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1. 21 CART pH 22 General Information GC reen uk 23 Diagnostic Trouble Codes Screen 24 Stored and Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes bane ee ee ee ee ee ee ee eee ere eee ee re eee era enaneae 24 Freeze Fame Pane vi 25 tele IAU Eet EEN 26 Parameter Edit Dia lO Le EE 27 Add and Remove Para meters 29 Supported Para meters ui 29 Live Data SCIGern onem eid Po Parma ea ian 32 Ut Pale t metr e ed dc seen Ka oid UR Rename eR a qu Reed dn a d 33 Graph Pane tiae eub recu ien ti rbd d diei e te deeds 34 OXVGIen SenSsorS M datom ija aa 35 Oxygen Sensors Test Results Pa ne sssssssssssssssrsrrsrssrsssrusisrnrnsntnsentnstnenesntnntntantnsastnennnnannnnns 35 Oxygen Sensor Output Legend Pane ee ala ee ee ee eta ee eeee teke ee ee eeeeee otoke eee area earaaeae nnn aa aa nnns 36 Test Results Screen ais niin ina E am HM ere E EHE alanine did 36 On Board Tesis Screen deese aere eer Hedi dh alia dec 37 Code Search Ri EEN 38 IMPOTE 39 SPO 39 Dyno Operations rincari 40 Theory of Operation nn eere ate i dE RE Die aaa 40 Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows nennen nennen nennen nnn ens 41 Automatic Tra NSMISSIONS iii 42 Fast lune Ui Le EE 42 Dyno File Sian EET 43 Dyno Setup File Propertie S ee ala ee ee rare eeee reke ee ee eee rare otoke ee etana aaeaaaenaeeaeeeka raka raaeaeaatataaa aaa aaRh 43
2. Calculatiori of Frontal Area 5 iiri tormina iii 44 Dyno Setup File Properties Usage NENNEN 45 Compute Gear Ratio Dialog eene enne nnne nnne ntn enn trennen trennen 45 Tire Dia uii 45 Measuring Overall GearhRatio sse nennen enne nnne nennen etn ens 46 Calculating Overall GearRatio sess enne nennen nnne nennen trennen 46 Confirming Gear Ratio Rea 47 Using Tire Diameter and GearRatio i 47 feet Ee ett E IEN 48 eliam 48 Dynamic Graph Update Using File Properties esses 49 Dyno Run Dialog Power Torque sssssssssseeeeeneene enne nennen nennen etnies nennen nnn ens 49 Performing a Power Torque RUN Bee 1 ee eeee ere eeee reke eee aaa rete naeeee eta aeaearareeeaeaaeaaearaararaaeae 50 Power Torque Run Do sand Donite nnne nnne nennen nnns 50 Power Torque Run Statistics EE 51 Acceleration SCTeen die tre e ee ete Ree Een FE again Ee nha rema ets 51 Dyno Run Dialog Acceleration ii 52 Performing an Acceleration RUN Bele a ee eee rare ere eeee ee eeee ter eeeee tete eeeeeeearereaeaeeae aaa nannt nnna 52 Acceleration Run Do sand DON tS enne nennen nennen nnne ntn ens 53 Acceleration Run Statistic S iii 54 Demo Mode eem 55 Enable Demo Mode aethere ie e REDE M ERAT EHE in Ee ER Ente oue 55 Export File Format s saxoaankodanenanaaklemanjuaakjenajeleaaklemajnlajalkjenjajaleaalElemoialaaaikj
3. Dyno Setup stores Dyno setup variables such asvehicle weight elevation humidity etc Each of the files may be opened from the File Open menu option See La ptop DynoM File Typesfor more information The properties of each file may be viewed and modified in eitherthe File Propertiesor Dyno Setup Propertiesdocking window See Properties Windows for more information Dyno Setup File Properties The Dyno Setup file properties are changed on the Dyno Setup Properties Doc king Window The file attributes are File file name File Full Path file name and path Weight weight of the vehicle including passengers during the run Gear Ratio the overall gear ratio of the vehicle which includes transmission and axle Tire Diameter the vehicle tire diameter Temperature current outside temperature Elevation elevation at the test track Humidity current outside humidity Pressure current outside altimeter pressure available from www nws noaa gov Altimeter pressure is different than barometric pressure Drag Coef drag coefficient of vehicle Frontal Area the frontal area of the vehicle Note an optional text note Make Vehicle make 43 Dyno Operation VIN vehicle identification number Year model year of vehicle The software can measure the gearratio and compute the tire diameterfor you See Compute GearRatio formore information Common drag coefficients are usually in the range of 0 25 to 0
4. NOLOGY User Manual Laptop Dyno amp OBD Il Scan Tool For Windows Version 5 2 Nology Engineering Inc 1945 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd San Marcos CA 92078 Tel 760 591 0888 Fax 760 591 0880 www nology com Copyright 2004 Warnings The excla mation point within the triangle isa waming sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product Please observe all wamings Do notoperate the vehicle indoors A running engine produceslethal carbon monoxide exhaust fumesthat can seriously harm or kill you if inhaled Only run the vehicle motor outdoors with proper ventilation Many scan tool operations do not require a running motor Do not attempt to 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 PC cable and OBD Il adapter do not interfere with the vehicle controls A cable dangling in front of the foot pedals gear shifter or steering wheelcan interfere with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always ensure the PC cable and OBD Il adapterare securely fastened out of the way Ifthe 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 op
5. Navigation Docking Window The Navigation docking window is used to switch main screen 17 Scan Tool Operation Navigation x Scan Tool e General Information L Trouble Codes a Oxygen Sensors Figure 9 Navigation Doc king Window To switch screens perfom these steps 1 Clickone of main group buttons 2 Clickan item icon from within that group Forinstance to select the Acceleration screen select the Dyno group then click the Acceleration icon File Properties Docking Window Live Data Power Torque and Acceleration files properties are viewed and changed from the File Properties docking window 18 Scan Tool Operation File Properties Note El Frontal Area 32 24 9 77 Ford 26 68 H Gear Ratio Make Tire Diameter VIN W eight Drag Coef E Acceleration test ru 3179 Drag coefficent of the vehicle in cw Figure 10 File Properties Docking Window The File Properties docking window shows different properties depending on the active screen Table 3 File Properties Displayed Active Screen File Properties Displayed Live Data Live Data file Power Torque Power Torque file Acceleration Acceleration file All other screens No properties are displayed For instance to view Live Data file properties within the File Properties docking window select the File Open Live Data File menu option to open a file then switch
6. P0100 MassorVolume Air Flow Circuit PO101 MassorVolume AirFlow Circuit Range Performance Problem P0102 MassorVolume Air Flow Circuit Low Input P0103 MassorVolume Air Flow Circuit High Input P0104 MassorVolume Air Flow Circuit Intermittent P0105 Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric Pressure Circuit P0106 Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric Pressure Circuit Range Performance Problem P0107 Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric Pressure Circuit Low Input P0108 Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric Pressure Circuit High Input P0109 Manifold Absolute Pressure Barometric Pressure Circuit Intermittent P0110 Intake Air Temperature Circ uit P0111 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Range Performance Problem P0112 Intake Air Temperature Circuit Low Input P0113 Intake Air Temperature Circ uit High Input 62 Diagnostic Touble Codes 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 P0174 P0175 Intake Air Temperature Circ uit Intemittent Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Range Performance Problem Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Low Input En
7. 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 teststhe entire powertrain system not just the crankshaft power This isa more realistic test since it measures the power delivered to the wheels not just the crankshaft Assuch the power figures mea sured are alwayslessthan with a crankshaft dyno since the powertrain robs some powerfrom the vehicle Clearly pulling the motorto use a crankshaft dyno is beyond most people and chassis dynoscan run 150 and houror more to operate Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows The Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows software isa newly developed device designed expressly forthe automotive enthusiast It usesthe OBD Il computer port located on all 1996 and newer automobiles to compute engine power acceleration times fuel economy and more The Laptop Dyno for Windowsisthe only dyno to test the vehicle in a completely real world situation that includes powertrain losses drag from disk brakesand 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 aerodynamics of a Chevy Suburban ora Porsche 911 the power calculations can correct forlosses due to wind drag Weather conditions affect the o
8. 1 8 in hg 13 km h 9 MPH 20 kPaA 5 9lin hg 27 km h 17 MPH 34 kPaA 10 1 in hg 41 km h 25 MPH 48 kPaA 14 2 in hg 34 MPH 18 4 in hg O CO om P GIN Figure 31 CSV File in Excel The second row containsthe column headingsforthe scan data Metric values are always included in the CSV file however if there isno comesponding English units of measure fora sensorthen no conversion is shown Sample the sample number PID the sensor PID see Table 7 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 57 Export File Format Sensor PID A PID parameterID isa numberthat comespondsto a parameter The following table mapsparameterIDsto parameter names Table 7 PID to Parameter Mapping PID Parameter PID Parameter 4 Calculated Load Value 44 Commanded EGR 5 Engine Coolant Temp 45 EGR Eror 6 Short Term Fuel Trim B1 46 Evaporative Purge 7 Long Term Fuel Trim B1 47 Fuel Level Input 8 Short Term Fuel Trim B2 48 Warm ups Since DICs Cleared 9 Long Term Fuel Trim B2 49 Distance Since DTCs Cleared 10 Fuel Rail Pressure gauge 50 Evap System Vapor Pressure 11 Intake Manifold Pressure 51 Ba
9. C ircuit Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Range Performance Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit Low Input Fuel Composition Sensor Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature SensorA C irc uit Fuel Temperature SensorA Circuit Range Performance Fuel Temperature SensorA Circuit Low Input Fuel Temperature SensorA Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature SensorA Circuit Intermittent Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circ uit Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range Performance Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low Input Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit High Input Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit 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 Circuit 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 P0200 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 P0232 P0233 Injector C irc uit Injector C irc uit Cylinder 1 Injector Circ uit Cylinder 2 Injector Circ uit Cylinder 3 Injector Circ uit Cylinder4 Injector Circ uit Cylinder
10. HOSHeater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 2 P0057 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 2 PO058 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 2 P0062 HOSHeater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 3 P0063 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 3 P0064 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 3 P0065 A Air Assisted Injector Control Range Performance P0066 Air Assisted Injector Control Circuit or Circ uit Low P0067 AirAssisted Injector Control Circuit High P0070 AmbientAir Temperature Sensor Circuit P0071 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Range Performance P0072 AmbientAir Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Input P0073 AmbientAir Temperature Sensor Circuit High Input P0074 Ambient Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0075 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1 P0076 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 1 P0077 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1 P0078 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 1 P0079 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 1 P0080 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 1 P0081 Intake valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 2 P0082 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 2 P0083 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 2 PO084 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Bank 2 P0085 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low Bank 2 P0086 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High Bank 2 P01XX Fuel and Air Metering
11. 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 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 Control System Pressure Sensor Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Range Performance Evaporative Emission Control System Pressure Sensor Low Input Evaporative Emission Control 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 Circ uit Fuel Level Sensor Circ uit Range Performance Fuel Level Sensor Circ uit Low Input Fue
12. Scan Tool Operation The test values measured by the ECU comespond to certain attributes of the O2 sensor voltage overtime waveform as shown the Oxygen Sensor Output Legend Pane 1 Switch to the Oxygen Sensors screen asdescribed in the section Navigation Docking Window 2 Pressthe icon next to the Sensor Location to display the sensor results The Oxygen Sensors Test Results displays these values Parameter an oxygen sensor parameter Value the ECU measured test result Min the minimum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Max the maximum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Units the units of measure forthe Value Oxygen Sensor Output Legend Pane The Oxygen Sensor Output Legend Pane showsan oxygen sensor voltage overtime wa veformm illustration Each parameter with in the Oxygen Sensors Test Results pane is measured is shown on the illustration Test Results Screen The Test Results screen showsthe resultsfor 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 The Test Results pane displays the vehicle EC U s test results The results displayed here are computed measured by the vehicle son board computer ECU last successful te st These tests are performed intemally by the vehicle and are not initiated by the scan tool These are not live va
13. Sensor Circuit Range Performance P0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input P0554 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermitte nt P0560 System Voltage P0561 System Voltage Unstable P0562 System Voltage Low P0563 System Voltage High P0564 Cruise Control Multi Function Input Signal P0565 Cruise Control On Signal P0566 Cruise Control Off Signal P0567 Cruise Control Resume Signal P0568 Cruise Control Set Signal P0569 Cruise Control Coast Signal P0570 Cruise Control Accel Signal P0571 Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit 69 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0572 P0573 P0574 P0575 P0576 P0577 Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit Low Cruise Control Brake Switch A Circuit High Cruise Control System Vehicle Speed Too High Cruise Control Input Circuit 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 Eror Control Module Programming Error Intemal Control Module Ke
14. Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Freeze Frame Nology Laplep Dyno Cl Stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes Scan Tool Ciagnosse Trouble Code Category P0457 Powerman Genera infomaton OTC Database Desarpton H erem vaporatwe Emerton Contro System Leak Detected Quel cap loo tato Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes Diagrastio Trouble Code OTC Cevied MR Fio Pio Parameter Diegno te Trouble Code Causing Freeze Frame Vetvde Speed rale Manibold Pressure Long Term Fuel Tnm 82 Long Term Fuel Trim 81 Engine Coolant Temp Fue System 1 Stews Fue Rad Pressure gauge Shor Teen Fuel Tem 81 Engine APM Calculated Load Value WM RN NF ERN le ox Figure 15 Trouble Codes Screen Stored and Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes Pane The Stored and Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codespanes display the vehicle s pending and stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes DIC if any The Diagnostic Trouble Codes screen continually scans for new DTCs even if some DTCsare already shown All DTCs are displayed within 10 to 20 seconds If the vehicle s Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the instrument panel is iluminated a stored DTC will be displayed Pending DICsdo not necessarily indicate a faulty component system If the vehicle stest results indicate a failure afteradditional driving then the Check Engine light is illuminated and a DTC isset in the stored DTC pane Two categories of trouble codes exis
15. and speed MPG and top speed Supports Windows 98 and higher Preface Colorand black and white screens supported l year warranty Minimum Platform and Software Requirements You must have one ofthe following operating systems with Mic rosoft Intemet Explorer 5 01 orlater installed on your computer Microsoft Windows 98 Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition Windows Me Microsoft Windows NT 4 Workstation or Server with Service Pack 6a Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional Server or Advanced Server with the latest Windowsservice pack and critical updates available from the Microsoft Security Web site www mic rosoft c om security Microsoft Windows XP Home or Professional Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition Microsoft Windows Server 2003 fa mily Minimum hardware requirements Pentium 166M Hz or faster 64MB of RAM orhigher Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows The Laptop Dyno for Windows is comprised of four components OBD Il Adapter and Software OBD Il Cable RS 232 null modem cable Windows laptop ordesktop PC purchased separately Preface Figure 1 PC RS 232 cable OBD Il Adapter and OBD Il Vehicle Connect Cable What is OBD II OBD Il stands for On Board Diagnostics second generation OBD Il wasincorporated on some 1994 and 1995 model year vehicles and wasrequir
16. comer of the Graph pane Altematively right mouse click anywhere in the Graph pane Select the Edit Parameters menu option Press Add Parameter Select the ECU Module to monitor Select the Sampling Speed desired Select the Units of Measure to display Select the parameterto monitor within the ECU Parameters list box Repeatthe above processto add more parameters Press OK To remove a Parameter follow these steps 1 2 3 4 Selectthe parameterto remove in the Parameter list Pressthe Remove Parameter button Repeatthe above processto remove more parameters Press OK 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 as statuses or test results are not listed here 29 Scan Tool Operation Air How Rate From MAF indicatesthe airflow rate as measured by the mass a ir flow sensor Absolute Throttie Position the absolute throttle position not the relative orleamed throttle position Usually above 0 at idle and lessthan 10096at full throttle Calculated Load Value indicatesa percentage of peak available torque Reaches 100 at wide open throttle at any altitude or RPM forboth naturally aspirated and boosted engines Engine Coolant Temp engine coolant temperature derived from an engine coolant temperature sensorora cylinder head temperature sensor Engine RPM displa ys
17. ee pg Se SR Oxygen Sensor Moni Cham PEPPY PAPE Ron CAN SA 500b Lee Figure 21 Test Results Screen On Board Tests Screen The On Board Tests screen showsthe bi directional controls supported by the vehicle Bi directional on board tests are commands sent by the scan toolto the vehicle to perform some action The Bi Directional Control pane showsthe tests supported by the vehicle 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 4 Status Messages Status Meaning Complete Indicatesthe vehicle completed the requested action successfully General Reject 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 Indicates the vehicle ECU is temporarily too busy to perform he requested operation 37 Scan Tool Operation Conditions Not Correct Or Indicates that the requested
18. every parametertype Therefore the software interogatesthe vehicle and createsa custom alphabetical listing of the parameters unique to the vehicle and module selected Some vehiclesare equipped with multiple computer modules When switching between modules using the ECU Module control the ECU Parameter list box refreshes showing only parameters supported by the selected ECU module ECU Module selects a vehicle computer module Some vehicles ha ve more than one computer module See Options Dialog for information on how the Fast Sampling setting affects data retumed from a module Sample Speed selectsthe sampling speed forthe sensor High samples at up to 40mS Med is about 3 seconds and Low is about every 10 seconds per sample 3 Actual sampling speed is vehicle dependant 28 Scan Tool Operation Units of Measure selectsthe units of measure forthe sensorreading either English or Metric ECU Parameters selectsthe vehicle parameterto monitor The list of sensors is dynamically created depending on the typesof sensors supported by the vehicle If the vehicle has more than one computer module when the Module setting is changed the Parameter list is updated to reflect the sensors supported by that module Add and Remove Parameters To add a Parameter follow these steps 1 8 9 Switch to the Live Data screen asdescribed in the section Navigation Docking Window Press the Options button in the upper right
19. graph limits either high or low will be clipped at the vertical maximum minimum graph value The graph control hasa virtual trace buffer that stores many pages of graph information Scroll right and left using the control a the bottom of the graph pane to view all the data within the trace buffer Exact measurement values for any data point along the trace can be shown using the marker The marker isa vertical dashed line within the graphing area A left mouse click within the graph boundaries sets the marker position The data point underthe marker for each axis will update asthe marker is moved about the graphing area Pressing zoom in will center the horizontal axis display around the marker This facilitates selecting a point of interest with the marker then zooming in the horizontal axis to examine the data point The sensor Sample Speed High Medium or Low foreach trace must be the same on the Graph screen The software enforces identical sample speeds 1 Switch to the Live Data screen as described in the section Navigation Docking Window 2 Pressthe Options button in the upperright comerofthe Graph pane Altematively right mouse click anywhere in the List pane Select the Edit Parameters menu option 3 Pressthe Add Parameterbutton 4 Selecta sensorfrom the ECU Parameters list box located on the right side of the dialog 5 PressOK 6 Live data now displayson the Graph pane 34 Scan Tool Operation 7 Se
20. have predefined numeric rangesas shown in Table 5 DTC Groupings Table 5 DIC Groupings ISO SAE Controlled Generic Manufacturer Controlled Enhanced P0000 to P0999 P1000 to P1999 P2000 to P2999 P3000 to P3399 P3400 to P3999 1 Selectthe Tools Code Search menu option 2 Type a code into the Code to Search field e g P1234 The code must start with a P B C orUand end with a 4 digit number 3 Pressthe Search button If a definition is found it will display in the Search Results table Import The Import feature allows users with the Laptop Dyno for Palm OS software product to import files recorded on a Palm OSdevice Acceleration Power Torque and Scan Data files may be imported and viewed within the Laptop Dyno for Windows software The Import feature islocated on the File Import Palm PDB File menu option Export The Export feature allowsfilesto be exported into a comma separated values CSV file format Acceleration Power Torque and Scan Data files may be exported The Export feature islocated on the File Export Comma Separated Values menu option 39 Dyno Operation The Dyno software is designed for easy operation This section shows how to operate the Dyno features and describesthe featureson each screen Dyno operations require driving the vehicle while the software records performance data For increased safety the software doesnot require user int
21. lists Once entered press the Compute Tire Diameterto calculate the tire diameter in inches Many large trucktire sizes are sized differently These tires are listed asdiameter width and rim diameter e g 31x10 5 R16 In this case the first number is used asthe tire diameter in inches e g 31 and entered directly into the Tire Diameter field Manufacturers are usually off very slightly from the indicated tire sze Many manufactures list the exact tire diameteron 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 computes an overall gearratio The gear ratio changes with each transmission gear Therefore the software computesone overall gearratio pergearratio run e g overall gear ratio for And gear The overall gear ratio 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 shows the number of seconds until data collection begins Collecting Data vehicle data isbeing recorded A tire diameter must be entered in the Tire Diameter field before performing a gear ratio run Pressing Measure GearRatio will start a gearratio run Once a tire diameter is entered pressing the Measure Gear Ratio button starts the 10 second countdow
22. pedal position not the relative or leamed pedal position Usually above 0 at idle and less than 100 at full throttle Ambient Air Temperature displa ysthe ambient airtemperature 30 Scan Tool Operation Barometric Pressure barometric pressure normally obtained from a dedicated barometric sensor Note some weather services report barometric pressure adjusted to sea level In these cases the reported value may not match the displayed value Catalyst Temp Bank X Sensor X up to 4 displaysthe 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 0 and 10096 Commanded Equivalence Ratio fuel systems that use conventional oxygen sensors displa y the commanded open loop equivalence ratio while the system isin open loop Should report 100 when in closed loop fuel To obtain the actual air fuel ratio being commanded multiply the stoichiometric A F ratio by the equivalence ratio Forexample gasoline stoichiometric 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 displays 0 when no purge s commanded and 100 at the maximum commanded purge position flow Commanded Throttle Actuator displays 0 when the throttle is commanded closed and 10096 when the throttle command
23. 0263 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 P0294 Turbo 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 Turbo Super Charger Boost Sensor B Circuit Turbo Super Charger 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 Cam Rotor Injector Injection Pump Fuel Metering Control A Intermittent Cam Rot
24. 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 ha ve lowerfrontal areas To getan understanding forthese numbers Table 6 Drag Coefficients and Frontal Areas list the values for different vehicle types Table 6 Drag Coefficients and Frontal Areas Vehicle Drag Coefficient Frontal Area sq ft 1999 Chevy Cavalier 0 36 21 5 2000 Ford Taurus 0 32 23 7 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD 0 45 28 0 2000 Ford Explorer 0 45 25 8 2002 Honda Insight 0 25 20 5 2002 Honda Civic Hatchback 0 36 20 5 2000 Acura Integra 0 32 20 1 2000 Volvo S40 0 32 20 9 2000 Mercedes E320 0 29 22 3 2000 Chrysler LHS 0 31 23 1 See the Nology Vehicle Specifications document for more information on your specific vehicle make and model An Intemet search is another good source of drag coefficients and frontal areasfor your exact vehicle type Calculation of Frontal Area Frontal area can be calculated forany car The frontal area representsthe front projection area of the vehicle If one takesa straight on 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 encompassthe front of the vehicle multiply width by the height 2 Adjust the figure obtained above for areas not included such as
25. 5 Injector Circ uit Cylinder 6 Injector Circ uit Cylinder 7 Injector Circ uit Cylinder8 Injector C irc uit Cylinder9 Injector C irc uit Cylinder 10 Injector C irc uit Cylinder 11 Injector C irc uit Cylinder 12 Cold Start Injector 1 Cold Start Injector 2 Engine Shutoff Solenoid Injector Injection Timing Control Circuit Engine Coolant Over Temperature Condition Transmission Fluid Over Temperature Condition Engine Over Speed Condition Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit Throttle Pedal Position 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 Switc h C Circuit High Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Intermittent Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Low Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit High Fuel Pump Secondary Circuit Intermittent 64 Diagnostic Touble Codes 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 P
26. Altematively double click the dashed line to move the toolbarinto a floating position To move a floating toolbar left mouse clickthe title barand drag to itsnew location Altematively double click the title barto put the toolbarback into its docked position Playback Control To move toolbarto a new docked location left mouse click and drag the toolbar to a new edge ofthe screen The toolbarcan be docked to any of the four application window edges top bottom left right To customize the buttons shown on the toolbar click the down amow located on a docked toolbarto show a toolbar shortcut menu Altematively right mouse click on any blank location within the toolbar area to show the shortcut menu To change to change varioustoolbarand menu options such asenable disable toolbarsorchange the iconsfrom large to small select the toolbarshortcut menu then select the Customize option 21 Scan Tool Operation Customize Personalized Menus and Toolbars Always show full menus Iv Show full menus after a short delay Reset my usage data Other Large Icons on Menus Floating Toolbar Fade Delay Iw Large Icons on Toolbars p milliseconds Iw List Font names in their Font Iw Show ScreenTips on toolbars Show shortcut keys in ScreenTips Menu Animations Fade D Figure 13 Customize Toolbars and Menus Dialog Status Bar The status baris located at the bottom of the program screen It displ
27. Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 SensorHeater Circuit O2 Sensor Circ uit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 SensorHeater Circuit Fuel Temperature Too High Incomect Fuel Composition Fuel Trim System too Lean System too Rich Fuel Trim Malfunction System too Lean System too Rich Bank 1 Sensor1 Bank 1 Sensor1 Bank 1 Sensor1 Bank 1 Sensor1 Bank 1 Sensor1 Bank 1 Sensor1 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 Sensor3 Bank 1 Sensor3 Bank 1 Sensor3 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 63 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0176 P0177 P0178 P0179 P0180 P0181 P0182 P0183 P0184 P0185 P0186 P0187 P0188 P0189 P0190 P0191 P0192 P0193 P0194 P0195 P0196 P0197 P0198 P0199 Fuel Composition Sensor
28. Figure 2 Vehicle OBD Il Connector Front View What is a Scan Tool Modem automobiles rely upon computersto control and monitorall aspectsof vehicle operation When most people think of computers they think of a desktop system such asan Apple Macintosh Preface 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 numerous on 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 monitor vehicle operation such as speed engine RPM coolant temperature and oxygen sensors While driving if the vehicle son board computer system detectsa problem the computerreportsthe emorusing a Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC The Code number indicates the problem with the vehicle For instance Diagnostic Trouble Code P0503 meansthe vehicle speed sensoris 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 asa Diagnostic Trouble Code If the vehicle computerdetectsa problem the driver is informed using the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the vehic
29. 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 66 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0359 P0360 P0361 P0362 P0365 P0366 P0367 P0368 P0369 P0370 P0371 P0372 P0373 P0374 P0375 P0376 P0377 P0378 P0379 P0380 P0381 P0382 P0385 P0386 P0387 P0388 P0389 P0390 P0391 P0392 P0393 P0394 Ignition Coil I Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil J Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil K Primary Secondary Circuit Ignition Coil L Primary Secondary Circuit Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range Performance Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Many Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Too Few Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A Intermittent Erratic Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal A No Pulse Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Many Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Too Few Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B Intermittent Erratic Pulses Timing Reference High Resolution Signal B No Pulses Glow Plug H
30. TCs where cleared with a scan tool Warm ups Since DTCs Cleared number of warm up cycles since all DICs were cleared via a scan tool A wam up is defined asthe coolant temperature rising by at least 22 C 40 F and the engine temperature reaches at a minimum 70 C 160 F 60 C 140 F for diesels Live Data Screen The Live Data screen hastwo panes List and Graph Parameter Engne RPM Piel tee Three Position Engne Coolart Terre Figure 19 Live Data Screen The Live Data screen supports recording and playback of live data See Record Playback for more information 32 Scan Tool Operation The Options button in the upper right comerof each pane providesa menu of options Alte matively right mouse clicking inside any pane displaysthe Options menu Panesare added ordeleted using the Options menu items Add Graph Pane Add List Pane and Delete Pane List Pane The List pane displays real time sensor readings from the vehicle in a list format Any number of sensors can be monitored simultaneously Note the more sensors selected the sowerthe update interval of each sensor 1 Switch to the Live Data screen asdescribed in the section Navigation Docking Window Press the Options button in the upper right comer of the List pane Altematively right mouse click anywhere in the List pane Select the Edit Parameters menu option Press the Add Parameter button Select a sensor from the ECU Parameters list b
31. Transmission P1XXX Manufacturer Controlled P10XX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Controls P11XX Fuel and Air Metering P12XX Fueland 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 Tra nsmission P18XX Iransmission 73 Diagnostic Touble Codes P19XX Iransmission 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 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 74 Support Technical support isoffered on our products via email Please note technical support cannot assist you in diagnosing and repairing your vehicle Support is limited to operation ofthe scan toolonly When contacting technical support please provide the following informat
32. 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 The Bi Directional Test Description pane providesa description forthe curently selected bi directional control within the Bi Directional Control pane Nology LaptopDyno Tea ID Parameter m Evaporatve Syitern Leak Test Complete Bi Directional Test Description The Evaporative Syrtem Leah Test enabler the conditani reguired to conduct an evaporate rystem leak test but does not achasiy run the test An examede is to cose A purge solenoid preventing leakage if the system is prerrunzed The vehicle manufacture is responsible ts determine the criteria to automatica nop the test open the solenoid in the example euch as engine permet vetuzio speed greater than zero or exceeding a ibeohed keng period See your vehicle repair manual fer more infermahon Figure 22 On Board Tests Screen Code Search Screen The Code Search dialog providesan interactive search of diagnostic trouble code definitions DTC s 38 Scan Tool Operation Code Search A Code to Search P1111 E Search Results DTC Database Description Ford System Pass EN Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent High Input aM Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent Low Temperature Figure 23 Code Search Dialog Generic codesand enhanced codes
33. aft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 1 P0014 B Camshaft Postion Timing Over Advanced or System Perfomance Bank 1 P0015 B Camshaft Position Timing Over Retarded Bank 1 P0020 A Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit Bank 2 P0021 A Camshaft Position Timing Over Advanced or System Performance 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 Advanced or System Performance Bank 2 P0025 B Camshaft Position Timing Over Reta rded Bank 2 P0030 HO2S Heater Control C irc uit Bank 1 Sensor 1 61 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0031 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 1 P0032 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1 P0033 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circ uit P0034 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circ uit Low P0035 Turbo Charger Bypass Valve Control Circuit High P0036 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0037 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0038 HO2SHeater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 2 P0042 HO2SHeater Control Circuit Bank 1 Sensor 3 P0043 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 1 Sensor 3 P0044 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 3 P0050 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0051 HO2S Heater Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0052 HO2S Heater Control Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0056
34. an We KEE 3 SpeEciicationS u 4 S pported ll EEN 4 Abbreviations urine 5 Abbreviations and DEfinitionS i 5 Loading Windows Software s sisien iaa aaa 8 Uninstalling La ptop Dyno for Windows 8 Install Intemet Explorer Uporade Bele e aa aa ee ere eee ere eee eona tokate eeaeenaananaokoneaeeaeaaaaeanantanateaaeatanaananan 8 Install Laptop Dyno M for Windows 9 Software le Ee EE 9 COnnecloflis a aieeos cesis 2r xA MR RIEN RPM RNPRRERERRMRR NR RR RP RR iaaa AR XR RR RR Ra RR RR RE cR RR kaa 10 Connect your Laptop Dyno to the Personal Computer 10 Connect the Laptop Dyno to your Vehicle oo eee ii 10 Select COM E m av aes 11 Scan 160 Operallom asics icine 12 Connect Scan Tool tO ebe 12 Start Laptop Dyno Software nnne nnne tren ne nnne innen enne nnne nnn 13 Options Diallo Giyinin PCA ERROR VE 13 Laptop Dyno File Types mie tpe Ene a aada Naa E aa dose EE EAD Eod ds 15 DOCKING WIROlOWS crop ERE PER Zi to kid Cc anali 15 Properties WINdOW EE 16 Navigation Docking Window essssssseseeeeee enne nnne nennen nenne 17 File Properties Docking WINdOW enne nnne nenne 18 Dyno Setup Properties Docking WINdOW enne 19 Run Statistics Docking Window sss ene ennt nennen nennen nnn ens 20 ILI
35. atio 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 GearRatio field up ordown until the computed and real MPH match A computed versesreal MPH check in a single gear might be 1 Keep a steady speed at 2000 RPM 2 Confirm the computed and real MPH values match 3 Increase speed to a steady 4000 RPM 4 Confirm the computed and real MPH values match Driving requiresthe full attention of the driver Operating orobserving the scan T 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 smallerorlargerthan 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 Afterobtaining the tire diameterand gearratio the valuesare entered into the Gear Ratio and Tire Diameter fields within a Dyno Setup file See Dyno Setup File for more information TIP To have multiple gearratio setups forthe same car create a Dyno Setup file foreach gear with file names like Ford 1stG ear Ford2ndGear etc 47 Dyno Operation Automatic Transmissions The s
36. ays the following information from left to right Vehicle Connection Status either Connected or Not Connected Connection Type the vehicle hardware protocol connection type Forinstance PWM VPW CAN ISO or KWP Data Mode either Live orPlay Live mode meansthe data isoriginating from the vehicle Play mode meansthe data isoriginating orrecording to from a file Playback Percentage Bar Graph the current pla ybackfile position asa percent Open Live Data File currently open Live Data file Open Power Torque File currently open Power Torque file Open Acceleration File currently open Acceleration file 22 Scan Tool Operation General Information Screen The General Information screen containstwo panes General Systemsand Vehicle Monitor Test Status Nology LaptopDyno General Systems OBD Requirement Vehicle Designed To Supported OBD Federal EPA Fuel System 1 Status Bupported Open Loop Due To Omang Conditons Fuel System 2 Status Net Supported Commanded Secondary fer Status Supported Upstoaen Ot Fest Catabdc Converter APuchary Input Status Supported Power Take Of PTO Not Actree Vehicle Monitor Test Status Monitor Type tormlabilay Test Status Mistre Manitonng Continuous Supported Complete Fuel Gystem Continuous Not Supported Domprchentire Coenponent Continuous Supported Complete Catalyst Non Cominucus Gupported Incomplete Heated Catatyit Non Coranuour Not Supported Evaporative Systenn Non Contin
37. beyond a data point e g 60 MPH 1 8 mile or 1 4 mile to ensure the software capturesthe vehicle passing through the data point at maximum acceleration If the vehicle stire size is either smallerorlargerthan stock and the speedometer has not been recalibrated to the new wheel size then the computed acceleration figures will be incorrect Acceleration runs require an accurate speedometer 53 Dyno Operation Acceleration Run Statistics The Run Statistics screen computestimes and horsepower values based upon how fast the vehicle accelerates Top Speed maximum speed achieved during the run 0 to 60 Time how fast in seconds the vehicle traveled from 0 to 60 MPH 1 8 Mile Speed how fast in MPH the vehicle wastraveling at the 1 8 mile ma rk 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 1 4 Mile Time time in seconds the vehicle traveled a 1 4 mile 1 4 Mile HP a rough calculation of horsepower based strictly on 1 4 mile time and vehicle weight N A will be displayed in a column if the vehicle didn t travel farenough to compute the sta tistic 54 Demo Mode Demonstration mode simulates all vehicle data This mode facilitates leaming about scan tool features without connecting to a live vehicle Enable Demo Mode Demo mode isenabled from the File Connect dialog 1 Selectthe Connect to Vehicle Demo checkb
38. ble tones signal when to accelerate the vehicle Consistent vehicle setup use the same tire pressure same number of passengers no A C windowsrolled up low beamson radio and otheraccessories off Automatic transmission most a utomatic transmissions will want to downshift under ha rd 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 is achieved A dip in the RPM will cause the powertorque graphsto terminate early Dyno setup try to obtain curent temperature humidity elevation and altimeter pressure before each day of runs Use common sense let off the accelerator if something gets in the way ofthe vehicle 50 Dyno Operation Head Tail Wind a windy day will skew the power torque 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 Heatsoak repeated runs will cause the intake manifold temperature to increase Hot airisless dense and causesa reduction in po
39. con in the upper right comer The window will slide in and hide itself e To show a hidden docking window select the View menu option e g View Navigation e To show a docking window with slide out hoverthe mouse button over the docked window name oricon The window will slide out showing itself e Ifa docking window is not visible the View menu option will redisplay any of the four windows e To move a docking window from dockto float either drag window title barto a new location or double click the title bar e To move a docking window from float to dock either drag the window title barto one of the four window edges top bottom left right ordouble click the title bar Properties Windows Properties values are shown in certain docking windows such asthe Dyno Setup Properties as shown below 16 Scan Tool Operation Dyno Setup Properties Ge 24 El ironmer Elevation 1000 25 Pressure 29 24 Temperature 77 El Note El Drag Coef Frontal Area Gear Ratio Tire Diameter Weight Humidity Humidity in percent Figure 8 Dyno Setup Properties Docking Window All property windows share the same behavioral traits such as e Properties displayed in bold font may be modified e Properties display in grey font cannot be changed e Any property changesare immediately saved to disk To change a property value click the parameter and type in a new value The change is immediately saved to disk
40. ct the Tools ClearDTCs menu option to clear all DTCs from the vehicle s memory Wait a few seconds after pressing Yeson the Clear Trouble Codesdialog forthe scan tool to complete the clearcommand 5 Pressing Yes will clearthe DTC from vehicle memory Once cleared the error codescannot be recovered Clearing also extinguishes the vehicle s MIL i e Check Engine light and erasesthe vehicle s freeze frame log Sometimes the vehicle s ignition must be tumed off and on again before the Check Engine light tums off Clear Trouble Codes 2 Are you sure you want to turn off the Check Engine light and permanently clear all diagnostic trouble codes from the vehicle s memory Figure 16 Clear Trouble Codes 6 Tapping the icon next a trouble code number will expand out the possible DTC textual descriptions The software may not contain a description for every possible trouble code If the software cannot find a description please referto your vehicle s repair manual See Diagnostic Trouble Codes for more information Freeze Frame Pane The Freeze Frame pane displaysthe vehicle freeze frame log Select the sensorunits of measure either English or Metric using the Preferencesscreen see Options Dialog When a Diagnostic Trouble Code occurs that iluminatesthe Check Engine light the Not all vehicles support retrieving and clearing B C and U codes 25 Scan Tool Operation vehicle s computer saves the current valu
41. d P0507 Idle Control System RPM Higher Than Expected P0508 Idle Control System Circ uit Low P0509 Idle Control System Circuit High P0510 Closed Throttle Position Switch P0512 Starter Request Circuit P0513 Incormect Immobilizer Key Immobilizer pending SAEJ 1930 approval P0515 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit 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 Switch High Voltage P0524 Engine Oil Pressure Too Low P0530 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit P0531 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Range Performance P0532 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input P0533 A C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input P0534 A Air Conditioner Refrigerant Charge Loss P0540 Intake Air Heater Circ uit P0541 Intake Air Heater Circuit Low P0542 Intake AirHeater Circuit High P0544 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 1 P0545 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circ uit Low Bank 1 P0546 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 P0547 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Bank 2 P0548 Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 P0549 ExhaustGas Temperature Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 P0550 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circ uit P0551 Power Steering Pressure
42. 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 Forengine running tests the vehicle can be started and idling 12 Scan Tool Operation Do notoperate the vehicle indoors A running engine produceslethal carbon monoxide exhaust fumesthat can seriously harm or kill you if inhaled Only run the vehicle motor outdoors with proper ventilation Start Laptop Dyno Software 1 Start the Laptop Dyno software on your personal computer by double clic king the Laptop Dyno icon 2 Once the software hasstarted select the File Connect menu option 3 Onthe Connect dialog pressthe Connectto Vehicle button to connectto the vehicle Selecting the Connect to Vehicle Demo checkboxto enable Demo mode see Demo Mode Connect Connect the scan tool to the vehicle s diagnostic connector tum on the ignition and press the Connect to Vehicle button below C Connect to Vehicle Demo i Connect to Vehicle Figure 4 Connect Dialog 4 Aftera few seconds the scan tool will detect the vehicle Options Dialog The Reload last user parameters when starting program setting when checked restores all user paramet
43. e of a Nology s Laptop Dyno for Windows Please take time to read through these operating instructions and become familiar with the operating procedure The Nology La ptop Dyno for Windows in conjunction with your personal computer enables accessto your vehicle s diagnostic information The scan tool offersfeatures such asread and cleartrouble codes tum off the Check Engine light and display live sensor data from the vehicle The Dyno software addsa perfomance measuring package that includesa dynamometer acceleration tests and fuel economy measurements Key Features Laptop Dyno forWindows offersa multitude of diagnostic and performanc e measuring features All 1996 and later vehicles supported including American Asian and European Read and cleardiagnostic trouble codes DTC s Integrated DTC description databasesincluding enhanced and generic definitions Tum off the vehicle s Check Engine orService Engine Soon light Read and clearfreeze frame data Monitorlive sensordata with line graphs bargraphs and meters Graphically zoom in out and pan within a virtual trace buffer View multiple sensors simultaneously with variable sample rates Record and playback live sensor data streams Export recording to a spreadsheet for further analysis Graphical oxygen sensor monitoring and on board test results UM readiness Metric and English units of mea sure Horsepower and torque measurements 0 60 time 1 8 and 1 4 mile time
44. eater Circuit A Glow Plug Heater Indicator Circuit Glow Plug Heater Circuit B Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Range Performance Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input Crankshaft Position Sensor B Circ uit Intermittent camshaft Position Sensor B Circ uit Camshaft Position Sensor B circuit Range Performance Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Low Input Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit High Input Camshaft Position Sensor B Circuit Intermittent P04XX Auxiliary Emission Controls P0400 P0401 P0402 P0403 P0404 P0405 P0406 P0407 P0408 P0409 P0410 P0411 P0412 P0413 P0414 P0415 P0416 P0417 P0416 P0419 P0420 P0421 P0422 P0423 P0424 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circ uit Exhaust Gas Recirculation Control Circ uit Range Performance Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circ uit Low Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circuit High Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circ uit Low Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor B Circ uit High Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor A Circ uit Secondary Air Injection System Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow Detected Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Seconda
45. ed Sensor Circuit Range Performance Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Pressure Control Solenoid C Pressure Control Solenoid C Performance orStuck 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 C irc uit 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Solenoid Control Circuit 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Lamp Control C irc uit Clutch Position Sensor C irc uit Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Range Performance Clutch Position Sensor C irc uit Low Clutch Position Sensor C irc uit High Clutch Position Sensor C irc uit Intermittent Clutch Position Control Error Excessive Clutch Sippage Reverse Input Circuit Reverse Output Circuit Transmission Range Display Circuit Upshift Switch C irc uit Downshift Switc h C irc uit Starter Disable Circuit Driveline Disconnect Switch Input C irc uit Gear Lever X Y Position Sensor C irc uit 72 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0821 Gear Lever X Position Circ uit P0822 GearLeverY Position Circ uit 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 C
46. ed for all 1996 and later vehicles OBD II isa seriesof govemment regulations intended to reduce in use vehicle emissions by continually monitoring forfailure and ordeterioration of the powertrain and its emission control systems A Malfunction Indicator Light i e Check Engine light or Service Engine Soon light visible to the vehicle operator will be illuminated and a Diagnostic Trouble Code set when eitherthere isa failure of a monitored component system orany of the sensed parameters deteriorates such that the vehicle s e missions would exceed the relevant standard by approximately 50 percent The OBD Il standard makes the Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows universal to all automobiles since all newer vehicles sold must conform to these govemment regulations OBD Il standardizesall vehicle communication protocols The Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows usesthe OBD Il connectorlocated underthe dash to communicate with the vehicle s on board computer systems Where is the vehicle s OBD II connector OBD Il compliant vehicles must have a 16 pin connectorlocated in plain sight undemeath the dash nearthe driver sseat see Figure 2 Altematively it may be behind ashtraysorconcealed by an easily removed plastic cover sometimes with the letters O BD stamped on the outside Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles have this connectorand are only OBD I compliant These OBD I vehiclesare not supported by the scan tool lpm m e m E33 E Zeene
47. ed open Control Module Voltage powerinput to the control module Normally the battery voltage less any voltage drop between the battery and the control module Distance Since DICs Cleared distance accumulated since DICs where cleared with a scan tool Distance Traveled While MILOn accumulatesthe vehicle distance traveled while the MIL light is illuminated EGR Enor emoraspercent of actual 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 sensor located in the fuel tank Fuel Level Input indicatesthe nominal fuel tank liquid fill capacity asa percent of maximum Fuel Rail Pressure indicates the 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 31 Scan Tool Operation Minutes Run with MILOn accumulated minutes of engine run time while the MIL light is on 02 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 lea med throttle position Time Since DICs Cleared accumulated time since D
48. en contacting Nology fora RA number please provide the following information Reason for retuming Yearof Vehicle e g 2004 Make e g Acure Model e g RSX Problem encountered if any Nology Engineering Inc 1945 S Rancho Santa Fe Rd San Marcos CA 92078 Tel 760 591 0888 Fax 760 591 0880 ATIN RAN Request Oremailfora RAN sales nology com 76 Index 16 pin 3 10 a tire diameter 44 45 accuracy 40 49 52 Aerodynamic 40 automatic transmissions 41 CAN 4 5 21 Check Engine 1 3 4 5 6 23 24 59 COM port 10 11 13 58 comma separated values 38 correction factor 40 CSV 38 55 56 demo mode 12 54 Demo mode 13 54 demonstration mode 12 Demonstration mode 54 Diagnostic Trouble Code 3 4 5 24 60 72 Diagnostic Trouble Codes 4 23 24 60 72 docking window 15 16 17 18 19 42 48 50 drag coefficients 43 DTC 1 4 5 23 24 38 59 60 72 Index dynamometers 39 Dynojet 40 ECU 5 26 27 28 32 33 34 35 ECU Module 27 28 ECU Parameters 28 32 33 enhanced 60 Export 38 Fast Sampling 13 27 41 58 Features 1 File Properties 15 16 17 18 42 44 47 48 Freeze Frame 23 24 59 Frontal areas 43 gearratio 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 generic 60 Import 38 ISO 4 5 21 38 KWP 4 5 21 Live Data 15 17 18 21 25 26 28 31 32 33 34 58 Lost Communication 59 MIL 4 5 6 24 30 31 57 59 70 No Comm
49. ep Alive Memory KAM Eror Intemal Control Module Random Access Memory RAM Error 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 Error Starter Relay Circuit Starter Relay Circuit Low Starter Relay Circuit High Altemative Fuel Control Module KAM Error Altemative Fuel Control Module RAM ROM Error Generator Control C irc uit Generator Lamp L Terminal Control C irc uit Generator Field F Terminal Control Circuit Generator Lamp Control Circuit Fuel Cap Lamp Control Circuit VIN Not Programmed orMismatch ECM PCM VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch TTM 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 Circuit A C Clutch Relay Control Circ uit A C Clutch Relay Control Circuit 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 Circ uit Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Bank 1 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Contro
50. erations require accelerating to high speeds Always uses a closed course raceway when performing dynamometerand acceleration tests gt P P NOLOGY DOES NOT SUPPORT STREET RACING WARNING Obey all traffic laws when using the Laptop Dyno The Laptop Dyno is not intended for street use Use only in designated areas closed courses and racetracks Terms of Use The Software contains proprietary information that is protected by applicable intellectual property and other laws You may not modify or sell 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 Windows based personal computer provided that you do not and do not allow any third party to copy modify reverse engineer create derivative works from assign orotherwise transfer a ny right in the Software and you will not modify the Software by any means Disclaimer The Product isthe complete Laptop Dyno for Windows product including hardware software user manual and packaging Nology Engineering Inc assumes no responsibility forany lossor claim by third parties which arise through the use of this Product Nology Engineering Inc assumes no responsibility forany damage orloss 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 Softwa
51. ers to their last known state Otherwise the program s default parameters are used The COM Portsetting on the General tab selects the personal computer COM port to use Make sure the selected COM port matchesthe one the OBDII s serial cable has been plugged into The Default Units of Measure setting changes between English or Metric units Not all sensors use English units of measure in which case the Metric units are used The Fast Sampling option on the General tab enablesa fasterthan nomal sampling frequency on some vehicles If you notice on some vehiclesthat the live sensor monitoring doesn t function or the sensor measurements update sporadically disable this feature 13 Scan Tool Operation With Fast Sampling enabled the scan tool cannot target a particular vehicle computer module To obtain live sensor data from a specific computer module tum Fast Sampling off Forinstance if a vehicle hastwo computer modules 16 and 26 and 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 problems on a specific computer module The Reset Defaults button sets all settings backto their default state Options General View COM Port COM Default Units of Measure CI Com L
52. ervention during the test runs All data is recorded forlateranalysis and audible tones are used to convey instructions to the user while driving Ensure the PC cable and OBD Il adapter do not interfere with the vehicle controls A cable dangling in front of the foot pedals gear shifter or steering wheelcan interfere with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always ensure the PC cable and OBD Il adapterare securely fastened out of the way Ifthe 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 orexceed the posted speed limit while on public highways The dynamometeroperations require accelerating to high speeds Alwaysusesa closed course raceway when performing dynamometerand acceleration tests Driving requiresthe full attention of the driver Operating orobserving the scan 1 Do not attemptto operate or observe the scan tool while driving a vehicle 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 Until now automotive dynos were either crankshaft dynamometers or chassis dynamometers Crankshaft dynos require the motorto be removed from the vehicle The power is measured directly at the crankshaft orflywheel and is not affected by transmission and 40 Dyno Operation
53. es of the vehicle s sensors at the instant the emoroccurred If a freeze frame exists it will display within a few seconds Each vehicle supports a different complement of sensors The Freeze Frame pane displa ysonly sensors appropriate forthe vehicle undertest This pane remains blank if no freeze frame information is available from the vehicle Record Playback The Live Data screen can record and playback live sensordata The recording and playback is controlled from the Playback menu option The Record Playback settings are Live display live data asit isoccuning Play playback a previously recorded file Stop stop a playing file Record start recording live data Pause pause a file during playback The Live Data paneshave 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 or Record the scan tool isin the Play mode see Status Bar The recorded data issaved ina Live Data file The Live Data filesare open and created from the File New and File Open menu options Once a file isopen selecting Record savesthe data into the currently opened file Simila rly Play playsbackthe currently opened file New vehicle parameters are selected while in Live mode Once the mode hasswitched to Play mode new parameterscannot be added alwaysswitch to Live mode to add remove parameters via the Param
54. etajain e0jalElen sala aaa aaa 56 eau EET 56 Senor PID BEE 58 TIOUDIESHNOoHN i gii 59 Scan Tool Connects but No Sensor Data 59 Can t Open COM Me aria 59 No Communication Scan ioo 59 No Communication Vehicle essent 60 losttGommunicationi isa E 60 Oxygen Sensors Test ReaibkebaneS lank 1 ee eeeeeeee ere ee ee ee aon e era eaeeeena area aaanaaraaaaaaaaaaaaana 60 Freeze Frame Pane is Blank erento rata 60 Clearing Codes Did Not Work or MIL Didn t Tum Off 60 Diagnostic Trouble COUS 61 Diagnostic Trouble Code Format Structure ssssssssssssesees enne nennen nnne nnns 61 POOXX Fuel and Air Metering and Auxiliary Emission Conte 61 PO1XX Fuel and Air Metering eseesssssesssseseseee ene ennennntn nennen theirs trennen nennen stas 62 PO2XX Fuel and Air Metering i 64 P03XX Ignition System or Misfire AA 66 POAXX Auxiliary Emission Conte 67 PO5XX Vehicle Speed Idle Control and Auxiliary Inputs eene 69 PO6XX Computer and Auxiliary mnputs enne nennen nennen 70 xOPPS SEIT V ccone EM 71 POSXX Tra Her Eent LR 72 Additional Diagnostic Trouble Code Ranges essent nennen 73 POOXX Tra NSMUSSION P 73 PIXXX Manufacturer Controlled AAA 73 P2XXX SAE Controlled DIC cient rene a a a ca te ise eta sms a naaa aa Pre ne 74 P3XX Manufacturer Controlled and SAE Reserved 74 SUD POTU iaia 75 Warranty M Tute rte et 76 Preface Congratulationson your purchas
55. eter Edit dialog The playback speed doesnot use the same time base asthe original recording Therefore playback will be fasterthan when recorded This makes it easier to review long recorded files Playback position is controlled using the Playback Set Playback Position control 096is the beginning of the file and 10096isthe end 26 Scan Tool Operation Set Playback Position Briti Playback Position 0 __ Figure 17 Set Playback Position Dialog A Live Data file savesa list of parameters recorded The ParameterEdit dialog shows recorded parametersin the Parameter list box and the word Play is displayed asthe Module The Sample Speed control is hidden when in play mode See Parameter Edit Dialog for more information A typical Live Data record session proceeds asfollows 1 8 9 Switch to the Live Data screen asdescribed in the section Navigation Docking Window Ensure the Playback mode isset to Live by selecting the Playback Live menu option Create a new Live Data file by selecting File New Live Data File Enter a file name and pressOpen Press the Options label in the upperright comer of the Graph pane Altematively right mouse click anywhere in the Graph pane Select the Edit Parameters menu option Press the Add Parameter button Select a sensor from the ECU Parameter box located on the right side of the dialog Press OK Set the Playback mode on the Playback Record menu to
56. ewer vehicles including American European and Asian models Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles are also supported with a sticker under the hood indicating OBD Il compliance All vehicles sold in the US model year 1996 and newerare OBD Il compliant and do not require the under hood sticker 1 Not all OBD Il adaptersare equipped with CAN Preface The OBD Il Adaptersupportsthe following automotive standard interfaces VPW PWM ISO Keyword Protocol KWP 2000 and optionally CAN Abbreviations Some item descriptions are abbreviated within the software BX designatesa bank number e g BI meansbank 1 SX designatesa sensor number e g S1 means sensor 1 BX SX designates a bank sensor combination e g B1 S2 means bank 1 sensor 2 Abbreviations and Definitions A F Air Fuel A T Automatic Transmission Check Engine Light also known asa MIL Malfunction Indicator light CHT Cylinder Head Temperature Closed Loop In closed loop operation the oxygen sensors are used to adjust the fuel mixture See open loop DT 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 Trim engi
57. gine Coolant Temperature Circuit High Input Engine Coolant Temperature Circuit Intermittent Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circ uit Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Range Performance Problem Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Low Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit High Input Throttle Pedal Position Sensor Switch A Circuit Intermittent Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Closed Loop Fuel Control Insufficient Coolant Temperature for Stable Operation Intake Air Temperature Too High Coolant Thermostat Coolant Temperature Below Thermostat Regulating Temperature O2 Sensor Circ uit O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 SensorHeater Circuit O2 Sensor Circ uit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 SensorHeater Circuit O2 Sensor Circ uit Malfunction O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 SensorHeater Circuit Fuel Delivery Error Fuel Timing Eror O2 Sensor Circ uit O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit High Voltage O2 Sensor Circuit Slow Response O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected O2 Sensor Heater Circuit O2 Sensor Circ uit Malfunction O2 Sensor
58. hicle fusesare blown OBD Il adapter poweris derived from the vehicle and a blown fuse could prevent power from reaching the scan tool 59 Toubleshooting 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 software initially established communication but subsequently lost it Try the following remedies 1 Ensure the OBD Il Adapteris securely plugged into the vehicle s OBD Il connector 2 Ensure the RS 232 cable issecurely plugged into the PC Oxygen Sensors Test Results Pane is Blank Not all vehicles support the features provided by the Oxygen Sensor screen If the vehicle does not support thisfeature the data forthe screen will be blank Freeze Frame Pane is Blank If the vehicle has not detected a failure that caused the Check Engine to illuminate the data forthe Freeze Frame pane 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 DIC may retum immediately for problems such as misfires open or shorted sensors etc Second some vehiclescan 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 require afterthe c
59. ide Range V 77 Minutes Run with MILOn 42 02 Sensor B2 S3 Wide Range V 78 Time Since DTCs Cleared 43 O2Sensor B2 S4 Wide Range V 58 Troubleshooting This section contains solutions for common problems encountered with the scan tool Scan Tool Connects but No Sensor Data If no Live data isdisplayed in the Live Data screens try the following remedies 1 Disable the Fast Sampling option in the Tools Optionsdialog Can t Open COM Port The COM port is either busy or does not exist try the following remedies l Tty selecting another COM port 2 If you use a Palm handheld computer with your computer disable the Local Serial checkmark on the HotSync icon located on the Windowstaskbar by right mouse Clicking on the HotSync icon Altematively right mouse clickthe HotSync icon and select Exit 3 If you have a PocketPC orWindows CE PDA disable ActiveSync No Communication Scan Tool If the No Communication Scan Tool dialog appears this meansthe software cannot communicate with the vehicle Try the following remedies 1 Ensure the vehicle ignition istumed on Vehicle doesnot have to be running however it can be 2 Try pressing the Connect to Vehicle button again 3 Ensure the OBD Il Adapteris securely plugged into the vehicle s OBD Il connector 4 Ensure the RS 232 cable issecurely plugged into the PC 5 Ensure the vehicle is OBD Il compliant see Supported Vehicles 6 Ensure no ve
60. ift 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 71 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 Stuck On Shift Solenoid C Electrical Shift Solenoid C Intermittent Shift Solenoid C Shift Solenoid D Performance orStuck Off Shift Solenoid D Stuck On 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 Norma Performance Switch Circ uit Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor Circuit Intermediate Shaft Spe
61. indowsupdate microsoft com Install Laptop Dyno for Windows 1 Close all other programs and windows 2 Insert the CD labeled La ptop Dyno for Windows into your CD ROM drive 3 Fromthe Start menu select Run 4 Type Di setup substitute the appropriate letter of your C D ROM drive for D If setup fails to run the likely cause is not having Intemet Explorer 5 01 or higher on the PC see Install Intemet Explorer Upgrade 5 Follow the instructions on the screen By default the Laptop Dyno for Windows program is installed in C Program Files Nology Laptop Dyno Software Updates Checkthe Nology website periodically to download software updatesat www nology com Connections Connecting your Nology Laptop Dyno for Windowsto the vehicle is easy This section shows you how Connect your Laptop Dyno to the Personal Computer A Plug the RS 232 cable into the personal computer sserial COM port B Connect the RS 232 cable to the OBD Il adapterand tighten the two thumb screws C Connectthe OBD Il cable to the OBD ll adapterand tighten the two thumbscrews Windoiws Vehicle PC Figure 3 Laptop Dyno Connections Connect the Laptop Dyno to your Vehicle Locate the OBD Il connector on the vehicle OBD II compliant vehicles ha ve the 16 pin connector located in plain sight undemeath the dash nearthe driver s seat see Figure 2 It may also be behind ashtra ys 10 Connecti
62. ion Yearof Vehicle e g 2004 Make e g Acura Model e g RSX Problem encountered be specific as possible List any error messages displayed by the software e Version of Nology software located at Help Options About Laptop Dyno menu About Noloby LaptopDyno LaptopDyno for Windows Version 5 0 0 Copyright 2004 Nology Engineering Inc Visit uson the internet at www nology com Figure 32 About Nology Laptop Dyno Dialog Technical support is provided at 1 800 NOLOGY1 75 Warranty Information Nology warrantiesthe La ptop Dyno for Windows hardware for 1 year Damage caused by misuse or modification is not covered Nology isnot responsible fordamage to vehicle caused by misuse orotherwise Nology s sole liability is limited to the repairorreplacement of the scan tool while under warranty 30 day money back guarantee If forany reason you are not satisfied with the Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows you can retum it to Nology fora refund less shipping charges The 30 day money back guarantee only appliesto purchases made from our website Nology resellers have their 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 anives at Nology after 30 days Call Nology fora Retum Authorization Number RAN before retuming Retums received without a RA numbercannot be accepted Wh
63. 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 Status field showsthe current status of the run either 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 laptop RS 232 cable and OBD ll 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 Run button The acceleration run is performed from a standing start Once the Status field says Waiting to Start the 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 52 Dyno Operation 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 stopsafter 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 stopsafter 1 4 mile reached the 1 4 mile time and speed is computed In additi
64. l Circuit Low Bank 1 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit High Bank 1 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Bank 2 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit Low Bank 2 Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Control Circuit High Bank 2 70 Diagnostic Touble Codes P07XX 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 P0752 P0753 P0754 P0765 P0756 P0757 P0758 P0759 P0760 Transmission Control System MIL Request Transmission Control System Range Performance Transmission Control System Electric al Torque Converter Brake Switch B Circuit Clutch Switch In put Circuit Malfunction Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Malfunction PRNDL Input Transmission Range Sensor Circ uit Range Performance Transmission Range Sensor Circuit Low Input Transmission Range Sensor Circuit High Input Transmission Range Sensor Circuit intermittent Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor C ircuit 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 Circuit Intermitte
65. l Level Sensor Circ uit High Input Fuel Level Sensor Circ uit Intermittent EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circ uit EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circ uit Range Performance EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circ uit Low Input EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circ uit High Input EVAP Purge Flow Sensor Circ uit Intermittent Exhaust Pressure Sensor Exhaust Pressure Sensor Range Performance Exhaust Pressure Sensor Low Exhaust Pressure Sensor High Exhaust Pressure Sensor Inte rmittent Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Range Performance Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Low Exhaust Pressure Control Valve High 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 Circ uit Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control Range Performance Diagnostic Touble Codes 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 Performance P0502 Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Low Input P0503 Vehicle Speed Sensor Intermittent Erratic High P0505 Idle Control System P0506 Idle Control System RPM Lower Than Expecte
66. le see File Properties Docking Window When the Power Torque screen is displayed modifying these File Properties causes the Power Torque graph and Run Statistics to recompute based upon the new values Similarly the Acceleration screen offers file properties However only Weight within the File Properties docking window changes the computed Horsepower in the Run Statistics docking window Unlike power and torque the acceleration graph isnot derived from mathematical computations and therefore the Acceleration File Properties are for informational purposes only For instance if the Power Torque file properties Elevation value is changed from 1000 feet to 9000 feet the graph will redraw using the new input parameter See Properties Windows for more information about changing properties Dyno Run Dialog Power Torque The Dyno Run dialog acquiresthe data from a power torque oracceleration run Run Type Power Torque v Run Destination File C Program Files Nology Laptop Dyno PowerTorqueSample pt Select Dyno Setup File C Program Files Nology Laptop_Dyno DynoSetupFile ds Select Status Idle stot Run Figure 27 Power Torque Run Two files are required to perform a power torque run a Power Torque and a Dyno Setup file The 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 Status field showsthe s
67. le sdashboard This light is also known asthe Malfunction Indicator Light MIL When this light illuminates a Diagnostic Trouble Code issaved into the vehicle s computer memory ready forthe Nology Laptop Dyno for Windowsto read out the value Not all Diagnostic Trouble Codesilluminate the Check Engine light Sometimesthe vehicle needsto see an erora few timesto ensure the problem isn t just a temporary glitch Other times the computer determines the problem isn t emission related and the driver isnot notified Therefore periodic checking of the Diagnostic Trouble Codeshelps detect problems early before becoming more costly to repair Forinstance 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 identify the cause Specifications The Laptop Dyno OBD Il Adapter conformsto these specifications Table 1 Hardware Specifications Vehicle Protocol Input VPW PWM ISO Keyword Protocol KWP 2000 and CANT Extemal Power None Draws power from vehicle Weight doz Dimensions H xW xD 3 5 x1 75 x 875 Temperature 32 to 158 F 0 to 70 C non condensing Supported Vehicles Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows supports all 1996 and n
68. lecting Live Data Hold temporarily suspendsthe Live display Selecting Hold again resumes sensor sampling Oxygen Sensors The Oxygen Sensors screen hastwo panes Oxygen Sensor Test Results and Oxygen Sensor Output Legend Sener penod osio ped Merum renter voli ge tor tert gehe colcudohe ft Lean to ach atc rg calcare High sento vuttage tor swatch terna cak datom Lean t mh senser Quectakt veitage Figure 20 Oxygen Sensors Screen Oxygen Sensors Test Results Pane The O xygen Sensors Test Results pane displaysthe vehicle s oxygen sensortest 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 are not live valuesbut instead the results of the ECU slast O2 sensortest Forlive O2 sensorreadings referto any of the live sensor screens such as Graph Pane selecting the desired O2 sensor parameters Forthese test resultsto accurate the Oxygen Sensortest on the in the Vehicle Monitor Status section within the Vehicle Monitor Test Status pane should have a Test Status of Complete Not all test valuesare applicable to all vehicles Therefore the list generated will vary depending on the vehicle In addition not all vehicles support the Oxygen Sensors screen If the vehicle ora particular sensor does not support thisfeature the screen list will be blank 35
69. lues but instead the results of the EC U s last test Not all test valuesare applicable to all vehicles Therefore the list generated will vary depending on the vehicle In addition only vehiclesusng CAN communication protocol are supported on this screen If the vehicle ora particularsensor does not support this feature the screen list will be blank The Test Results displa ysthese values Parameter a test result para meter Value the ECU measured test result Min the minimum test limit for which the measured test result is compared Max the maximum test limit for which the measured test result is compared 36 Scan Tool Operation Units the units of measure forthe Value Nology LaprepOyno Sentor Locaten Oxygen Sensor Mondos Bank 1 Sensor Ouypen BSentor Monnae Bank 1 Sentor2 Parameter Value Min Max Rich to lean semzorthrethold vomepe constant 21634 1 0033 30100 EWMA mishra cocente Sos last 10 dining cydies caladate 9541 8224 21845 Mare counts far lastoutrent driving cycles calculated 17733 0224 24672 Sentor Lacates Qxygen Sensor Monito Bank 1 Senior J Oxygen Sensor Monter Bank 1 Sentor Oxygen Sensor Monde Bank 2 Sensor Oxygen Sensor Monfor Bank 2 Sentor 2 Deepen Senior Mon amp or Bank 2 Senior 3 wygen Senror Monte Bank 2 Sentord Oxygen Senior Montes Bank 3 Sensor 1 Oxygen Sensor Monitor Bark 2 Sensor 2 Oxygen Senror Monnoe Bank 3 Senior J Oxygen Sensor Monice Bank 3 8
70. lutch 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 4WD Switch Circuit Range Perfomance P0838 Four Wheel Drive AWD Switch Circuit Low P0839 Four Wheel Drive 4WD 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 Switch A Circuit High P0844 Transmission Fluid Pressure Sensor Switch A Circuit Intermittent PO845 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 PO848 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 codesorunderthe 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
71. n 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 RPM for best results Once the gearand RPM isachieved keep the throttle steady and clutch out if a manual transmission At the end of the countdown the software will beep Afterthe beep continue to keep the throttle steady until a second beep is heard about 10 seconds The second beep indicatesthe gear ratio run isover Bring the vehicle to a complete stop The measured overall gear ratio isdispla yed Calculating Overall Gear Ratio The overall gearratio can also be computed if the tire diameter and RPM at a speed is known The following formula computesthe overall vehicle gearratio used by the dyno software overall gearratio RPM x tire diameter MPH x 336 Example car 46 Dyno Operation 3 57 3000 RPM x 26 65 MPH x 336 The preferred method isto use the Laptop Dyno to compute the overall gear ratio If calculating always confirm your ratio calculation is correct by performing the procedure in section Confirming GearRatio Result Confirming Gear Ratio Result At the bottom of the Gear Ratio screen are three live values RPM current measured RPM MPH computed computed MPH using only RPM and the gear ratio MPH real real MPH measured via the vehicle son board computer MPH computed will only display if valuesare entered into the Tire Diameterand Gear R
72. nder 11 Contribution Balance Cylinder 12 Injector Circ uit Low 65 Diagnostic Touble Codes P0295 P0296 P0298 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 P0350 P0351 P0352 P0353 P0354 P0355 P0356 P0357 P0358 Random Multiple Cylinder 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 Ig nition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Range Performance Ignition Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal Ignitio n Distributor Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent Knock Control System Enor Knock Sensor 1 C irc uit Knock Sensor 1 Circ uit Range Performance Knock Sens
73. ne computer function that keeps the air fuel mixture close to ideal HC Hydrocarbons HEI High Energy Ignition Preface HO2S Heated Oxygen Sensor Horsepower a unit of measure to express the rate at which mechanical energy is expended HP Horsepower M T Manual Transmission MAF Mass Air Flow MIL Malfunction Indicator Light i e Check Engine or Service Engine Soon light on the vehicle s instrument panel NOx Oxides of Nitrogen O2 Oxygen Open Loop used to describe the fuel mixture when the oxygen sensors are not being used usually when the engine is cold orif a malfunction preventing closed loop operation is detected See closed loop PCM Power Control Module PID Parameter ID isa number used 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 Il values from 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 the force acting on an object causing that object to rotate TP Throttle Position TPS Throttle Position Sensor VAC Vacuum Preface VIN Vehicle Identification Number VSS Vehicle Speed Sensor Loading Windows Software Loading the Nology La
74. nt Input Turbine Speed Sensor Circ uit 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 Circ uit Output Speed Sensor Circ uit Range Performance Output Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal Output Speed Sensor Circuit Intermittent Torque Converter Brake Switch B Circuit High Engine Speed Input Circ uit Engine Speed Input Circuit Range Performance Engine Speed Input Circuit No Signal Engine Speed Input Circuit Intermittent Incomect Gear Ratio Gear 1 Incorrect Ratio Gear 2 Incorrect Ratio Gear3 Incorrect Ratio Gear4 Incorrect Ratio Gear 5 Incorrect Ratio Reverse Incorrect Ratio TC M Engine Speed Output Circuit TCM Engine Speed Output Circuit Low TCM Engine Speed Output Circuit High Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Torque Converter Clutch Circuit Performance orStuck 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 orStuck Off Shift Solenoid A Stuck On Shift Solenoid A Electrical Shift Solenoid A Intermittent Sh
75. odesare cleared forthe ignition key to be tumed off and then on again before the MIL light actually tums off 60 Diagnostic Trouble Codes A Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC isa 5 digit value starting with a letter The DTC scodes listed 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 Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows can read these enhanced manufacturer specific codes The DIC database files included with the software incorporatesthousands of more codes both generic and enhanced than those listed here The following listing simply providesan overview ofthe typesof codesavailable Diagnostic Trouble Code Format Structure The Diagnostic Trouble Code numbering follows a standardized structure All Diagnostic Trouble Codes have 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 POOXX 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 Performance Bank 1 P0012 A Camshaft Position Timing O ver Reta rded Bank 1 P0013 B Camsh
76. oftware usesthe gearratio on the powertorque run which is performed under heavy acceleration The 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 lowered by 5 to 15 to account forthe torque converterslippage Otherwise the powerand torque curves will show lowerthan expected results Power Torque Screen The Power Torque screen analyzes powerand torque data gathered from a vehicle run Nology Laptop Dyno FowerTorqueSample pt Pie Name PowerTorqueSarrgle pt 1775 BU SESESSEESRR RRR RER Soo See Se SnD ie MERE ADS SOUS PEER EES Sedat de Rede ded mun Figure 26 Power Torque Screen The powertorque graph showsthe relationship between horsepower torque and engine RPM The vertical axis shows the power and torque The horizontal axis shows the engine RPM The value at any point along the curve isobtained by placing the mouse cursor circle over a data point The File Properties displa ysthe settings used to compute the powertorque curve When the File Properties are modified the graph dynamically updatesto show the newly computed curve See Dynamic Graph Update Using File Properties for more information 48 Dyno Operation Dynamic Graph Update Using File Properties The File Properties docking window offersthe ability to change parameters stored within the fi
77. og For Debug Only English Reset Defaults Figure 5 Options Dialog General Tab The View tab allows customization of the Font Font Style Font Color and Font Size settings used in all grid displa ys 14 Scan Tool Operation Options General i Reload last user parameters when starting program Grid Font Font Font Style Microsoft Sans Serif v Regular Font Color Font Size Black E Figure 6 Options Dialog View Tab Laptop Dyno File Types The software usesfour data file types with four different file extensions Table 2 File Types File Type File Description Extension Live Data File d Live data files store live parameterrecordings Power Torque File pt Stores powertorque run data Acceleration File Els Storesacceleration run data Dyno Setup File ds Stores vehicle and environmental setup information Docking Windows The program contains four docking windows Navigation File Properties Run Statistics and Dyno Setup Properties Each docking Windows may be resized hidden orslide in or slide out from a docked position on demand 15 Scan Tool Operation J Gene bimn va Trade ose Peltre Throne Saidon pne Coctant Teme Figure 7 Hoating Toolbars and Property Windows e To hide a docking window click the red X close button in the upperright comer e To hide a docking window with slide in press the pushpin i
78. on a 1 4 mile horsepower value is computed Its best to accelerate slightly beyond a data point to ensure the software captures the vehicle passing through the data point at maximum acceleration Forinstance don t let off the accelerator at exactly 60 MPH Accelerate just beyond 60for approximately 1 2 second to achieve the best results Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and pressthe Done button to stop data collection 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 performed Consistent vehicle setup use the same tire pressure same number of passengers no A C windowsrolled up low beamson radio and otheraccessories off Head Tail Wind a windy day will skew the acceleration results higher orlower 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 fa ster valuesthan subsequent runs if performed back to back Accelerate J ust Past Data Point accelerate slightly
79. ons Connect the male O BD Il Cable connectorto the vehicle s female OBD Il connector Ensure the connectors are fully engaged Select COM Port 1 Start the Laptop Dyno application 2 Select the Tools Options menu selection 3 Onthe Optionsdialog select the COM port that the scan tool isconnected to The COM port dropdown list only shows COM ports installed on your computer 4 Pressthe OK button Your Laptop Dyno for Windows is now ready for use 11 Scan Tool Operation The Laptop Dyno software is designed for easy operation This section shows how to operate the software and describesthe featureson each screen Not every vehicle is equipped with all sensortypes supported by the scan tool Therefore the scan tool interrogates the vehicle and createsa custom list of sensors and options unique to the vehicle connected Ensure the PC cable and OBD Il adapter do not Interfere with the vehicle controls A cable dangling in front of the foot pedals gear shifter or steering wheelcan interferer with vehicle operation and cause a fatal accident Always A ensure the PC cable and OBD Il 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 s diagnostic connector except in
80. or 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 Ca m Rotor Injector Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 1 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 1 Contribution Balance Cylinder 2 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 2 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 2 Contribution Balance Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 3 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 4 Contribution Balance Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 4 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 4 Contribution Balance Cylinder 5 Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 5 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 5 Contribution Balance Cylinder 6Injector C irc uit Low Cylinder 6 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 6 Contribution Balance Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 7 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 7 Contribution Balance Cylinder 8 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 8 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 8 C ontribution Balance Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit Low Cylinder 9 Injector Circuit High Cylinder 9 Contribution Balance Cylinder 10 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 10 Injector Circ uit High Cylinder 10 Contribution Balance Cylinder 11 Injector Circ uit Low Cylinder 11 Injector Circ uit High Cyli
81. or 1 Circuit Low Input Knock Sensor 1 Circ uit 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 Sensor A Circuit Range Performance Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input Crankshaft Position Sensor A Circuit High Input Crankshaft Position SensorA 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 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 Ignition Coil H Primary Secondary Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor Bank 1 orSingle Sensor Bank 1 or Single
82. ox located on the right side of the dialog Press OK Live data now displaysin the List pane Selecting Live Data Hold temporarily suspends updating the Live data display Selecting Hold again resumes sensor sampling The List pane shows these values Parameter the selected parameter Value the last measured parameterreading Units the units of measurement for the Value Min the minimum Value measured Max the maximum Value measured BarGraph the curent Value reading in relation to the absolute minimum and maximum parameter values To reset the Min and Max values select Options Reset Min Max 33 Scan Tool Operation Graph Pane The Graph pane displays real time sensor readings from the vehicle in a line graph format Two sensorsat a time may be monitored simultaneously on one Graph pane More panesare added using the Options Add Graph Pane option The Live Data menu options Zoom in X Zoom in Y Zoom out X and Zoom out Y zoom the graph vertically and horizontally Each trace can be zoomed on the vertical axis independent of the othertrace by using the zoom in out buttons next to the scroll bars The horizontal axis zooms both traces together 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 imespective of the zoom range orgraphical clipping Data valuesexceeding the vertical
83. ox on the Connect screen Connect Connect the scan tool to the vehicle s diagnostic connector tum b on the ignition and press the Connect to Vehicle button below Connect to Vehicle Figure 30 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 55 Export File Format The File Export Comma Separated Valuesfeature converts files into a CSV file suitable forimport into a spreadsheet application such as Microsoft Excel The file format isa comma delimited file and assuch almost any spreadsheet package should be able to import the data Once the data isimported into the spreadsheet numerousdata manipulations are possible such asgraphing and analyzing the data CSV File Format The CSV file isa tabular format of data placed into rows and columns The first row contains basic file information File Name the name ofthe PDB file Make make of the vehicle Year the yearofthe vehicle VIN the optional VIN number field Note the optional note field 56 Export File Format Fd Microsoft Excel TestFile csv B ini xi 5 File Edit View Insert Format Tools Data Window Help Acrobat la xl DASHES amp el amp o Bx 21 d v D E6 z 559 LE F US TestFile Acura 2000 VIN This is a note Sample PID Value Metric Units Metric Value English Units English 255 km h 158 MPH 6 kPaA
84. ptop Dyno Windows software onto your personal computer is easy This section shows you how Uninstalling Laptop Dyno for Windows Nology recommends uninstalling all previous versions of the Laptop Dyno for Windows software if any before proceeding 1 From the Start menu select Settings Control Panel 2 Double click on Add Remove Programs 3 Click the Install Uninstall tab if your Windows version includes it 4 From the list of programsthat you can remove select Laptop Dyno for Windows 5 ClickAdd Remove 6 Atthe prompt click Yesto confirm that you want to remove the Laptop Dyno for Windows program 7 When the files are removed the uninstall program indicates that the process is complete Install Internet Explorer Upgrade The Laptop Dyno software relies upon Microsoft Intemet Explorer version 5 01 or later The version islocated on the Help About Intemet Explorer menu option within Intemet Explorer If you do not have version 5 01 or later you will need to upgrade using the instructions below 1 Close all programs 2 Insert the CD labeled La ptop Dyno for Windows into your CD ROM drive 3 From the Start menu select Run 4 Type DA Intemet Explorer ie6setup substitute the appropriate letter of your CD ROM drive for D Loading Windows Software 5 Follow the instructions on the screen Altematively update your Intemet Explorer for free directly from Microsoft at http w
85. re and all accompanying files data and materials are provided asis without warranty of any kind either expressed orimplied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness fora particular purpose The entire risk asto the quality and performance of the Software is with you Should the Software prove defective you assume the cost of all necessary servicing repairor cormection NOLOG Y ENGINEERING INC SHALL NOTBE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL INDIRECTOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES OR OTHER DAMAGES INCLUDING BUTNOTLIMITED TO LOSS OF PROFITS LOSS O F 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 CONTRACT NEGLIGENCE STRICT LIABILITY OR ANY OTHER LEG AL THEORY RELATED TO THIS PRO DUCT Copyright 2004 Nology Engineering Inc All rights reserved Trademarks Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation Palm HotSync G raffiti amp a nd Palm OS are registered trademarks of Palm Inc Patents Patent Pending Table of Contents Table of COMentl sun pex ca i airo e 1 Key Features iii HERPES 1 Minimum Platform and Software Requirements sse 2 Nology Laptop Dyno for Windows 2 Willa Elei KA KEE 3 Where is the vehicle s OBD Il connector enne nennen nenne nnns 3 Whatisa Sc
86. rometric Pressure 12 Engine RPM 52 02 Sensor B1 S1 Wide Range mA 13 Vehicle Speed 53 O2Sensor B1 22 Wide Range mA 14 Ignition Timing Advance 54 O2Sensor B1 S3 Wide Range mA 15 AirIntake Temperature 55 O2 Sensor B1 S4 Wide Range mA 16 AirFlow Rate from MAF 56 O2 Sensor B2 S1 Wide Range mA 17 Absolute Throttle Position 57 O2 Sensor B2 2 Wide Range mA 20 02 Sensor B1 S1 58 02 Sensor B2 S3 Wide Range mA 21 02 Sensor B1 S2 59 02 Sensor B2 54 Wide Range mA 22 02 Sensor B1 S3 60 Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor1 23 02 Sensor B1 SA 61 Catalyst Temp Bank2 Sensor1 24 O2Sensor B2 S1 62 Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor2 25 O2SensorB2 g2 63 Catalyst Temp Bank 2 Sensor2 26 02 Sensor B2 S3 66 Control Module Voltage 27 02 Sensor B2 S4 67 Absolute Load Value 31 Time Since Engine Start 68 Commanded Equivalence Ratio Distance Traveled While MILOn Fuel Rail Pressure Rel Manifold Relative Throttle Position Ambient Air Temperature 69 70 35 Fuel Rail Pressure 71 Absolute Throttle Position B 36 02 Sensor B1 S1 Wide Range V 72 Absolute Throttle Position C 37 02 Sensor B1 S2 Wide Range V 73 Accelerator Pedal Position D 38 02 Sensor B1 53 Wide Range V 74 Accelerator Pedal Position E 39 02 Sensor B1 S4 Wide Range V 75 Accelerator Pedal Position F 40 O2Sensor B2 S1 Wide Range V 76 Commanded Throttle Actuator 41 02 Sensor B2 S2 W
87. ry Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Open Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve A Circuit Shorted Secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Open secondary Air Injection System Switching Valve B Circuit Shorted Secondary Air Injection System Relay A Circuit Secondary Air injection System Relay B 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 Diagnostic Touble Codes 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 P0488 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
88. start recording 10 Select the Playback Stop menu option after a few secondsof recording 11 Selectthe Playback Play menu option to playbackthe previously recorded file Parameter Edit Dialog The Parameter Edit dialog selectsa parameterto monitor record orplayback 27 Scan Tool Operation ze Parameter Edit Live Data Window Parameter Engine RPM Relative Throttle Position Engine Coolant Temp ECU Module 16 High Sample Speed u nits of Measure B English ECU Parameters Absolute Load Value Absolute Throttle Position Absolute Throttle Position B Absolute Throttle Position C Absolute Throttle Position D Absolute Throttle Position E Absolute Throttle Position F Air Flow Rate From MAF Ambient Air Temperature Barometric Pressure Calculated Load Value Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor 1 Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor 2 Catalyst Temp Bank 2 Sensor 1 Catalyst Temp Bank 2 Sensor 2 Commanded EGR lt Commanded Equivalence Ratio Commanded E vaporative Purge Commanded Throttle Actuator Control Module Voltage Distance Since DTCs Cleared Distance Traveled While MIL On EGR Error Engine RPM Evap System Vapor Pressure Fuel Level Input Fuel Rail Pressure Fuel Rail Pressure gauge Fuel Rail Pressure Rel Manifold Ignition Timing Advance Intake Air Temperature Figure 18 Parameter Edit Dialog Not every vehicle is equipped will all sensortypes and not every vehicle supports
89. t generic and enhanced Generic codesare standardized and common to all vehicle manufacturers Enhanced codesare not uniquely defined and may overlap with another manufacture oreven the same manufacturer For instance multiple definitions may exist for code P1234 Ford may define it as Engine Oil Pressure Too Low but Toyota sdefinition could mean something different like System Voltage Unstable The Diagnostic Trouble Codes screen readsand clears both generic and enhanced codes 24 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 codesas well 1 Switch to the Diagnostic Trouble Codes screen asdescribed in the section Navigation Docking Window 2 Ifthe vehicle hasdetected a Diagnostic Trouble Code s DTC they are listed in either the Stored or Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes pane Not all Diagnostic Trouble Codescause the MIL light i e Check Engine to illuminate 3 If the MIL light ison Check Engine the Diagnostic Trouble Code that caused the light to illuminate is marked with a Yesin the DTC Caused MIL column The Freeze Frame pane will contain a snapshot of a variety of sensor values at the time the emor occured see Freeze Frame Useful for diagnosing operating parameters of the vehicle at the time the MIL occured 4 If you wish to clearthe MIL sele
90. t cruising speedsand under low load requirements the torque converter locks up forincreased fuel economy Under heavy acceleration the slippage is greatest below 3000 RPM Above 3000 RPM the slippage is still evident butto a lesserdegree A slipping torque converter is perfectly normal Automatic transmissions are designed to slip which givesthem some advantages when towing a heavy load However this causes an anomaly known to all chassis dynos and the Laptop Dyno for Windows Since the RPM ishigherthan normal while the torque converteris slipping below 3000 RPM the power vs torque graphsmay display an unnaturally large swell below 3000 RPM This swell isthe torque converter multiplying the engines available torque The swell is normal and all dynosexhibit this behavior The powertorque figures above 3000 RPM are the real numbers generally used for evaluation Nology Laptop Dyno autotrans pt Be Nem oeren Budak Je teo EKO orem eom v O comm Y Bi ERI Power Torque Dyno File Name nastane pt Ni d Figure 24 Power Torque Run Automatic Transmission Fast Sampling The Fast Sampling preference on the Options dialog must be enabled to achieve accurate dyno operation Ensure this option is selected wheneverusing Dyno features 42 Dyno Operation Dyno Files The Dyno feature use three storage file types Power Torque stores Powerand Torque run data Acceleration stores Acceleration run data
91. tatus 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 49 Dyno Operation Performing a Power Torque Run Before the run ensure the laptop RS 232 cable and OBD ll adapter are 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 Run button startsthe 10 second countdown During the countdown get the vehicle moving in the gearthe run is going 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 manualtransmission At the end of the countdown the software will beep At the beep floorthe accelerator to achieve 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 press Done to stop data collection 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 Audi
92. the current engine revolutions per minute value Fuel Rail Pressure gauge displays the fuel injection rail pressure atthe engine when the reading is referenced to atmosphere gauge pressure Ignition Timing Advance ignition timing advance for 1 cylinder not including any mechanical advance Intake Manifold Pressure indicatesthe manifold pressure derived from a Manifold Absolute Pressure sensor Long Term Fuel Trim 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 ifa wide range sensor may use the wide range parametersinstead Short Term Fuel Trim BX up to 2 indicatesthe correction being used by the closed loop fuel algorithm If the fuel system is open loop O96 correction should be reported Time Since Engine Start shall increment the time since the engine wasstarted while the engine is running Vehicle Speed displa ysthe vehicle road speed Absolute Load Value isthe normalized value of air massper intake stroke displayed asa percent Absolute Throttle Position up to 3 the absolute throttle position not the relative or lea med throttle position Usually above O at idle and less than 10096 at full throttle Accelerator Pedal Position up to 3 the absolute
93. to the Live Data screen Dyno Setup Properties Docking Window The Dyno Setup file properties are viewed and changed from the Dyno Setup Properties docking window 19 Scan Tool Operation Dyno Setup Properties se 5 E Elevation 1000 25 Pressure 29 24 Temperature 77 E Humidity Humidity in percent Dyno Setup Properties Figure 11 Dyno Setup Properties Doc king Window To view Dyno Setup file within the Dyno Setup Properties docking window select the File Open Dyno Setup File menu option to open a file Run Statistics Docking Window The Run Statistics docking window shows statistical values for Power Torque and Acceleration curves such as maximum horsepowerortop speed Run Statistics 1 4 Mile Speed 1 4 Mile Speed 1 4 mile speed in MPH Figure 12 Run Statistics Doc king Window Forinstance to view Power Torque statistics within the Run Statistics docking window select the File Open Power Torque File menu option to open the file then switch to the Power Torque screen 20 Scan Tool Operation Toolbars Toolbarlocations docking position buttons shown and sizesare completely user customizable Each time you start the program the toolbar settings and position is restored if the Restore last user parameters when starting program option is selected see Options Dialog To move a docked toolbar left mouse click and drag the vertical dashed line on a toolbar
94. top rounded comers etc Typical adjusting values are 85 percent for cars and 100 percent for trucks 44 Dyno Operation Dyno Setup File Properties Usage The Dyno Setup file stores vehicle setup variables When a powertorque run isperformed the Dyno Setup file settings are copied into the Power Torque file Simila dy the current Dyno Setup file is copied into the Acceleration file foracceleration runs Once the settings are copied from the Dyno Setup file to the Power Torque or Acceleration file there isno tie to the original Dyno Setup file Meaning if you change a Dyno Setup file it doesnot affect any stored Power Torque or Acceleration properties Compute Gear Ratio Dialog The GearRatio screen measuresthe overall gearratio of the vehicle and computes a tire diameter given the tire size The screen islocated on the Tools Compute GearRation menu option Compute Gear Ratio Tire Diameter Tire Width Tire Ratio Rim Diameter 185 50 v 15 v Tire Diameter 23 39 inches Gear Ratio Status Idle Gear Ratio 6 925 i Measure Gear Ratio Live Vehicle Data RPM MPH computed RPM real 6811 66 2 Figure 25 Compute Gear Ratio Dialog Tire Diameter Computing a tire diameter requires entering the tire size Most passengercartire sizes are listed as width ratio and rim diameter e g 205 65 R15 45 Dyno Operation Enterthe tire size using the Width Ratio and Rim Dia drop down
95. unication 58 59 77 Index OBD II 3 OBD Il adapter i 10 12 39 49 51 58 OBD Il Cable 2 3 11 OBD Il compliant 3 4 10 58 OBD Il connector 3 10 11 58 59 Options 11 13 14 20 24 26 27 28 32 33 41 58 69 74 Parameter Edit 25 26 27 PWM 4 5 21 readiness monitor 22 RMA 75 RS 232 cable 3 10 49 51 58 59 Run Statistics 15 19 48 50 53 safety 39 49 52 Sample Speed 26 27 33 Software Requirements 2 spreadsheet 55 statusbar 21 support 74 Supported Vehicles 4 tire diameter 42 43 45 46 torque converter 41 47 units of measure 1 13 24 28 35 36 56 Units of Measure 13 28 Updates 9 VIN 7 43 55 69 VPW A 5 21 Zoom 33 78
96. uous Supported Incomplete Ontload Testa ECU Module Parameter Value Vehicle Identcaton Number 101305444n7252367 Calibrshon Identiteabons JME 36 761500 Calibration Identificatione JMJ 47972611 Calibrahon Verhcaten Numbers 39293132 Calibration Varficaton Number 33242726 OBO Monitor Condihonr Encountered Counts 12594 count Ignition Counter 13108 count Catalyit Monitor Complebon Counts Bank 3 13622 count Catabrt Monte Conditor Encowntend Counts Bank 1 14136 count Catalyst Monitor Completion Counts Bank 2 14640 count CAN 8 Son Lim ox Figure 14 General Systems Screen The General Systems pane showsgeneral information about the vehicle test systems The system availability of each parameteris either Supported or Not Supported If the parameteris supported then the Value column showsthe status of the parameter The Vehicle Monitor Test Status pane showsthe statusofthe vehicle s built in rea diness monitor tests Two monitortypes exist Continuous and Non Continuous The test status is either Complete orIncomplete The Vehicle Information pane shows vehicle specific information such as Vehicle Identification Number VIN Calibration IDs and Performance Tracking counters The software continually queries the vehicle to display the current statusof valueson the General Systems and Vehicle Monitor Test Status panes 23 Scan Tool Operation Diagnostic Trouble Codes Screen The Diagnostic Trouble Codesscreen hasthree panes
97. utput of an intemal combustion motor A correction factoris applied to compensate the measurementsfor weather conditions and elevation The industry standard document for horsepowerand torque corrections is SAE J 1349 The Laptop Dyno for Windows software appliesthis comection 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 results asa chilly day in San Diego Using the Laptop Dyno for Windows 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 isobtained if the software hasan increased measurement duration For insta nce the time to accelerate from 1000 RPM to 5000 RPM in 1 gearisa shorter duration than it would be in 3 gear Therefore using And or 3 gearfordyno runs offers longertest durations for greater accuracy Extensive comparison testing on a Dynojet chassis dynamometer has shown the Laptop Dyno for Windows to be extremely accurate 41 Dyno Operation Automatic Transmissions All automatic transmissions are equipped with a torque converter The torque converter is designed to slip under certain conditions such as at low RPM and under heavy load When the torque converter slips the gear ratio is artificially lowerand the RPM is higher than if the torque converter islocked up in direct drive A
98. wer torque J ust note that the first run may have slightly higher valuesthan subsequent runs if performed back to back Power Torque Run Statistics The Run Statistics docking window calculatesthe peak horsepower and torque at RPM valuesforthe cumently opened Power Torque file Power peak horsepoweroutput during the run Peak RPM the RPM peak power wasachieved Torque peak torque output during the run Torque RPM the RPM peaktorque wasachieved Acceleration Screen The Acceleration screen analyzesacceleration data gathered from a vehicle run Nelegy Laptep Dyno Accelerationsample ac Fora T ce quei anc pt Figure 28 Acceleration Screen 51 Dyno Operation The acceleration graph showsthe relationship between vehicle speed overtime The vertical axis shows the vehicle speed in MPH The horizontal axis shows the time in seconds The value at any point along the curve isobtained by placing the mouse cursorovera data point Dyno Run Dialog Acceleration The Dyno Run dialog acquiresthe data from an acceleration run Dyno Run e Run Type Acceleration Run Destination Fie C Program Files Nology Laptop Dyno AccelerationSample ac Dyno Setup File C Program Files Nology Laptop_Dyno DynoSetupFile ds Status Idle StatRun Figure 29 Acceleration Run Dialog Two filesare required to perform an acceleration run an Acceleration file and a Dyno Setup file The Acceleration file

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