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OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

✓DTCs are used to help determine the cause of a problem or problems with a vehicle.

❒DTCs consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code.

❒The DTCs format and general code types are shown below.

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Bx - Body	P 0 1 0 1		2
Cx - Chassis
Px - Powertrain		Specific Fault Designation
Ux - Network Comm.		Specific Fault Designation
Ux - Network Comm.
x = 0, 1, 2 or 3
		Vehicle Specific System
Example:
P0101 - Mass or Volume Air Flow Circuit Range/Performance Problem
Powertrain Codes		Body Codes
P0xxx - Generic (SAE)		B0xxx - Generic (SAE)
P1xxx - Manufacturer Specific		B1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
P2xxx - Generic (SAE)		B2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
P30xx-P33xx- Manufacturer Specific		B3xxx - Generic (SAE)
P34xx-P39xx- Generic (SAE)		Network Communication Codes
Chassis Codes		U0xxx - Generic (SAE)
C0xxx - Generic (SAE)		U1xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C1xxx - Manufacturer Specific		U2xxx - Manufacturer Specific
C2xxx - Manufacturer Specific		U3xxx - Generic (SAE)
C3xxx - Generic (SAE)

Within each category (Powertrain, Chassis, Body and Network) of DTCs there are assigned ranges for different vehicle systems.

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Actron CP9190 manual OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs, 1 0

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CP9190 Elite AutoScanner Pro HW Ver Boot Ver Prod ID Board ID Burn Date Burn Loc Serial NoTechnical Support Table of Contents Global OBD II Diagnostics Import Diagnostics Troubleshooting Safety Precautions Icons used Type Styles Used Important Safety Messages Tools on the battery Battery terminals. Do not place uninsulated metalAvoid sparks when connecting or disconnecting Power leads to the battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby Do not touch eyes while working near battery Risk of fire Short circuits can cause injury Engine compartment contains electrical connections Do not leave a running engine unattended N D L An air bag opening can cause injury Check Note Safety MessagesEquipment Tips and Lists Equipment Damage Menus Functions and SelectionsQuestions and Responses Manual References Introduction Getting Started Using the CD Close all programs on the computer Place the CD in CD-Drive Installing Applications On Included CD Domestic Vehicles Web Site Vehicle Service InformationEuropean Vehicles Asian Vehicles Web Site Other Manuals Repair Information ProgramsSuitable Manual Titles OBD Introduction to On-Board Diagnostics SAE Publications GM On-Board Diagnostics Ford On-Board Diagnostics OBD II J1962 Data Link Connector DLC Ford Historic Data Link Connector DLC Pins Cable Adapter Vehicle DLC Mecs Vehicle DLC Use the cigarette lighter cable to provide 12V to the tool GM Historic Chrysler Historic 1 0 OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes DTCs Lower Upper Assigned DTC System Scan Tool Using The Scan Tool Operating Temperature 0 to 50C 32 to 122F SpecificationsInternal Power 9V Battery External Power 7 to 16 Volts Power Dissipation 5 Watts maximum Dimensions Height Included with Scan Tool Included with Scan Tool Keypad Display Internal Battery Power Vehicle Power Scan Tool Power UP System SetupSystem Setup allows From Main Menu 1.Select System Setup From System Setup screen Select English/MetricChanging Measurement Units Save Measurement Setting. Press Enter Changing Display ContrastSelect Desired Measurement Unit Setup menu From System Setup menuBeeper Save Beeper sound setting Changing Auto-Power OffSystem Setup menu Select desired Beeper sound choice Increase or Decrease Auto Power Off Time Save Auto Power Off Time. Press EnterView Tool Information From System Setup menu Select Display Test Return to Setup Tool Menu. Use the Back keyDisplay Test View Information When Done, Press Back Key Start Display TestLook for Missing Spots Keyboard Test From System Setup menu Select Keyboard TestMemory Test Press a KEY Return to System Setup menu From System Setup menu Select Memory TestUP or Down arrow Memory Test may take Program Mode Connecting The Scan Tool2-9 of Getting Started Connect appropriate cable to Scan Tool Find DLC on vehicle Review DataRemove DLC cover if required Connect cable to vehicle Playback Follow prompts and instructions provided by Scan ToolSelect Playback Down arrow Play Back Recording Return to Review Data menu. Press Back Print Data Select Data To Be Printed. Use UP or Down arrow key From Special Tests menu Select Print Data Code Lookup Return to Select Print Data screenSelect Code Lookup Enter code P0001 P1575 From Tool Setup Menu Setup User KeySelect Setup User Key Key until Setup User Key is From Main Menu Vehicle SelectionSelect desired vehicle to diagnose Confirm selection Confirm selection Follow Instructions on the display Using The Scan Tool Global OBD II Diagnostics Global Function List is Global Function ListDatastream Menu Special Tests Menu Datastream Menu Code Lookup Tool Setup Menu View Data From Datastream Menu Select View DataObserve while Scan Tool validates PID MAP View Entire List From Select Data to View menu Select Entire Data ListView PIDs on Scan Tool. Use UP or Down arrow key Return to Datastream Menu Press BackCustom List Select Select PIDs to View Select View Instructions or Not Customize Lines Select Display Lines Record Data From Datastream Menu Select Record Data Refer to View Data to setup Custom List or View Entire List From the Pick Trigger Method Screen Diagnostic Codes Menu Diagnostic Codes MenuRead Codes View and write down DTCs From Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Read Codes Pending Codes Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu If Pending Codes are Present From the Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Pending Codes Erase Codes From Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Erase Codes Prepare Vehicle. Turn key on. Leave engine off. Press Enter Select Yes to erase diagnostic results and codes Observe Command Sent message is displayed Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu. Press EnterView Freeze Data Special Tests Menu Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu Press BackSelect Frame if more than 1 frame is present Select another frame to view if available Readiness This Drive Cycle. If vehicle From the Special Tests Menu Select I/M ReadinessI/M Readiness Menu View Summary of Monitor Status Return to Special Tests Menu. Press Back Abbreviated Name Expanded Name Clear Monitors by Drive Cycle Monitor Press Enter Two types of Drive Cycle Monitors are Return to Special Tests Menu State OBD Check O2 Monitor Test Following O2 Sensor Tests are available Select O2 Sensor From the Special Tests Menu Select Diag Mon Tests Diagnostic Monitor Tests Can Vehicles Non-CAN Vehicles Back key Return to Select Test Menu From the Special Tests Menu On-Board SystemsSelect On-Board Systems Key until On-Board Systems Select Vehicle Info Vehicle Info VIN Return to Special Tests Menu Press Back or key Modules Present SAE J1850 protocol is shown as Vpwm or PWM ISO 14230-4 protocol is shown as K2K Keyword Global OBD II Diagnostics GM Function List is broken down into the following menus GM Function List Review Data Print Data Read Codes Playback From the Datastream Menu 1.Select View Data Never operate the Scan Tool while driving. HaveUse UP or Down arrow key until View Data is highlighted Multiple Group Vehicles Change Custom Data List Parameters View PIDs on Scan ToolFrom the Datastream Menu 1.Select Record Data Use UP or Down arrow key until Record Data is highlight Recording. Trigger on Codes will Select Trigger Method Review Data Return to Datastream Menu. Press Back From the Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Read Codes 45ENG Use UP or Down arrow key until Erase Codes is highlighted From the Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Erase Codes Manual Erase Methods From the Special Tests Menu Select Field Service Field ServiceUse UP or Down arrow key until Field Service is highlighted Check vehicle malfunction indicator lamp MIL Koeo Procedure Code 12 will look likeCode 23 will look like Koer Procedure GM Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Code Lookup Tool Setup menu Diagnostic Codes Menu View and write down the DTCs From the Diagnostic Codes Menu FromtheDiagnosticCodesMenu Select Erase Codes Ford Function List Ford Function List isOn Demand Test Menu With Mazda-sourced engines use the Mazda Electronic Control From the Datastream Menu Select View Data View Data Record Data Select data to viewFrom the Datastream Menu Select Record Data Ready to Record Diagnostic Codes Menu Read Koeo Codes Select Fast Codes or Slow CodesUse UP or Down arrow key until selection is highlighted Avoid cooling fan! It may turn on during test When the test is complete Return to Diagnostic Codes Menu. Press Back Read Koer CodesView and write down DTCs. Use UP or Down arrow key From the Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Read Koer Codes Key until Read Koer Codes isSelect Fast Codes, Slow Codes or Computed Timing 326 ENG When test completed From the Select Code Type menu Select Computed Timing Computed Timing Check 1984-1991 EEC-IV Vehicles EEC-IV Erase Codes Erase Codes Perform the following 1 Turn ignition key off Return to the Diagnostic Codes Menu. Press BackErase Memory Codes. Press Enter to begin erasing the codes Mecs Erase Codes Follow all instructions on the display Reading Ivsc Koeo Codes IVSC-Speed Ctrl EEC-IV VehiclesSelect Read Koeo Codes. Use the UP or Down Perform the following 1Set parking brake 568 When test is completed Perform the following Reading Ivsc Koer Codes View and write down DTCs. Use the UP or Down arrow keys 37 ENG Wiggle Test EEC-IV Vehicles From the On Demand Test Menu Select Wiggle TestAfter making a selection Wiggle Test instructions Start KOEO/KOER Wiggle Test. Press EnterReturn to On Demand Test From the On Demand Test Menu Select Output Sw Test Output Switch Test EEC-IV Vehicles Perform the following 1 Set parking brake Toggle relays and solenoidsReturn to On Demand Test Menu Cylinder Cyl Balance Test EEC-IV Vehicles Start Cyl Balance Test Wait for the Cylinder ID. Follow all user prompts Return to On Demand Test Menu. Press Back View test results From the On Demand Test Menu Star Test Mode EEC-IV, Mecs and MCU Vehicles Three-Digit DTC 214 will Flash as follows Return to the On Demand Test Menu. Press Back Ford Function List is broken down into the following menus Ford Enhanced OBD II Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Read Codes From the Diagnostic Codes Menu Select Read Codes P1501 Trans Ford Diagnostics Chrysler Function List Chrysler Diagnostics Device Controls Menu Troubleshooting Datastream Menu View PIDs on Scan Tool. Use UP or Down arrow keys Use UP or Down arrow key until Record Data is highlighted From the Datastream Menu Select Sensor Test Sensor TestUse UP or Down arrow key until Sensor Test is highlighted Turn ignition key on Engine can be off or running Keep hands and tools away from fan and engine during test Select Read Codes P0406 ENG Follow the instructions. Press Enter From the Device Controls Menu Select Switch Test Switch TestUse UP or Down arrow key until Switch Test is highlighted Select switch to test. Use the UP or Down arrow key Actuator Test Operate selected switchFrom the Device Controls Menu Select Actuator Test Use UP or Down arrow key until Actuator Test is highlighted Select Actuator to test. Use the UP or Down arrow key To test another actuator Press BackReturn to the Device Controls Menu Idle Speed Test During testReturn to the Device Controls Menu. Press Back Import Function List is broken down into the following menus Import Function List Exists, refer to Error Messages on Use UP or Down arrow key P0113 How to Use On-Line Help To Use On-Line Help Press Help KeyReturn to original screen Error Messages Scan Tool Does Not Power UpCheck the following if an error message displays Turn vehicle key to off position Vehicle Communication Fault Operating Error or Erroneous Data Remove Battery Cover Battery ReplacementRemove Battery and Properly Discard Install New Battery Reinstall Battery Cover Technical Support Tool Self-Tests Appendix a PID Definitions CLR TIM 0 65,535 min or 0 1092.25 hours Outsid AIR 40 215ºC or 40 419ºF Troub Code 0000 Ffff PID List 2ND Trip FT Desired AIR Pump Baro Calc ECT CCP Solenoid Cruise CYL 4 Misfire ECU RST-CLK L ENG TOR Evap VP Fault 3 KEY-ON FS/LR SOL Fuel SYS1 HI SPK Mode IAT Temp C/F INJ Fault Knock RET LO Coolant LMP Ltst DTC Pend MIS CYL P State O2 Sensorv O2S Bias ODM1 Ovrtemp Pres Torq REV Inhibit SET Sync Mode Spkadv CYL4 TCC Command THR POS C TR Switch C VEH Speed GM Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Appendix B Data Link Connectors Series Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Ford, Lincoln & Mercury Cars, Light Trucks & Vans SHP GVW Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Chrysler Cars, Light Trucks & Vans Smec Data Link Connectors Clutch Relay Pressure SwitchPressure Sensor Actuator Boost Control Solenoid Brake Switch SignalCatalytic Converter Closed Loop CL Data Stream Data Link Connector DLCDetonation Duty Cycle Freeze Frame Ground GNDHall Effect Sensor Knock Knock Sensor KS Monitor MisfireMpfi or MFI NOx Purge Solenoid Pending CodesRelay Reluctance Sensor Sensor Scan ToolSFI or Sefi Solenoid Throttle Body Traction AssistTrip WOT Warm-up Cycle Repair Technical Service SPX Corporation All Rights Reserved