Scan Tool Information

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Actron 9640A manual Scan Tool Information

Contents

9640A Professional Enhanced Scan Tool Scan Tool Information Safety Table of Contents Page Safety Precautions Safety Risk of explosion Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acidRisk of electric shock Risk of poisoning Risk of flying particles Risk of burns Risk of equipment or circuit damage Risk of injuryRisk of unexpected vehicle movement Table of Contents Print Data GM Historic OBD I DiagnosticsGM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Code Lookup Iii Ford Enhanced OBD II DiagnosticsFord Historic Self-Test Routines Display Test Keyboard Test Memory Test Printer Test Battery Replacement -3Tool Self-TestsProgram Mode -6 Technical Support Equipment Tips and Lists Safety MessagesCheck Note Equipment Damage Screens Questions and ResponsesManual References Vehicle Service Information Introduction to ON-BOARD Diagnostics Chrysler On-Board Diagnostics GM On-Board DiagnosticsFord On-Board Diagnostics Diagnostic Link Connectors DLC OBD II J1962 Ford Historic EEC-IV/MCU Mecs Pin Mecs Aldl DLCs are usually located under GM HistoricMecs Ford Probe SCI serial communications interface DLC is a Diagnostic Trouble Codes DtcsChrysler Historic P00FF Scan Tool 12V Power JackBattery compartment cover Display SpecificationsAccessories Keyboard Internal Batteries PowerAC Power Adapter Key turns on Scan Tool Setup Cabling Seiko DPU-414 Kodak Diconix 180si serial printer modelPanasonic KX-P1131 printer Printer end Ascii character set Menu New printer settings Are tested by printingUse Key to Return to the previous Press to continue Vehicle Selection Connecting the Scan ToolRefer to Diagnostic Link Connectors DLC Changing the Vehicle Viewing Data User InterfaceUser Responses Entire Data List View Data Setup Custom Data List Abbreviated Name Expanded Name Manual InfoReadiness He Obdii Fu Ction List Read CodesFunction List menu and press To the Obdii Function List OBD II Function List Pending CodesErase Codes To the Obdii Function List. If any Return to the Obdii Function List View DataList Obdii Function Responding.Continue View Freeze DataSelect View Freeze Data from Obdii Function List and press Select the desired test from the menu O2 Monitor TestSelectO2MonitorTest from the Obdii Press Grouping O2 sen Select Non-Contin Tests from Obdii Function List and press NON-CONTINUOUS TestsON-BOARD Systems Select Record Data from the Obdii Function List and press Record DataSelect On-Board Systems from Obdii Function List and press Obdii Function List Vehicle InfoIf Trigger On Codes was selected Function List Select Review Data from the Obdii Review DataSelect Vehicle Info from the Obdii Function List and press Playback Datack Printing Data except Playback Interface on page 3-4 of UsingPrint Data Scroll Printing Playback DataStart Frame screen Printout of the recording might Code Lookup Lookup from the Obdii Function List Read Codes GM Historic OBD I DiagnosticsManual Info SelectReadCodes from the GM Func Tion List and press Erase Codes View Data Record Data SelectRecordData from the GM Func Tion List and press Return to the GM Function List Review DataData Data on Field ServiceSelectPlayback from the Review Data Mode. It is possible to have the Field Service mode funct While in FieldService mode, no new trouble cod Cle’s memory Code 12 will look like Code LookupPrint Data Code 23 will look like Nostics GM Enhanced OBD II DiagnosticsReadiness Pending Codes Pending Cod s on page 4-3 of Global OBD II DiagnosticsErase On page 4-3 of Global OBD II Diagnostics To the GM Function List Select View Data from theGM Func Tion List and press Non-Continuous Tests View Freeze DataO2 Monitor Test On-Board Systems Pending Codes Playback Freeze Frame Vehicle Info Vehicle InfoM Readiness O2 Monitor Test DTC Codes GM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Select Read Koeo Codes from Ford Function List and press Ford Historic SELF-TEST RoutinesRead Koeo Codes Select FastCodes orSlow Codes and press Avoid Cooling Fan! It May Turn On During Test SelectFastCodes orSlowCodes Read Koer CodesFord Function List Ford Function List screen Tion List or To the Review Codes Review CodesElect Review Codes from the Ford Function List and press Follow all instructions on the display Select Erase Codes from the FordPress After each message Tion Li t Fo d Function List Never Lay To ls On Vehicle Battery. Tools May CreateWiggle Te t EEC-IV Vehicles Wiggle Test, oft Output Switch Test EEC-IV Vehicles Select Output Sw Test from the Ford Function List and press Exhaust gases are harmful Thal. Always op rate vehi Cylinder Cyl Balance Test EEC-IV VehiclesRemaining=156 Return to the Ford Function List Select IVSC-Speed Ctrl from the Ford IVSC-Speed Ctrl EEC-IV VehiclesReading Ivsc Koeo Codes Avoid Cooling Fan! It May Turn On During Reading Ivsc Koer Codes Star Test Mode EEC-IV, Mecs and MCU Vehi l sNot over-rev engine. Observe all safety precautions Exhaust gases are harmful or lethal. Always operate vehi Three-Digit DTC 214 will Flash as follows Two-Digit DTCs 12, 42 will Flash as follows Return to the Ford Function List menu Code LookupPrint Data Record Data DCL Data Functions EEC-IV VehiclesView Data Data from the Ford Function List Goes to the Select Data to View screen Playback DataAssist with the operation of the to l Ta r Recorded dataTa List header th Playback Use Readiness Ford Enhanced OBD II DiagnosticsManual Info Read MIL DTC Erase Codes Read All DTCPending Codes View Data View Freeze Data Three Quick Tests are performed on all Ford vehicles Quick TestsKoeo On Demand Time Remaining will be displayed Select Koer On Demand from Key to return to PressReference Select Koeo Output State from Unc i n List orQuick Tests screen Vehicle in a well-ventilated ar a Quick Tests 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel OnlySelectKOEOInj.Buzz from the Quick Ford Function List or Do not over-rev engine. Observe all saf ty precautions To begin Scan tool Select Koer Switch from the QuickTests Follow all user interaction required to run Self-Test Non-Contin Tests Ford Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics SelectReadCodes from the Chrysler Manual InfoRead Codes Keep hands and Tools away from fan and ngine uring Test There may be times wh re Use Arrow keys to scrollCircuit Disconnected Actuator Te the co Es and pr ss Malfunction Functions list He Chrysler F Nc ons li t Select View Data from the Chrysler View DataChrysler Functions menu Scan Tool Neveroperate the tool while driving. Have no her person Using The Scan Tool for EntireSelect Record Data from the Chrysler Refer to ViewingData on page 3-9 Switch Test Actuator Test Some Actuator Tests may activate the fuel pump. Do not Idle Speed Test Tions list Reset EMR LampController Info Select Controller Info from SET Basic Time To the Chrysler Functions list He R view Codes, Temp Codes and ControllerPl yb ck is Playback On page 4-12 of Global OBD II Diagnostics Tions are available Play with the definition when applicableKey Play if the DTC type does not exist Vehicle, then a message displays Press Chrysler Diagnostics Review the Safety Precautions before troubleshooting HOW to USE ON-LINE HelpUsing Non-OBD II Adapter Cables Check the following Operating Error or Erroneous Data Error MessagesVehicle Communication Fault Follow these steps to replace the batteries Battery ReplacementCheck the following if an error message displays Polarity From the Tool Self Est m Tool SELF-TESTSDisplay Test Tool Self-Te t me Printer Test Interface on page 3-4 of UsingMemory Test Lf-Test m nu Abcdefghijklmno Program ModeHe Sc Tool Appendix a Data Link Connectors GM Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Series Series 4x4, Small Van OBD II J1962 DLC Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & VansMecs 6-Pin DLC Mecs 17-Pin DLC SHP GVW Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Smec Data Link Connectors AC Pressure Sensor AC Pressure SwitchAC Clutch Relay Actuator Boost Control Solenoid Brake Switch SignalData Link Connector DLC Closed Loop CL Detonation Duty Cycle Hall Effect Sensor Freeze FrameGround GND Knock Sensor KS NOx MonitorMpfi or MFI O2S Relay Open Loop OLPurge Solenoid Reluctance Sensor Torque Converter Clutch SFI or SefiSolenoid Transmission Control Module Throttle Body Transmission Fluid Temperature SensorTransmission Fluid Pressure Vehicle Theft Deterrent Glossary