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4.7.    

about

 

the About function allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the tool.

 

1) from main Screen, use the ScroLL button to select About and press the enter button; wait for the About screen to appear.

 

2) View tool information on screen.

 

3) Press any button to return main menu.

4.8.    

Vehicle Coverage

 

Petrol 2001 onwards and diesel 2004 onwards

4.9.    

Product Troubleshooting

 

Vehicle Linking error

 

A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle's Pcm (Power control unit). You need to do the   

 

following checks:

    

Verify that the ignition is on.

    

check if the scan tool's eoBd connector is securely connected to the vehicle's dLc.

     

Verify that the vehicle is eoBd compliant.

    

turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing.

     

Verify the control module is not defective.

 

operating error

 

If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle's Pcm (Power control unit) is too slow to respond to requests. You   

 

need to do the following to reset the tool.

    

reset the scan tool. 

    

turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. turn the ignition back to on and continue the test.

 

Scan tool doesn’t power up.

 

If the scan tool won't power up or operates incorrectly in any other way, you need to do the following to check:

   

check if the scan tool's eoBd connector is securely connected to the vehicle's dLc.

   

check if the dLc pins are bent or broken. clean the dLc pins if necessary.

   

check vehicle battery to make sure it is still good with at least 8.0 volts.

    

Verify the control module is not defective.

 

Led lamps not working. 

 

 

If you turn on the scan tool and perform the I/m readiness test but the Led lamps are not working, there may be several possible    

 

causes, including bad connection and ignition off. In this case, follow these steps to check the scan tool.

    

make sure the eoBd II cable is connected to the dLc securely.

    

Verify the ignition key is in the Koeo position. (Key on engine off)

    

run the Led test in the System Setup menu. If the scan tool did not pass this test, there is a problem with the Led lamp. Please    

 

contact Sealey tech Support or your local distributor.

 

can’t use the diagnostics function.

 

When you select the diagnostics function in the main screen, it only shows the I/m readiness status, the scan tool may be in ready  

 

test mode. All you have to do is to select Scan tool mode in the System Setup menu.

5.  EOBD DIaGNOSTICS

 

When more than one vehicle control module is detected by the scan tool, you will be prompted to select the module where the data may  

 

be retrieved. the most often to be selected is the Power control module (Pcm) and transmission control module (tcm).

 

cAutIon: don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 

 connection 

 

1) turn the ignition off. 

 

2) Locate the vehicle eoBd connector.

 

3) Plug the eoBd cable into the vehicle.

 

4) turn the ignition on. engine can be off or running. 

 

5) use the ScroLL button to select diagnostics from the main Screen.

 con.

       

   tool Information    

      

Softtware Version

All datastream

Hardware Version

V1.03

Serial number

dt111249050

VS8812 | Issue 1 27/02/17

Original Language Version

© Jack Sealey Limited

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Summary of Contents for VS8812

Page 1: ...VS8812 Issue 1 27 02 17 Original Language Version Jack Sealey Limited INSTRUCTIONS FOR EOBD code reader MODEL No VS8812 ...

Page 2: ...ns and Warnings 2 3 General Information 2 3 1 On Board Diagnostics EOBD 2 3 2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs 2 3 3 Location of the Data Link Connector DLC 2 3 4 EOBD Readiness Monitors 3 3 5 EOBD Monitor Readiness Status 3 3 6 EOBD Definitions 3 3 7 EOBD Modes of Operation 3 4 Using the Scan Tool 4 4 1 Tool Description 4 4 2 Specifications 4 4 3 Navigation Characters 4 4 4 Keyboard 4 4 5 Power supp...

Page 3: ... on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to set Here below is an example to illustrate the structure of digits 3 3 Location of the Data Link Connector DLC The DLC Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector is the standardized 16 cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle s on board computer The DLC is usually located 30cm from the ...

Page 4: ...a Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle EOBD Drive Cycle A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the ready condition The purpose of completing an EOBD drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics Some form of a drive cycle needs to be perform...

Page 5: ...e s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing 5 RED LED Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle s systems The red LED is also used to show that DTCs are present DTCs are shown on the Scan Tool s display In this case the MIL lamp on the vehicle s instrument panel will light steady on 6 One Click Function Key Shortcut for 4 quick function including I M readiness stat...

Page 6: ...ss the ENTER button Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the below setup options Note There is navigation bar in red to show the position for select item Also shows X X at the top right corner to remind the user 1 Language Selects desired language English is the default language 1 From System Setup screen use the SCROLL button to select Language and press the EN...

Page 7: ...ream Mode I M Readiness Mode Read Codes Mode Then press the ENTER button to save your selection and return to previous screen 1 Usual Datastream Mode In this Mode the tool has recommend some datastream as important datasteam for the user reference during the vehilcle s monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing 2 All Datastream Mode In this mode after the vehicle s monitors have r...

Page 8: ...essary Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still good with at least 8 0 volts Verify the control module is not defective LED lamps not working If you turn on the scan tool and perform the I M Readiness test but the LED lamps are not working there may be several possible causes including bad connection and ignition off In this case follow these steps to check the scan tool Make sure the EOBD I...

Page 9: ...d Codes Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off or with the key on engine running Stored Codes are also known as permanent codes These codes cause the control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator light MIL when emission related fault occurs Pending Codes are also referred to as continuous monitor codes They indicate problems that the control module has detected during the cu...

Page 10: ... the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician NOTE Erasing codes does not mean that trouble codes in PCM have been eliminated completely As long as there is fault with the vehicle the trouble codes keeps on presenting This function is performed with key on engine off Do not start the engine 1 Use the SCROLL button to select Erase Codes from Diagnostics Menu and press the...

Page 11: ... return to previous screen 5 5 I M Readiness I M Readiness function is used to check the operation of the Emission System on EOBD compliant vehicles It is an excellent function to use prior to having a vehicle inspected CAUTION By clearing trouble codes you also clear the readiness status for the individual emission system readiness tests In order to reset these monitors the vehicle must be driven...

Page 12: ...u use the SCROLL button to select an available item to view and press the ENTER button 5 View retrieved vehicle information on screen 5 7 Exiting the EOBD Test 1 To exit EOBD test use SCROLL button to select Previous Menu from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER EXIT button 2 A warning message comes up asking your confirmation Press ENTER button to exit 6 I M Readiness There are two modes to show I M ...

Page 13: ...n related monitoring systems complete their self diagnostic testing 1 GREEN LED Indicates that engine systems are OK and operating normally the number of Monitors supported by the vehicle which have run and performed their self diagnostic testing is in the allowed limit 2 RED LED Indicates that the number of Monitors supported by the vehicle which have run and performed their self diagnostic testi...

Page 14: ...ed for incorrect use of this product WARRANTY Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date proof of which will be required for any claim Sole UK Distributor Sealey Group kempson Way Suffolk Business Park Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7AR www sealey co uk sales sealey co uk 01284 757500 01284 703534 Environmental Protection Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste All tools acce...

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