Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 9040 Actron
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Retrieves Global (Generic) OBD II diagnostic codes and displays their definitions on Foreign and Domestic OBD II compliant vehicles 9040 Global OBD II Code Scanner ® Content s Safety Precautions .......................................................
2 OBD II stands for On-Board Diagnostics version II. OBD II is a system that the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed to standardize automotive electronic diagnosis to minimize vehicle pollution and to allow you to use the same tool to test any make and model without special adapters.
3 Diagnostic T r ouble Code(s) (DTC) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code in the for- mat shown below . When the On-Board Computer recognizes and identifies a problem in the computer-monitored systems, a DTC for that fault is stored in memory .
4 Control and Indicators The scan tool is designed to be as intuitive as possible. All menu and lists operate the same way . ENTER Key - selects displayed items and moves cursor in the Code Lookup function. YES/UP Arrow Key - responds yes to prompts, scrolls up and changes numbers in Code Lookup.
5 Using the Code Scanner ® Turn the ignition key to the KOEO or KOER. Select Read Codes and press ENTER . If there are no codes stored in vehicle memory , a System Pass message displays. If codes have been stored in vehicle memory , then the num- ber of codes and type display (i.
6 Using the Code Scanner ® Select I/M Monitors and press the ENTER key . Each I/M monitor and its status display per screen. Use the arrow keys to view them. When done, press the BACK key . A status of Ready means that the required driving conditions for that monitor have been meet and it passed.
7 Inspect all vacuum hoses for: * Correct routing. Refer to vehicle service manual, or V ehicle Emission Control Information (VECI) decal located in the engine compartment. * Pinches and kinks. * S plits, cut s or breaks Inspect wiring for: * Contact with sharp edges (a common problem).
8 V ehicle Service Information V ehicle service manuals containing additional diagnostic information are available at most auto parts stores or the local library . If unable to locate them at those locations, write the below listed publishers for availability and pricing.
9 Gl obal P arameter li st All parameter identification data (PID) listed was verified on actual vehicles to guaran- tee accuracy . Definitions used to describe all PIDs were obtained from reliable sources and are accurate at time of printing. It is possible that some newer vehicles may contain data different from that listed in Appendix A.
10 CALC LOAD (0 - 100%) Calulated LOAD Value indicates load on engine. C A T TEMPxy (-40°C - 6513.5°C) or (-40 - 9999.9F) Cataly st T emperature Bank shall display catalyst substrate temperature for bank catalyst, if used by control module strategy for on board diagnostics monitoring, bank, sensor catalyst or tempera- ture sensor.
11 4. OPEN2: The PCM is operating in Open Loop control strategy due to detected system fault. Certain actuator or sensor faults will cause module to use an open loop strategy . 5. CLSD1: Closed Loop control is current storage being used by module, but a fault with at least one O2 sensor has been detected.
©2004 SPX Actron. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA 0002-002-2356 REL TPS (0 - 100%) Relative Throttle Position is relative throttle position at normal position. SECOND AI R (AI R_ST AT : UPS, DNS or OFF) Commanded Secondary Air St atus is on newer vehicles and actuators to control pollution control.
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