Table of Contents Title Page No. YOU CAN DO IT! ..........1 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety First .
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You Can Do It! EASY TO USE - EASY TO VIEW - EASY TO DEFINE Easy To Use ..■ Connect the Code Reader to the vehicle’s test connector. ■ Turn the ignition key "On.” DO NOT start the engine.
Safety Precautions SAFETY FIRST SAFETY FIRST! This manual describes common test procedures used by experienced service technicians. Many test procedures require precautions to avoid accidents that can result in personal injury, and/or damage to your vehicle or test equipment. Always read your vehicle's service manual and follow its safety precautions before and during any test or service procedure.
About the Code Reader VEHICLES COVERED VEHICLES COVERED The Code Reader is designed to work on all OBD 2 compliant vehicles. All 1996 and newer vehicles (cars and light trucks) sold in the United States are OBD 2 compliant. This includes all Domestic, Asian and European vehicles. Some 1994 and 1995 vehicles are OBD 2 compliant.
About the Code Reader CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1. Controls and Indicators See Figure 1 for the locations of items 1 through 9, below. ERASE button - Erases Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) and "Freeze Frame" data from your vehicle's computer, and resets Monitor status. SCROLL button - Scrolls the LCD display to view DTCs when more than one DTC is present.
About the Code Reader DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 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 LCD display. In this case, the Multifunction Indicator (“Check Engine”) lamp on the vehicle's instrument panel will light steady on.
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About the Code Reader DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 7. CODE icon - Identifies the Code Number Sequence display area. 8. MIL icon - Indicates the status of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL). The MIL icon is visible only when a DTC has commanded the MIL on the vehicle's dashboard to light.
Preparation for Testing BEFORE YOU BEGIN / VEHICLE SERVICE MANUALS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Fix any known mechanical problems before performing any test. See your vehicle's service manual or a mechanic for more information. Check the following areas before starting any test: ■...
Using the Code Reader CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE Never replace a part based only on the DTC definition. Each DTC has a set of testing procedures, instructions and flow charts that must be followed to confirm the location of the problem. This information is found in the vehicle's service manual. Always refer to the vehicle's service manual for detailed testing instructions.
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Using the Code Reader CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE - Turn the ignition key off, wait 5 seconds and turn the key back on to reset the computer. - Make sure your vehicle is OBD 2 compliant. See VEHICLES COVERED on page 2 for vehicle compliance verification information. 6.
Using the Code Reader ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) The Code Reader will automatically re-link to the vehicle's computer every 15 seconds to refresh the data being retrieved. When data is being refreshed, a single beep will sound, and "rEAd" will be shown on the LCD display for 5 - 6 seconds. The Code Reader will then beep twice and return to displaying codes.
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Using the Code Reader ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) 3. Press and release the Code Reader’s ERASE button. The LCD display will indicate "SurE" for your confirmation. ■ If you change your mind and do not wish to erase the codes, press the LINK button to return to the code retrieval function.
DTC Definitions DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are meant to guide you to the proper service procedure in the vehicle's service manual. DO NOT replace parts based only on DTCs without first consulting the vehicle's service manual for proper testing procedures for that particular system, circuit or component.
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DTC Definitions DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE DEFINITIONS OBD 2 DTC EXAMPLE P0201 - Injector Circuit Malfunction, Cylinder 1 P 0 2 0 1 Body Chassis Powertrain Network Generic Manufacturer Specific Generic Includes both Generic and Manufacturer Specific Codes Identifies the system where the problem is located: Fuel and Air Metering Fuel and Air Metering (injector circuit...
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DTC Definitions P0010 - P0075 Code Definition P0010 "A" Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) P0011 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Advanced or System Performance (Bank 1) P0012 "A" Camshaft Position - Timing Over-Retarded (Bank 1) P0013 "B" Camshaft Position - Actuator Circuit (Bank 1) P0014 "B"...
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DTC Definitions P0076 - P0128 Code Definition P0076 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low (Bank 1) P0077 Intake Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High (Bank 1) P0078 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit (Bank 1) P0079 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit Low (Bank 1) P0080 Exhaust Valve Control Solenoid Circuit High (Bank 1) P0081...
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DTC Definitions P0347 - P0392 Code Definition P0347 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Low Input (Bank 2) P0348 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit High Input (Bank 2) P0349 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2) P0350 Ignition Coil Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction P0351 Ignition Coil A Primary/Secondary Circuit Malfunction P0352...
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DTC Definitions P0393 - P0439 Code Definition P0393 Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit High Input (Bank 2) P0394 Camshaft Position Sensor "B" Circuit Intermittent (Bank 2) P0400 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Malfunction P0401 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Insufficient Detected P0402 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Flow Excessive Detected P0403 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Circuit Malfunction...
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DTC Definitions P0440 - P0483 Code Definition P0440 Evaporative Emission Control System Malfunction P0441 Evaporative Emission Control System Incorrect Purge Flow P0442 Evaporative Emission Control System Leak Detected (small leak) P0443 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Malfunction P0444 Evaporative Emission Control System Purge Control Valve Circuit Open P0445...
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DTC Definitions P0484 - P0550 Code Definition P0484 Cooling Fan Circuit Over Current P0485 Cooling Fan Power/Ground Circuit Malfunction P0486 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Sensor "B" Circuit P0487 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control Circuit P0488 Exhaust Gas Recirculation Throttle Position Control Range/Performance P0491 Secondary Air Injection System (Bank 1) P0492...
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DTC Definitions P0551 - P0621 Code Definition P0551 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Range/Performance P0552 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Low Input P0553 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit High Input P0554 Power Steering Pressure Sensor Circuit Intermittent P0560 System Voltage Malfunction P0561 System Voltage Unstable P0562...
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DTC Definitions P0622 - P0715 Code Definition P0622 Generator Field "F" Control Circuit Malfunction P0623 Generator Lamp Control Circuit P0624 Fuel Cap Lamp Control Circuit P0630 VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch - ECM/PCM P0631 VIN Not Programmed or Mismatch - TCM P0635 Power Steering Control Circuit P0636...
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DTC Definitions P0759 - P0801 Code Definition P0759 Shift Solenoid B Intermittent P0760 Shift Solenoid C Malfunction P0761 Shift Solenoid C Performance or Stuck Off P0762 Shift Solenoid C Stuck On P0763 Shift Solenoid C Electrical P0764 Shift Solenoid C Intermittent P0765 Shift Solenoid D Malfunction P0766...
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DTC Definitions P0803 - P0849 Code Definition P0803 1-4 Upshift (Skip Shift) Solenoid Control Circuit Malfunction P0804 1-4 Upshift (Skip Shift) Lamp Control Circuit Malfunction P0805 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit P0806 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance P0807 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit Low P0808 Clutch Position Sensor Circuit High P0809...
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