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OWNER’S MANUAL

Item Number W2977

WARNING

It is the owner and/or operators’ responsibility to study all WARNINGS, operating, and maintenance 

instructions contained on the product label and instruction manual prior to operation of this product. The 

owner/operator shall retain product instructions for future reference.
The owner and/or operator are responsible for maintenance, maintaining all decals or warning labels and 

while in use, maintaining the unit in good working order. If the owner and/or operator are not fluent in English, 

the product warnings and instructions shall be read and discussed with the operators’ native language by the 

purchaser/owner or his designee. Make sure that the operator comprehends its contents. Safety information 

shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage. The product shall be inspected per the operating 

instructions.
Users of this product must fully understand these instructions. Each person operating this product must also 

be of sound mind and body and must not be under the influence of any substance that might impair their 

vision, dexterity or judgment.
Protect yourself and others by observing all safety information.
Failure to comply with instructions could result in personal injury and/or property damage! 

If you encounter any problems or difficulties, please contact our customer service department at:

1-800-426-1262 between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. 

DIAGNOSTIC SCAN TOOL CAN OBDII

Summary of Contents for W2977

Page 1: ...tive language by the purchaser owner or his designee Make sure that the operator comprehends its contents Safety information shall be emphasized and understood prior to usage The product shall be inspected per the operating instructions Users of this product must fully understand these instructions Each person operating this product must also be of sound mind and body and must not be under the inf...

Page 2: ...Readiness Monitors 5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status 6 OBD II Terminology 7 Product Information 8 Tool Description 8 Product Specifications 9 Product Features 9 Vehicle Coverage 10 Operating Instructions 11 Reading Codes 11 Erasing Codes 14 Retrieving I M Readiness Status 15 Viewing VIN Number 17 Rescanning Data 18 Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC Definitions 19 Limited One Year Warranty 48 ...

Page 3: ...s Put blocks on drive wheels and never leave vehicle unattended while running tests Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running Put transmission in PARK for automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for manual transmission and make sure the parking brake is engaged Keep a fire...

Page 4: ...on The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem Here below follow three pieces of such valuable information Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light MIL is commanded on or off Which if any Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs are stored Readiness Monitor Status Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs OBD II Diagnostic Tr...

Page 5: ...ot be found OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle s OBDII system is the Readiness monitors which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits DTC EXAMPLE P0202 Systems Identifying B Body Sub S...

Page 6: ...ssions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready These monitors are termed non continuous monitors and are listed below 1 EGR System 5 O2 Sensor Heater 2 O2 Sensors 6 Secondary air 3 Catalyst 7 Heated Catalyst 4 Evaporative System 8 A C system OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBDII systems must indicate whether or not the v...

Page 7: ...Indicator Light Service Engine Soon Check Engine is a term used for the light on the instrument panel It is to alert the driver and or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle s systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards If the MIL illuminates with a steady light it indicates that a problem has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as so...

Page 8: ...icle s complete drive cycle will set the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be reset For vehicle specific drive cycle consult the vehicle s Owner s Manual PRODUCT INFORMATION Tool Description 1 LCD DISPLAY Indicates test results It is a backlit 2 line display with 8 characters on each line 2 ENTER BUTTON...

Page 9: ...ic Trouble Codes DTCs and turns off check engine light Supports multiple trouble code requests generic codes pending codes and manufacturer s specific codes Reviews the emission readiness status of OBD monitors Retrieves VIN Vehicle Identification No on 2002 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 Determines the malfunction indicator lamp MIL status Easy to use with one plug in Highly reliable and ...

Page 10: ...line vehicles are OBD II compliant To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI Label which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles If the vehicle is OBD II compliant the label will designate OBD II Certified Additionally Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a common sixteen...

Page 11: ... display to read C A N OBD2 4 Turn the ignition on But do not start the engine 5 Press the ENTER button A sequence of messages showing the OBD2 protocols will be observed on the display until the vehicle protocol is detected Not all the above messages will be displayed unless protocol of the vehicle being tested is the last one the ISO9141 protocol OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS C A N OBD2 SCAN VPW SCAN P...

Page 12: ... not go away then there may be problems for the Scan Tool to communicate with the vehicle 6 Wait for the main menu to come up after a brief overview displaying the scanning results with the total number of DTCs and the overall I M Monitor Status 7 Select DTC from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes retrieved the display will indicate NO CODES If ther...

Page 13: ...des press the SCROLL button to scroll as necessary until all the codes have been shown up If the code retrieved is a pending code a PD will show on the LCD display in the end To view previous codes press the SCROLL button to scroll through to the end and then start from the first of the list 9 Look up part 5 for Diagnostic Trouble Code Definitions Match the retrieved DTC S with those listed and re...

Page 14: ...erase the DTCs Select 2 ERASE from the main menu by pressing the ENTER button If the Scan Tool is not connected or no communication is established with the vehicle yet then refer to Reading Codes from 1 to 6 on page 10 2 A message of ERASE YES NO comes up asking for your confirmation 3 If you do not want to proceed with erasing the codes press the SCROLL button to exit 4 If you do wish to proceed ...

Page 15: ...ill fail the state I M inspection For some states one or more such monitors may be allowed to be Not Ready to pass the emissions inspection YES All monitors supported on the vehicle have completed their diagnostic testing and the MIL light is not on NO At least one monitor supported on the vehicle has not completed its diagnostic testing and or the Check Engine MIL light is on READY Indicates that...

Page 16: ...IL light ON or OFF and the following monitors MISFIRE Misfire monitor FUEL Fuel System Monitor CCM Comprehensive Components Monitor CAT Catalyst Monitor HCM Heated Catalyst Monitor EVAP Evaporative System Monitor 2AIR Secondary Air Monitor A C A C system Monitor O2S O2 Sensors Monitor HO2S O2 Sensor Heater Monitor EGR EGR System Monitor 3 Press the ENTER button to return to the main Menu MENU 3 VM...

Page 17: ...gits of VIN string are available on the next screen _ A flashing Left Arrow indicates additional digits of VIN string are available on the previous screen 3 Press the ENTER button to return to the main Menu Rescanning Data The RESCAN function allows you to retrieve the most current data stored in the ECM or to re link to the vehicle if communication is disconnected 1 Select 5 RESCAN from the main ...

Page 18: ...Fuel Shutoff Valve A Control Circuit High P0008 Engine Position System Performance Bank 1 P0009 Engine Position System Performance Bank 2 P0010 Camshaft Position Actuator A Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction P0011 Camshaft Position Actuator A Bank 1 Timing Over Advanced P0012 Camshaft Position Actuator A Bank 1 Timing Over Retarded P0013 Camshaft Position Actuator B Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction P0014 Camsha...

Page 19: ...eater Circuit High P0039 Turbo Super Charger Bypass Control CKT Performance P0040 O2 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Signals Swapped w O2 Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0041 O2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Signals Swapped w O2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 P0042 HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 3 Heater Circuit P0043 HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 3 Heater Circuit Low P0044 HO2S Bank 1 Sensor 3 Heater Circuit High P0045 Turbo Super Charger Boost Control Solenoid A Circuit Open P...

Page 20: ... Ambient Air Temp Sensor CKT Intermittent P0075 Intake Valve Bank 1 Control Circuit P0076 Intake Valve Bank 1 Control Circuit Low P0077 Intake Valve Bank 1 Control Circuit High P0078 Exhaust Valve Bank1 Control Circuit P0079 Exhaust Valve Bank1 Control Circuit Low P0080 Exhaust Valve Bank1 Control Circuit High P0081 Intake Valve Bank 2 Control Circuit P0082 Intake Valve Bank 2 Control Circuit Low ...

Page 21: ...sor 1 Circuit Low Input P0113 IAT Sensor 1 Circuit High Input P0114 IAT Sensor 1 CKT Intermittent P0115 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit Malfunction P0116 Engine Coolant Temp CKT Range Performance P0117 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit Low Input P0118 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit High Input P0119 Engine Coolant Temp CKT Intermittent P0120 TPS Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction P0121 TPS Pedal Positi...

Page 22: ...No Activity Bank 1 Sensor 3 P0147 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction Bank 1 Sensor 3 P0148 Fuel Delivery Malfunction P0149 Fuel Timing Malfunction P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0151 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Volts Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0152 O2 Sensor Circuit High Volts Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0153 O2 Sensor CKT Slow Response Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0154 O2 Sensor CKT No Activity Bank 2 Sensor 1 ...

Page 23: ...or A Circuit High Input P0184 Fuel Temperature Sensor A CKT Intermittent P0185 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Malfunction P0186 Fuel Temperature Sensor B CKT Range Performance P0187 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit Low Input P0188 Fuel Temperature Sensor B Circuit High Input P0189 Fuel Temperature Sensor B CKT Intermittent P0190 Fuel Rail Pressure Sensor Circuit Malfunction P0191 Fuel Rail Pre...

Page 24: ... P0221 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch B CKT Range Performance P0222 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit Low Input P0223 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch B Circuit High Input P0224 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch B CKT Intermittent P0225 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch C Circuit Malfunction P0226 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Switch C CKT Range Performance P0227 TPS Pedal Position Sensor Swi...

Page 25: ...g Control A High P0255 Injection Pump Metering Control A Intermittent Cam Rotor Injector P0256 Injection Pump Metering Control B Malfunction Cam Rotor Injector P0257 Injection Pump Metering Control B Range Performance Cam Rotor Injector P0258 Injection Pump Metering Control B Low Cam Rotor Injector P0259 Injection Pump Metering Control B High Cam Rotor Injector P0260 Injection Pump Metering Contro...

Page 26: ...nder 9 Contribution Balance Fault P0288 Cylinder 10 Injector Control Circuit Low P0289 Cylinder 10 Injector Control Circuit High P0290 Cylinder 10 Contribution Balance Fault P0291 Cylinder 11 Injector Control Circuit Low P0292 Cylinder 11 Injector Control Circuit High P0293 Cylinder 11 Contribution Balance Fault P0294 Cylinder 12 Injector Control Circuit Low P0295 Cylinder 12 Injector Control Circ...

Page 27: ...erformance Bank 1 or 1 Sensor P0327 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input Bank 1 or 1 Sensor P0328 Knock Sensor 1 Circuit High Input Bank 1 or 1 Sensor P0329 Knock Sensor 1 CKT Intermittent Bank 1 or 1 Sensor P0330 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Malfunction Bank 2 P0331 Knock Sensor 2 CKT Range Performance Bank 2 P0332 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit Low Input Bank 2 P0333 Knock Sensor 2 Circuit High Input Bank 2 P0334...

Page 28: ...unction P0361 Ignition Coil K Primary Secondary Circuit Malfunction P0362 Ignition Coil L Primary Secondary Circuit Malfunction P0363 Misfire Detected Fueling Disabled P0365 Camshaft Position Sensor B Bank 1 Circuit Malfunction P0366 Camshaft Position Sensor B Bank 1 CKT Range Performance P0367 Camshaft Position Sensor B Bank 1 Circuit Low Input P0368 Camshaft Position Sensor B Bank 1 Circuit High...

Page 29: ...02 EGR Flow Excessive P0403 EGR Flow Circuit Malfunction P0404 EGR Flow CKT Range Performance P0405 EGR Flow Sensor A Circuit Low Input P0406 EGR Flow Sensor A Circuit High Input P0407 EGR Flow Sensor B Circuit Low Input P0408 EGR Flow Sensor B Circuit High Input P0409 EGR Flow Sensor A Circuit P0410 Secondary Air Injection System Malfunction P0411 Secondary Air Injection System Incorrect Flow P04...

Page 30: ...Catalyst Heater Control Bank 2 P0440 EVAP Emission Control System Malfunction P0441 EVAP Emission Control System Purge Flow Fault P0442 EVAP Emission Control System Leak Small P0443 EVAP Emission Control System Purge Valve C Fault P0444 EVAP Emission Control System Purge Valve C Open P0445 EVAP Emission Control System Purge Valve C Short P0446 EVAP Emission Control System Vent Circuit Malf P0447 E...

Page 31: ... Circuit Low Input P0473 Exhaust Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input P0474 Exhaust Pressure Sensor CKT Intermittent P0475 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Circuit Malfunction P0476 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve CKT Range Performance P0477 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Circuit Low Input P0478 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Circuit High Input P0479 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve CKT Intermittent P048...

Page 32: ...ion Switch P0511 Idle Air Control Circuit P0512 Starter Signal Circuit P0513 Immobilizer Incorrect P0514 Battery Temperature Sensor CKT Range Performance P0515 Battery Temperature Sensor Circuit P0516 Battery Temperature Circuit Low P0517 Battery Temperature Circuit High P0518 Idle Air Control CKT Intermittent P0519 Idle Air Control System Performance P0520 Engine Oil Pressure Sensor Switch Circui...

Page 33: ...emp Sensor Circuit High Bank 1 Sensor 1 P0547 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor Circuit Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0548 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor Circuit Low Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0549 Exhaust Gas Temp Sensor Circuit High Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0550 Power Steering Pres Sensor Circuit Malfunction P0551 Power Steering Pres Sensor CKT Range Performance P0552 Power Steering Pres Sensor Circuit Low Input P0553 Power Steering Pres Sens...

Page 34: ...rcuit Open P0583 Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit Low P0584 Cruise Control Vacuum Control Circuit High P0585 Cruise Control Multi Function Input Correlation P0586 Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit Open P0587 Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit Low P0588 Cruise Control Vent Control Circuit High P0589 Cruise Control Multi Function Input B Circuit P0590 Cruise Control Multi Function Input B Ci...

Page 35: ...uel Module KAM Error P0619 Alternative Fuel Module Memory P0620 Generator Control Malfunction P0621 Generator L Term Lamp Control P0622 Generator F Term Field F Control P0623 Generator Lamp Control Circuit P0624 Fuel Cap Lamp Circuit P0625 Generator F Term Circuit Low P0626 Generator F Term Circuit High P0627 Fuel Pump A Control Circuit Open P0628 Fuel Pump A Control Circuit Low P0629 Fuel Pump A ...

Page 36: ...tion P0655 Engine Hot Lamp Output Circuit Malfunction P0656 Fuel Level Output Circuit Malfunction P0657 Actuator Supply Voltage A Circuit Open P0658 Actuator Supply Voltage A Circuit Low P0659 Actuator Supply Voltage A Circuit High P0660 Intake Man Tuning Control CKT Open Bank 1 P0661 Intake Man Tuning Control CKT Low Bank 1 P0662 Intake Man Tuning Control CKT High Bank 1 P0663 Intake Man Tuning C...

Page 37: ...CM Power Relay Sense Circuit High P0691 Fan 1 Control Circuit Low P0692 Fan 1 Control Circuit High P0693 Fan 2 Control Circuit Low P0694 Fan 2 Control Circuit High P0695 Fan 3 Control Circuit Low P0696 Fan 3 Control Circuit High P0697 Sensor C Reference Voltage Circuit Open P0698 Sensor C Reference Voltage Circuit Low P0699 Sensor C Reference Voltage Circuit High P0700 Trans Control Sys Malfunctio...

Page 38: ...724 Brake Switch B Circuit High Input P0725 Engine Speed Sensor Circuit Malfunction P0726 Engine Speed Sensor CKT Range Performance P0727 Engine Speed Sensor Circuit No Signal P0728 Engine Speed Sensor CKT Intermittent P0729 Gear 6 Ratio Incorrect P0730 Gear Ratio Incorrect P0731 Gear 1 Ratio Incorrect P0732 Gear 2 Ratio Incorrect P0733 Gear 3 Ratio Incorrect P0734 Gear 4 Ratio Incorrect P0735 Gea...

Page 39: ...e Or Stuck Off P0762 Shift Solenoid C Circuit Stuck On P0763 Shift Solenoid C Circuit Electrical P0764 Shift Solenoid C CKT Intermittent P0765 Shift Solenoid D Malfunction P0766 Shift Solenoid D CKT Performance Or Stuck Off P0767 Shift Solenoid D Circuit Stuck On P0768 Shift Solenoid D Circuit Electrical P0769 Shift Solenoid D CKT Intermittent P0770 Shift Solenoid E Malfunction P0771 Shift Solenoi...

Page 40: ...rcuit Electrical P0799 Pres Ctrl Sol C CKT Intermittent P0800 Transfer Case Control System MIL Request P0801 Reverse Inhibit Control Circuit Malfunction P0802 Trans Control Sys MIL Request Circuit Open P0803 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Solenoid Circuit Malfunction P0804 1 4 Upshift Skip Shift Lamp Circuit Malfunction P0805 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Malfunction P0806 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit ...

Page 41: ...tch B Circuit High P0836 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit Malfunction P0837 4 Wheel Drive Switch CKT Range Performance P0838 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit Low P0839 4 Wheel Drive Switch Circuit High P0840 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch A Circuit Malfunction P0841 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch A CKT Range Performance P0842 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch A Circuit Low P0843 Trans Fluid Press Sensor S...

Page 42: ...tch C CKT Range Performance P0872 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch C Circuit Low P0873 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch C Circuit High P0874 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch C CKT Intermittent P0875 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch D Circuit P0876 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch D CKT Range Performance P0877 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch D Circuit Low P0878 Trans Fluid Press Sensor Switch D Circuit ...

Page 43: ...Position Circuit High P0908 Gate Select Position CKT Intermittent P0909 Gate Select Control Error P0910 Gate Select Actuator Circuit Open P0911 Gate Select Actuator CKT Range Performance P0912 Gate Select Actuator Circuit Low P0913 Gate Select Actuator Circuit High P0914 Gear Shift Position Circuit P0915 Gear Shift Position CKT Range Performance P0916 Gear Shift Position Circuit Low P0917 Gear Shi...

Page 44: ...termittent P0942 Hyd Pressure Unit P0943 Hyd Pressure Unit Cycling Too Short P0944 Hyd Pressure Unit Loss of Pressure P0945 Hyd Pump Relay Circuit Open P0946 Hyd Pump Relay CKT Range Performance P0947 Hyd Pump Relay Circuit Low P0948 Hyd Pump Relay Circuit High P0949 Auto Shift Adaptive Learning Not Complete P0950 Auto Shift Manual Control Circuit P0951 Auto Shift Manual Control CKT Range Performa...

Page 45: ...erformance P0979 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit Low P0980 Shift Solenoid C Control Circuit High P0981 Shift Solenoid D Control CKT Range Performance P0982 Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit Low P0983 Shift Solenoid D Control Circuit High P0984 Shift Solenoid E Control CKT Range Performance P0985 Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit Low P0986 Shift Solenoid E Control Circuit High P0987 Trans Fluid Pres...

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Page 48: ...erformance or reliability nor shall these warranties apply to any product or part which has been subject to misuse neglect accident or wear and tear incident to normal use and service PERFORMANCE TOOL does not authorize any other person to make any warranty or to assume any liability in connection with its products Except for warranties of title and the limited express warranties set forth above P...

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