OWNER’S MANUAL FASTER & EASIER FOR 1996 AND NEWER OBD II VEHICLES T55 DIGITAL OBD2/CAN CAR SCANNER
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL Table of contents 1. Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 1.1 What Is OBD? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------2 1.2 Safety Precautions and Warnings-----------------------------------------------------2 1.3 Vehicle Coverage----------------------------------------------------------------------------3 1.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 1. Introduction 1.1 What Is OBD? Definition: Onboard Diagnostics II - A second-generation emissions diagnostic system required on all 1996 and newer vehicles (though some 1994 and 1995 model year vehicles were equipped with early versions of the system). This OBD2/EOBD/CAN Code scanner is designed to work on all OBD2 compliant vehicles (include all 1996 and newer cars,lig ht trucks and SUVs sold in the World).
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equi pment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts. Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous. Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 1.4 Data Link Connector (DLC) Location The 16-pin DLC is usually located under the instrument panel (dash), within 12 inches(300 mm) of center of the panel, on the driver's side of most vehicles. It should be easily accessible and visible from a kneeling position outside the vehicle with the door open. For some Asian or European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. DLC 1.5 How To Use . . . . 1.
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL 2.Product Information 2.1 Tool Description 7 1 2 4 3 5 6 1. LCD DISPLAY --—Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 X 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. 2. "Y" BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu. When a DTCs definition covers more than one screen.it is used to move down to the next screen for additional data. 3. "N" BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action)from a menu or returns to the menu.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 4. UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up throug h menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves up throug h the current screen to the previous screens for additional DTCs and definitions. 5. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down throug h menu and submenu items in menu mode. When more than one DTC is retrieved, moves down throug h the current screen to the previous screens for additional DTCs and definitions. 6. POWER BUTTON -- Turns POWER ON or OFF. 7.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 3). " "”-- A flashing UP Arrow indicates additional information is available on the previous screen. 4). "Pd" -- Identifying a Pending DTC when viewing DTCs. 2.5 Keyboard No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof. 2.6 Power The external power of the scan tool is provided via the vehicle Data Link Connector(DLC).
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 2). From the Main Menu: Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select System Setup and then press the Y button. Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options. Main Menu ====================== 1) VW/AUDI 2) OBDII/EOBD 3) Oil Reset 4) System Setup Contrast Adjustment 1. From the system setup menu: Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Contrast and press the Y button.
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL 3). Press the Y button to save your selection and return to previous menu. 4). Press the N button to return to previous menu. Display Test The Display Test is used to check the LCD display. 1). From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Display Test and press the Y button. System Setup =================== 1) Contrast 2) Display Test 3) Keyboard Test 2). Select Display Test from the Display test menu and press the Y Button. 3).
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK System Setup ====================== 1) Contrast 2) Display Test 3) Keyboard Test 2). Press any key to start test. When you press a key, the key name should be observed on the display. If the name does not show up,then the key is not functioning properly. Keyboard Test ===================== Press any key to Start test to display name. Key:Double [N] to return 3). Double press N to return to the previous menu. 3.Operating Instructions 3.
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL 5). Press the Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the Display. 6). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select VW/AUDI from the menu and press the Y button. Main Menu ==================== 1) VW/AUDI 2) OBDII/EOBD 3) Oil Reset 4) System Setup 7). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select the system from the Select System menu and press the Y button.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK The numbers (01.02.15.03.08.etc) in front of the system names refer to the physical addresses assigned to the systems,not the sequence of the systems to be arranged. 8). Select Read Codes from the Select Function menu and press the Y button.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK Erasing Codes CAUTION:Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes may allow the scan tool to delete not only the codes from the vehicle's on—board computer,but also "Freeze Frame" data and manufacturer specific enhanced data. Further,the I/M Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Fail status.Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician. 1).
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 6). If the codes are not cleared then an "ERASE FAILURE!" message will appear. Press the N button to return to previous menu. Viewing ECU Information 1). To view ECU Information.Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select ECU Information from the Select Function menu and press the Y button.
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL "Pass" --- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing. "Fail" --- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing or the monitor is not supported on that vehicle. 3). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Readiness Test from the Select Function menu and press the Y button.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 3.2 OBDII/EOBD Diagnostics Reading Codes CAUTION: Don't connect or disconnect any test equi pment with ignition on or engine running. I). Turn the ignition off. 2). Locate the vehicle's 16 pin Data Link connector(DLC). 3). Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the vehicle DLC. 4). Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. 5). Press the Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the Display. 6). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select OBDII/EOBD from the menu.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 9). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Read Codes from the menu and press the Y button. OBDII/EOBD Diag. ======================== 1) Read Codes 2) Erase Codes If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present,the display will indicate NO CODES ARE STORED IN THE MODULE!” If there are any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present,the Fault Codes and Pending Codes will be reported on the display.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 10). If more than are DTC is found, use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons, as necessary,until all the codes have been shown up. Erasing Codes 1). If you decide to erase the DTCs,use the UP/DWON scroll buttons to select Erase Codes from the OBDII/EOBD Diag. menu and press the Y button. OBDII/EOBD Diag.
CHECK , OWNER S MANUAL 3.3 Oil Reset 1). Turn the ignition off. 2). Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector(DLC). 3). Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the vehicle's DLC. 4). Turn the ignition on. But do not start the engine. 5). Press the Y button. The Main Menu will be observed on the display. 6). Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Oil Reset from the menu, Press the Y button,accept the option and to move to the next screen.
, OWNER S MANUAL CHECK 9). If the Service Reset Failed message appears then there mig ht be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the vehicle being tested. Refer to the vehicle service manual for more information. 10). When done,turn off the ignition and disconnect the scan tool. 4. Warranty and Service 4.
OWNER’S MANUAL FASTER & EASIER FOR 1996 AND NEWER OBD II VEHICLES T55 DIGITAL OBD2/CAN CAR SCANNER
