TE 50 Conhimihng G ear Ratio RE EEN 50 Using Tire Diameterand Gearbato nnns 51 Automatic tanao EE 51 PO WV IS TOO et a ket a rea trn o ata LU IN iore NEP UNUM koko 5l Power alte ELE RUM BI z ejo ME 52 Performing a Power Orue RUN vanje ari aii revno rai ak eri ca ac eaa aln naa jdn 53 Power Torque Run Do sand Don ts eene enne nnne nennen nnne nn nnn nnns 53 Power Orgue Statistics Dialog EE 54 Accelerdtuob Se IB e aun tree ere meee uUa PUN MM MI TM MM a eee NUI MEE 54 Acceleration RUN Dia e Le ssi arra cao ao cec GE E Uca ibn nb 55 Performing an Acceleration RUN sss nana 56 Acceleration Run Do sand Donte E 56 Acceleration Gate 57 OEIT CONOY ERE ETENIM 58 DOMO e E 59 Enable Demo Mode i AA 59 FOB EDO fm 60 FSC OS EN 60 BEIER Re EE 60 ENE ON EE 61 SE 62 MOUS SOO DE 64 Scan Tool Connects but No Sensor Data 64 No Communic aton Carn Be Le NEE 64 No COMMUNICATION Vehicle ME 65 ea ett ite e EE 65 Ile elle jale 3 OS Veroli m mamam uma ETT 65 SAPON pO s IE ne Tn NE ME NEUE NA 65 Oxygen enor Lie en is Ba TT TOES 65
38. Selectthe Connectto Vehicle Demo checkboxon the Connect screen aim AUTERRA Welcore te Au terra w OBDII Dyro Scan for Palm ost nnezt khe m hi gs Figure 53 Connectto Vehicle Demo 2 Pressthe Connectto Vehicle button With demo mode enabled all vehicle data is simulated even if the scan tool is connected to a vehicle 59 PDB Export The PDB Export Windows application converts Palm scan tool databasesinto a C SV file suitable for import into a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel The file format isa comma delimited file and as such almost any spreadsheet package should be able to import the data Once the data isimported into the spreadsheet numerous data manipulations are possible such asgraphing data The PDB Export application will run on Windows 95 98 ME NT 2000 and XP Recorded Data Recorded data can be a Scan Data file Power Torgue File oran Acceleration file During a HotSync recorded filesare copied to the desktop in a Palm directory called Ba c kup Usually this directory is contained underthe Program Files directory The file will have a PDB Palm Database extension For instance on one machine the Backup directory might be located at c Program Hles Sony Handheld Dave Backup Presently PDB Export only reads Scan Data files PDB Export The PDB Export application isa single executable PDBExport exe The program does not need to be installed The PDB Export contr
39. Switch High Voltage P0524 Engine Oil Pressure Too Low P0530 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circ uit P0531 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circ uit Range Perfomance P0532 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circ uit Low Input P0533 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circ uit High Input P0534 A AirConditioner Refrigerant Charge Loss P0540 Intake Air Heater Circuit P0541 Intake Air Heater Circuit Low P0542 Intake Air Heater Circuit High P0544 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit P0545 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor C irc uit Low P0546 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High P0547 ExhaustGasTemperature Sensor C ircuit Bank 2 P0548 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low P0549 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High P0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit P0551 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Range Perfomance P0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input P0554 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0560 System Voltage P0561 System Voltage Unstable P0562 System Voltage Low PO563 System Voltage High PO564 Cruise Control Multi Function Input Signal P0565 Cruise Control On Signal PO566 Cruise Control Off Signal PO567 Cruise Control Resume Signal PO568 Cruise Control Set Signal P0569 Cruise Control Coast Signal P0570 Cruise Control Accel Signal 15 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0571 P0572 P0573 P0574 P057
40. Table 4 DIC Groupings Table 4 DIC Groupings ISO SAE Controlled Generic Manufacturer Controlled Enhanced POOO0 to P0999 P1000 to P1999 P2000 to P2999 P3000 to P3399 P3400 to P3999 7 Genenc codesar applicable to all vehicle makesand models Genenc definitions are only displayed if the Genenc database isselected Enhanced codesare stored within each manufacturers unique DIC database e g Ford pdb When selecting an enhanced code use the enhanced code rangesand selecta manufacturer database Forcodes within the genenc ranges select the Genenc database 1 Switch to the Code Search screen asdescnbed in the section Switching Screens Code Soe oL n A A A A PI 49 8 V Y TV Y v ahicla e Chi Description E Figure 36 Code Search 39 Scan Tool Operation 2 Selecta vehicle manufacturer using the Vehicle popup list The list shows all installed vehicle DTC databases 3 Selectthe code by using the up and down arowsabove each number The Description field will automatically update with each new code selected 4 Ifa code cannot be located forthat manufacturer try selecting a different manufacturer If a description cannot be located the software recommends referring to the repair manual Note not every DIC numberisa valid trouble code 5 Ifa duplicate definition from the same vehicle manufacturer is found right left arrows display Pressing the a mows traverse through all multiple definitions for the selected
41. able that will work No other HotSync cable orcradle will operate If using a Handspring try removing the springboard module 64 Troubleshooting No Communication Vehicle If the No Communication Vehicle dialog appears see No Communication Scan Tool Lost Communication If the Lost Communication dialog appears this meansthe Palm initially established communication but subsequently lost it Try the following remedies 1 Ensure the OBD Il Adapter is securely plugged into the vehicle s OBD II connector 2 Ensure the HotSync cable is securely plugged into the Palm 3 Ensure your Palm hasfresh batteries or if the Palm is rechargeable that the batteries are fully charged Extremely low batteries may fail to communicate reliably Incompatible OS Version Your Palm operating system must be at version 3 0 orhigherto run the Auterra software 3 0 and later Upgrade your Palm OSor purchase a newer Palm handheld Auterra software version 2 5 will operate on Palm 2 0 seres handhelds Serial Port in Use Another application erroneously left the serial port open Follow these stepsto remedy the problem l Gently pressthe Reset button on the back of the Palm using the end of bent paper clip Do NOTpress any other buttons when the Reset button is pressed See your Palm documentation for more information about resetting your Palm 2 Restart the Autera Dyno Scan forPalm OSapplication The serial port should now be ready foruse
42. accelerating to high speeds Alwaysusesa closed course raceway when performing dynamometer and acceleration tests Terms of Use The Software contains proprietary and confidential information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and otherlaws You will not modify orsell works based on the Software The Software isfor your personal use We grant you a personal and non exclusive license to use the object code version of the Software on a single Palm handheld computer provided that you do not and do not allow any third party to copy modify reverse engineer create derivative works from assign or otherwise transfer any right in the Software and you will not modify the Software by any means Disclaimer The Product isthe complete Dyno Scan for Palm OS product including hardware software user manual and packaging Auterra LLC assumes no responsibility for any lossor claim by third parties which arise through the use of this Product Autera LLC assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data asa result of a Product malfunction Be sure to backup copies of all important data on other media to protect against data loss The Software and all accompanying files data and materials are provided as is without warranty of any kind either expressed orimplied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitnessfora particular purpose The entire risk asto the qual
43. ailable torque The swell is normal and all dynosexhibit this behavior The powertorque figures above 3000 RPM are the real numbers used for evaluation Figure 38 Power Torque Run Automatic Transmission Fast Sampling The Fast Sampling preference on the Preferences dialog must be enabled to achieve accurate dyno operation Ensure this option is selected wheneverusing Dyno features Very old versions of the Auterra OBD II adapter may not support fast sampling on all vehicles All Auterra adapters sold today support fast sampling on all vehicles Dyno Files The Dyno features use three storage file types Power Torque stores Power and Torque run data Acceleration stores Acceleration run data 43 Dyno Operation Dyno Setup stores Dyno setup variables such as vehicle weight elevation humidity etc See Scan Tool Files and File Backup for information regarding otherfile typesand desktop backup Open Power vs Torque Run Dialog The Power Torque files are managed using the Open Power vs Torque Run dialog From this dialog Power Torque files can be created deleted and edited Open Power va Tor qua Run Power w Torque Film Figure 39 Open Power vs Torque Run Dialog The Power vs Torque Files list box shows all the files currently stored on the device If a file is already open the list box will initially highlight the currently open file A new file is created by pressing the New button The Delete
44. asy to read numbersfor viewing at a distance Up to two sensorscan be monitored simulta neously When switching between screens the Meter screen remembersthe last sensor s monitored The Meter screen supports recording and playback of live data See Record Playback for more information 1 Switch to the Meterscreen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens d i dsj n E j etre See Edita LJ WB 5p Figure 24 Meter Screen 2 Pressone ofthe Edit buttonsto select a parameterto monitoras described in Parameter Select Dialog Parara ter plac Unit F Parameter EGF Figure 25 Parameter Select Dialog 3 PressOKto accept settingsor Cancel to revert to the previous screen 30 Scan Tool Operation 4 5 Pressing OK startsthe parameter reading display The numeric display will update atthe Speed interval selected The horizontal bar graph shows where the current parameter reading lies in relation to the absolute minimum and maximum sensor values This is useful to determine if a parameteris pinned high pinned low or somewhere in between The parameter name and units of measure are also displayed Foroxygen sensors an additional rich lean percentage is shown 10096lean to 99 2 ric h Pressing Hold temporarily suspendsthe Live display Pressing Hold again resumes sensor sampling List Screen The List screen displa ys real time sensor readings from the vehicle in a list format U
45. be Keep a steady speed at 2000 RPM Confirm the computed and real MPH values match Increase speed to a steady 4000 RPM Confirm the computed and real MPH values match RUNE 50 Dyno Operation Driving requiresthe full attention of the driver Operating orobserving the scan 1 Always have a passenger confirm the computed and real MPH readings match tool while driving will cause driver distraction and could cause a fatal accident Computing a gearratio requiresan accurate speedometer If the vehicle stire size is either smaller orlargerthan stock and the speedometerhasnot been recalibrated to the new wheel size then the computed gearratio will be incorrect This will make the horsepowerand torque figures higherorlowerthan expected Using Tire Diameter and Gear Ratio After obtaining the tire diameter and gearratio the valuesare entered into the Gear Ratio and Tire Dia fields within a Dyno Setup file See Edit Dyno Setup Dialog for more information TIP To have multiple gearratio setupsforthe same car create a Dyno Setup files for each gear with file names like Ford 1stG ear Ford2ndGear etc Automatic Transmissions The Palm software usesthe gearratio on the powertorque run which is performed under heavy acceleration he gearratio run however is performed under essentially a no load condition where the torque converter slippage is negligible Therefore for automatic transmissions the measured gearratio may have to be lowe
46. ble trouble code If the software cannot find a description please referto you vehicle srepair manual See Diagnostic Trouble Codesfor more information Treb a Cede StoredDTLDs PandngLDTL g CIL PE V nhiclgz Ca Description Figure 16 DIC Lookup Dialog 6 The DTC Lookup dialog searchesthrough all installed DTC databases If multiple DTC descriptions exist fora single code scroll through all available definitions using the Next and Prev buttonsuntil your vehicle make is displa yed The Vehicle and Description will automatically update asnecessary when the Next Prev buttons are pressed The 1 of 1 display showsthe curent DTC and total DICsrespectively For instance 1 of 2 meansthe dialog is displaying the first DTC definition out of the two possble If multiple descriptions exist fora single vehicle manufacturer consult your vehicle s repair manualto determine which definition matches your model car Freeze Frame Screen The Freeze Frame screen displaysthe vehicle s freeze frame log Select the sensor s units of measure either English or Metric using the Preferences screen see Preferences Dialog When a Diagnostic Trouble Code occursthat iluminatesthe Check Engine light the vehicle s computer savesthe current values of the vehicle sensors at the instant the 21 Scan Tool Operation emoroccurred If a freeze frame exists it will display within a few seconds This screen remains blank if no freeze frame informati
47. button deletesthe actively highlighted file To modify the file attributes highlight a file and pressthe Edit button to display the Edit File Attributes dialog Pressing OK opensthe currently selected file and dismissesthe Open Power vs Torque dialog Open Acceleration Run Dialog The Acceleration files are managed using the Open Acceleration Run dialog From this dialog Acceleration files are created deleted and edited Gee Fee le a tien Run Acom aration Files Figure 40 Open Acceleration Run Dialog See Open Power vs Torque Run Dialog for more information regarding managing files 44 Dyno Operation Edit File Attributes Dialog The Edit File Attributes dialog editsa Power Torque orAcceleration file Edit Fila Attributes a bie cora Re Ei r a try Minkec er Yaar v Sete T u P Tima 1E pi VIN Figure 41 Edit Hle Attributes Dialog Hle file name Size file size Make make of the vehicle e g Toyota Year yearofthe vehicle e g 2001 Date date of file creation Time time of file creation VIN the VIN number of the vehicle Note an optional text note The Note button displaysthe text note for viewing and editing The Setup button displays the Dyno Setup Used On Run dialog which showsthe Dyno Setup parameters used for the run Pressing OK savesthe file attributesor Cancel discardsany changes Dyno Setup Used On Run Dialog The Dyno Setup Used On Run dialog showsthe Dy
48. c OTf Timer Mitra Morutor b e n ater Dtadbi T E wi b Fr An par U T I F teat U Pei Te lega beer H Fi LAC ii TEH I Figure 10 Preferences Dialog General Information Screen The General Information screen shows general information about the vehicle s test systems If a system test is not supported by the vehicle the display showsa dash next to the status name Table 2 General Infomation Values OBD Requirement OBD requirement to which the vehicle is designed OBD2 Calif OBD2 Federal OBD OBD2 OBD1 No OBD EO BD EO BD OBD2 EO BD OBD EO BD OBD OBD2 J OBD J OBD OBD2 J OBD EOBD J OBD EOBD OBD2 Fuel System 1 Sta tus of the vehicle s fuel system 1 OLoop NoSat Sta tus CLoop O2 OLoop Drve OLoop Fault C Loop Fault Fuel System 2 Sta tus of the vehicle s fuel system 2 OLoop NoSat Sta tus CLoop O2 OLoop Drive OLoop Fault CLoop Fault Secondary Air Sta tus of the commanded secondary airsystem Upstream Cat Sta tus Dnstream Cat Atmosphere Auxilia ry Input Status of the auxiliary input PTO NtActive Status PTO Active Vehicle Monitor Status of the vehicle test monitors either complete C C Status all incomplete I or not supported 17 Scan Tool Operation The scan tool continually queriesthe vehicle to display the current status of valueson the General Info screen crea ico NM nformation QED Fargarernesni ELM Feder al Fuel System Status CL cop Drive Fual System 2 Status Saconcary
49. cients and frontal areas for your exact vehicle type Calculation of Frontal Area Frontal area can be calculated forany car The frontal area represents the front projection area of the vehicle If one takesa picture of the front of a vehicle it isthe area included in the outline Use the following to calculate 1 Calculate the area of a rectangle which would encompass the front of the vehicle multiply width by the height 2 Adjust the figure obtained above for areas not included such astop rounded comers etc Typical adjusting values are 85 percent forcars and 100 percent for trucks Gear Ratio Screen The Gear Ratio screen measures the overall gear ratio of the vehicle and computes a tire diameter given the tire size 48 Dyno Operation Ger Ro ooo With Raro FPirsLia m I r Tire ameter ZAS inches Stntus de Gear Ratio SET REM O MEH fo MPH ri 6618 60 6 l Figure 45 Gear Ratio Screen Tire Diameter Computing a tire diameter reguires entering the tire size Most passenger cartire sizes are listed as width ratio and rim dia meter e g 205 65 R15 Enterthe tire size using the Width Ratio and Rim Dia drop down lists Once entered press the Compute Tire Dia meterto calculate the tire diameter in inches Many large truck tire sizes are sized differently These tires are listed as dia meter width and rim diameter e g 31x10 5 R16 In this case the first number is used asthe tire diameter
50. commanded EGR Negative percent is less than commanded and positive is more than commanded Evap System Vapor Pressure evaporative system vapor pressure normally obtained from a sensorlocated in the fuel tank Fuel Level Input indicatesthe nominal fuel tank liquid fill capacity asa percent of maximum Fuel Rail Pressure indicatesthe fuel rail pressure at the engine referenced to atmosphere gauge pressure Fuel Rail Pressure Rel Manifold displa ysthe fuel rail pressure referenced to the manifold vacuum relative pressure Intake Air Temperature displaysthe intake manifold airtemperature Minutes Run with MILOn accumulated minutes of engine run time while the MIL light is on O2 Sensor BX SX Wide Range mA up to 8 shows millia mps for linear or wide ratio OXygen sensors O2 Sensor BX SX Wide Range V up to 8 shows voltage for linear or wide ratio oxygen Sensors Relative Throttle Position relative or leamed throttle position 29 Scan Tool Operation Time Since DICs Cleared accumulated time since DTCs where cleared with a scan tool Warm ups Since DTCs Cleared number of warm up cycles since all DTCs were cleared via a scan tool A warm up is defined asthe coolant temperature rising by at least 22 C 40 F and the engine temperature reachesat a minimum 70 C 160 F 60 C 140 F for diesels Meter Screen The Meter screen displa ys real time sensor readings from the vehicle in large e
51. croll Down buttons scroll the trace up and down when zoomed in Dual Graph Screen The Dual Graph screen displa ystwo real time sensor measurements in a line graph format When switching between screens the Dual Graph screen remembersthe last sensors monitored 33 Scan Tool Operation Figure 28 Dual Graph Screen The graph controls support many features such aszoom and scroll See Graph Screen for information on the usage of the graph controls Unlike the Graph screen the Sample Speed High Medium or Low foreach trace can be selected independently The Dual Graph screen supports recording and playback of live data See Record Playbac k for more information 1 Switch to the Dual Graph screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens 2 Pressone ofthe Edit buttonsto select a parameterto monitoras described in Parameter Select Dialog 3 Pressing Hold temporarily suspendsthe graphical Live display Pressing Hold again resumes graphing 4 The Graph dropdown menu offers horizontal and vertical zoom control forthe line graphs 1 designatesthe uppergraph and 2 isthe lower Dark Shite War kar m Higa Ninarker HarizeontalzZoam in Horizontal Z nam Out Ver tica Zoom r 1 Var tical Zoom Out 1 war tical Zoom in 2 War tial Zon Out 2 E aj Figure 29 Graph Menu Horizontal zoom in out operatesthe both upperand lower graphstogether Zoom in expandsthe graphical output and zoom out compresses it V
52. d both modules monitor engine RPM With Fast Sampling enabled the first module to respond either 16 or 26 with the RPM data is displayed With Fast Sampling disabled the software waits for the exact module selected to respond before displaying the data This is helpful for targeting measurement problemson a specific computer module The CAN 6x Communication options enables or disables the high speed six sa mplesper query communication mode Normally one sensor at a time is polled from the vehicle If the vehicle supports CAN bus then the vehicle may support polling up to six parameters at once speeding the transfer of data The Auto Off Timerfeature preventsthe Palm from powering off when actively querying the vehicle Only when software is communicating with the vehicle isthe disable Auto Off actually enforced Demonstration mode never utilizes the Auto Off feature The Disable Auto Off Timer option is always deactivated when the Dyno Scan software is exited NOTE The Auto Off feature prevents the Palm from powering down If left unattended the Palm battery will run down and may lose all data stored on the device 16 Scan Tool Operation Scan Deena Graph Optians ET TU TAE LT E Information Cannet t Brebet sws 17 CIEL Requirement Coda Search 1 Fast Sampling Fium Gamer Stan z ae PE sri inis Preferences Caas Ae up Ti z Stii sje i rur Dien Dip ama rafal t Lini t af liens a Venice Moaniters Statua Aut
53. e 52 Fuel Economy Screen Pressing the Trip button togglesthe Miles Per Gallon view between instantaneous mode and trip mode When the Trip button is highlighted the Miles Per Gallon view is displa ying the trip mode Un highlighted the MPG display is in instantaneous mode The software remembersthe trip MPG when switching between screens and even when the software exits The only time the trip MPG isreset is when the Fuel Economy screen Reset button is pressed However the trip MPG is only updated while the Fuel Economy screen is being displa yed When instantaneous mode isbeing viewed the trip mode MPG is still being updated The instantaneous mode MPG mode is very dynamic Asthe acceleratoris depressed the fuel economy will immediately drop Coasting down hill may result in a very high MPG A indicatesthe MPG ishigherthan 99 9 MPG The trip mode MPG mode averagesallthe instantaneous readings Overtime the trip mode MPG becomesless dynamic asmore samplesare averaged The fuel economy feature isonly available on vehicles equipped with a massairflow sensor MAF The Parameter Select screen hasa list of sensors supported by your vehicle e Loss of Palm battery power will reset the trip mode MPG to O 58 Demo Mode Demonstration mode simulates all vehicle data This mode facilitates leaming about the scan tool features without connecting to a live vehicle Enable Demo Mode Demo mode is enabled from the Connect screen l
54. e Power Torque file isthe destination forthe collected run data The Dyno Setup file providesthe operational parameters used by the software to compute horsepowerand torque The File and Setup popup triggers are initially set to the currently open files if any Tap the File popup triggerto select the Power Torque file Then tap the Setup popup triggerto select the Dyno Setup file The Overwrite File checkbox preventsthe software from asking the userto overwrite a file when the run starts Any previous run data stored within the file is lost when overwriting a file The Status field shows the status of the run either Idle no data isbeing gathered Countdown to Start shows the number of seconds until data collection begins Collecting Data vehicle data isbeing recorded 52 Dyno Operation Performing a Power Torgue Run Before the run ensure the Palm HotSync cable and OBD Il adapterare securely fastened out of the way and do not interfere with vehicle operation Once the Power Torque file and Dyno Setup files are selected pressing the Start Power Torque button startsthe 10 second countdown During the countdown get the vehicle moving in the gearthe run isgoing to be performed in e g And gear The vehicle RPM during the countdown should be relatively low under 2000 RPM the throttle steady and clutch out if a manual transmission At the end of the countdown the Palm will beep At the beep floorthe acceleratorto achi
55. e for Stable Operation Intake Air Temperature Too High Coolant Thermostat Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature O2 Sensor Circuit O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit Fuel Delivery Emor Fuel Timing Error O2 Sensor Circuit O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater C irc uit Fuel Temperature Too High Incomect Fuel Composition Fuel Trim System too Lean System too Rich Fuel Trim Malfunction Bank 1 Se
56. e from the Code Search Screen and Trouble Codes Screen within the Dyno Scan Palm software The DTC database files included with the software incorporatesthousands of more codes both generic and enhanced than listed here The following listing simply provides an overview of the typesof codesavailable Diagnostic Trouble Code Format Structure The Diagnostic Trouble Code numbering follows a standardized structure All Diagnostic Trouble Codeshave a letterfollowed by a 4 digit number e g P1234 The first letter indicatesthe type of code P Powertrain C Chassis B Body U Network Communication The remaining 4 digit number specifies the problem within that system P00XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P0010 A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1 P0011 A Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced or System Perfomance Bank 1 P0012 A Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded Bank 1 P0013 B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1 P0014 B Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced or System Perfomance Bank 1 P0015 B Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded Bank 1 P0020 A Camshaft Postion Actuator Circuit Bank 2 P0021 A Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced or System Perfomance Bank 2 P0022 A Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded Bank 2 P0023 B Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 2 P0024 B Camshaft Position Timing Over
57. e to operate Auterra Dyno Scan for Palm OS The Autera Dyno Scan for Palm OS software isa newly developed device designed expressly forthe automotive enthusiast It usesthe OBD II computer port located on all 1996 and newerautomobilesto compute engine power acceleration times fuel economy and more The Dyno Scan for Palm OSisthe only dyno to test the vehicle in a completely real world situation that includes powertrain losses drag from disk brakes and wheel bearings tire rolling resistance etc everything a vehicle seeson the street Aerodynamic drag is compensated for within the calculations So whether your vehicle hasthe aerodynamicsof a Chevy Suburban ora Porsche 911 the power calculations will correct for losses due to wind drag Weather conditions affect the output of an intemal combustion motor A correction factorisapplied to compensate the measurementsfor weather conditions and elevation The industry standard for horsepower and torque corrections is SAE J 1349 The Dyno Scan forPalm OS software appliesthis correction factorto all horsepowerand torque measurements By applying these correction factorsto the dyno results a vehicle dyno d in Denveron a hot day will give the same resultsasa chilly day in San Diego Using the Dyno Scan for Palm OS measurements generated are comparable with one anotherthe world over The dyno runs are performed in a single gear Any gear will work however increased accuracy is
58. ehicle passing through the data point at maximum acceleration If the vehicle stire size is either smallerorlargerthan stock and the speedometerhas not been recalibrated to the new wheel size then the computed acceleration figures will be incomect Acceleration runs require an accurate speedometer Acceleration Statistics The Acceleration Statistics screen computes times and horsepower values based upon how fastthe vehicle accelerates Area lar ation Statiatics rile Top Speed O toti Tire 178 Mile Spemd 1 8 Baile Time 1 6 Mila Speed 174 Mila Time 1 3 Kila HP Figure 51 Acceleration Statistics Dialog File Acceleration run file name Top Speed maximum speed achieved during the run 0 to 60 Time how fast in secondsthe vehicle traveled from 0 to 60 MPH 1 8 Mile Speed how fast in MPH the vehicle wastraveling at the 1 8mile mark 1 8 Mile Time time in seconds the vehicle traveled a 1 8 mile 1 4 Mile Speed how fast in MPH the vehicle wastraveling at the 1 4mile mark 57 Dyno Operation 1 4 Mile Time time in seconds the vehicle traveled a 1 4 mile 1 4 Mile HP a rough calculation of horsepowerbased strictly on 1 4 mile time and vehicle weight N A will be displayed in a column if the vehicle didn t travel far enough to compute the statistic Fuel Economy The Fuel Economy screen computes instantaneous and trip MPG Another sensor can also be monitored along with Fuel Economy Figur
59. elect Dialog The Dyno Scan software currently supports up to 60 separate live vehicle parameters on the Meter Graph Dual Graph and List screens The Parameter Select dialog selectsa parameterto monitor record or playback Not every vehicle is equipped will all sensortypesand not every vehicle supports every parametertype Therefore the scan tool interogatesthe vehicle and createsa custom alphabetical listing of the parametersunique to the vehicle and module selected Some vehicles are equipped with multiple computer modules When switching between modules using the Module popup control the Parameter list box will refresh showing only parameters supported by the selected module 26 Scan Tool Operation Dar Te tar Seles al Hren linita Mestre Parameter Enabled S dr Figure 23 Parameter Select Dialog Module selectsa vehicle s computer module Some vehicles have more than one computer module See Preferences Dialog for information on how the Fast Sampling setting affects data retumed from a module Speed selects the sampling speed forthe sensor High samples at up to Am Med isabout 3 seconds and Low isabout every 10 seconds per sample Units selectsthe units of measure forthe sensor reading either English or Metric Enabled disablesthe sensor sampling when unchecked Parameter selectsthe vehicle parameterto monitor The list of sensors is dynamically created depending on the typesof sensors supp
60. ensor B2 S4 Wide Range V 40 1 63 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting contains solutions to common problems encountered with the scan tool Scan Tool Connects but No Sensor Data If no Live data is displayed in the Meter Graph Dual Graph or List screens try the following remedies 1 2 3 Disable the Fast Sampling option in the Options Preferencesdialog Disable the CAN 6x Communication option in the Options Preferencesdialog Ensure the Enabled checkbox is selected on the Parameter Select dialog No Communication Scan Tool If the No Communication Scan Tool dialog appears this meansthe Palm cannot communicate with the vehicle Try the following remedies 1 Ensure the vehicle ignition istumed on Vehicle doesnot have to be running however itcan be Try pressing the Connectto Vehicle button again Ensure the OBD II Adapter issecurely plugged into the vehicle s OBD II connector Ensure the HotSync cable issecurely plugged into the Palm Ensure the vehicle is OBD Il compliant see Supported Vehicles Ensure your Palm has fresh batteries or if the Palm is rechargeable that the batteries are fully charged Extremely low batteries may fail to communicate reliably Ensure no vehicle fusesare blown OBD Il adapter power is derived from the vehicle and a blown fuse could prevent power from reaching the scan tool Using a Handspring handheld The Auterra C 108 Handspring Data Cable isthe only c
61. ers cannot be added alwaysswitch to Live mode to add remove parameters via the Parameter Select dialog A Scan Data file may be played recorded on any of the live data screens Graph Dual Graph List and Meter The playback speed does not have the same time base asthe original recording Therefore playback will be fasterthan when recorded Playback position is controlled using the Playback Position control Ta p this control to adjust the playback position 0 isthe beginning of the file and 100 isthe end During playback the Playback Position control updatesto reflect the curent playback position with the file wat Playback Pomticr Pisyback Position 5 d aap Figure 19 Playback Position A Scan Data file saves the list of parameters recorded The Parameter Select dialog shows recorded parameters in the Parameter list box and the word Play is displayed as the Module The Speed buttons are hidden when in play mode See Parameter Select Dialog for more information 23 Scan Tool Operation ig us ter Select AU Macdula Soesd Units REI Parameter Enabled 8 Figure 20 Parameter Select Dialog Play Mode A typical Scan Data record session proceedsas follows L 2 9 Switch to the Meter screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens Ensure the Playback control is set to Live Create and open a Scan Data file by selecting Scan Open Scan Data Press New enter a file name and press
62. ertical zoom in out operates upperand lower graphs independently 34 Scan Tool Operation Oxygen Sensors The Oxygen Sensor screen displa ysthe vehicle s oxygen sensor test results he results displayed here are computed measured by the vehicle s on board computer ECU last successful test and notthe scan tool These are not live values but instead the results of the ECU s last O2 sensor test For live O2 sensorreadings referto any of the live sensor screens such asGraph Screen Forthese test resultsto accurate the Oxygen Sensortest on the in the Vehicle Monitor Status section within the General Information Screen should be C forcomplete Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles Therefore the list generated will vary depending on the vehicle In addition not all vehicles support the O xygen Sensors screen If the vehicle ora particular sensor does not support this feature the screen list will be blank The test values measured by the ECU conespond to certain attributes of the O2 sensor voltage overtime waveform as shown in Figure 30 Oxygen Screens Screen Test Values Sensor pernod Max Sensor High Sensor d N o Rich A Voltage Voltage Oxygen Rich to Lean Censor Threshold Output Lowy Sensor In Sensor V Voltage Time Switch Time Switch Tire Transitions Figure 30 Oxygen Screens Screen Test Values l Switch to the Oxygen Sensors screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens 35
63. eve maximum acceleration Once maximum RPM is reached either shift to the next highergearordecelerate the vehicle by letting off the accelerator Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and pressthe Start Power Torque button again to stop data collection Pressthe OK button to dismissthe Power Torque Run dialog and view the power torque graph Power Torque Run Do s and Don ts For safety and the most accuracy from the Dyno software please follow the guidelines below Keep your attention on driving the software is designed to require no user intervention when a run is performed Start the powertorque run while the vehicle is stopped During the countdown accelerate to the correct gearand starting RPM Audible tones signal when to accelerate the vehicle Consistent vehic le setup use the same tire pressure same number of passengers no A C windowsrolled up low beamson radio and otheraccessories off Automatic transmission most automatic transmissions will want to downshift under hard acceleration Experiment with higher starting RPM orroll the throttle on slowly at first to prevent a downshift Manual transmission ensure the clutch is completely out when the data collection sta rts Steady throttle do not blip the throttle during the countdown period Keep the throttle and RPM steady Maximum throttle keep the throttle fully floored until maximum RPM isachieved A dip in the RPM will cause the powertorque graphsto
64. gathered from a vehicle run 54 Dyno Operation AA le ati ci e Hi ap b BE Tes Figure 49 Acceleration Screen The acceleration graph showsthe relationship between vehicle speed overtime The vertical axis shows the vehicle speed from 0 to 160 MPH The horizontal axis shows the time from Oto 24 seconds The graph control support many features such aszoom and scroll See Graph Screen information on the usage of the graph control The Acceleration Run dialog isused to perform an acceleration run Acceleration Run Dialog The Acceleration Run dialog acquiresthe data from an acceleration run ELE TII CE ti oe Kocalar ation Run e start Acceleration Figure 50 Acceleration Run Dialog Two files are required to perform a powertorque run an Acceleration file and a Dyno Setup file The Acceleration file isthe destination forthe collected run data The Dyno Setup file providesthe operational parameters used by the software to compute a 1 4 mile horsepower figure The File and Setup popup triggersare initially set to the cumently open files if any Tap the File popup triggerto select the Acceleration file Then tap the Setup popup triggerto select the Dyno Setup file The Overwrite File checkbox preventsthe software from asking the userto overwrite a file when the run starts Any previous run data stored within the file is lost when overwriting a file The Status field showsthe current status of the run either 55 Dy
65. gh Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Intermittent Cooling Fan 1 Control Circuit Cooling Fan 2 Control Circuit Cooling Fan 3 Control Circuit Cooling Fan Rationality Check Cooling Fan Circuit Over Current Cooling Fan Power Ground Circuit Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circuit Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control C irc uit Diagnostic Touble Codes P0488 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control Range Perfomance P0491 Secondary Air Injection System Bank 1 P0492 Secondary Air Injection System Bank 2 P05XX Vehicle Speed Idle Control and Auxiliary Inputs P0500 Vehicle Speed Sensor P0501 Vehicle Speed Sensor Range Perfomance P0502 Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent Era tic High P0505 Idle Control System P0506 Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expected P0507 Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected PO508 Idle Control System Circuit Low P0509 Idle Control System Circuit High P0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch P0512 Starter Request Circuit P0513 Incorrect Immobilizer Key Immobilizer pending SAEJ 1930 approval P0515 Battery Temperature Sensor C ircuit P0516 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit Low P0517 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit High P0520 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Switch Circuit P0521 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Switch Range Performance P0522 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Switch Low Voltage P0523 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor
66. h A Circuit High PO844 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch A Circuit Intermittent P0845 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch B Circuit P0846 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch B Circuit Range Performance P0847 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch B Circuit Low P0848 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch B Circuit High P0849 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch B Circuit Intermittent Additional Diagnostic Trouble Code Ranges Other DTC rangesare defined for either manufacturer specific codes or under the control of SAE Society of Automotive Engineers and not yet defined This section documents these additional ranges Referto your vehicle s repair manual for manufacturer specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes PO9XX Transmission P1XXX Manufacturer Controlled P10XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P11XX Fuel and Air Metering P12XX Fuel and Air Metering P13XX Ignition System or Misfire P14XX Auxilia ry Emission Controls P15XX Vehicle Speed Idle Control and Auxiliary Inputs P16XX Computer and Auxiliary Outputs P17XX Transmission P18XX Transmission 79 Diagnostic Touble Codes P19XX Transmission P2XXX SAE Controlled DTCs P20XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P21XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P22XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P23XX Ignition System or Misfire P24XX SAE Reserved
67. h Position Sensor Circuit Range Performance Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Low Clutch Position Sensor C ircuit High Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent Clutch Position Control Error Excessive Clutch Slippage Reverse Input Ci irc uit Reverse Output Circuit Transmission Range Display Circuit Up shift Switch C irc uit Downshift Switch C irc uit Starter Disable Circuit Driveline Disconnect Switch Input C irc uit Gear Lever X Y Position Sensor Circ uit 78 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0821 GearleverXPostion Circuit P0822 GearleverY Position Circuit P0823 Gear Lever X Position Circuit Intermittent P0824 GearleverY Position Circuit Intermittent P0825 Gear Lever Push Pull Switch Shift Anticipate P0830 Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit P0831 Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit Low P0832 Clutch Pedal Switch A Circuit High P0833 Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit P0834 Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit Low P0835 Clutch Pedal Switch B Circuit High P0836 Four Wheel Drive 4WD Switch Circuit P0837 Four Wheel Drive AWD Switch Circuit Range Performance P0838 Four Wheel Drive 4WD Switch Circuit Low P0839 Four Wheel Drive AWD Switch Circuit High P0840 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch A Circuit P0841 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch A Circuit Range Performance P0842 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch A Circuit Low P0843 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switc
68. inder 3 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 3 Injector C irc uit High Cylinder 4 Contribution Balance Cylinder 4 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 4 Injector C irc uit High Cylinder 4 Contribution Balance Cylinder 5 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 5 Injector C irc uit High Cylinder 5 Contribution Balance Cylinder 6lnjector C irc uit Low Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 6 Contnbution Balance Cylinder 7 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 7 Contrbution Balance Cylinder 8 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 8 Contnbution Balance Cylinder 9 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 9 Contnbution Balance Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 10 Contribution Balance Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 11 Contnbution Balance 71 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0294 P0295 P0296 P0298 Cylinder 12 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 12 Injector C irc uit High Cylinder 12 Contribution Balance Engine Oil Over Temperature P03XX Ignition System or Misfire P0300 P0301 P0302 P0303 P0304 P0305 P0306 P0307 P0308 P0309 P0310 P0311 P0312 P0313 P0314 P0320 P0321 P0322 P0323 P0324 P0325 P0326 P0327 P0328 P0329 P0330 P0331 P0332 P0333 P0334 P0335 P0336 P0337 P0338 P0339 P0340 P0341 P0342 P0343 P0344 P0345 P0348 P0347 P0348 P0349
69. ity and performance of the Software is with you Should the Software prove defective you assume the cost of all necessary servicing repairor correction AUTERRA OR ITS PRINC IPALS SHAREHO LDERS OFFIC ERS EMPLO YEES AFFILIA TES CONTRACTO RS SUBSIDIARIES OR PARENT O RGANIZATIO NS SHALL NOTBE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIREC TOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES OR OTHER DAMAG ES INCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS OF REVENUE LOSS OF DATA LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCTOR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT DOWNTIME AND CONSUMER S TIME OR FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OR CONDITION DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE BREACH OF CONTRAC T NEGLIG ENC E STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY RELA TED TO THIS PRO DUC T Copyright 01998 2004 Auterra LLC All rights reserved Trademarks Palm HotSync 6G Graffiti amp and Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm Inc Table of Contents Table f VODEN a aniei aE k ee S I POTICE area E 1 FS a eege 1 Autema Dyno Scan Tor Palm O EE 2 Willa G O CEA KE 2 Where isthe vehicle s OBD I connector sssseeseeeennnnnnnennnnnnm mnn nnne 3 Whatis d an TOO d din 3 What isa Palm handheld computer esee eene nennen nennen nennen nnns 4 s efie ONS T D D Dm 4 Reguired E e lee au 4 SUD POME Ve ul 5 Supported Palm Handheld Devic es 5 FANG DE VIA LIO c
70. l yyearwarranty Auterra Dyno Scan for Palm OS The Dyno Scan for Palm OS is comprised of four components 1 OBD Il Adapterand Software 2 OBD Il Cable 3 HotSync cable 4 Palm handheld purchased separately The Auterra software runson a Palm handheld computer The HotSync cable connects the Palm and the Autera OBD Il Adaptertogether Once connected the OBD Il software communicates through the OBD Il Adapterto the vehicle The battery powered Palm handheld is slightly largerthan a deck of cards making the scan tool very portable and easily used within a garage setting Figure 1 Autera Dyno Scan for Palm OS What is OBD II OBD II stands for On Board Diagnostics second generation OBD II was incorporated for some 1994 and 1995 modetLyear vehicles and was required for all 1996 and later vehic les OBD II isa seriesof govemment regulations intended to reduce in use vehicle emissons by continually monitoring forfailure and ordeterioration of the powertrain and its emission control systems A Malfunction Indicator Light i e Check Engine light orService Preface Engine Soon light visible to the vehicle operator must be iluminated and a Diagnostic Trouble Code set when eitherthere isa failure of a monitored component system or any of the sensed parameters deteriorates such that the vehicle s emissions would exceed the relevant standard by approximately 50 percent The OBD II standard makesthe Autera Dyno Scan for Palm
71. n Sensor Switch B Circuit Range Performance Problem Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit Low Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit High Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit Intermittent Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Range Performance Problem Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Low Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit High Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Intermittent Fuel Pump Primary C ircuit Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Low 70 Diagnostic Trouble Codes P0232 P0233 P0234 P0235 P0236 P0237 P0238 P0239 P0240 P0241 P0242 P0243 P0244 P0245 P0246 P0247 P0248 P0249 P0250 P0251 P0252 P0253 P0254 P0255 P0256 P0257 P0258 P0259 P0260 P0261 P0262 P0263 P0264 P0265 P0266 P0267 P0268 P0269 P0270 P0271 P0272 P0273 P0274 P0275 P0276 P0277 P0278 P0279 P0280 P0281 P0282 P0283 P0284 P0285 P0286 P0287 P0288 P0289 P0290 P0291 P0292 P0293 Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent Tubo Super Charger Overboost Condition Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit Range Performance Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit Low Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor A Circuit High T rbo Super Charger Boost Sensor B Circuit Turbo Super Charger
72. nce or Stuck Off Shift Solenoid D StuckOn Shift Solenoid D Electrical Shift Solenoid D Intermittent Shift Solenoid E Shift Solenoid E Performance or Stuck Off Shift Solenoid E Stuck On Shift Solenoid E Electrical Shift Solenoid E Intermittent Pressure Control Solenoid B Pressure Control Solenoid B Performance or Stuck Off Pressure Control Solenoid B Stuck On Pressure Control Solenoid B Electrical Pressure Control Solenoid B Intermittent Shift 1 2 Shift 2 3 Shift 3 4 Shift 4 5 Shift Shift Timing Solenoid Shift Timing Solenoid Range Performance Shift Timing Solenoid Low Shift Timing Solenoid High Shift Timing Solenoid Intermittent No mal Perfomance Switch Circuit Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Range Perfomance Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor C ircuit Intermittent Pressure Control Solenoid C Pressure Control Solenoid C Performance or Stuck off Pressure Control Solenoid C Stuck On Pressure Control Solenoid C Electrical Pressure Control Solenoid C Intermittent P08XX Transmission P0801 P0803 P0804 P0805 P0806 P0807 P0808 P0809 P0810 P0811 P0812 P0813 P0814 P0815 P0816 P0817 P0818 P0820 Reverse Inhibit Control Circ uit 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Lamp Control Circuit Clutch Position Sensor C ircuit Clutc
73. no Operation Idle no data isbeing gathered Waiting to Start waiting forthe vehicle to start moving Collecting Data vehicle data isbeing recorded Performing an Acceleration Run Before the run ensure the Palm HotSync cable and OBD Il adapterare securely fastened out of the way and do not interfere with vehicle operation Once the Acceleration file and Dyno Setup files are selected pressthe Start Acceleration button The acceleration run is performed from a standing start Once the Status field sa ys Waiting to Start the Palm software is waiting forthe vehicle to start accelerating The acceleration run does not use RPM like a powertorque run does Therefore while waiting to accelerate you may rev the motorordo whatever else you think will achieve the quickest acceleration time As you accelerate down the track you may stop the acceleration run at different data points depending on the data you re trying to collect 60 MPH if acceleration stops after 60 MPH is reached the 0 60 time will be computed 1 8 mile if acceleration stops after 1 8 mile reached the 1 8 mile time and speed is computed 1 4 mile if acceleration stops after 1 4 mile reached the 1 4 mile time and speed is computed In addition a 1 4 mile horsepower value is computed Its best to accelerate slightly beyond a data point to ensure the software capturesthe vehicle passing through the data point at maximum acceleration For instance don t let
74. no Setup parameters used on a run Dyno parameters such as vehicle weight elevation and humidity are all saved atthe time the run was perfomed If a run has yet to be performed the File name field is blank and all otherentries are set to default values 45 Dyno Operation Cyne Set ug Usad On Run E He Acura Weight 3150 Ganar Ratiix Edi Frontal Aren 200 I Figure 42 Dyno Setup Used On Run Dialog The parameters on this screen are not tied to the Dyno Setup file If the user modifies the Dyno Setup file attributes the software does not update all instances where Dyno Setup Used On Run used that file Updating a Dyno Setup files does not affect any stored Dyno Setup Used On Run values See Edit Dyno Setup Dialog for information on Dyno Setup parameters Open Dyno Setup Dialog The Dyno Setup files are managed using the Open Dyno Setup dialog From this dialog Dyno Setup files are created deleted and edited Opan Dsiasatup a Setup Files SK Mew Delete Edit Figure 43 Edit Dyno Setup Dialog See Open Power vs Torque Run Dialog for more information regarding managing files Edit Dyno Setup Dialog The Edit Dyno Setup dialog editsthe attributes within a Dyno Setup file The file attributes are 46 Dyno Operation Ed t Dyno Eatup ih filmu Acura might Gear Hatim E Tira Din 24 87 Temp TT tlavation Humid ty 2 Frager 2552 Drag iL Franta Aran 70 Figure 44 Edit Dyn
75. nsor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 1 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 1 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 Bank 2 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 3 Bank 2 Sensor 3 69 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0174 P0175 P0176 P0177 P0178 P0179 P0180 P0181 P0182 P0183 P0184 P0185 P0186 P0187 P0188 P0189 P0190 P0191 P0192 P0193 P0194 P0195 P0196 P0197 P0198 P0199 System too Lean Bank 2 System too Rich Bank 2 Fuel Compostion Sensor Circuit Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Range Perfomance Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Low Input Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Fuel Temperature SensorA Circuit Range Perfomance Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low Input Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent Fuel Temperature Sensor B C irc uit Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range Perfomance Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low Input Fuel Tempera
76. o Setup Dialog File file name Weight weight of the vehicle including passengers Gear Ratio the overall gearratio of the vehicle which includes transmission and axle Tire Diameter the vehicle tire diameter Temp current outside temperature Elevation curent elevation Humidity current outside humidity Pressure current outside altimeter pressure available from www nws noaa gov Altimeter pressure is different than barometric pressure Drag drag coefficient of vehicle Frontal Area the frontal area of the vehicle Note an optional text note Pressing OK will save the new Dyno Setup or Cancel will discard any changes The Note button allows entering a text note The software measuresthe gearratio and computesthe tire diameterfor you See Gear Ratio Screen for more information Common drag coefficients are usually in the range of 0 25 to 0 45 the lowerthe number the less wind drag on the vehicle Frontal areas are usually in the range of 17 to 28 sq ft the lowerthe number the less frontal area Smaller vehicles have lowerfrontal areas 47 Dyno Operation To get an understanding forthese numbers Table 5 Drag Coefficients and Frontal Areas list the values for different vehicle types Table 5 Drag Coefficients and Frontal Areas See the Autera Vehicle Specifications document for more information on your specific vehicle make and model An Intemet search is another good source of drag coeffi
77. obtained if the software hasan increased measurement duration For instance the time to accelerate from 1000 RPM to 5000 RPM in 1 gearisa shorter duration than in would be in 34 gear Therefore using And or 34 gearfordyno runs offers longertest durationsforgreateraccuracy Extensive comparison testing on the Dynojet chassis dynamometerhas shown the Dyno Scan forPalm OSto be extremely accurate 42 Dyno Operation Automatic Transmissions All automatic transmissions are equipped with a torque converter The torque converter slips under certain conditions such asat low RPM and under heavy load When the torque converter slips the gearratio is artificially lowerand the RPM higherthan if the torque converter islocked up in direct drive At cruising speedsand low load requirements the torque converterlocks up for increased fuel economy Under heavy acceleration the slippage is greatest below 3000 RPM Above 3000 RPM the slippage is still evident but to a lesser degree A slipping torque converter is perfectly normal Automatic transmissions are designed to slip which givesthem some advantages when towing a heavy load However this causesan anomaly known to all the chassis dynosand the Dyno Scan forPalm OS Since the RPM is higherthan nomal while the torque converter is slipping below 3000 RPM the power vs torque graphs may display an unnaturally large swell below 3000 RPM This swell isthe torque converter muttiplying the enginesav
78. off the accelerator at exactly 60 MPH Accelerate just beyond 60 say fora 2 second will achieve the best results Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and pressthe Start Acceleration button again to stop data collection Pressthe OK button to dismissthe Acceleration Run dialog and view the acceleration graph Acceleration Run Do s and Don ts For safety and the most accuracy from the Dyno software please follow the guidelines below Keep your attention on driving the software is designed to require no user intervention when a run is perfomed 56 Dyno Operation Consistent vehic le setup use the same tire pressure sa me number of passengers no A C windowsrolled up low beamson radio and otheraccessones off Head Tail Wind a windy day will skew the acceleration results higher or lower depending on the wind direction A relatively calm day providesthe best results Level Ground an uphill climb will make the acceleration lowerand conversely a downhill run will have higherthan expected values Level ground providesthe best results Heatsoak repeated runs will cause the intake manifold temperature to increase Hot airisless dense and causesa reduction in power torque J ust note that the first run may have slightly faster valuesthan subsequent runs if performed back to back Accelerate J ust Past Data Point accelerate slightly beyond a data point e g 60 MPH 1 8 mile or 1 4 mile to ensure the software capturesthe v
79. ols are Open Hle opensa Palm PDB file Convert convertsthe selected PDB file Close closesthe application 60 PDB Export PDB Export 1 0c x Open File lase City Documerteh cap Data Sample SD PDE Hgure 54 PDB Export 1 Start PDB Export by double clic king PDBExport exe 2 Pressthe Open File button to open a Palm PDB file 3 Using the Open dialog find and select the PDB file to convert e g TestFile pdb 4 Pressthe Convert button to convert the Palm PDB to a CSV file 5 Using the Save Asdialog select the directory and a file name forthe CSV file e g TestFile csv 6 Open the CSV file with your spreadsheet application CSV File Format The CSV file isa tabular format of data placed into rowsand columns The first row contains basic file information assaved on the Palm File Name the name of the PDB file Make make of the vehicle Year the year of the vehicle VIN the optional VIN number field Note the optional note field 61 PDB Export PA Microsoft Excel TestFile csy a mi sl ET File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Acrobat BEIEN O gsESaRto 4x s gn G ne 5 4 BE NE MN MA eee NNI 1 TestFile Acura ZUUU IN This is a note 2 Sample PID Value Metric Units Metric Value English Units English 1 13 255 km h 158 MPH Z 11 b kPa 1 8 in hg TV 2 13 13 km h S MPH 6 A 11 20 kPaA 5 Slin hg 5 13 2 km h 17 MPH EN b 11 34 kPaA 10 1 in hg ER
80. on is available from the vehicle l Switch to the Freeze Frame screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens ra i LA rire eo i FH Figure 17 Heeze Frame Screen 2 Each vehicle supports a different complement of sensors The freeze frame screen displa ys only sensorsappropriate forthe vehicle undertest Record Playback The Graph Dual Graph List and Meter screenscan record and playback live sensor data The Playback control islocated on the upperright drop down control Jusl dragih gl m zm mi Figure 18 Playback Control The Record Pla yback settings are Live display live data Play playback a previously recorded file Pause pause a file during playback Stop stop a playing file Rec start recording 22 Scan Tool Operation The scan tool live data screenshave two modesof operation Live and Play When the Playback control is set to Live all displayed parametersare live from the vehicle If the Playback control is set to Play Pause Stop orRec the scan tool in Play mode The recorded data issaved in a Scan Data file The Scan Data files are managed via the Open Scan Data dialog located on the Scan Open Scan Data menu option Once a file isopened selecting Rec from the Playback control savesthe data into the currently opened file Similarly Play playsbackthe currently opened file New parameters must be selected while in Live mode Once the mode hasswitched to Play mode new paramet
81. orted by the vehicle If the vehicle has more than one computer module when the Module setting is changed the Para meter list is updated to reflect the sensors supported by that module Supported Parameters The following isa list of all the live parameters supported by the software and a brief description of each parameter Other non live parameters such asstatusesortest results are not listed here Air How Rate Hom MAF indicatesthe airflow rate as measured by the mass air flow sensor Absolute Throttle Position the absolute throttle position not the relative or leamed throttle position Usually above O at idle and lessthan 100 at full throttle Calculated Load Value indicatesa percentage of peak available torque Reaches 100 at wide open throttle at any altitude or RPM for both naturally aspirated and boosted engines Actual sampling speed is vehicle dependant 27 Scan Tool Operation Engine Coolant Temp engine coolant temperature derived from an engine coolant temperature sensorora cylinderhead temperature sensor Engine RPM displa ysthe cument engine revolutions per minute value Fuel Rail Pressure gauge displays the fuel rail pressure at the engine when the reading is referenced to atmosphere gauge pressure Ignition Timing Advance ignition timing advance for 1 cylinder not including mechanical advance Intake Manifold Pressure indicatesthe manifold pressure derived from a Manifold Absolute
82. p 2 Install Software 1 Pressthe Quick Install button on the Palm Desktop software 2 Pressthe Add button on the Palm Quick Install dialog Figure 5 and locate the DynoScan prc and MathLib prc files located on the Autera CD ROM oron the hard disk if the software wasdownload from the web 3 Optionally add one ormore trouble code databases Autera recommendsat least installing Generic pdb which hasall the generic trouble codes common to all manufacturers All databaseshave the file extension pdb The files must be installed to the Handheld not the Expansion Card 10 Loading Palm Software 4 Pressthe Done button on the dialog once the DynoScan prc Mathlib prc and optional database files if any are selected 23 Palm Quick Install File Edit wiew Help Duo Sean PAC 232 26 KB Palm Application Properties Ford PLE Ap KB Palm Database File Generic PDB 104 04 KE Palm Database File Mo item selected DM HR 23 08 KE Palm Database File Additional Info Drag files here for installation to expansion card Hide Details 5 items 418 41 KB Z Figure 5 Palm Quick Install Dialog Step 3 Perform HotSync 1 Place the Palm into the HotSync cradle 2 Pressthe HotSync button on the cradle base 3 HotSync iscomplete The software isloaded and ready for use ona live vehicle or standalone in demo mode see Demo Mode Software Updates Check the Autera website periodically to do
83. p to five sensors can be monitored simulta neously When switching between screens the List screen remembersthe last sensor s monitored The List screen supports recording and playback of live data See Record Playbackfor more information 1 Switch to the List screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens NEC ime TS ESR m 452 Figure 26 List Screen Press one of the Edit buttonsto select a parameterto monitor as described in Parameter Select Dialog The horizontal bargraph foreach sensor shows where the current sensor reading lies in relation to the absolute minimum and maximum sensor values Pressing Hold temporarily suspendsthe Live display Pressing Hold again resumes sensor sampling Graph Screen The Graph screen displa ystwo real time sensor measurements in a line graph format When switching between screens the Graph screen remembersthe last sensors monitored 31 Scan Tool Operation pet BP Figure 27 Graph Screen Each line on the graph iscalled a trace The Hide Trace buttons 1 and 2 toggles between showing and hiding each trace On Palm s with a blackand white display this makes it easy to differentiate between traces The Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons zoom the graph in out both vertically and horizontally Each trace can be zoomed on the vertical axisindependent of the other The horizontal axis zooms both tracestogether Altemative zoom controls are located off the Graph dropdown menu
84. r 3 Air Assisted Injector Control Range Performance Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit or Circuit Low Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit High Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range Performance Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circ uit Low Input Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circ uit High Input Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circ uit Intermittent Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Intake valve Control Solenoid Circ uit Bank 2 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High P01XX Fuel and Air Metering P0100 P0101 P0102 P0103 P0104 P0105 P0106 P0107 P0108 P0109 P0110 P0111 P0112 Massor Volume Air Flow Circuit Massor Volume Air Flow Circuit Range Performance Problem Massor Volume Air Flow Circuit Low Input Massor Volume Air Flow Circuit High Input Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Intermittent Manifold Absolute Pressure Ba rometric Pressure Circuit Manifold Absolute Pressure Ba rometric Pressure Circuit Range Performance Problem Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric
85. re costly to repair For instance the computer may detect a problem with the automatic transmission but since the failure is not emission related the computer may not illuminate the Check Engine light The transmission failure may also be difficult forthe driverto detect just by driving the vehicle Only a scan tool can revealthat a problem exists and the cause What is a Palm handheld computer Palm handheld devicesare generakpurpose computer platforms with thousands of aftermarket software applications This makes owning an Auterra Palm based scan tool even more valuable since the Palm handheld isuseful beyond just a scan tool The battery powered Palm iscontrolled using a touch screen instead of a keyboard Commandsare tapped into the unit using a small plastic stylus Handwriting recognition software using a simplified means of writing letters and numbers called Graffiti is built into the unit for entering text Palm Inc has sold millions of handheld computers and isthe most popularhandheld device on the market today It san electronic organizer day timer address book and so much more Information about Palm handheld computers can be found on the Intemet at www palm com Specifications The OBD Il Adapter conformsto these specifications Table 1 Hardware Specific ations Input Mpw PWM ISO Keyword Protocol KWP 2000 and CAN ExemalPower None Dra ws power from vehicle Weight 4 oz Dimensions HxWxD _ 3 5 x
86. re not live values but instead the results of the ECU slast test Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles Therefore the list generated will vary depending on the vehicle In addition only vehicles using CAN communication protocol are supported on this screen If the vehicle ora particular sensor does not support this feature the screen list will be blank Hamez Hinatu rgd Pini Lert EABwimium Limit 24867 Figure 33 Test Results Sc reen The Test Results displays these values Name a test result pa ra meter Measured the ECU measured test result Minimum Limit the minimum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Maximum Limit the maximum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Vehicle Info Screen The Vehicle Information screen shows vehicle specific information such as Vehicle Identification Number VIN Calibration IDs and Performance Tracking counters Press the Note icon to display detailed information about each entry Not every vehicle supports this screen If the vehicle does not support this feature the Vehicle Info screen will remain blank 37 Scan Tool Operation vehicle lanta Det ai Hamez V mlumz EU Modula 245 Figure 34 Vehicle Info Screen On Board Tests Screen The On Board Tests screen shows the bi directional controls supported by the vehicle Bi directional on board tests are commands sent by the scan tool to the vehicle to perfo
87. red by 5to 15 to account forthe torque converter slippage Otherwise the powerand torque curves will show lowerthan expected results Power vs Torque Screen The Power vs Torque screen analyzes power and torque data gathered from a vehicle run Power Ter Ma FP nw D Tor qua A A Y Figure 46 Power vs Torque Screen The powertorque graph showsthe relationship between horsepower torque and engine RPM The vertical axis 1 shows the power from 0 to 500 HP The vertical axis 2 shows the torque from 0 to 500 torque The horizontal axis shows the engine RPM from 1000 to 11000 RPM 51 Dyno Operation The graph control support many features such aszoom and scroll See Graph Screen information on the usage of the graph control The Run button displaysthe Power Torgue Run dialog for starting a dyno run Aftera run is complete the Stats button shows horsepower and torque statistics on the Power Torque Statistic s dialog Previously stored Power Torque files can be viewed on the Powervs Torque Screen by opening the file using the Open Power vs Torque dialog located on the menu barat Dyno Open Powervs Torque The Power Torque Run dialog is used to perform a powertorque run Power Torque Run Dialog The Power Torque Run dialog acquiresthe data from a powertorque run i start Power Torque Figure 47 Power Torque Run Two files are required to perform a powertorque run a Power Torque file and a Dyno Setup file Th
88. rm some action If the vehicle does not support any bi directional controls the screen will remain blank To run an on board test select the test to run then pressthe Run Selected On Board Test The vehicle will respond to the command with a status shown in the Status column Table 3 Status Messages Complete Indicatesthe vehicle completed the requested action successfully Indicatesthat the service requested wasrejected but the vehicle ECU did not specify the reason of the rejection Service Not Supported Indicatesthat the requested action will not be taken because the vehicle ECU does not support the requested service Sub Function Not Supported Indicatesthat the requested action will not be taken Invalid Format because the vehicle ECU does not support the arguments of the requested message Busy Repeat Request Indicatesthe vehicle ECU istemporarily too busy to perform he requested operation Conditions Not Comect Or Indicatesthat the requested action will not be taken Request Sequence Error because the vehicle ECU prerequisite conditions are not met May also occur when sequence sensitive requests are issued in the wrong order 38 Scan Tool Operation D a F 1 mm Eva ctatus Figure 35 On Board Tests Screen Code Search Screen The Code Search screen providesan interactive search of diagnostic trouble codes DTCs Generic codesand enhanced codeshave predefined numeric rangesas shown in
89. t pedals gear shifter or steering wheel can interferer with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always ensure the Palm cable and OBD II adapterare securely fastened out of the way If the scan tool cannot be safely attached asto not interfere with the vehicle controls then do not drive the vehicle with the OBD Il adapter connected to the vehicle Connect Scan Tool to Vehicle The scan tool must be connected to the vehicle sdiagnostic connector except in demonstration mode where the vehicle data is simulated See Demo Mode for more information about the demo mode 1 Tum the vehicle ignition off 2 Connectthe OBD Il cable to the vehicle s OBDII connector Normally the vehicle connectorislocated underthe dash on the driver sside in plain sight 3 Tumthe vehicle signition on Vehicle does not have to be running For engine running tests the vehicle can be started and idling 14 Scan Tool Operation Do notoperate the vehicle indoors A running engine produceslethal carbon monoxide exhaust fumes that can seriously ham or kill you if inhaled Only run the vehicle motor outdoors with proper ventilation Start Dyno Scan Software 1 Startthe Dyno Scan software on the Palm by tapping the Dyno Scan icon Em Al u Qon de e RA ma Fari RA PG Pock t Prat U s e Figure 7 Dyno Scan Icon 2 On the Connect screen pressthe Connect to Vehicle button to connect to the vehicle
90. tch the displayed value Catalyst Temp Bank X Sensor X up to 4 displays the catalyst substrate temperature Commanded EGR display 0 when the EGR is commanded off 100 when the EGR system is commanded on and if the EGR is duty cycled somewhere between 096 and 100 28 Scan Tool Operation Commanded Equivalence Ratio fuel systems that use conventional oxygen sensor disolaysthe commanded open loop equivalence ratio while the system is in open loop Should report 10096 when in closed loop fuel To obtain the actual air fuel ratio being commanded multiply the stoichiometric A F ratio by the equivalence ratio For example gasoline stoic hiometric is 14 64 1 ratio If the fuel control system wascommand an equivalence ratio of 0 95 the commanded A F ratio to the engine would be 14 64 0 95 13 9 A F Commanded Evaporative Purge displays0 when no purge iscommanded and 100 at the maximum commanded purge position flow Commanded Throttle Actuator displays 096 when the throttle s commanded closed and 100 when the throttle commanded open Control Module Voltage power input to the control module Nomally the battery voltage lessany voltage drop between the battery and the control module Distance Since DICs Cleared distance accumulated since DICs where cleared witha scan tool Distance Traveled While MIL On accumulates the vehicle distance traveled while the MIL light is illuminated EGR Enor enoraspercent of actual
91. ted to the repairorreplacement of the scan tool while under warranty 30 day money back guarantee If forany reason you are not satisfied with the Auterra Dyno Scan forPalm OS you can retum it to Auterra fora refund less shipping charges Autera doesnot accept retumson Palm HotSync cablesthat have the packaging opened The 30 day money back guarantee only appliesto purchases made from our website Autera resellers have there own retum policies The scan tool must be undamaged and contain all original packing supplied materials and the original receipt or packing slip No refunds if the scan tool arrives at Auterra after 30 da ys Email or write Autera fora RMA before retuming Retums received without an RMA number will be refused When contacting Autera foran RMA please provide the following information Reason for retuming the scan tool Yearof Vehicle e g 1997 Make e g Chevrolet Model e g K1500 Pickup Extended Cab Palm handheld used e g Palm V Problem encountered if any Auterra 320 East And Suite 111 Escondido CA 92025 ATIN RMA Request Oremail foran RMA at supportGauteraweb com 82
92. tive Power Take Off Not Active PTO Active Power Take Off Active C complete I incomplete not supported Abbreviations and Definitions A F Air Fuel Preface A T Automatic Transmission Check Engine Light also known asa MIL light CHT Cylinder Head Temperature Closed Loop In closed loop operation the oxygen sensors are used to adjust the fuel mixture See open loop DIC Diagnostic Trouble Code Dyno Dynamometer EBCM Electronic Brake Control Module EBICM Electronic Brake Traction Control Module ECU Emission Control Unit i e the vehicle son board computer EGR Exhaust Gas Recirculation EH Electronic Fuel Injection EMR Electronic Module Retard ESC Electronic Spark Control EST Electronic Spark Timing EVAP Evaporative Emission Fuel Tim engine computer function that keepsthe air fuel mixture close to ideal HC Hydrocarbons HEI High Energy Ignition HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor Horsepower a unit of measure to expressthe rate at which mechanical energy is expended HP Horsepower M T Manual Transmission MAF MassA ir Flow MIL Malfunction Indicator Light i e Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the vehicle s instrument panel Preface NOx Oxides of Nitrogen O2 Oxygen Open Loop used to describe the fuel mixture when the oxygen sensorsare not being used usually when the engine is cold or if a malfunction is detected See closed loop PCM Power
93. ture Sensor B Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor C irc uit Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Range Performance Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Low In put Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor C ircuit Intermittent Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Range Performance Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Low Engine Oil Temperature Sensor High Engine Oil Temperature Sensor Intermittent P02XX Fuel and Air Metering PO200 P0201 P0202 P0203 P0204 P0205 P0206 P0207 P0208 P0209 P0210 P0211 P0212 P0213 P0214 P0215 P0216 P0217 P0218 P0219 P0220 P0221 P0222 P0223 P0224 P0225 P0226 P0227 P0228 P0229 P0230 P0231 Injector C irc uit Injector Circuit Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit C ylinder 2 Injector Circuit C ylinder 3 Injector Circuit Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Cylinder5 Injector Circuit Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit Cylinder 10 Injector Circuit Cylinder 11 Injector Circuit Cylinder 12 Cold Start Injector 1 Cold Start Injector 2 Engine Shutoff Solenoid Injector Injection Timing Control Circ uit Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition Engine Over Speed Condition Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit Throttle Pedal Positio
94. ual tra nsmission At the end of the countdown the Palm will beep Afterthe beep continue to keep the throttle steady until a second beep isheard about 10 seconds he second beep indicatesthe gearratio run is over Bring the vehicle to a complete stop The measured overall gearratio is displayed Calculating Overall Gear Ratio The overall gearratio can also be computed if the tire diameter and RPM ata speed is known The following formula computesthe overall vehicle gearratio used by the dyno software overall gearratio RPM xtire diameter MPH x 336 Example car 3 57 3000 RPM x 26 65 MPH x 336 The preferred method isto use the Dyno Scan to compute the overall gearratio If calculating always confirm your ratio calculation is comect by performing the procedure in section Confiming Gear Ratio Result Confirming Gear Ratio Result At the bottom of the Gear Ratio screen are three live values RPM curent measured RPM MPH c computed MPH using only RPM and the gearratio MPH r real MPH measured via the vehicle son board computer MPH c will only display if values are entered into the Tire Diameterand Gear Ratio fields If the computed MPH and real MPH values match throughout the RPM range then the gearratio and tire diameter valuesare correct forthis vehicle If they do not match adjust the Gear Ratio field up ordown until the computed and real MPH match A computed versesreal MPH checkin a single gear might
95. ure The Autera Dyno Scan for Palm OS in conjunction with a Palm handheld computer enablesaccessto your vehicle s diagnostic information The scan tool offers features such asread and cleartrouble codes tum off the Check Engine light and display live sensordata from the vehicle The Dyno software addsa performance measunng package that includes a dynamometer acceleration tests and fuel economy measurements Key Features The Dyno Scan for Palm OS offers a multitude of diagnostic and perfomance measuring features e All 1996 and later vehicles supported including American Asian and European e Read and cleardiagnostic trouble codes DTC s e Integrated DIC description databases including enhanced and generic definitions e Tum off the vehicle s Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light e Read and clearfreeze frame data e Monitor live data with line graphs bargraphs and meters e Graphically zoom in out and pan within a virtual trace buffer e View multiple sensors simultaneously with variable sample rates e Record and playback live sensor data streams e Upload recordingsto a PC for further analysis e Oxygen sensor monitoring and on board test results e M readiness Metric and English units of measure e Horsepowerand torque measurements e O 60time 1 8 and 1 4 mile time and speed MPG and top speed e Supports most Palm OS devices version 3 0 and later Preface e Colorand black and white screens supported e
96. ut the graphing area To hide the marker select Graph Hide Marker 32 Scan Tool Operation With the marker displayed pressing zoom in will centerthe horizontal axis display around the marker Thisfacilitates selecting a point of interest with the marker then zooming in the horizontal axisto examine the data point If the Palm isequipped with a color screen the scroll and zoom controls are color coded red fortrace land blue fortrace 2 The Sample Speed High Medium or Low foreach trace must be the same on the Graph screen The software enforces identical sample speeds If only a single trace is desired use trace 1 selected via the Edit 1 button Trace 2 cannot be used by itself The Graph screen supports recording and playback of live data See Record Playback for more information l Switch to the Graph screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens 2 Pressthe Edit 1 buttonsto select a sensorto monitor See Meter Screen for more information regarding the Parameter Select dialog 3 Pressing Hold temporarily suspendsthe graphical Live displa y Pressing Hold again resumes gra phing 4 Pressing the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons zoom the tracesin and out 5 The Graph dropdown menu offers altemative horizontal and vertical zoom control forthe line graphs 1 designatestrace 1 and 2 istrace 2 6 Pressing the Scroll Right and Scroll Left buttons scroll through the trace buffer 7 Pressing the Scroll Up and S
97. wnload software updates at www auteraweb com 11 Connections Connecting your Auterra Dyno Scan for Palm OSto the vehicle is easy This section shows you how Connect your Dyno Scan to the Palm Handheld A Plug the HotSync cable into the Palm handheld B Connect the HotSync cable to the OBD Ill adapterand tighten the two thumbscrews C Connect the OBD Il cable to the OBD II adapterand tighten the two thumbscrews Palm Hanriheki I A HetSyne B B C Cable geji C OED I Adapter Figure 6 Dyno Scan Connections Connect the Dyno Scan to your Vehicle Locate the OBD II connectoron the vehicle OBD II compliant vehicles have the 16 pin connector located in plain sight undemeath the dash near the driver s seat see Figure 6 It may also be behind ashtrays 12 Connections Connect the male OBD II Cable connectorto the vehicle s female OBD II connector Ensure the connectorsare fully engaged 13 Scan Tool Operation The Dyno Scan software isdesigned foreasy operation This section shows how to operate the software and describesthe featureson each screen Not every vehicle is equipped will all sensortypes supported by the scan tool Therefore the scan tool interrogatesthe vehicle and createsa custom list of sensors and options unique to the vehicle connected Ensure the Palm cable and OBD II adapter do not Interfere with the vehicle controls A cable dangling in front of the foo
98. yed within 10 to 20 seconds If the vehicle s Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the instrument panel is illuminated a Stored DTC is displayed Pending DTCsdo not necessarily indicate a faulty component system If the vehicles test results indicate a failure afteradditional driving then the Check Engine light is illuminated and a DIC isset in the Stored DIC s column Version 2 5 and later requires loading separate DIC databases These databasescontain the textual code definitions for numeric trouble codes Two categories of trouble codes exist Generic and enhanced Generic codesare standardized and common to all vehicle manufacturers Enhanced codesare not unique and may overlap with another manufacture or even the same manufacturer For instance multiple definitions may exist for code P1234 Ford may define it as Engine Oil Pressure Too Low but Toyota s definition could mean something different like System Voltage Unstable The Trouble Codesscreen readsand clearsboth generic and enhanced codes 19 Scan Tool Operation There are fourtypes of trouble codes P Powertrain B Body C Chassis and U Network Communication The scan tool readsand clearsall P codesand depending on the vehicle B C and U codesaswelB 1 Switch to the Trouble Codes screen asdescribed in the section Switching Screens 2 Trouble Codes StoredUTla PaendingLDrbs Treibla Code Cure aiL Figure 14 Trouble Codes Screen If

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