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Using the Code Reader 

CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE 

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„

 

Use the 

UP

 

 and 

DOWN

buttons, as necessary, to highlight
the desired vehicle engine size,
then press the 

ENTER

 

 button to

continue. If necessary, select 

Next

to view additional options.

The Select Transmission screen
displays. 

„

 

Use the 

UP

 

 and 

DOWN

buttons, as necessary, to highlight
the desired transmission type, then
press the 

ENTER

 

 button to

continue. If necessary, select

ENTER

 

 to view additional

options. The Vehicle Information
screen displays.

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If the information shown is correct for the vehicle under test, use
the 

UP

 

 and 

DOWN

 

 buttons, as necessary, to highlight

Yes

, then press the 

ENTER

 

 button. Proceed to step 

10

.

„

 

If the information shown is not correct for the vehicle under text,
or if you wish to reselect the vehicle, use 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 

 buttons, as necessary, to highlight 

No

, then press the 

ENTER

 button to return to the Select Year screen. 

10.

After approximately 10~60 seconds, the Code Reader will 

retrieve

and 

display

 any Diagnostic Trouble Codes, Monitor Status and

Freeze Frame Data retrieved from the vehicle’s computer memory.

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The Code Reader will display a
code only if codes are present in the
vehicle’s computer memory. If no
codes are present, the message
“No Powertrain DTCs or Freeze
Frame Data presently stored in the
vehicle’s computer.”

„

 

The Code Reader is capable of
retrieving and storing up to 32
codes in memory, for immediate or later viewing.

11.

To read the display:

Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 6 for a description of 
display elements. 

Summary of Contents for ZR11

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Page 2: ...NG 48 LIVE DATA MODE VIEWING LIVE DATA 53 CUSTOMIZING LIVE DATA PIDs 55 ADDITIONAL TESTS SYSTEM TEST MENU 57 VIEWING VEHICLE INFORMATION 61 RESETTING THE OIL MAINTENANCE LIGHT 64 USING THE DLC LOCATOR 65 BATTERY RESET 66 BATTERY ALTERNATOR MONITOR 68 VIEWING TRIP CYCLE PROCEDURES 71 VIEWING THE FIRMWARE VERSION 73 THE TOOL LIBRARY 73 ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS 76 USING CODE READER MEMORY VIEWING DAT...

Page 3: ...nd behind the drive wheels 6 Read vehicle service manual before inspecting maintaining or repairing a vehicle 7 Wear ANSI approved safety goggles 8 Never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests 9 Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline chemical electrical fires nearby 10 Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running 11 This product...

Page 4: ...es all Domestic Asian and European vehicles Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles are OBD2 compliant To find out if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD2 compliant check the following 1 The Vehicle Emissions Control Information VECI Label This label is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles If the vehicle is OBD2 compliant the label will state OBD II Certified 2 Government Regulations require t...

Page 5: ...ation The first time the Code Reader is turned on you must select the desired display language English French or Spanish and unit of measurement Standard or metric as follows 1 Press the POWER LINK button to turn the Code Reader ON The Select Language screen dis plays 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight the desired display language 3 When the desired display language is selecte...

Page 6: ...view DTCs and Freeze Frame data 4 POWER LINK button When the Code Reader IS NOT connected to a vehicle turns the Code Reader On and Off When the Code Reader is connected to a vehicle links the Code Reader to the vehicle s PCM to retrieve diagnostic data from the computer s memory 5 M button When pressed displays the Main Menu 6 LD button When pressed while linked to a vehicle places the Code Reade...

Page 7: ...YELLOW LED Indicates there is a possible problem A Pending DTC is present and or some of the vehicle s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing 12 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 DTC s are present DTCs are shown on the Code Reader s display In this case the Malfunction Indicator Check Engine lamp on t...

Page 8: ...k Connector DLC A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is being powered through the vehicle s DLC connector 4 Link icon Indicates whether or not the Code Reader is communicating linked with the vehicle s on board computer When visible the Code Reader is communicating with the computer If the Link icon is not visible the Code Reader is not communicating with the computer 5 Computer icon When...

Page 9: ... memory 9 Code Enumerator Indicates the total number of codes retrieved from the vehicle s computer 10 Test Data Display Area Displays DTC definitions Freeze Frame data and other pertinent test information messages 11 SYSTEM icon Indicates the system with which the code is associated MIL icon ABS icon 12 FREEZE FRAME icon Indicates that there is Freeze Frame data from Priority Code Code 1 stored i...

Page 10: ...itions are known as Enabling Criteria The requirements and procedures vary for each Monitor Some Monitors only require the ignition key to be turned On for them to run and complete their diagnostic testing Others may require a set of complex procedures such as starting the vehicle when cold bringing it to operating temperature and driving the vehicle under specific conditions before the Monitor ca...

Page 11: ...e temperature rises at least 40 F 22 C from its temperature before starting and reaches at least 160 F 70 C The PCM uses warm up cycles as a counter to automatically erase a specific code and related data from its memory When no faults related to the original problem are detected within a specified number of warm up cycles the code is erased automatically DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCs Diagnostic T...

Page 12: ...ection of the system that is malfunctioning P 0 2 0 1 B C P U Body Chassis Powertrain Network Generic Manufacturer Specific Generic P Codes and Manufacturer Specific B C and U Codes Includes both Generic and Manufacturer Specific Codes 0 1 2 3 Identifies what section of the system is malfunctioning Identifies the system where the problem is located P Code systems are listed below B C and U Code sy...

Page 13: ...IL On when the failure is first found If the failure causes a severe misfire that may cause damage to the catalytic converter the MIL flashes once per second The MIL continues to flash as long as the condition exists If the condition that caused the MIL to flash is no longer present the MIL will light steady On A DTC is saved in the computer s memory for later retrieval A Freeze Frame of the condi...

Page 14: ...sing codes from the computer s memory If a Diagnostic Tool or Scan Tool is used to erase the codes Freeze Frame data will also be erased OBD2 MONITORS Currently fifteen Monitors are supported by OBD2 systems Additional monitors may be added as a result of Government regulations as the OBD2 system grows and matures Not all vehicles support all fifteen Monitors Additionally some Monitors are support...

Page 15: ...e The table below lists current OBD2 Monitors and indicates the following for each Monitor A Monitor Type how often does the Monitor run Continuous or Once per trip B Number of trips needed with a fault present to set a pending DTC C Number of consecutive trips needed with a fault present to command the MIL On and store a DTC D Number of trips needed with no faults present to erase a Pending DTC E...

Page 16: ... Oxygen Sensor Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Exhaust Gas Recirculation EGR Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Evaporative Emissions Controls Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Secondary Air System AIR Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 NMHC Monitor Once per trip 1 2 1 3 trips 40 Nox Adsorber Monitor Once per trip 1 2 ...

Page 17: ...lts are in good condition Check for cracked torn brittle loose or missing belts Make sure mechanical linkages to engine sensors throttle gearshift position transmission etc are secure and properly connected See your vehicle s service manual for locations Check all rubber hoses radiator and steel hoses vacuum fuel for leaks cracks blockage or other damage Make sure all hoses are routed and connecte...

Page 18: ... Link Connector DLC See page 2 for connector location Some DLCs have a plastic cover that must be removed before connecting the Code Reader cable connector If the Code Reader is ON turn it OFF by pressing the POWER LINK button BEFORE connecting the Code Reader to the DLC 3 Connect the Code Reader cable connector to the vehicle s DLC The cable connector is keyed and will only fit one way If you hav...

Page 19: ...n at the DLC and verify the ignition is ON Turn the ignition OFF wait 5 seconds then back ON to reset the computer Press the POWER LINK button to continue If the Code Reader cannot link to the vehicle s computer after three attempts the message Contact Technical Support displays Press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Turn the ignition off and disconnect the Code Reader Contact T...

Page 20: ...essary to highlight New Vehicle then press the ENTER button Proceed to step 9 9 When New Vehicle is chosen from the Select Vehicle screen the Select Year screen displays Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight the desired vehicle model year then press the ENTER button to continue If necessary select Next to view additional options The Select Make screen dis plays Use the UP and DOWN ...

Page 21: ...to step 10 If the information shown is not correct for the vehicle under text or if you wish to reselect the vehicle use UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight No then press the ENTER button to return to the Select Year screen 10 After approximately 10 60 seconds the Code Reader will retrieve and display any Diagnostic Trouble Codes Monitor Status and Freeze Frame Data retrieved from the ve...

Page 22: ... shows whether or not the displayed code commanded the MIL on If the code being displayed is a PENDING code the PENDING icon is shown If the code being displayed is a PERMANENT code the PERMANENT icon is shown The Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC and related code definition are shown in the lower section of the display In the case of long code definitions a small arrow is shown in the upper lower right...

Page 23: ...all Monitor icons that are solid have run and completed their diagnostic testing Red LED Indicates there is a problem with one or more of the vehicle s systems The red LED is also used to indicate that DTC s are present displayed on the Code Reader s screen In this case the Malfunction Indicator Check Engine lamp on the vehicle s instrument panel will be illuminated DTC s that start with P0 P2 and...

Page 24: ... Service Repair Manual for testing instructions testing procedures and flow charts related to retrieved code s To prolong battery life the Code Reader automatically shuts Off approximately three minutes after it is disconnected from the vehicle The DTCs retrieved Monitor Status and Freeze Frame data if any will remain in the Code Reader s memory and may be viewed at any time by turning the unit On...

Page 25: ...rcedes Benz page 35 Nissan page 37 Toyota Lexus page 39 Volkswagen page 40 Volvo page 42 BMW Enhanced DTCs When BMW OEM Enhanced is chosen from the System Menu the Code Reader retrieves OEM enhanced DTCs from the vehicle s computer 1 A One moment please message displays while the Code Reader retrieves the selected DTCs If the Code Reader fails to link to the vehicle s computer a Communication Erro...

Page 26: ...Code DTC the number of the code currently being displayed and the total number of codes retrieved and the type of code The related code definition is shown in the lower section of the LCD display If the definition for the currently displayed code is not available an advisory message shows on the Code Reader s LCD display I M MONITOR STATUS icons are not displayed when viewing enhanced DTCs In the ...

Page 27: ...Global OBD2 mode Chrysler Jeep Enhanced DTCs When Chrysler OEM Enhanced is chosen from the System Menu the Code Reader retrieves OEM enhanced DTCs from the vehicle s computer 1 A One moment please message displays while the Code Reader retrieves the selected DTCs If the Code Reader fails to link to the vehicle s computer a Communication Error message shows on the Code Reader s display Ensure your ...

Page 28: ...ndicate the presence of additional information Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to view the additional information The Code Reader will display a code only if codes are present in the vehicle s computer memory If no codes are present a No OEM Enhanced DTC s are presently stored in the vehicle s computer is displayed Press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu 3 If more than o...

Page 29: ...utton Proceed to step 3 2 If KOEO or Continuous Memory is selected an instructional message shows on the Code Reader s display Turn the ignition OFF then back ON Press the ENTER button Proceed to step 3 3 A One moment please message displays while the test is in progress If the Code Reader fails to link to the vehicle s computer a Communication Error message shows on the Code Reader s display Ensu...

Page 30: ...e System Menu 4 If the KOER test was selected an instructional message shows on the Code Reader s display Turn the steering wheel to the right then release Press and release the brake pedal Cycle the overdrive switch if equipped A One moment please message displays while the test is in progress 5 To read the display Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 6 for a description of LCD display elements A v...

Page 31: ...eved press the DTC FF button as necessary to display additional codes one at a time Whenever the Scroll function is used to view additional codes the Code Reader s communication link with the vehicle s computer disconnects To re establish communication press the POWER LINK button again 7 When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC FF button is pressed the Code Reader returns to the ...

Page 32: ...he SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Turn the ignition off and discon nect the Code Reader Contact Technical Support for assistance 2 To read the display Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 6 for a description of LCD display elements A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is being powered through the vehicle s DLC connector The upper left corner of the display shows the Diagnos...

Page 33: ... vehicle s computer disconnects To re establish communication press the POWER LINK button again 4 When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC FF button is pressed the Code Reader returns to the Priority Code To exit the enhanced mode press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Global OBD then press the ENTER button ...

Page 34: ...that the Code Reader is being powered through the vehicle s DLC connector The upper left corner of the display shows the Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC the number of the code currently being displayed and the total number of codes retrieved and the type of code The related code definition is shown in the lower section of the LCD display If the definition for the currently displayed code is not availa...

Page 35: ...d the Code Reader returns to the Priority Code To exit the enhanced mode press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Global OBD then press the ENTER button to return to the Global OBD2 mode Hyundai Enhanced DTCs When Hyundai OEM Enhanced is chosen from the System Menu the Code Reader retrieves OEM enhanced DTCs from the vehicle s ...

Page 36: ...ode DTC the number of the code currently being displayed and the total number of codes retrieved and the type of code The related code definition is shown in the lower section of the LCD display If the definition for the cur rently displayed code is not available an advisory mes sage shows on the Code Reader s LCD display I M MONITOR STATUS icons are not displayed when viewing enhanced DTCs In the...

Page 37: ...obal OBD2 mode Mercedes Benz Enhanced DTCs When Mercedes Benz OEM Enhanced is chosen from the System Menu the Code Reader retrieves OEM enhanced DTCs from the vehicle s computer 1 A One moment please message displays while the Code Reader retrieves the selected DTCs If the Code Reader fails to link to the vehicle s computer a Communication Error message shows on the Code Reader s display Ensure yo...

Page 38: ...In the case of long code definitions a small arrow is shown in the upper lower right hand corner of the code display area to indicate the presence of additional information Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to view the additional information The Code Reader will display a code only if codes are present in the vehicle s computer memory If no codes are present a No OEM Enhanced DTC s are pres...

Page 39: ... OBD2 compliant See VEHICLES COVERED on page 2 for vehicle compliance verification information Verify the connection at the DLC and verify the ignition is ON Turn the ignition OFF wait 5 seconds then back ON to reset the computer Press the POWER LINK button to continue If the Code Reader cannot link to the vehicle s computer after three attempts the message Contact Technical Support displays Press...

Page 40: ...e Reader will display a code only if codes are present in the vehicle s computer memory If no codes are present a No OEM Enhanced DTC s are presently stored in the vehicle s computer is displayed Press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu 3 If more than one code was retrieved press the DTC FF button as necessary to display additional codes one at a time Whenever the Scroll function ...

Page 41: ...t 5 seconds then back ON to reset the computer Press the POWER LINK button to continue If the Code Reader cannot link to the vehicle s computer after three attempts the message Contact Technical Support displays Press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Turn the ignition off and discon nect the Code Reader Contact Technical Support for assistance 2 To read the display Refer to DISP...

Page 42: ... return to the System Menu 3 If more than one code was retrieved press the DTC FF button as necessary to display additional codes one at a time Whenever the Scroll function is used to view additional codes the Code Reader s communication link with the vehicle s computer disconnects To re establish communication press the POWER LINK button again 4 When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and ...

Page 43: ...urn the ignition off and disconnect the Code Reader Contact Technical Support for assistance 2 To read the display Refer to DISPLAY FUNCTIONS on page 6 for a description of LCD display elements A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is being powered through the vehicle s DLC connector A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is linked to communicating with the vehicle s computer The up...

Page 44: ... with the vehicle s computer disconnects To re establish communication press the POWER LINK button again 4 When the last retrieved DTC has been displayed and the DTC FF button is pressed the Code Reader returns to the Priority Code To view additional enhanced DTCs repeat steps 1 through 4 above To exit the enhanced mode press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Use the UP and DOWN ...

Page 45: ...ing powered through the vehicle s DLC connector A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is linked to communicating with the vehicle s computer The upper left corner of the display shows the Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC the number of the code currently being displayed and the total number of codes retrieved and the type of code The related code definition is shown in the lower section of the L...

Page 46: ... Priority Code To view additional enhanced DTCs repeat steps 1 through 4 above To exit the enhanced mode press the SYSTEM MENU button to return to the System Menu Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Global OBD then press the ENTER button to return to the Global OBD2 mode VIEWING ABS DTCs Refer to Vehicle Applications ABS on page 87 for vehicle makes covered Reading ABS DTCs 1 Whe...

Page 47: ...ng powered through the vehicle s DLC connector A visible icon indicates that the Code Reader is linked to communicating with the vehicle s computer The upper left corner of the display shows the Diagnostic Trouble Code DTC the number of the code currently being displayed and the total number of codes retrieved and the type of code The related code definition is shown in the lower section of the LC...

Page 48: ...AGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES DTCs When the Code Reader s ERASE function is used to erase DTCs from the vehicle s on board computer Freeze Frame data and manufacturer specific enhanced data are also erased Permanent DTCs ARE NOT erased by the ERASE function If you plan to take the vehicle to a Service Center for repair DO NOT erase the codes from the vehicle s computer If the codes are erased valuable in...

Page 49: ...y to highlight Yes then press the ENTER button to continue If you do not want to proceed use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight No then press the ENTER button to cancel the erase procedure 4 If you chose to erase DTCs a One moment please message displays while the erase function is in progress If the vehicle s engine is running an advisory message shows on the Code Reader s display ...

Page 50: ...es to meet stricter test standards One of the tests instituted by the Federal Government is called I M 240 On I M 240 the vehicle under test is driven under different speeds and load conditions on a dynamometer for 240 seconds while the vehicle s emissions are measured Emissions tests vary depending on the geographic or regional area in which the vehicle is registered If the vehicle is registered ...

Page 51: ... an Emissions Test Smog Check can be performed your vehicle must meet certain rules requirements and procedures legislated by the Federal and state country governments where you live 1 In most areas one of the requirements that must be met before a vehicle is allowed to be Emissions Tested Smog Checked is that the vehicle does not have any Diagnostic Trouble Codes present with the exception of PEN...

Page 52: ...s Test Smog Check to be performed if the only code in the vehicle s computer is a PENDING Diagnostic Trouble Code If the illumination of the Yellow LED is being caused by monitors that have not run their diagnostic testing then the issue of the vehicle being ready for an Emissions Test Smog Check depends on the emissions regulations and laws of your local area From the code retrieval procedure det...

Page 53: ...ness Monitor Status 1 Using retrieved Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs and code definitions as a guide and following manufacturer s repair procedures repair the fault or faults as instructed 2 After the fault or faults have been repaired connect the Code Reader to the vehicle s DLC and erase the code or codes from the vehicle s computer memory See page 46 for procedures for ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE...

Page 54: ...testing If after the Monitor has run the MIL on the vehicle s dash is not lit and no stored or pending codes associated with that particular Monitor are present in the vehicle s computer the repair was successful If after the Monitor has run the MIL on the vehicle s dash lights and or a DTC associated with that Monitor is present in the vehicle s computer the repair was unsuccessful Refer to the v...

Page 55: ... it The Code Reader displays this information for each sensor actuator switch or status that is supported by the vehicle under test WARNING If the vehicle must be driven in order to perform a troubleshooting procedure ALWAYS have a second person help you One person should drive the vehicle while the other person observes the Code Reader data Trying to drive and operate the Code Reader at the same ...

Page 56: ...cation Lost message shows on the Code Reader s display 5 Press and release the ENTER button to view the currently selected PID in graph mode Press and release the ENTER button again to return to the PID list You can display a maximum of two PIDs in graph mode at any given time With two PID shown in graph mode press and hold the LD button to superimpose one graph on the other Release the LD button ...

Page 57: ...the Code Reader fails to establish communication with the vehicle a Communication Error message is shown on the Code Reader s display Ensure your vehicle is OBD2 compliant See VEHICLES COVERED on page 2 for vehicle compliance verification information Verify the connection at the DLC and verify the ignition is ON Turn the ignition OFF wait 5 seconds then back ON to reset the computer Press the POWE...

Page 58: ...onfirm your selection Repeat the procedure until only the PIDs you want to display have all been selected To deselect a currently selected PID highlight the PID then press the ENTER button The checkmark will be removed from the checkbox 4 When you are finished making your selection s press the LD button to continue If no PIDs have been selected an advisory message displays Press the ENTER button t...

Page 59: ...y replacement Battery Alternator Monitor Performs a check of the vehicle s battery and alternator system to ensure the system is operating within acceptable limits Trip Cycle Procedure Lets you view trip cycle procedures for a selected vehicle monitor Firmware Version Displays the Code Reader s firmware version Tool Library Displays the Tool Library menu which provides access to OBD1 and OBD2 DTC ...

Page 60: ...2 sensor in relation to a cylinder bank An O2 sensor for cylinder bank 1 is identified by the designation 1 or B1 a sensor for cylinder bank 2 is identified as 2 or B2 Bank One indicates the side of the engine where cylinder number one is located V type engines Bank Two is opposite of Bank One Y or YY These characters identify the location of the O2 sensor in relation to the exhaust system catalys...

Page 61: ... as necessary to highlight Back then press the ENTER button to return to the Select Sensor screen 6 Repeat steps 3 through 5 to view test results for additional sensors When you have finished viewing the retrieved test data use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Back on the Select Sensor screen then press the ENTER button to return to the System Test menu or press the M button to re...

Page 62: ...he UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight the desired test then press the ENTER button 4 When test results have been retrieved data for the selected test will show on the Code Reader s display The display shows the following information Test ID number Module ID number Component ID number Min or Max test limit Only one test limit either Min or Max is shown for any given test Test Value and s...

Page 63: ...ow Code Reader s or other external devices to control vehicle systems If the EVAP Test is not supported by the vehicle under test an advisory message shows on the Code Reader s display Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Back then press the ENTER button to return to the Select Sensor screen 3 When the EVAP leak test has been initiated by the vehicle s on board computer a confirma...

Page 64: ... OBD2 mode press and release the M button The Main Menu displays 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Vehicle Information then press the ENTER button The Vehicle Information menu displays 3 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Vehicle ID then press the ENTER button The first time the Vehicle ID function is used it may take several minutes to retrieve the informa...

Page 65: ... retrieve In use Performance Tracking IPT statistics for monitors supported by the vehicle under test Two values are returned for each monitor the number of times that all conditions necessary for a specific monitor to detect a malfunction have been encountered XXXCOND and the number of times that the vehicle has been operated under the specific conditions for the monitor XXXCOMP Statistics are al...

Page 66: ...ED on page 88 for vehicle makes covered 1 While linked to the vehicle press the M button The Main Menu displays 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Oil Reset then press the ENTER button The Oil Reset screen displays If the vehicle under test is equipped with a navigation system use the UP and DOWN buttons as ne cessary to highlight Yes then press the ENTER button to continue If...

Page 67: ...he oil reset was not successful an advisory message displays To perform the oil reset by procedure use the use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Yes then press the ENTER button An instructional message displays showing the manual procedures for resetting the indicator light If you do not wish to perform the oil reset by procedure use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highligh...

Page 68: ...r the DLC is covered or uncovered and includes a picture of the DLC location 5 When you have finished viewing the DLC location press any hotkey to exit the DLC Locator BATTERY RESET You can use the Code Reader to view the procedures for resetting the battery monitor system following battery replacement or perform battery reset OBD service for BMW Ford and Volvo models only To view battery reset pr...

Page 69: ...elected procedure displays Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to view the entire procedure 5 When you have finished viewing the retrieved information press the M button to return to the Main Menu Repeat steps 2 through 4 to view additional procedures To perform battery reset OBD service The Battery Reset OBD Service option is available for BMW Ford and Volvo vehicles only 1 While linked to a...

Page 70: ... the Main Menu If the battery reset process is not successful a Reset Fail message displays Press the M button to return to the Main Menu BATTERY ALTERNATOR MONITOR The Code Reader can perform a check of the vehicle s battery and alternator system to ensure the system is operating within acceptable limits You can perform a battery check only or an alternator system battery and alternator check To ...

Page 71: ...e engine is running an advisory message shows on the Code Reader s display Turn the engine off then turn the ignition on DO NOT start the engine Press the ENTER button to continue An instructional message shows on the Code Reader s display 6 Turn the vehicle s headlights on the press the ENTER button to continue A countdown message shows on the Code Reader s display while the battery check is in p...

Page 72: ...en the battery check is complete a results screen displays the battery status The System Status LEDs provide a PASS FAIL indication as follows Green Good Yellow Normal Red Warning Bad 10 Press the M button to return to the Main Menu To perform a charging system check 1 With the Code Reader on the Code Retrieval screen press and release the M button The Main Menu displays 2 Use the UP and DOWN butt...

Page 73: ... are retrieved 7 When the alternator check is complete a results screen shows charging system voltage and indicates whether or not the charging system is within acceptable limits The System Status LEDs provide a PASS FAIL indication as follows Green System within limits Yellow Over charging or under charging Red Excessive over charging or under charging If the alternator voltage is less than 9 V t...

Page 74: ...t Back then press the ENTER button to return to the Main Menu 4 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Monitors Incomplete or Monitors Complete as desired then press the ENTER button A list of the available Monitors for the selected status displays If no Monitors for the selected status are detected an advisory message shows on the Code Reader s display Use the UP and DOWN buttons a...

Page 75: ... entire screen 7 When you are finished viewing the Trip Cycle Procedures press the ENTER button to return to the Trip Cycle Procedures menu or press the M button to return to the Main Menu VIEWING THE FIRMWARE VERSION 1 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Firmware Version in the Main Menu then press the ENTER button The Firmware Version screen dis plays The screen shows the Code ...

Page 76: ...ool Icons function displays the full name for each Monitor icon as well as descriptions of the meanings of other informational icons shown on the Code Reader s display 1 From the Tool Library menu use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Tool Icons then press the ENTER button The Tool Icons screen displays The screen shows a list of the 15 Monitor icons along with the full name for ea...

Page 77: ...s as necessary to highlight Yes then press the ENTER button 4 The Enter DTC screen displays The screen shows the code P0001 with the P highlighted Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to scroll to the desired DTC type P Powertrain U Network B Body C Chassis then press the DTC FF button The selected character displays solid and the next character is highlighted 5 Select the remaining digits in ...

Page 78: ...scription of the meanings of the green yellow and red SYSTEM STATUS LEDs Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to scroll the display 2 When you have finished viewing the LED meanings press the M button to return to the Main Menu ADJUSTMENTS AND SETTINGS The Code Reader lets you make several adjustments and settings to configure the Code Reader to your particular needs It also contains an OBD2 D...

Page 79: ...t Brightness in the Tool Settings menu then press the ENTER button The Adjust Brightness screen displays The Brightness field shows the current brightness setting from 1 to 5 2 Press the UP button to decrease the brightness of the display make the display darker 3 Press the DOWN button to increase the brightness of the display make the display lighter 4 When the desired brightness is obtained pres...

Page 80: ... as necessary to highlight Footer Messages in the Tool Settings menu then press the ENTER button The Footer Messages screen dis plays 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight On of Off as desired 3 When the desired option is selected press the ENTER button to save your changes are return to the Tool Settings menu To exit the Footer Messages screen and return to the Tool Settings men...

Page 81: ...guage Selection screen and return to the Tool Settings menu without making changes press the M button Setting the Unit of Measurement 1 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight Unit of Measurement in the Tool Settings menu then press the ENTER button The Unit of Measurement screen displays The currently selected unit of measurement is highlighted 2 Use the UP and DOWN buttons as neces...

Page 82: ...K button to turn the Code Reader on If the Code Reader s batteries are low a warning message displays Replace the batteries before con tinuing 2 If more than one vehicle is stored in the Code Reader s memory the Vehicle Selection menu displays Use the UP and DOWN buttons as necessary to highlight the desired vehicle then press the ENTER button If there are no vehicles currently stored in the Code ...

Page 83: ...a for the priority DTC When all DTCs have been displayed and the DTC FF button is pressed the Code Reader displays the first enhanced DTC stored in memory Press the DTC FF button to scroll through all stored enhanced DTCs 4 When you have finished viewing data in the Code Reader s memory press and release the POWER LINK button to turn the Code Reader off ...

Page 84: ...1 Sensor 1 CAT Temp 12 C F XXXX X Catalyst Temperature Bank 1 Sensor 2 CAT Temp 21 C F XXXX X Catalyst Temperature Bank 2 Sensor 1 CAT Temp 22 C F XXXX X Catalyst Temperature Bank 2 Sensor 2 Command EGR XXX X Commanded EGR Command EVAP XXX X Commanded Evaporative Purge Command TAC XXX X Commanded Throttle Actuator Dist DTC Clr km mile XXXXX Distance since DTC Cleared Dist MIL ON km mile s XXXXX Di...

Page 85: ...stem 1 Status Fuel Sys 1 OL Drive Fuel System 1 Status Fuel Sys 1 OL Fault Fuel System 1 Status Fuel Sys 1 CL Fault Fuel System 1 Status Fuel Sys 2 OL Fuel System 2 Status Fuel Sys 2 CL Fuel System 2 Status Fuel Sys 2 OL Drive Fuel System 2 Status Fuel Sys 2 OL Fault Fuel System 2 Status Fuel Sys 2 CL Fault Fuel System 2 Status IAT C F XXX XXX Intake Air Temperature LOAD Value XXX X Absolute Load ...

Page 86: ...nsor 2 O2S Voltage O2S B2 S3 V X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 3 O2S B2 S3 mA mA X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 3 O2S Current O2S B2 S3 V V X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 3 O2S Voltage O2S B2 S4 V X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 4 O2S B2 S4 mA mA X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 4 O2S Current O2S B2 S4 V V X XXX Bank 2 Sensor 4 O2S Voltage O2S Location O2S11 Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1 O2S Location O2S12 Oxygen Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 2 O2S Location O2S13 ...

Page 87: ...nd OBD2 OBD Requirements PTO Status On Off Power Take Off Status Rel TPS XXX X Relative Throttle Position Spark Adv deg XX Ignition Timing Advance 1 Cylinder STFT B1 XXX X Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 1 STFT B1 S1 XXX X Bank 1 Sensor 1 STFT B1 S2 XXX X Bank 1 Sensor 2 STFT B1 S3 XXX X Bank 1 Sensor 3 STFT B1 S4 XXX X Bank 1 Sensor 4 STFT B2 XXX X Short Term Fuel Trim Bank 2 STFT B2 S1 XXX X Bank 2 Se...

Page 88: ...Generic Global OBD2 PID List 86 ZR11 Tool Display Unit Value PID Description Veh Speed km h mph XXX XXX Vehicle Speed Sensor Warm up DTC Clr XXX Warm ups since DTC Cleared ...

Page 89: ...upported by the Code Reader are shown below ACURA KIA AM GENERAL LEXUS AUDI LINCOLN BMW MERCEDES BENZ BUICK MERCURY CADILLAC MINI CHEVROLET NISSAN CHRYSLER OLDSMOBILE DODGE PONTIAC FORD RAM GENERAL MOTORS SAAB GEO SATURN GMC SCION HONDA SRT HUMMER TOYOTA HYUNDAI INFINITI VOLVO JEEP VOLKSWAGEN Domestic Vehicles Asian Vehicles European Vehicles ...

Page 90: ...e Makes supported by the Code Reader are shown below ACURA KIA AM GENERAL LEXUS AUDI LINCOLN BMW MERCEDES BENZ BUICK MERCURY CADILLAC MINI CHEVROLET NISSAN CHRYSLER OLDSMOBILE DODGE PONTIAC FORD RAM GENERAL MOTORS SAAB GEO SATURN GMC SCION HONDA SRT HUMMER TOYOTA HYUNDAI INFINITI VOLVO JEEP VOLKSWAGEN Domestic Vehicles Asian Vehicles European Vehicles Fiat ...

Page 91: ...rculation EPA Environmental Protection Agency EVAP Evaporative Emissions System Fault Code See DTCs Freeze Frame A digital representation of engine and or emissions system conditions present when a fault code was recorded FTP Fuel Tank Pressure Generic Code A DTC that applies to all OBD2 compliant vehicles I M Readiness An indication of whether or not a vehicle s emissions related system are opera...

Page 92: ... not detected on the second trip the code is automatically erased PID Parameter Identification SRS Supplemental Restraint System STFT Short Term Fuel Trim is a program in the vehicle s computer designed to add or subtract fuel from the vehicle to compensate for operating conditions that vary from the ideal A F ratio The vehicle uses this program to make minor fuel adjustments fine tune on a short ...

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Page 95: ...OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise If our inspection verifies the defect we will either repair or replace the product at our electio...

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