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 NGS Mach II User Guide v1.1

Getting Started

Components

NGS Main Unit

Use to diagnostically test Ford vehicles.

OBDII/EEC V Adapter Cable

Use when connecting NGS Mach II to a vehicle with an 
OBDII connector.

EEC-IV Adapter Cable

Use when connecting NGS Mach II to a vehicle with an 
EEC-IV (VIP) connector. Also requires using the Auxiliary 
Power Cable.

Computer Interface Cable with USB Serial Port Adapter

Use when connecting NGS Mach II to your PC to update 
the NGS Mach II software. Also requires using the 
Auxiliary Power Cable.

Auxiliary Power Cable

Use to supply power to NGS Mach II when using either the 
EEC-IV Adapter cable, the Computer Interface Cable, or when 
the VPWR is missing from the vehicle’s OBDII connector.

Software and Documentation CD

Contains USB driver software for your PC (one time 
installation required when using the Computer Interface 
Cable). 

The CD also contains a copy of the User Guide in PDF 
(Portable Document Format). Requires Adobe Acrobat 
Reader 6.0 or higher.

Summary of Contents for NGS Mach II

Page 1: ...to ensure you have the most recent software available IMPORTANT If an update is available make sure to download the installation instructions and the software update If you need to install Microsoft N...

Page 2: ...VPWR LOW 8 Vehicle Power Connections 9 DATA LINK 9 AUX POWER 9 PC LINK 9 Vehicle Hookup Procedures 9 Selecting a Vehicle Module and Action 10 Selecting a Vehicle 10 Selecting a Module 11 Selecting an...

Page 3: ...Sensor Test Results 31 Diagnostic Monitoring Test Results 32 Diagnostic Trouble Codes 32 Clear Diagnostic Codes 32 Pending Trouble Codes 32 On Board Device Control 32 On Board System Readiness 32 PAT...

Page 4: ...CAN Vehicles 43 Restore Data Non CAN Vehicles 44 Software Updates 46 Connecting NGS Mach II to a PC 46 Installing the Software Driver 46 Procedure for Windows XP Professional with Service Pack 2 or Hi...

Page 5: ...possibility of getting methanol fuel on your hands If the skin is directly exposed wash the area immediately and change any clothes that have become wet with fuel Always wear approved safety glasses w...

Page 6: ...rt Adapter Use when connecting NGS Mach II to your PC to update the NGS Mach II software Also requires using the Auxiliary Power Cable Auxiliary Power Cable Use to supply power to NGS Mach II when usi...

Page 7: ...begin a highlighted function press TRIGGER Cancel buttons Use to end functions and exit screens To quit a function and return to a previous screen press CANCEL Note In some circumstance you will need...

Page 8: ...s battery becomes low approximately 10 volts DATA LINK Lights when NGS Mach II is communicating with the vehicle Also lights when an active vehicle data link is detected PC LINK Lights when NGS Mach I...

Page 9: ...make sure the vehicle s ignition key is in the OFF position and that NGS Mach II is not connected to power 1 Connect the appropriate adapter cable to the Data Link port OBDII EEC V Adapter Cable Use...

Page 10: ...L 2008 ESCAPE HYBRID 3 0L 2008 EXPEDITION 5 4L 2008 EXPEDITION EL 5 4L SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START d Selecting a Vehicle Accurate selection is important If you select a vehicle and engine t...

Page 11: ...correct vehicle and engine selection NGS Mach II lists modules that are more than likely present based on the vehicle and engine selection However not all modules listed may be installed on your part...

Page 12: ...TEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START d 3 NGS Mach II displays the selected action in the Main menu 1 MODEL 2008 CROWN VICTORIA 4 6L 2 MODULE PCM POWERTRAIN CONTROL 3 ACTION EVAP TESTS 4 GO SELECT ITEM AND P...

Page 13: ...rammable Module Installation Keyfob Programming Tire Size Axle Ratio Configure Audio Control Module Programmable Module Installation Audio Configure Instrument Cluster Module Hybrid Electronic Cluster...

Page 14: ...only when the link is established 1 Press VIEW to display the samples you recorded 2 NGS Mach II prompts you to select the recording area you wish to view 3 Select an area by pressing the correspondin...

Page 15: ...ostic Test Modes PID Data Active Command Modes Module ID DTC Library Occupant Classi cation Sensor Diagnostic Test Modes PID Data Active Command Modes Module ID DTC Library Restraint Control Module Di...

Page 16: ...n press TRIGGER 1 MODEL 2004 CROWN VICTORIA 4 6L 2 MODULE PCM POWERTRAIN CONTROL 3 ACTION ACTIVE BI DIRECTIONAL COM 4 GO SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START 3 When prompted reselect the following p...

Page 17: ...remember that unless you save a recording NGS Mach II will erase it when you exit this option 2 Select PID DATA MONITOR AND RECORD DIAGNOSTIC TEST MODES PID DATA MONITOR AND RECORD DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE...

Page 18: ...erisk marks selected PIDs To select a block of PIDs with block function turned on turn the dial to a PID to choose a starting point in the PID list press TRIGGER to lock in the starting point turn the...

Page 19: ...splays a message but allows you to overwrite existing data DDL s SETUP Button Vehicles with the communication link DDL have a setup button on the PID screen When you press SETUP you get these function...

Page 20: ...ed DTCs in VIEW RECORDER AREAS START STORE CLEAR C_ONE PRINT MORE DRIVING NEEDED TO COMPLETE TEST P1000 See View Recorder Areas for complete playback instructions The screen buttons work this way STAR...

Page 21: ...dial to highlight the desired block of PIDs Press TRIGGER to lock in the selected block of PIDs Repeat the above steps to select additional blocks 5 Press START to display Active Command Modes screen...

Page 22: ...button only appears while PIDs display An asterisk marks each selected PID DEFN Press in any PID screen to display definitions of highlighted PIDS Press CANCEL to exit the DEFN screen Module Identific...

Page 23: ...ND PRESS TRIGGER TO START 3 When prompted reselect the following press TRIGGER after each selection SELECT NEW VEHICLE YEAR MODEL Select model year SELECT VEHICLE AND ENGINE Confirm selection 4 Highli...

Page 24: ...umbers on the right and left represent these PID values TOP number the maximum value during the recording period BOTTOM number the minimum value during the recording period MIDDLE number the value tha...

Page 25: ...tates through selected PIDs displaying in the right margin 6 also cancels the graph of the second PID screen s right margin so you can isolate a PID screen s left margin and display its graph alone on...

Page 26: ...ighlight GO and then press TRIGGER 1 MODEL 2008 CROWN VICTORIA 4 6L 2 MODULE PCM POWERTRAIN CONTROL MOD 3 ACTION POWER BALANCE 4 GO SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START d 3 Select SERVICE BAY FUNCTI...

Page 27: ...s engine at idle do not accelerate at any time during the test However if you need to simulate a load slightly raise the idle while the vehicle is in gear make sure to keep the RPM stable and steady...

Page 28: ...ressure and evaporation becomes a factor when the ambient temperature rises above 90 F This will affect the test results EVAP Testing Procedure 1 Select the Vehicle Module PCM Powertrain Control Mod a...

Page 29: ...After starting the vehicle press TRIGGER to continue 6 NGS runs a series of checks on the vehicle before beginning the test Press TRIGGER when prompted to continue to the test 7 NGS runs the followin...

Page 30: ...ired for the selected vehicle Note The functions available vary depending on the vehicle and module selected Basic Procedure 1 Select theVehicle Module and Action Generic OBDII Functions from the Main...

Page 31: ...ts all PIDs MAX Selects all PIDs START Begins monitoring NGS displays the PID the data and the node address of the module sending the data Freeze Frame PID Data Displays the trouble code and its node...

Page 32: ...and MAX value Diagnostic Trouble Codes Displays trouble codes and their module node addresses when you press START DTC definitions display only with OBDII codes P0000 P0999 Note Diagnostic Trouble Cod...

Page 33: ...lease keep the following in mind Vehicle Information Refer to the vehicle s shop manual for PATS related information Spare Keys If you need additional spare keys after completing this procedure see Ad...

Page 34: ...module that contains the PATS functionality from the list of modules refer to the vehicle s shop manual 6 Highlight GO and then press TRIGGER 7 Highlight SERVICE BAY FUNCTIONS and then press TRIGGER...

Page 35: ...Turn the key to RUN The theft indicator lights for two seconds prove out 6 Test the keys to be sure the vehicle starts 7 Repeat steps 3 through 6 to create additional spares Keep in mind that you cann...

Page 36: ...e Module and Action from the Main menu Select the module that contains the PATS functionality from the list of modules refer to the vehicle s shop manual 6 Highlight GO and then press TRIGGER 7 Highli...

Page 37: ...hlight the module that contains the PATS functionality and then press TRIGGER 8 Highlight PRESELECT FOR PATS and then press TRIGGER 9 When prompted reselect the following press TRIGGER after each sele...

Page 38: ...ry Before You Begin Make sure the vehicle hookup and NGS Mach II setup are completed If not complete before continuing Accessing Vehicle Information Using the vehicle s shop manual 1 Make sure you hav...

Page 39: ...contains the PATS functionality from the list of modules refer to the vehicle s shop manual 4 Highlight GO and then press TRIGGER 5 Highlight SERVICE BAY FUNCTIONS and then press TRIGGER 6 Highlight t...

Page 40: ...08 CROWN VICTORIA 4 6L 2 MODULE RCM RESTRAINT CONTROL M 3 ACTION PMI PROGRAMMABLE MODULE 4 GO SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START 3 Select SERVICE BAY FUNCTIONS and then press TRIGGER SERVICE BAY F...

Page 41: ...ed data for 48 hours after powering down To return to the Service Bay Function screen Press any key Exhale CAN Vehicles To exhale data immediately after an inhale proceed to step 3 Note If you powered...

Page 42: ...d to step 5 To cancel the procedure and return to the Service Bay Function screen press CANCEL If the VINs do match NGS displays a confirmation screen OK TO OVERWRITE XXX MODULE DATA PRESS TRIGGER TO...

Page 43: ...MAIN MENU SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START SUPPORT MY 1994 TO CURRENT MY SCP ISO APP ID NON CAN SERVICE BAY SELECT RETURN TO MAIN MENU ABOVE FOR MY 2004 THRU CURRENT MY VEHICLES 4 Highlight the...

Page 44: ...after powering down To return to the Service Bay Function screen Press any key Restore Data Non CAN Vehicles To exhale data immediately after an inhale proceed to step 6 Note If you powered off NGS Ma...

Page 45: ...RIGGER to continue 6 Highlight RESTORE MODULE CONFIG OLD ECU and then press TRIGGER RETRIEVE MODULE CONFIG OLD ECU RESTORE MODULE CONFIG NEW ECU SELECT ITEM AND PRESS TRIGGER TO START 7 NGS displays t...

Page 46: ...You may need Administrator privileges to install this software Do not plug the USB to Serial Port adapter into your computer until instructed to do so Make sure the NGS Mach II CD is in the computer...

Page 47: ...or Windows Vista 1 Shut down any applications that you may have running on your computer 2 Insert the CD into the CD DVD ROM drive If a pop up window displaying the contents of the CD appears proceed...

Page 48: ...le Verify the link adapter is securely connected and that the vehicle and engine selection is correct If message recurs cycle engine key Verify NGS Mach II operates on a known good vehicle If message...

Page 49: ...Not Functioning The vehicle has a blown fuse Either replace the fuse or use the auxiliary power cable Blank Screen at Start Up If NGS Mach II beeps at start up but the screen remains blank adjust the...

Page 50: ...Temperature Operating 0 to 50 C Storage 20 to 70 Humidity Operation and storage 10 95 relative humidity noncondensing Power Specifications Operating voltage 8 5 18VDC Power Consumption 5W nominal 0 5A...

Page 51: ...ay be returned transportation prepaid to the factory for repair or at the option of Hickok replaced without charge Any instrument returned must be received by Hickok within the stated warranty period...

Page 52: ...n any form or by any means electronic or mechanical without written permission from Hickok Hickok assumes no responsibility for use of this equipment by untrained or unauthorized persons Printed in th...

Page 53: ...contact person your shipping address and our return authorization number from customer care Customer care and tech support Ph 800 342 5080 E mail support hickok inc com Service and repair center Ph 6...

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