cp9680 Full User Manual
cp9680 Full User Manual
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Record the above information about your tool. The information is available
at Main Menu --> System Setup --> Tool Information. Provide this informa-
tion when contacting technical support.
Phone: 800-228-7667
E-mail: tech@actron.com
WARNING WARNING
Risk of poisoning. Risk of flying particles.
• Use this scan tool in locations with • Safety goggles and protective gloves must
mechanical ventilation providing at be worn by the operator and any bystand-
least 4 air changes per hour. Engine ers while using electrical equipment.
exhaust contains odorless gas which –– Electrical equipment or rotating
can be lethal. engine parts can cause flying particles.
• Route the exhaust outside while –– Even if your everyday glasses
testing with the engine running. have impact resistant lenses, they
Poisoning can result in death or serious injury. are NOT safety glasses, and may
not provide adequate protection.
WARNING
Flying particles can cause eye injury.
Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid.
WARNING
• Safety goggles and protective gloves must be
worn by the operator and any bystanders. Risk of burns.
–– Even if your everyday glasses • Batteries can produce a short-circuit
have impact resistant lenses, they current high enough to weld jewelry
are NOT safety glasses, and may to metal.
not provide adequate protection. –– Remove jewelry such as rings,
• Make sure someone can hear you or is bracelets and watches before
close enough to provide aid when working near batteries.
working near a battery. Short circuits can cause injury.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby.
WARNING
–– If battery acid contacts skin,
clothing, or eyes, flush exposed Risk of burns.
area with soap and water for 10 • Do not remove radiator cap unless
minutes. Seek medical help. engine is cold.
• Do not touch eyes while working near battery. –– Pressurized engine coolant may
Battery acid can burn eyes and skin. be hot.
• Do not touch hot exhaust systems, mani-
WARNING
folds, engines, radiators, sample probe.
Risk of fire. • Wear insulated gloves when handling
• Safety goggles and protective clothing must hot engine components.
be worn by the operator and any bystanders. • Tester leads can become hot after extended
–– Even if your everyday glasses testing in close proximity to manifolds.
have impact resistant lenses, they Hot components can cause injury.
are NOT safety glasses, and may
WARNING
not provide adequate protection.
• Do not position your head directly in Risk of expelling fuel, oil vapors, hot steam,
front of or over the throttle body. hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant
• Do not pour gasoline down the throt- and other debris.
tle body when cranking or running the • Safety goggles and protective clothing
engine, when working with fuel deliv- must be worn by the operator and any
ery systems or any open fuel line. bystanders.
–– Engine backfire can occur when –– Even if your everyday glasses
the air cleaner is out of position. have impact resistant lenses, they
• Do not use fuel injector cleaning solvents are NOT safety glasses, and may
when performing diagnostic testing. not provide adequate protection.
• Keep cigarettes, sparks, open flame • Engine systems can malfunction,
and other sources of ignition away expelling fuel, oil vapors, hot steam,
from vehicle. hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refriger-
• Keep a dry chemical (Class B) fire ant and other debris.
extinguisher rated for gasoline, chemi- Fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic
cal and electrical fires in work area. exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other
Fire can cause death or serious injury. debris can cause serious injury.
WARNING CAUTION
Engine compartment contains electrical Risk of equipment or circuit damage.
connections and hot or moving parts. • Unless specifically directed by manufac-
• Keep yourself, test leads, clothing and turer, make sure ignition is off before
other objects clear of electrical connec- connecting or disconnecting connectors
tions and hot or moving engine parts. or any vehicle electrical terminals.
• Do not wear watches, rings, or loose • Do not create a short between battery
fitting clothing when working in an terminals with a jumper wire or tools.
engine compartment. Improper equipment use can cause equip-
• Do not place tools or test equipment ment or circuit damage.
on fenders or other places in engine
CAUTION
compartment.
• Barriers are recommended to help Misdiagnosis may lead to incorrect or
identify danger zones in test area. improper repair and/or adjustment.
• Prevent personnel from walking • Do not rely on erratic, questionable,
through test area. or obviously erroneous test informa-
Contacting electrical connections and hot tion or results.
or moving parts can cause injury. –– If test information or results are
erratic, questionable, or obviously
WARNING
erroneous, make sure all connec-
Risk of injury. tions and data entry information
• The scan tool should be operated by are correct and test procedures
qualified personnel only. were performed correctly.
• Use the scan tool only as described in –– If test information or results are
the user’s manual. still suspicious, do not use them
• Use only manufacturer’s recom- for diagnosis.
mended attachments. Improper repair and/or adjustment may
• Do not operate the scan tool with cause vehicle or equipment damage or
damaged cables. unsafe operation.
• Do not operate the scan tool if it has
DANGER
been dropped or damaged, until exam-
ined by a qualified service representative. Some vehicles are equipped with air bags.
Operation of the scan tool by anyone other • Follow service manual warnings when
than qualified personnel may result in injury. working around air bag components
or wiring.
WARNING
–– If service manual instructions are
Risk of unexpected vehicle movement. not followed, an air bag may deploy
• Block drive wheels before performing unexpectedly, resulting in injury.
a test with engine running. –– Note an air bag can still deploy
• Unless instructed otherwise: several minutes after ignition key
–– set parking brake is off (or even if vehicle battery is
–– put gear selector in neutral for disconnected) because of a
manual transmissions special energy reserve module.
–– put gear selector in park for An air bag opening can cause injury.
PRNDL2 automatic transmissions
–– disconnect release mechanism on
the automatic parking brake
release for testing and reconnect
when testing is completed.
• Do not leave a running engine unattended.
A moving vehicle can cause injury.
3 Getting Started Beginning in 1996, most new vehicles sold in the United
States were fully OBDII compliant.
3.1 Introduction Technicians can now use the same tool to test any OBDII
The scan tool was developed by experts in the automo- compliant vehicle without special adapters. SAE estab-
tive service industry to help diagnose vehicles and assist lished guidelines that provide:
in troubleshooting procedures. • A universal OBDII data link connector, called the
The scan tool monitors vehicle events and retrieves DLC, with dedicated pin assignments.
codes from the vehicle’s control modules to help pin- • A standard location for the DLC, visible under the
point problem areas. dash on driver’s side.
All information, illustrations and specifications con- • A standard list of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
tained in this manual are based on the latest information used by all manufacturers.
available from industry sources at the time of publica- • A standard list of parameter identification (PID) data
tion. used by all manufacturers.
No warranty (expressed or implied) can be made for its • Ability for vehicle systems to record operating condi-
accuracy or completeness, nor is any responsibility tions when a fault occurs.
assumed by the manufacturer or anyone connected with • Expanded diagnostic capabilities that records a
it for loss or damages suffered through reliance on any code whenever a condition occurs that affects
information contained in this manual or misuse of vehicle emissions.
accompanying product. The manufacturer reserves the • Ability to clear stored codes from the vehicle’s
right to make changes at any time to this manual or memory with a scan tool.
accompanying product without obligation to notify any
person or organization of such changes. 3.4 SAE Publications
SAE has published hundreds of pages of text defining a
3.2 Download Scanning Suite standard communication protocol that establishes hard-
1. Go to www.actron.com/updates-downloads to down- ware, software, and circuit parameters of OBDII sys-
load the Scanning Suite PC application. tems. Unfortunately, vehicle manufacturers have differ-
Scanning Suite is NOT required to operate the scan tool. ent interpretations of this standard communications
2. Install the downloaded Scanning Suite application protocol. As a result, the generic OBDII communications
before connecting the scan tool to the PC. scheme varies, depending on the vehicle. SAE publishes
Some items included with the Scanning Suite are: recommendations, not laws, but the Environmental
• Tool update software Protection Agency (EPA) and California Air Resources
• Print Capture Board (CARB) made many of SAE’s recommendations
• Other product information legal requirements that vehicle manufacturers were
To be able to use Scanning Suite the PC must meet the required to phase in over a three-year period. Beginning
following minimum requirements: in 1994, vehicles with a new engine management com-
• Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, 7, and 8 puter (about 10% of each manufacturers fleet) were sup-
• Adobe Acrobat Reader posed to comply with OBDII standards. For 1995, OBDII
• Screen Resolution of 800 x 600 systems were to appear on about 40% of the new vehi-
–– If screen resolution is 800 x 600, in Display cles sold in the United States. Some of the 1994-1995
Properties, Settings Tab, set Font Size to OBDII systems were not fully compliant, so the Govern-
Small Fonts. ment granted waivers to give manufacturers time to
3. Use Scanning Suite to determine if any updates are avail- fine-tune their systems. Beginning in 1996, most of the
able for your tool by clicking Check for Update button. new vehicles sold in the United States were fully OBDII
4. Check for updates to Use Scanning Suite by clicking compliant.
on the Check For Scanning Suite Update button. This
should be done before checking for Tool Updates. 3.5 OBDII Data Link Connector (DLC)
You can also configure the Scanning Suite Frequency (SS The OBDII data link connector (DLC) allows the scan
Frequency) to automatically check every xx minutes. The tool to communicate with the vehicle’s computer(s).
default frequency is 7 days. Beginning in 1996, vehicles sold in the United States use
Refer to instructions provided on www.actron.com/ the J1962 (OBDII) DLC, a term taken from a physical
updates-downloads for how to install Scanning Suite and and electrical specification number assigned by the SAE
Tool updates. (J1962). The DLC should be located under the dash-
board on the driver’s side of the vehicle. If the DLC is
3.3 OBDII not located under the dashboard as stated, a decal
On-board diagnostics version II (OBDII) is a system that describing its location should be attached to the dash-
the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) developed to board in the area the DLC should have been located. For
standardize automotive electronic diagnosis.
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more information on OBDII connectors, go to http:// • DTCs consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code.
www.obdclearinghouse.com/oemdb. • The DTCs format and general code types are shown below.
1. Bx = Body
Cx = Chassis
Px = Powertrain
Ux = Network communication
x - 0, 1, 2, or 3
2. Vehicle specific system
3. Specific fault designation
OBD II Data Link Connector (DLC) Pins
Example:
1 8 P0101 = Mass or volume air flow circuit range/perfor-
mance problem
Powertrain Codes
Code Type
9 16
P0xxx Generic (SAE)
1. Manufacturer reserved
P1xxx Manufacturer specific
2. J1850 bus+
3. Manufacturer reserved P2xxx Generic (SAE)
4. Chassis ground P30xx–P33xx Manufacturer specific
5. Signal ground P34xx–P39xx Generic (SAE)
6. CAN high, J-2284
7. K line, ISO 9141-2 & ISO/DIS 14230-4 Chassis Codes
8. Manufacturer reserved Code Type
9. Manufacturer reserved
C0xxx Generic (SAE)
10. J1850 Bus-
C1xxx Manufacturer specific
11. Manufacturer reserved
12. Manufacturer reserved C2xxx Manufacturer specific
13. Manufacturer reserved C3xxx Generic (SAE)
14. CAN low, J-2284
15. L line, ISO 9141-2 & ISO/DIS 14230-4 Body Codes
16. Battery power Code Type
B0xxx Generic (SAE)
3.6 OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
B1xxx Manufacturer specific
J2012 and ISO 15031-6 are standards for all DTCs,
established by the SAE, International Organization for B2xxx Manufacturer specific
Standardization (ISO) and other governing bodies. B3xxx Generic (SAE)
• Codes and definitions assigned by these specifica-
tions are known as Generic OBDII codes. Network Communication Codes
• OBDII requires compliance to these standards for all Code Type
cars, light trucks, APVs, MPVs, and SUVs sold in the
U0xxx Generic (SAE)
United States.
U1xxx Manufacturer specific
• Codes not reserved by the SAE are reserved for the
manufacturer and referred to as Manufacturer Spe- U2xxx Manufacturer specific
cific Codes. U3xxx Generic (SAE)
DTCs are used to help determine the cause of a problem
or problems with a vehicle.
Dimensions
Height Width Depth
9
6.5 inches 3.75 inches 1.13 inches
8
2 165.1 mm 95.25 mm 28.7 mm
4 4.3 Display
7
The display has a large viewing area for displaying mes-
3 sages, instructions, and diagnostic information.
The back-lit liquid crystal display (LCD) is a QVGA pixel
4
9
display. Display icons used to help operate the scan tool
are:
5
• √ Indicates information is available for an item or
6
multiple items.
1. DLC Cable - provides connection for vehicle inter- • Indicates additional information is available by
face. scrolling down.
2. USB Port - provides a USB connection for the com-
puter. • Indicates internal batteries need replacing or are
3. CodeConnect® - allows the operator to access not installed.
vehicle-specific repair information. • Indicates is active.
4. LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys - selects YES or
NO and selects data parameters for custom data • Indicates graphical viewing of data items is avail-
list. able in View Data.
5. ENTER key - selects displayed items. • Indicates the key is active.
6. ON/OFF key - turns power ON or OFF.
7. BACK key - goes to the previous screen or Keypad
level. The keypad is used to move through the different menus
8. MORE INFO key - displays the Diagnostic of the scan tool. The scan tool’s software is designed for
Trouble Code (DTC) definition when viewing Freeze ease in operating and navigating through menus.
Frame Data. It will display the code setting criteria CAUTION
when viewing DTC definition.
9. UP and DOWN arrow keys - moves selection Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean
up or down. keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive
10. LCD display (color, backlit, QVGA resolution). detergent and a soft, cotton cloth.
11. Serial Number Plate (on back; not shown) - Located
inside battery compartment, provides serial number
of Scan Tool.
12. Battery Compartment (on back; not shown) - pro-
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CAUTION
• Quick Test to be turned ON, OFF, or set to the
Do not soak keypad as water might find its desired method.
way inside the scan tool. • Long PID names to be turned ON or OFF.
• Change the number of Pre-Trigger frames when
recording data.
4.4 Power From the Diagnostic Menu:
1. Select System Setup.
Internal Battery • Use the DOWN key until System Setup is high-
• Battery power is not required to use tool. lighted.
• ON/OFF button on Scan Tool turns tool on and • Press .
off.
• Press and hold ON/OFF for at least 1 second to Diagnostic Menu
turn on Scan Tool. Datastream
• The Scan Tool will automatically turn OFF after a Diagnostic Codes
user-selectable period of inactivity when powered Special Tests
Component Locator
from the internal batteries. The default is 2 minutes.
Acronyms
• When powered from the internal batteries, the Scan Review Data
Tool will dim display backlighting. Print Data
• The Scan Tool must be attached to the vehicle to Code Lookup
System Setup
perform diagnostic functions. The Scan Tool dis-
ables the diagnostic functions when powered from
the internal batteries.
• Each time the Scan Tool is powered up, voltage of
the internal battery is checked. Changing Measurement Units
–– If voltage is low, the Low Battery Symbol ( ) English is the default measurement unit. Measurement
displays on screen. units can be changed in View and Record Data.
–– Replace the battery using instructions provided From System Setup screen:
in Battery Replacement 1. Select English/Metric.
CAUTION • Use the UP and DOWN keys until English/
Metric is highlighted.
If the Scan Tool will not be used for an • Press .
extended period of time, remove the batte-
ries to prevent battery leakage from dama- System Setup
ging the battery compartment. English/Metric
Auto-Power Off
Vehicle Power Quick Test
Print Header
When the scan tool is connected to the vehicle’s DLC,
Language Setup
the tool is powered by the vehicle and will automatically Long PID Names
turn on once connected. Pre-Trigger Setup
Tool Information
Display Test
USB Power
When the tool is connected to a PC via a USB cable (not
provided), the tool will automatically power up. Refer to
“6.2 Scan Tool Does Not Power Up” on page 43 if
there are problems. 2. Select desired measurement unit.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until the
4.5 System Setup desired unit is highlighted.
System Setup allows: • Press .
• Measurement units to be changed.
• Auto-Power off time to be changed.
• Print Header to be turned ON or OFF.
• Scan tool information to be viewed.
• Display to be checked.
• Operation of the keypad to be checked.
• Memory of the tool to be checked.
• Scan tool to be upgraded.
• Language to be changed.
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Auto-Power Off
3. Save Quick Test setting.
2 minute(s) • Press .
Print Header
Increase time Print Header selection allows the user to turn off the
Decrease time
Scan Tool printing the currently-selected vehicle prior to
the retrieved vehicle data when selecting items from the
Press ENTER to continue Print Data menu.
For example, if your currently-selected vehicle is a 2008
Chevrolet Corvette W = 6.2L, this information would
3. Save Auto-Power Off time. print at the top of the page for the data you are printing
• Press . From System Setup screen:
1. Select Print Header.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Print
Header is highlighted.
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System Setup
English/Metric
Auto-Power Off
3. Save Print Header setting. Quick Test
Print Header
• Press .
Language Setup
Long PID Names
Language Setup Pre-Trigger Setup
Language Setup selection allows the user to change the Tool Information
Display Test
language used by the Tool. English is the default language.
From System Setup screen:
1. Select Language Setup.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Lan-
guage Setup is highlighted. 2. Select ON or OFF.
• Press . • Use the UP and DOWN keys until the
desired option is highlighted.
System Setup • Press .
English/Metric
Auto-Power Off Long PID Names
Quick Test
ON
Print Header
OFF
Language Setup
Long PID Names
Pre-Trigger Setup
Tool Information
Display Test
Tool Information
Serial No 1284168
2. Increase or Decrease Pre-Trigger Frames. SW ID 5126
• Use the UP key to increase frames. HW Ver 01
Boot Ver 02
• Use the DOWN key to decrease frames.
Prod ID 21
• Press . Board ID 33
Burn Date 12/04/14
Pre-Trigger Frames Burn Loc 04
5 frame(s)
Increase time 3. Record Tool Information.
• Space is provided inside the front cover of this
Decrease time
manual to write down the scan tool information.
4. Return to System Setup menu.
Press ENTER to continue • Press
or
• press .
3. Save Pre-Trigger frames setting.
• Press . Display Test
The Display Test is used to check the display. The test fills
Tool Information every pixel of the display with a solid color.
Tool Information allows the user to view specific tool infor- From System Setup screen:
mation that may be needed when contacting customer 1. Select Display Test.
service. • Use the UP and DOWN keys until Display
From System Setup screen: Test is highlighted.
1. Select Tool Information. • Press .
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Tool
Information is highlighted.
• Press .
System Setup
English/Metric
Auto-Power Off
Quick Test
Print Header
Language Setup
Long PID Names
Pre-Trigger Setup
Tool Information
Display Test
Display Test
Keypad Test
The Keypad Test is used to verify that the keys are work-
ing correctly.
From System Setup screen:
1. Select Keypad Test.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Keypad
Test is highlighted.
• Press .
2. Press a key.
• Key name or scroll direction should inverse
Press BACK to exit
colors on display.
• will return the tool to the System Setup
screen. 2. Return to System Setup menu.
• Press .
Keypad Test
Program Mode
CODE The Program Mode is used for updating the scan tool.
Instructions are provided with upgrades. Refer to “3.2
BACK ENTER
Download Scanning Suite” on page 8.
System Setup
Press BACK to exit Print Header
Language Setup
Long PID Names
Pre-Trigger Setup
Tool Information
Memory Test Display Test
The Memory Test will test RAM and flash ROM. Run the Keypad Test
Memory Test if the tool has trouble: Memory Test
Program Mode
• Playing back recorded data.
• Displaying trouble code definitions.
From System Setup screen:
1. Select Memory Test.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Memory PROGRAM MODE
See User Manual
Test is highlighted.
• Press .
Connect Tool to PC
with USB Cable
System Setup
Print Header
Language Setup
Long PID Names
Pre-Trigger Setup
Tool Information
Display Test
Keypad Test • If the Program Mode is entered, is not opera-
Memory Test tional. The tool must be powered off to exit Pro-
Program Mode
gram Mode and then restarted to continue.
tool can be powered from vehicle or PC using USB to This function is very similar to View Data. The only differ-
use the Review Data function. ence is that View Data is real-time viewing of PIDs, while
1. Select Review Data. Recording is a viewing of previously recorded PIDs.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Review From the Review Data menu:
Data is highlighted. 1. Select Recording.
• Press . • Use the UP and DOWN keys until Record-
ing is highlighted.
Main Menu • The tool can keep up to 5 recordings per vehi-
Vehicle Diagnostics
cle. If the tool has more than one recording,
Acronyms select a recording to playback.
Review Data • Press .
Print Data
Code Lookup Review Data
System Setup ✓I/M Monitors
✓DTCs (Codes)
State OBD Check
✓Recording
View Freeze Data
O2 Monitor Tests
Diagnostic Monitor Tests
If Review Data is selected from the Main Menu, a Select Vehicle Information
Modules Present
Vehicle menu is shown. This menu contains up to 5
previous vehicles, so select which vehicle you wish to
review data.
Select Vehicle 2. Select Playback Recording.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Play-
Prev: 06 Accord
Prev: 04 Express 1500 back Recording is highlighted.
• Press .
Playback Options
Playback Recording
Long PID Names
English/Metric
Recording
The Recording function is used to play back a recording.
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VIN 1GCFG15T541238036
Please turn the key off for
10 seconds then turn the key
on.
2004 Chevrolet
Express 1500 Press ENTER to continue
5.3
Is this correct?
P0102 1/2
ECM $10
TOP REPORTED FIX
1-Replaced Mass Air Flow (MAF)
Sensor Mass Or Volume Air Flow A
Circuit Low Input
FREQ REPORTED FIXES
1-Replaced Oxygen (O2) Sensor(
CURRENT
s)
2-Replaced Heated Oxygen Sensor
(HO2S) Bank 1 Sensor 1 (B1S1) MIL NOT REQUESTED
Since last key cycle PASS/FAIL
ALSO REPORTED FIXES Since DTCs erased PASS/FAIL
1-Replaced ENG 1 Fuse
4.13 Acronyms
The Acronyms function allows the user to view acro-
nyms and abbreviations used by the scan tool.
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Main Menu
Vehicle Diagnostics
Acronyms
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup
System Setup
Diagnostic Menu
Datastream
3. Select the acronym. Diagnostic Codes
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until the Special Tests
desired acronym is highlighted. Component Locator
Acronyms
• Press . Review Data
Print Data
Acronyms Code Lookup
# Of Emiss System Setup
# Of Pwrt
#CMP/CKP LOSS
#TRP SNC MISF
#TRPS SNC MISF 2. Select the alphabetical group range for the desired
% Alcohol
% GRADE component.
% METHANOL • Use the UP and DOWN keys until the
% of Pdl desired group range is highlighted.
• Press .
3. Select the component. The Diagnostic Menu is broken down into the following
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until the selections:
desired component is highlighted. • Datastream
• Full component name will scroll on bottom of –– View Data
screen for the highlighted component. –– Record Data
• Press . –– Component Locator
–– Acronyms
Component Locator –– Review Data
Accelerator Pedal position Sens –– Print Data
Camshaft Position Sensor (Early –– Code Lookup
Camshaft Position Sensor (Late
Crankshaft Position Sensor –– System Setup
Electronic Brake Control Module • Diagnostic Codes
Electronic Brake Control Module
–– Read Codes
Engine Coolant Temperature Sens
Engine Coolant Temperature Sens –– Erase Codes
–– View Freeze Data
Accelerator Pedal Position Senso
–– Component Locator
–– Acronyms
4. View selected component location. –– Review Data
• Press to return to the Diagnostic Menu. –– Print Data
–– Code Lookup
Component Locator –– System Setup
Accelerator Pedal Position • Special Tests
Sensor
-------------------------------- –– I/M Monitors
Behind Gas Pedal –– Drive Cycle Monitor
–– State OBD Check
–– MIL Status
–– O2 Monitor Tests
–– Diagnostic Monitor Tests
–– On-Board Systems
–– Vehicle Information
–– Oil Light Reset
5 Diagnostic Menu –– Battery Reset
–– Charging System Monitor
The first time the scan tool links to the vehicle, the –– Modules Present
communication protocol is automatically detected, and –– Component Locator
is used until the scan tool is turned off or another vehi- –– Acronyms
cle is diagnosed. –– Review Data
If an error message displays, make sure the OBDII con- –– Print Data
nector is attached and the ignition key is on. Cycle –– Code Lookup
ignition key to OFF for 10 seconds, then ON. This may be –– System Setup
required to reset computer. If required, select YES to try • Component Locator
again. If problem still exists, refer to “Error Messages” in • Acronyms
Troubleshooting. • Review Data
The scan tool keeps data received from the previous 5 • Print Data
vehicle’s selected until any of the following occurs: • Code Lookup
• A new vehicle is selected when you already have 5 in • System Setup
your garage forcing you to select which vehicle you Not every function will be on the menus for every vehi-
want to remove from your garage to create space. cle. Some functions are vehicle specific, so they will not
• Scan tool is flash programmed to update software. appear on every menu.
On initial link to vehicle, scan tool checks the status of
I/M Monitors no matter which function is selected. 5.1 I/M Monitors (Emissions)
IMPORTANT The I/M Monitors (Inspection / Maintenance) function is
Review Data, Print Data, Code Lookup, and used to view a snapshot of the operations for the emis-
System Setup are covered in Section 4 of this sion system on OBDII vehicles. I/M Monitors is a very
manual. These items are not covered in this useful function. To guarantee no faults exist make sure
section. all monitors are ok or n/a and no DTCs exist. Refer to the
vehicles service manual for the drive cycle operation.
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NON-MIL
P0113 1/3
Mod $18
The screen below shows dashes for the DTC number and
a MIL code of 213. The dashes will be shown if a DTC
number does not exist for the MIL code.
Active is a DTC that was present at the time of scan tool • If diagnostic results and codes are not to be
request. erased select NO and press .
Yes No
Validating PIDs
2. Observe while the scan tool validates PID MAP. 2. View PIDs on scan tool.
• PID MAP validation is the tool asking the vehicle • Use the UP and DOWN keys.
which PIDs are supported. See Appendix A for a • See Appendix A for PID definitions.
complete list of PIDs supported by the tool.
• Multiple PIDs may be sent if vehicle is equipped
with more than one computer module (for
example a powertrain control module [PCM]
and a transmission control module [TCM]). The
scan tool identifies them by their identification
names (ID) assigned by manufacturer (i.e. $10
or $1A).
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If Long PID Names is turned ON, the expanded text for 2. Select View Instructions or Not.
the PID will scroll on the bottom line of display. See • Use the LEFT and RIGHT keys.
“Long PID Names” in section 3. • Press .
If the icon displays while a PID is selected press
to select PIDs to graph. A maximum of 2 PIDs can Custom Setup
be graphed.
Select PIDs to Graph
✓ABSLT TPS(%)
CALC LOAD(%) Do you want to view
COOLANT(°F) instructions for creating a
ENG SPEED(RPM) custom data list?
EQ RATIO11
IAT(°F)
Yes No
IGN ADV(°)
LT FTRM1(%)
Throttle Position
3. Select PIDs to View.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys to move up
• Use the RIGHT arrow key to select/deselect and down list.
PIDs. The highlighted PID from when was • The RIGHT arrow selects or deselects data
pressed is already selected parameter. All selected data values are marked
• Use the LEFT arrow key to deselect all PIDs. with a √ symbol.
• Press to view graph of selected PIDs. • The LEFT arrow deselects all marked data
• When graphing two PIDs, use the UP and parameters.
DOWN keys to highlight the desired PID, which • The key starts recording data or display-
will also display the appropriate scale. ing selected data parameters.
• Press the key to pause the graph. Press • If Long PID Names is turn ON, the expanded text
the key again to continue graphing. for the PID will scroll on the bottom line of
display. See “Long PID Names” in section 3.
• If the icon displays while a PID is selected • Selected PIDs are kept until you exit View Data
press to view graph. and return to the Datastream Menu.
3. Return to PID screen.
• Press . Select Custom List
4. Return to Select Data to View menu. MIL STATUS
• Press . O2S11(V)
O2S12(V)
5. Return to Datastream Menu. O2S21(V)
• Press . O2S22(V)
OBD2 STAT
PTO STATUS
Custom List Select ST FTRM11(%)
The Custom Data List allows certain PIDs from the View
Malfunction Indicator Lamp Statu
Entire Data List, such as those PIDs that apply to a
specific driveability symptom or system, to be selected.
From Select Data to View menu: 4. View PIDs on Scan Tool.
1. Select Custom List Select. • Use the UP and DOWN arrow key.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Custom • See Appendix A for PID Definitions.
Data List is highlighted.
• Press .
PID 116/329
If the icon displays while a PID is selected press 3. Refer to View Data to setup Custom List or View
to view graph. Press to Return to PID Entire List and Pre-Trigger Setup to set the number
Screen. of frames to keep prior to triggering the recording.
Refer to “View Entire List.” on page 4-19 for instructions
on how to select PIDs to graph and how to view graph. Select Data to Record
Entire Data List
5. Return to Select Data to View Menu. Custom Data List
• Press . Pre-Trigger Setup
6. Return to Datastream Menu.
• Press .
Data is highlighted.
Press ENTER to trigger
• Press . recording
Datastream
View Data
Record Data
Recording
Component Locator
Acronyms
Review Data
Print Data
Code Lookup
Collecting data for frame #4
System Setup
Record Data
TROUB CODE P2122
FUEL SYS 1 N/A
FUEL SYS 2 N/A
CALC LOAD(%) 0.0
COOLANT (°F) -40
Playback data? ST FTRM1(%) 0.0
LT FTRM1(%) 0.0
MAP(”HG) 28.1
ENG SPEED(RPM) 0
Yes No VEH SPEED(MPH) 0
5.8 View Freeze Data • If Long PID Names is turned on, the expanded
When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle text for the PID will scroll on the bottom line of
conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This the display. See “Long PID Names” on page
information is referred to as freeze frame data. View 13.
Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at • icon indicates that the key is active.
the time of an emission-related fault. View Freeze Data Press the key to display repair information.
can be overwritten by faults with a higher priority. If Refer to “CodeConnect®” in section 3.
codes were erased, View Freeze Data may not be stored
in vehicle memory depending on vehicle. • indicates that the key is active. Press
From Diagnostic Codes Menu: the key to display the DTC definition of the
1. Select View Freeze Data. DTC that created the Freeze Frame.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until View 4. Select another frame to view (if available).
Freeze Data is highlighted. • Press .
• Press . 5. Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu.
Diagnostic Codes • Press .
Read Codes
Erase Codes 5.9 Drive Cycle Monitor
View Freeze Data
Component Locator
The Drive Cycle Monitor function is very similar to I/M
Acronyms Monitors though the Drive Cycle Monitor is used to
Review Data view real-time operations of the emissions system on
Print Data
Code Lookup OBDII vehicles. Drive Cycle Monitor continuously
System Setup updates as the vehicle reports operations of the emis-
sion system.
CAUTION
2. Select frame, if more than one frame is present. Two people must be in vehicle when driving.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until the One to drive and the other to operate the
desired frame is highlighted. scan tool.
• Press .
• Refer to the vehicle service manual for the drive
Select Data to View
cycle operation.
P0102 (MOD $10)
Long PID Names Drive Cycle Monitor can be used if you want to drive the
English/Metric vehicle until all of the monitors are OK.
During normal driving conditions, the vehicle computer
scans the emission system. After a specific amount of
drive time (each monitor has specific driving conditions
and time requirements), the computer monitors will
decide if the vehicle emissions system is working cor-
rectly or not as well as detecting out a range of values.
3. View PIDs on scan tool. When the monitor status is:
• Use the UP and DOWN keys. • “ok” - vehicle has been driven enough for function.
• See Appendix A for PID definitions. • “inc” (incomplete) - vehicle was not driven enough
to complete all of the monitors.
• “n/a” (not applicable) - vehicle does not support
that monitor.
Reset monitors by:
• Erasing codes.
Special Tests
I/M Monitors
Drive Cycle Monitor
State OBD Check
MIL Status OR
O2 Monitor Tests
Diagnostic Monitor Tests Since DTCs Cleared
On-Board Systems
Misfire Monitor ok
Vehicle Information
Fuel System Mon ok
Charging System Monitor
Comp Component ok
Catalyst Mon ok
Htd Catalyst n/a
Evap System Mon inc
• Two types of drive cycle monitors are: Sec Air System n/a
–– Since DTCs Cleared shows status of the A/C Refrig Mon n/a
monitors since the Diagnostic Trouble Oxygen Sens Mon ok
OR
5.10 O2 Monitor Tests • Use the UP and DOWN keys until the
OBDII regulations require applicable vehicles monitor and desired O2 monitor is highlighted.
test oxygen (O2) sensors to determine problems related • Press .
to fuel and emissions. The O2 Monitor Tests allows Select O2 Sensor
retrieval of completed O2 sensors monitor test results. O2 Bank1 Sensor1
• The O2 Monitor Tests is not an on-demand test. O2
sensors are not tested when selected via the menu.
O2 sensors are tested when engine operating condi-
tions are within specified limits.
• If the vehicle communicates using a controller area
network (CAN), O2 Monitor Tests are not supported
by vehicle. A message is displayed. See “Diagnostic
Monitor Tests” in this section to see O2 monitor data.
• O2 sensors are located before (upstream) and after • The O2 sensors located upstream (before cata-
(downstream) catalyst(s). Sensors are named (xy) for lyst) may perform differently than ones located
their position to both cylinder banks and catalysts. downstream (after catalyst).
–– The O2 sensor for cylinder bank 1 has prefix 1y • Test IDs are shown for unknown O2 sensor
while O2 sensor for cylinder bank 2 has prefix tests.
2y. 3. View results of selection.
–– The O2 sensor upstream of catalyst (closest to • Use the UP and DOWN keys.
engine) has suffix x1 while O2 sensor down- O2 Bank1 Sensor1
stream of catalyst has suffix x2. If vehicle con- Test $86
tains more catalysts, O2 sensor downstream of MOD $09
MAX 128
second catalyst has suffix x3 and O2 sensor MEAS 128
downstream of next catalyst has suffix x4. MIN 128
2. Select O2 sensor.
Test $03
Special Tests
ID 01
I/M Monitors MOD $09
Drive Cycle Monitor MAX ----
State OBD Check MEAS 00
MIL Status MIN 00
O2 Monitor Tests STS OK
Diagnostic Monitor Tests
On-Board Systems
Vehicle Information
Charging System Monitor
Vehicle Information
Verify key ON
Engine OFF.
5.14 Oil Light Reset 4. After the command is sent, the oil light should be
The Oil Light Reset function allows the Scan Tool to off.
reset oil life to 100% and turn off the change oil light. • Press to return to the Special Tests Menu.
This function will only appear on the Special Tests menu
Oil Light Reset
when supported by the currently selected vehicle.
From Special Tests Menu:
1. Select Oil Light Reset.
• Use the UP and DOWN keys until Oil Light
Reset is highlighted.
Command sent
• Press .
Time remaining
0:28
3. The DLC voltage is measured at key on engine off.
Please Wait • The screen below shows a KOEO voltage of
12.2V.
• Start the engine or press to return to the
4. Battery Reset Complete. Diagnostic Menu. The Scan Tool will monitor the
• Press to return to the Special Tests Menu. DLC voltage and progress to step 4 if starter
cranking is detected.
4. When the cranking condition is detected, the scan On the first screen, the Scan Tool didn’t detect that the
tool will begin collecting DLC voltage readings. engine had started, so there isn’t a KOER voltage read-
• If the engine starts, press . ing.
The second screen did detect that the engine had
Charging System Monitor started so there is a KOER reading.
The screen on the left shows that the KOEO voltage
before an engine start was attempted was 12.2V. Once
the starter began cranking the engine, a cranking voltage
of 10.4V was measured. After the engine started, a KOER
Collecting data
voltage reading of 14.7V was measured.
• If the KOEO voltage is very low, this could be an
Press ENTER when the engine indication of a bad battery, or one that needs to be
has started
charged.
• If the cranking voltage is a lot lower than the KOEO
5. If an engine started condition is detected, the scan voltage, than this is an indication of a worn starter.
tool will collect key on engine running DLC voltages. • If the KOER voltage is not higher than the KOEO
voltage, than this indicates a bad or weak alternator.
Charging System Monitor After reviewing the test results, Press to view the
data plot.
7. View the data plot.
• The triangle below the graph indicates the
position of the frame in the graph.
Determining DLC KOER voltage • Use the LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to
scroll back and forth through graph.
Press BACK to exit DLC Pin 16 Voltage 10.6
14.7
6. The test results are then displayed.
Test Results
DLC KOEO Voltage 12.2
DLC Cranking Voltage 10.4
DLC KOER Voltage --- 10.4
Special Tests
Modules Present
O2 Monitor Tests
Diagnostic Monitor Tests ID Protocol
On-Board Systems $01 CAN*7e9
$00 CAN*7e8
Vehicle Information
Oil Light Reset
Charging System Monitor
Modules Present
Component Locator
Acronyms
Press ENTER to continue
The types of protocols (communication types) sup- Since CAN vehicles use module IDs larger than 2 digits,
ported by the scan tool are: the Scan Tool assigns a 2 digit module ID to be used in
• ISO 9141-2 protocol is shown as ISO. place of the actual CAN module ID. The module ID
assigned for the CAN module ID is used in all functions
Modules Present of the Scan Tool.
ID Protocol • ISO 14230-4 protocol is shown as K2K (Keyword
$40 ISO* 2000).
Modules Present
ID Protocol
$10 K2K*
6 Troubleshooting
Press ENTER to continue
6.1 Error Messages
Check the following if an error message displays:
OR • Verify ignition key is in the ON and not in the ACCES-
SORIES position.
Modules Present
• Make sure the DLC Cable is attached to vehicle’s
ID Protocol
$10 PWM* data link connector (DLC) and scan tool.
• Look at DLC and check for cracked or recessed pins,
or for any substance that could prevent a good
electrical connection.
• Test for continuity between the DLC wiring and the
computer. In an extreme case, there may be a bro-
Press ENTER to continue
ken wire.
• Check for bent or broken pins.
• ISO 15765-4 protocol is shown as CAN. • With the engine off, check for blown fuses in the
vehicle fuse box.
• Make sure the vehicle’s control module has a good
ground. If the computer case is grounded, then
clean the connection and apply a conductive (dielec-
tric) grease to the mating surfaces.
• With the key on engine off (KOEO), verify vehicle
battery voltage is at least 8.0V.
• Verify the control module is not defective. Refer to 6.5 Battery Replacement
the service manual to diagnose the control module. The Scan Tool requires 4-AAA alkaline batteries to oper-
ate without vehicle power.
6.2 Scan Tool Does Not Power Up • When the batteries need to be replaced, the low-
battery icon ( ) is displayed.
WARNING • Rechargeable batteries do not last as long as alka-
Review Safety Messages on page 5 line types and are not recommended.
before troubleshooting. • Non-rechargeable Lithium (Li) battery can be used.
Though Lithium types last longer than the alkaline
If scan tool will not power up, communicate with vehicle types, they are more expensive.
control module, pass scan tool self-tests, or functions 1. Place display face-down on a non-abrasive surface.
incorrectly in any other way, do the following: 2. Remove battery cover by turning phillips screw
• Check and replace the batteries (if needed). counterclockwise. Slide battery cover off.
• Clean the DLC pins. 3. Remove batteries and properly discard.
• Disconnect and reconnect DLC making sure it is 4. Install four new AAA Alkaline batteries.
connected correctly. 5. Reinstall battery cover by sliding battery cover on.
• Check vehicle battery to make sure at least 8.0 volts Install phillips screw turning it clockwise. Do not
is present. overtighten screw.
• Contact customer service.
• With the engine off, check for blown fuses in the
vehicle fuse box.
Vehicle Required
A solenoid that is energized by the PCM, in order to Connector providing access and/or control of the vehicle
control turbo/supercharger boost pressure. information, operating conditions, and diagnostic infor-
Brake switch signal: mation. Vehicles with OBD II use a 16-pin connector
An input signal to the PCM indicating that the brake located in the passenger compartment.
pedal is being pressed. This signal is typically used to Data stream:
disengage cruise control systems and torque converter The actual data communications sent from the vehicle’s
clutch (TCC) solenoids. See also TCC. PCM to the data connector.
CAM: DEPS:
Camshaft position sensor. Sends a frequency signal to Digital engine position sensor.
the PCM to synchronize fuel injector and spark plug Detonation:
firing. See knock.
Catalytic converter: DI/DIS:
Designed to reduce exhaust emissions. Direct Ignition/Distributorless Ignition System. A system
CAN: that produces the ignition spark without the use of a
Controller area network distributor.
CARB: DPFE:
California air resources board. Governing body for emis- Differential pressure feedback-exhaust gas recirculation
sions control in California. sensor
CKP REF: DTC:
Crankshaft position reference. Diagnostic trouble code. An alphanumeric identifier for a
CKP: fault condition identified by the on board diagnostic
Crankshaft position. See CPS. system.
CKT: Duty Cycle:
Circuit A term applied to signals that switch between on and
Closed loop (CL): off. Duty cycle is the percentage of time the signal is on.
A feedback system that uses the O2 Sensor(s) to moni- For example, if the signal is on only one fourth of the
tor the results of combustion. Based on the signal(s) time, then the duty cycle is 25%. The PCM uses duty
from the O2 sensor(s), the PCM modifies the air/fuel cycle type signals to maintain precise control of an
mixture to maintain optimum performance with lowest actuator.
emissions. In closed loop mode, the PCM can fine tune EBCM:
control of a system to achieve an exact result. Electronic brake control module
CMP: EBTCM:
Camshaft position sensor Electronic brake/traction control module
CO: ECM:
Carbon monoxide; odorless gas produced by incomplete Engine control module or electronic control module
combustion. ECT:
Code scanner: Engine coolant temperature sensor. See CTS.
A device that interfaces with and communicates informa- EEPROM:
tion via a data link. Electrically erasable programmable read only memory
Continuous memory codes: EFE:
See pending codes. Early fuel evaporation
CPS: EFI:
Crankshaft position sensor. Sends a frequency signal to Electronic fuel injection. Any system where a computer
the PCM. It is used to reference fuel injector operation controls fuel delivery to the engine by using fuel injec-
and synchronize spark plug firing on distributorless tors.
ignition systems (DIS). EGR:
CTS: Exhaust gas recirculation. The PCM uses the EGR system
Coolant temperature sensor. A resistance sensor that to recirculate exhaust gases back into the intake mani-
sends a voltage signal to the PCM indicating the tem- fold to reduce emissions. EGR is used only during warm
perature of the coolant. This signal tells the PCM engine cruise conditions.
whether the engine is cold or warm. EOP:
CVRTD: Engine oil pressure (switch)
Continuous variable real time damping EOT:
D/R: Engine oil temperature (sensor)
Drive/reverse EPA:
Data Link Connector (DLC): Environmental protection agency
ESC: KAM:
Electronic spark control. An ignition system function that Keep alive memory
warns the PCM when knock is detected. The PCM then Knock sensor (KS):
retards spark timing to eliminate the knocking condition. Used to detect engine detonation or knock. The sensor
EST: contains a piezoelectric element and is threaded into the
Electronic spark timing. An ignition system that allows engine block. Special construction makes the element
the PCM to control spark advance timing. The PCM sensitive only to engine vibrations associated with deto-
determines optimum spark timing from sensor informa- nation.
tion — engine speed, throttle position, coolant tempera- Knock:
ture, engine load, vehicle speed, Park/Neutral switch Uncontrolled ignition of the air/fuel mixture in the cylin-
position, and knock sensor condition. der. Also referred to as detonation or ping. Knock indi-
EVAP: cates extreme cylinder pressures or “hotspots” that are
Evaporative emissions system causing the air/fuel mixture to detonate prematurely.
FC: KOEO:
Fan control Key ON engine OFF. Turn the ignition key to on, but don’t
Freeze frame: start the engine.
A block of memory containing DTCs of the vehicle oper- KOER:
ating conditions for a specific time. Key ON engine running. Start the vehicle.
FTP: LCD:
Federal test procedure. Strict test of vehicle’s emissions. Liquid crystal display
Ground (GND): LTFT:
An electrical conductor used as a common return for an Long term fuel trim
electric circuit(s) and with a relative zero potential M/T:
(voltage). Manual transmission or manual transaxle.
Hall effect sensor: MAF:
Any of a type of sensor utilizing a permanent magnet and Mass air flow (sensor). Measures the amount and den-
a transistorized Hall Effect switch. Hall Effect type sen- sity of air entering the engine and sends a frequency or
sors may be used to measure speed and position of the voltage signal to the PCM. The PCM uses this signal in
crankshaft or camshaft — for spark timing and fuel injec- its fuel delivery calculations.
tor control. MAP:
HO2S: Manifold absolute pressure (sensor). Measures intake
Heated oxygen sensor. See O2S. manifold vacuum or pressure and sends a frequency or
HVAC: voltage signal (depending on sensor type) to the PCM.
Heating, ventilation, & air conditioning (system) This gives the PCM information on engine load for con-
I/M: trol of fuel delivery, spark advance, and EGR flow.
Inspection and maintenance. An emission control pro- MAT:
gram. Manifold air temperature (sensor). A resistance sensor
IAC: in the intake manifold that sends a voltage signal to the
Idle air control. A device mounted on the throttle body PCM indicating the temperature of the incoming air. The
which adjusts the amount of air bypassing a closed PCM uses this signal for fuel delivery calculations.
throttle so that the PCM can control idle speed. MIL:
IAT: Malfunction indicator lamp. The MIL is most commonly
Intake air temperature (sensor) known as the check engine or service engine soon light.
ICM: A required on-board indicator to alert the driver of an
Ignition control module. emission-related malfunction.
IMRC: Misfire:
Intake manifold runner control Caused by the air fuel ratio being incorrect.
IPC: Monitor:
Instrument panel cluster A test performed by the on-board computer to verify
ISC: proper operation of emission-related systems or compo-
Idle speed control. A small electric motor mounted on nents.
the throttle body and controlled by the PCM. The PCM MPFI or MFI:
can control idle speed by commanding the ISC to adjust Multi-port fuel injection. MPFI is a fuel injection system
its position. using one (or more) injector(s) for each cylinder. The
ISO: injectors are mounted in the intake manifold, and fired in
International Organization of Standardization also know groups rather than individually.
as International Standards Organization. NOx:
Oxides of nitrogen. The system EGR and Camshafts Programmable read-only memory. The PROM contains
injects exhaust gases into the intake manifold to reduce programming information the PCM needs to operate a
these gases at the tailpipe. specific vehicle model/engine combination.
O2S: PSPS:
Oxygen sensor. Generates a voltage of 0.6 to 1.1 volts Power steering pressure switch
when the exhaust gas is rich (low oxygen content). The Purge solenoid:
voltage changes to 0.4 volts or less when the exhaust Controls the flow of fuel vapors from the carbon canister
gas is lean (high oxygen content). This sensor only oper- to the intake manifold. The canister collects vapors
ates after it reaches a temperature of approximately evaporating from the fuel tank, preventing them from
349ºC (660ºF). O2 sensors are usually found both escaping to the atmosphere and causing pollution.
upstream and downstream of the catalytic converter. During warm engine cruise conditions, the PCM ener-
The PCM uses these sensors to fine tune the air-fuel gizes the Purge Solenoid so the trapped vapors are
ratio and to monitor the efficiency of the catalytic con- drawn into the engine and burned.
verter. See Bank 1, Bank 2, Sensor 1, Sensor 2. PWM:
OBDII: Pulse width modulated
On-board diagnostics, second generation. OBD II is a PZM:
U.S. Government-mandated standard requiring all cars Platform zone module
and light trucks to have a common data connector, QDM:
connector location, communication protocol, DTCs and Quad driver module
code definitions. OBD II first appeared on vehicles in RAM:
late 1994, and is required to be present on all cars sold Random access memory
in the US after January 1, 1996. Relay:
ODM: An electromechanical device in which connections in
Output device monitor one circuit are switched.
Open loop (OL): Reluctance sensor:
A control system mode that does not monitor the output A type of sensor typically used to measure crankshaft or
to verify if the desired results were achieved. A fuel camshaft speed and/or position, driveshaft speed, and
delivery system usually operates in open loop mode wheel speed.
during cold engine warm-up because the oxygen sensors ROM:
are not yet ready to send a signal. Without the oxygen Read-only memory. Permanent programming information
sensor signal, the computer cannot check the actual stored inside the PCM, containing the information the
results of combustion. PCM needs to operate a specific vehicle model/engine
PCM: combination.
Powertrain control module. The brains of the engine and RPM:
transmission control systems housed in a metal box with Revolutions per minute
a number of sensors and actuators connected via a SAE:
wiring harness. Its job is to control fuel delivery, idle Society of Automotive Engineers
speed, spark advance timing, and emission systems. The Scan tool:
PCM receives information from sensors, then energizes A device that interfaces with and communicates informa-
various actuators to control the engine. The PCM is also tion on a data link.
known as the ECM (engine control module). SDM:
Pending codes: Sensing and diagnostic module
Also referred to as continuous memory codes and matur- Sensor x:
ing diagnostic trouble codes. Pending codes may be set A standard term used to identify the location of oxygen
by emission related powertrain components and sys- sensors. Sensor 1 is located upstream of the catalytic
tems. If the fault does not occur after a certain number converter. See O2S, Bank 1, Bank 2.
of drive cycles, the code is erased from memory. Sensor:
PID: Any device that reports information to the PCM. The job
Parameter identification. Identifies an address in mem- of the sensor is to convert a parameter such as engine
ory which contains vehicle operating information. temperature into an electrical signal that the PCM can
PNP: understand.
Park/neutral position. A switch that tells the PCM when SFI or SEFI:
the gear shift lever is in the park or neutral position. Sequential fuel injection or sequential electronic fuel
When in park or neutral, the PCM operates the engine in Injection. A fuel injection system that uses one or more
an idle mode. injectors for each cylinder. The injectors are mounted in
PROM: the intake manifold and are fired individually.
Solenoid:
9 Limited Warranty
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(“UNITS”).
BOSCH Automotive Service Solutions LLC Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months)
from date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any Unit that has been abused, altered, used for a purpose other than that for which
it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use. The sole and exclusive remedy for any Unit found to
be defective is repair or replacement, the option of BOSCH. In no event shall BOSCH be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental
or consequential damages (including lost profit) whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory. The existence of a
defect shall be determined by BOSCH in accordance with procedures established by BOSCH. No one is authorized to make any state-
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