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Next Generation

Do it Yourself AutoScanner

Performs diagnostics on

OBD II compliant vehicles

Instructions in English, Spanish, and French
Instrucciones en Inglés, Español, y Francés
Instructions en Anglais, Espagnol, et les Français

15825 Industrial Parkway
Cleveland Ohio 44135 USA (EUA)

Summary of Contents for OBD II AutoScanner CP9175

Page 1: ...er Performs diagnostics on OBD II compliant vehicles Instructions in English Spanish and French Instrucciones en Ingl s Espa ol y Franc s Instructions en Anglais Espagnol et les Fran ais 15825 Industr...

Page 2: ...printing SPX Corporation reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Tool Information Complete the following list Provide this information when contacting customer support Serial No...

Page 3: ...stics 1 3 SAE Publications 1 3 Data Link Connector DLC 1 4 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs 1 5 Using AutoScanner 2 The AutoScanner Keypad Configuration 2 1 Specifications 2 2 Display 2 3 Keypad 2 3 Powe...

Page 4: ...rast 4 2 Language Setup 4 3 Display Test 4 4 Keypad Test 4 5 Memory Test 4 6 Tool Information 4 7 Program Mode 4 8 Troubleshooting 5 Error Messages 5 1 Tool Does Not Power Up 5 1 Operating Error or Er...

Page 5: ...n this section of the manual have a signal word with a 3 part message and in some cases an icon The signal word indicates the level of the hazard Signal Words Used Indicates a possible hazardous situa...

Page 6: ...acid refrigerant and other debris Wear safety goggles and protective gloves User and bystander Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses they may NOT be safety glasses and may not pro...

Page 7: ...e fuel and vapors can ignite Do not smoke strike a match or cause a spark in vicinity of battery Battery gases can ignite Avoid making accidental connection between battery terminals Do not place unin...

Page 8: ...oggles and protective gloves User and bystander Even if your everyday glasses have impact resistant lenses they may NOT be safety glasses and may not provide adequate protection Make sure someone can...

Page 9: ...ner is out of position Do not use fuel injector cleaning solvents when performing diagnostic testing Keep cigarettes sparks open flame and other sources of ignition away from vehicle Keep a dry chemic...

Page 10: ...ester leads can become hot after extended testing in close proximity to manifolds etc Hot components can cause injury Risk of spilling fuel oil vapors hot steam hot toxic exhaust gases acid refrigeran...

Page 11: ...ly qualified personnel should operate tool Use tool only as described in guide Do not operate tool with damaged cords Do not operate tool if dropped or damaged until examined by a qualified service re...

Page 12: ...are correct and test procedures performed right if test information or results are erratic questionable or obviously erroneous If test information or results are still suspicious do not use them for d...

Page 13: ...anty expressed or implied can be made for its accuracy or completeness nor is any responsibility assumed by the manufacturer or anyone connected with it for loss or damages suffered through reliance o...

Page 14: ...com 1 800 255 3987 Scion www scion com 1 866 70 SCION Toyota www toyota com 1 800 GO TOYOTA Hyundai www hyundai com 1 800 633 5151 Infiniti www infiniti com 1 800 662 6200 Nissian www nissianusa com 1...

Page 15: ...dash on driver s side A standard list of diagnostic trouble codes DTCs used by all manufacturers A standard list of parameter identification PID data used by all manufacturers Ability for vehicle syst...

Page 16: ...r dashboard a label should be there telling where the connector can be found Data Link Connector DLC Pins 1 Manufacturer Reserved 2 J1850 Bus 3 Manufacturer Reserved 4 Chassis Ground 5 Signal Ground 6...

Page 17: ...e Specific System Powertrain Codes P0xxx Generic SAE P1xxx Manufacturer Specific P2xxx Generic SAE P30xx P33xx Manufacturer Specific P34xx P39xx Generic SAE Chassis Codes C0xxx Generic SAE C1xxx Manuf...

Page 18: ...peed Idle Control Auxiliary Inputs P0600 P06FF Computer and Auxiliary Outputs P0700 P09FF Transmission P0A00 P0AFF Hybrid Propulsion P1000 P10FF Manufacturer Control Fuel Air Metering Auxiliary Emissi...

Page 19: ...functions and picks NO on questions requiring a yes or no answer 5 BACK key usually returns to previous screen or DIAGNOSTIC MENU and cancels the prior selection 6 ERASE hot key used to run the Erase...

Page 20: ...to 70 C 4 to 158 F External Power 7 to 16 Volts A minimum of 8 0 V is required for most control modules to operate properly in a vehicle Power Dissipation 5 Watts maximum Dimensions Thickness Width L...

Page 21: ...formation is available on next screen Indicates the code is a pending code Refer to the Read Codes Section for more details Appears if the ERASE hot key is available Indicates to install or replace th...

Page 22: ...key for at least 1 second to turn ON AutoScanner When powered from the internal battery AutoScanner turns OFF after a period of inactivity The AutoScanner checks the internal battery when turning on...

Page 23: ...m the vehicle Data Link Connector DLC 1 Find Data Link Connector on Vehicle Underdashboard on driver side of vehicle If Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard a label should be there t...

Page 24: ...Scanner Specifications Power Information 3 Connect OBD II Cable to Vehicle Make sure pins are not bent Carefully align cable plug and push straight into Data Link Connector DLC 4 Observe AutoScanner T...

Page 25: ...a vehicle Read Codes can be done with the Key On Engine Off KOEO or with the Key On Engine Running KOER Continuous monitor and maturing codes areothernames for Pending Codes If Pending Codes or fault...

Page 26: ...e number of Diagnostic Trouble Codes presentonthetopright section of the display Example shows a Pending Diagnostic Trouble Code Additional Diagnostic Trouble Codes are available on the DTC Lookup CD...

Page 27: ...tion Erase stored Diagnostic Trouble Codes and verify no codes reset A Diagnostic Trouble Code returns if problem is not fixed or other faults are present Before deciding repairs are done vehicle may...

Page 28: ...esults and codes are not to be erased press DOWN arrow key for NO 3 Press UP Arrow Key for YES to Clear Diagnostic Results and Codes ERASE ERASE ENTER ENTER DIAGNOSTIC MENU Read Codes Erase Codes MIL...

Page 29: ...is running 4 Observe Command Sent Message Displays Press ENTER A Diagnostic Trouble Code may remain if problem is not fixed or other faults are present ERASE Engine is Running Turn Engine Off Turn Key...

Page 30: ...ory erases Trouble Codes and resets MIL from memory if fault does not occur after 40 warm up cycles 1 Select MIL Status Use UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight MIL Status Press ENTER 2 Review Results 3...

Page 31: ...ill decide if the vehicles emission system is working correctly or not as well as detecting out of range values When the monitor s status is ok vehicle was driven enough to complete the monitor inc In...

Page 32: ...Misfire Monitor ok Fuel System Mon ok Comp Component ok Catalyst Mon inc Htd Catalyst n a Evap System Mon n a Abbreviate Name Expanded Name Misfire Monitor Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Fuel System...

Page 33: ...DTCs were last erased Freeze Frame Data may not be stored in vehicles memory 1 Select View Freeze Data Use UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight View Freeze Data Press ENTER While collecting data several...

Page 34: ...iew Freeze Data 4 Select another frame to view if available Press BACK key 5 Return to DIAGNOSTIC MENU Press BACK key FREEZE FRAME DTC that caused freeze frame P0443 Catalyst Temp Bank 1 Sensor 1 152...

Page 35: ...eview function 1 Select Review Use UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight Review Press ENTER The Review function has three types of data Codes I M Monitors View Freeze Data 2 Follow Instructions on Tool Re...

Page 36: ...vehicle or the internal battery to perform this function 1 Select Code Lookup Use UP or DOWN arrow keys to highlight Code Lookup Press ENTER 2 Enter Code Enter all characters Changecharactersone at a...

Page 37: ...e Service Manual See Diagnostic Trouble Code section for DTC Range Definitions Additional Diagnostic Trouble Codes are available on the DTC Lookup CD software To View Previous or Next Diagnostic Troub...

Page 38: ...3 14 Using AutoScanner Diagnostic Trouble Codes...

Page 39: ...d operations Checking tools memory Viewing tools information Upgrading the tool System Setup settings remain even if internal battery becomes discharged or is removed From DIAGNOSTIC MENU 1 Select Sys...

Page 40: ...ighten Display Contrast Use UP arrow key to darken Contrast Use DOWN arrow key to lighten Contrast 3 Save Contrast Setting Press ENTER 4 Press Back to exit without saving or changing SYSTEM SETUP Adju...

Page 41: ...to highlight Language Setup Press ENTER 2 Select Desired Language Use UP or DOWN arrow key to highlight desired language 3 Save Language Setting Press ENTER SYSTEM SETUP Adjust Contrast Language Setup...

Page 42: ...key to highlight Display Test 2 Start Display Test Press ENTER 3 Look for Missing Spots In solid black characters Screen flips through the screens shown below 4 When Done Press BACK Key SYSTEM SETUP A...

Page 43: ...ad Test Press ENTER 2 Press a KEY Key name or scroll direction displays The only exception is the BACK key When BACK key is pressed System Setup menu returns If System Setup menu does not return BACK...

Page 44: ...ow key to highlight Memory Test Press ENTER Dots update along the bottom of the screen to show progress of Memory Test Memory Test may take several minutes to complete Memory Test results display PASS...

Page 45: ...ress ENTER 2 View Tool Information 3 Write Down Tool Information In space provided on inside front cover 4 Return to System Setup Menu Use BACK key System Setup Language Setup Display Test Keypad Test...

Page 46: ...4 8 System Setup Test Program Mode Use Program Mode for updating and upgrading the tool Refer to instructions that are provided with update or upgrade...

Page 47: ...or broken pins Check for blown fuses Make sure the vehicles control module has a good ground Verify battery voltage is at least 8 0V Verify the control module is not defective Refer to the vehicle ser...

Page 48: ...ating Error or Erroneous Data occurs if vehicle s computer s stop s communicating with tool 1 Make Selection Use UP arrow key for YES Use DOWN arrow key for NO See Error Messages on page 5 1 for possi...

Page 49: ...nnected to the A C refrigerant line The switch is activated sending a signal to the PCM when the A C refrigerant pressure becomes too low or high Actuator Actuators such as relays solenoids and motors...

Page 50: ...d that is energized by the PCM in order to control turbo supercharger boost pressure Brake Switch Signal An input signal to the PCM indicating that the brake pedal is being pressed This signal is typi...

Page 51: ...systems DIS CTS Coolant Temperature Sensor A resistance sensor that sends a voltage signal to the PCM indicating the temperature of the coolant This signal tells the PCM whether the engine is cold or...

Page 52: ...dule ECM Engine Control Module or Electronic Control Module ECT Engine Coolant Temperature sensor See CTS EEPROM Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory EFE Early Fuel Evaporation EFI Elec...

Page 53: ...electrical conductor used as a common return for an electric circuit s Hall Effect Sensor Any of a type of sensor utilizing a permanent magnet and a transistorized Hall Effect switch Hall Effect type...

Page 54: ...on of the air fuel mixture in the cylinder Also referred to as detonation or ping Knock indicates extreme cylinder pressures or hotspots which are causing the air fuel mixture to detonate prematurely...

Page 55: ...ogen The system EGR and Cam Shafts injects exhaust gases into the intake manifold to reduce these gases at the tailpipe O2S Oxygen Sensor Generates a voltage of 0 6 to 1 0 volts when the exhaust gas i...

Page 56: ...ring Diagnostic Trouble Codes Pending Codes may be set by emission related powertrain components and systems If the fault does not occur after a certain number of drive cycles memory erases the code P...

Page 57: ...ng a vehicle through a data link SDM Sensing and Diagnostic Module Sensor x A standard term used to identify the location of oxygen sensors Sensor 1 is located upstream of the catalytic converter See...

Page 58: ...Transmission Fluid Pressure TFT Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensor Throttle Body A device which performs the same function as a carburetor in a fuel injection system On a throttle body injection TB...

Page 59: ...s on top of the dashboard on the driver s side visible from outside the car The VIN includes information about the car including where it was built body and engine codes options and a sequential build...

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Page 61: ...vehicles PCM For example if Oxygen Sensor circuit was generating a 400mV signal then AutoScanner would read O2S v 40 OUTPUT These data parameters are outputs or commands that come directly from comput...

Page 62: ...hrottle Position X Air Flow Rate Alcohol Fuel Percentage Ambient Air Temperature Barometric Pressure Catalyst Temp BankX SensorX Commanded EGR Commanded Equivalence Ratio Commanded Evap Purge Commande...

Page 63: ...Bank X Malfunction Indicator Lamp MIL Status MAP Sensor O2Sxx Power Take Off Relative Throttle Position Short Term Fuel Trim Bx Sy Short Term Fuel TrimX Short Term Secondary O2S Fuel Trim Bank X Throt...

Page 64: ...confidential information protected under copyright law Users have no right in or title to Unit software other than a limited right of use revocable by SPX Unit software may not be transferred or discl...

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