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CP9125
OBD II PocketScan™
Code Reader
For use with OBD II Compliant Vehicles
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LCD Display - Is a Single Line Display with 8 characters.
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ERASE Key - Used to Erase Trouble Codes and I/M
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Monitor status from Vehicle’s Computer Modules and
scroll up through screens. (I/M Monitors are currently
used for state emissions tests.)
READ/Scroll Down Key - Used to view Read Codes, MIL
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Status, I/M Readiness Status and Scroll down through
screens.
OBD II Connector - Used to communicate with OBD II
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Safety Precautions For safety, read, understand and follow all safety messages TM and instructions in manual before operating the PocketScan Code Reader. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by manufacturer of vehicle and TM PocketScan Code Reader. Signal Words Used: Indicates a possible hazardous situation ! DANGER which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to operator or bystanders. Indicates a possible hazardous situation ! WARNING which,
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• Always use caution when working around ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires, and spark plugs. Components can produce a High Voltage while engine is running. • Battery acid is caustic. If contacted, rinse with water or neutralize with a mild base (i.e. baking soda). If in eyes, flush with water and call a physician immediately. • Never smoke or have open flames near vehicle. Vapors from gasoline and battery during charge are explosive. TM • Never use the PocketScan Code Reader if
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TM PocketScan Code Reader Features Read Codes: TM Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes allows the PocketScan Code Reader to read the codes from the vehicle’s computer modules. • Diagnostic Trouble Codes: Diagnostic Trouble Codes are P0443 used to help determine the cause of a problem or problems with a vehicle. Diagnostic Trouble Codes are set when a fault is present for a sufficient amount of time. • Pending Codes: Pending Codes are also referred to as “continuous monitor codes” and P0452 “mat
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MIL Conditions: MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) Status displays the state of the vehicles computer module(s). • MIL ON: Indicates that the MIL ON Malfunction Indicator Lamp on vehicle should be ON indicating a possible emissions problem. √ If the MIL Status is ON and the MIL is not illuminated with the engine running, then a problem exists in the MIL circuit. • MIL OFF: Indicates the MIL OFF Malfunction Indicator Lamp should be off and there should be no emission problems. √ Some manufactur
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Inspection / Maintenance Monitors (I/M Monitors): The I/M Monitors (Inspection / Maintenance) function displays a SNAPSHOT of the operations for the Emission System. √ After a specific amount of drive time (each monitor has specific driving conditions and time required), the computer’s “monitors” will decide if the vehicles emission system is working correctly. √ Some states MAY NOT require all monitors listed to be “Ready” to pass the emissions test. Check with state testing site for exact req
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N O Reading Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data Avoid Cooling Fan! Fan may turn on ! WARNING during test. 1.Turn Ignition Key to the Off Position. 2. Locate and Plug in Data Link Connector (DLC.) NOTE: The data link connector should be located under the dashboard on the driverside of the vehicle. If the data link connector is not located under the dashboard as stated, a label describing the location of the data link connector should be there. 3. Observe Display toggles between “Pocket” and “Scan”
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NOTE: If diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) are already being displayed from a previous read operation, press and hold READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scroll Do oll Do oll Do oll Do oll Down wn wn wn wn key for 3 seconds and release. 6.Observe a Moving on Display. * * NOTE: If a “No Link No Link No Link No Link No Link” message No Link displays, cycle ignition key to the OFF position for 10 seconds, then back ON and repeat “Reading Diagnostic Data.” 7. View Codes on Display 3 Codes NO
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8. View MIL Status MIL ON • Press and release READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scroll Do oll Do oll Do oll Do oll Down wn wn wn wn key. 9. View I/M Monitors that are Incomplete. Monitrs • Press and release READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scroll Do oll Do oll Do oll Do oll Down wn wn wn wn 2 Inc key. Misfire NOTE: If there are no more I/M Monitors that are Incomplete, 5 Ready the tool will then display Ready Monitors when READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scr READ/Scroll
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N O N Erasing Diagnostic Trouble Codes and Data TM Erasing allows the PocketScan Code Reader to delete the codes and I/M Monitor status from the vehicle’s computer modules. Only Erase Diagnostic Data after checking IMPORTANT system completely and writing down results. Avoid Cooling Fan! Fan may turn on ! WARNING during test. 1.Turn Ignition Key to the Off Position. 2. Locate and Plug in Data Link Connector (DLC.) NOTE: The data link connector should be located under the dashboard on the drivers
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5.Press and Hold ERASE ERASE ERASE ERASE ERASE Key for 3 Seconds and Release. 6.Observe “ERASE? ERASE? ERASE?” Displays. ERASE? ERASE? ERASE? 7.Press and Hold ERASE ERASE ERASE ERASE ERASE Key for 3 Seconds and Release. 8.Observe a Moving on Display. - - NOTE: If a “NO LINK” message displays, cycle ignition key to NO LINK the OFF position for 10 seconds, then back ON, and repeat “Erasing Diagnostic Data.” 9.Observe “DONE DONE DONE DONE DONE” Displays. DONE NOTE: If the problem causing Diag
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Using Included CD The Included CD is NOT required to use tool. • Some items included on the CD are: Manual included with tool. DTC Lookup Software. Adobe Acrobat Reader. • To be able to use the included CD the PC must meet the following minimum requirements: 486 PC. 4 MB of RAM. Microsoft Windows 95 or Newer. CD ROM Drive. Adobe Acrobat Reader. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher. Minimum Screen Resolution of 800 x 600. — If resolution is 800 x 600, in Display Properties, Settings Tab, Set
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Running Applications On Included CD 1. Close All Programs on Computer. 2. Place Included CD in CD-Drive. NOTE: If CD does not start automatically; Select the Start button. Select Run...Enter “X:\Menu.Exe” in Open Box on Computer and select OK. NOTE: “X” is the CD-ROM drive letter on the computer. 3. Observe Menu Appears. 4. Follow screen prompts on computer to run applications. 13
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Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) This section contains the J2012 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are recommendations not a requirement. Manufacturers may not follow these, but most do. Check vehicle’s service manual for DTC meaning if the code(s) you are getting does not make sense. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTCs) definitions have been assigned or reserved by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) to direct
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P0101 Bx - Body Specific Fault Cx - Chassis Vehicle Specific System Px - Powertrain Designation Ux - Network Comm. x = 0, 1, 2 or 3 Example: P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem Powertrain Codes P0xxx - Generic (SAE) P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific P2xxx - Generic (SAE) P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer Specific P34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE) Chassis Codes C0xxx - Generic (SAE) C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific C3xxx - Generic (SAE) Body Codes B0xxx -
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P0001 - P0074 P0001 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open P0002 Fuel Volume Regulator Control CKT Range/Perf P0003 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low P0004 Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High P0005 Fuel Shutoff Vlv. A Control Circuit/Open P0006 Fuel Shutoff Vlv. A Control Circuit Low P0007 Fuel Shutoff Vlv. A Control Circuit High P0008 Engine Position System Performance (Bank 1) P0009 Engine Position System Performance (Bank 2) P0010 Camshaft Position Actuator A - Bank 1 Circu
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P0038 HO2S Bank 1 Sen 2 Heater Circuit High P0039 Turbo/Super Charger Bypass Cntrl CKT Performance P0040 O2 Bank 1 Sensor 1 Signals Swapped w/ O2 Bank 2 Sensor 1 P0041 O2 Bank 1 Sensor 2 Signals Swapped w/ O2 Bank 2 Sensor 2 P0042 HO2S Bank 1 Sen 3 Heater Circuit P0043 HO2S Bank 1 Sen 3 Heater Circuit Low P0044 HO2S Bank 1 Sen 3 Heater Circuit High P0045 Turbo/Super Boost Ctrl Solenoid A Circuit/Open P0046 Turbo/Super Boost Ctrl Solenoid A CKT Range/Perf P0047 Turbo/Super Boost Ctrl Solenoid A C
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P0075 - P0148 P0075 Intake Valve-Bank 1 Control Circuit P0076 Intake Valve-Bank 1 Control Circuit Low P0077 Intake Valve-Bank 1 Control Circuit High P0078 Exhaust Valve-Bank1 Control Circuit P0079 Exhaust Valve-Bank1 Control Circuit Low P0080 Exhaust Valve-Bank1 Control Circuit High P0081 Intake Valve-Bank 2 Control Circuit P0082 Intake Valve-Bank 2 Control Circuit Low P0083 Intake Valve-Bank 2 Control Circuit High P0084 Exhaust Valve-Bank2 Control Circuit P0085 Exhaust Valve-Bank2 Control Circu
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P0112 IAT Sensor 1 Circuit Low Input P0113 IAT Sensor 1 Circuit High Input P0114 IAT Sensor 1 CKT Intermittent P0115 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit Malfunction P0116 Engine Coolant Temp CKT Range/Perf P0117 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit Low Input P0118 Engine Coolant Temp Circuit High Input P0119 Engine Coolant Temp CKT Intermittent P0120 TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Malfunction P0121 TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A CKT Range/Perf P0122 TPS/Pedal Position Sensor A Circuit Low Input P0123 TPS/Pedal
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P0149 - P0222 P0149 Fuel Timing Malfunction P0150 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0151 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Volts (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0152 O2 Sensor Circuit High Volts (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0153 O2 Sensor CKT Slow Response (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0154 O2 Sensor CKT No Activity (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0155 O2 Sensor Heater Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 1) P0156 O2 Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2) P0157 O2 Sensor Circuit Low Volts (Bank 2 Sensor 2) P0158 O2 Sensor Circuit High
