Creator C200, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...or DLC 7 2 4 OBD II Readiness Monitors 8 2 5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Statuses 10 2 6 OBD II Definitions 11 3 Using the Scan Tool 14 3 1 Tool Description 14 3 2 Specifications 15 3 3 Accessories Include 15 3 4 Product Troubleshooting 15 4 Software Function 17 4 1 System Configuration 18 4 2 DTC LOOKUP 21 5 OBD II Diagnostics 23 5 1 Read Trouble Code 24 5 2 Erase Trouble Codes 26 5 3 Read DataStrea...

Page 2: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 2 5 4 Component test 30 5 5 Freeze Frame Data 31 5 6 O2 Sensor Monitoring Test 32 5 7 Vehicle Information 34 6 Software update 36 ...

Page 3: ...rds Keep clothing hair hands tools test equipment etc Away from all moving or hot engine parts Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area Exhaust gases are poisonous Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil distributor cap ignition wires and spark plugs Theses components crea...

Page 4: ...fires nearby Don t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running Keep the scan tool dry clean free from oil water or grease Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool when necessary ...

Page 5: ...tic regulations is called OBD II The OBD II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of specific components and vehicle conditions When a problem is detected the OBD II system turns on a warning lamp MIL on the vehicle instrument panel to alert the driver typically by the phrase of Check Engine or Service Eng...

Page 6: ...des identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five digit alphanumeric code The first character a letter identifies which control system sets the code The other four characters all numbers provide additional information on where the DTC originated and the operat...

Page 7: ...n of the Data Link Connector DLC The DLC Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connecter is the standardized 16 cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface is 12 inches from the center of instrument panel dash under or around the ...

Page 8: ...e removed to access the connector if the DLC cannot be found refer to the vehicle s service manual for the location 2 4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle s OBDII system the Readiness Monitors which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to e...

Page 9: ...others are tested only under specific vehicle operating conditions The continuously monitored components listed below are always ready 1 Misfire 2 Fuel System 3 Comprehensive Components CCM Once the vehicle is running the OBD II system is continuously checking the above components monitoring key engine sensors watching for engine misfire and monitoring fuel demands Non Continuous Monitors Unlike t...

Page 10: ...mplete meaning they have been tested by the OBD II system The purpose of recording readiness states is to allow inspectors to determine if vehicle s OBD II system has tested all the components and or systems The power train control module PCM sets a monitor to Ready or Complete it will remain in this state A number of factors including erasing of diagnostic trouble codes DTCs with a scan tool or a...

Page 11: ...off period For specific information on getting your vehicle s OBD monitor system ready please consult your vehicle owner s manual 2 6 OBD II Definitions Power train Control Module PCM OBD II terminology for the on board computer that controls engine and drive train Malfunction Indicator Light MIL Malfunction Indicator Light Service Engine Soon Check Engine is a term used for the light on the instr...

Page 12: ...lfunctioned Enabling Criteria Also termed Enabling Conditions They are the vehicle specific events or conditions that must occur within the engine before the various monitors will set or run Some monitors require the vehicle to follow a prescribed drive cycle routine as part of the enabling criteria Drive cycles vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle OBD II Drive Cycle ...

Page 13: ... be reset For vehicle specific drive cycle consult the vehicle s Owner s Manual 7 Freeze Frame Data When an emissions related fault occurs the OBD II system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating parameters to help identifying the problem This set of values is referred to as Freeze Frame Data and may include important engine parameters such as engine RPM vehicle ...

Page 14: ...1 Tool Description DLC Line Data Link Connector DLC Use to connect the scan tool to the vehicle Color LCD Indicates test results Color 320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment KEY BROAD include HELP MINI USB PORT Use to connect the scan tool to PC ...

Page 15: ... Weight Net Weight 200 g Gross Weight 250 g 3 3 Accessories Include A User s Manual Instructions on tool operations B CD Include User s Manual Update Software and etc C USB Cable Used to upgrade the scan tool 3 4 Product Troubleshooting Vehicle Linking Error A communication error occurs if the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle s ECU Engine Control Unit You need to do the following to...

Page 16: ...nd continue the testing F Verify the control module is not defective Scan tool doesn t power up If the scan tool won t power up or operates incorrectly in any other way you need to do the following to check up A Check if the scan tool s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle s DLC B Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken Clean the DLC pins if necessary C Check vehicle battery to m...

Page 17: ...th ignition on or engine running 1 Turn the ignition off 2 Locate the vehicle s 16 pin Data Link Connector DLC 3 Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the vehicle s DLC the scan tool will be light As shown below 4 Turn the ignition on Engine can be off or running 5 Click any key to enter the Main Menu ...

Page 18: ...ey to select in the Main Menu and press to select 4 1 System Configuration Select SYSTEM CONFIGUARATION in the Main Menu and press The screen will display the interface as shown below The scanner allows you to make the following adjustments ...

Page 19: ... will display the interface as shown below You can press key to choose the different Language and then press to confirm The system will Convert to the chosen language interface at once 2 SYSTEM INFORMATION show the system information Choose SYSTEM INFORMATION and press The screen will display the interface as shown below ...

Page 20: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 20 Press or to return the Main menu 3 BEEPER ON OFF the beep Choose BEEPER and press the screen will display the interface as shown below Press to select and press to confirm ...

Page 21: ... units display mode Choose UNIT OF MEASURE and press the screen will display the interface as shown below Press to select and press to confirm 4 2 DTC LOOKUP Select DAIGNOSE REVIEW in the Main Menu and press The screen will display the interface as shown below ...

Page 22: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 22 Enter the DTC number and use to change the DTC number and use to Select press to confirm it will show the DTC description As shown below Press or to return the Main menu ...

Page 23: ...splay until the vehicle protocol is detected if the scan tool fails to communication with the vehicle s ECU a ERROR message shows up on the display Communication error Please make sure 1 System equipped 2 Cable connect ok Maybe you can turn off the key then turn on the key and try again When the scanner communicate with the vehicle the screen will display the Diagnostic Menu as shown below ...

Page 24: ...g KOER Stored Codes are also known as hard codes or permanent codes These codes cause the control module to illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp MIL when emission related fault occurs Pending Codes are also referred to as maturing codes or continuous monitor codes They indicate problems that the control module has detected during the current or last driving cycle but are not considered ...

Page 25: ...f the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm up cycles the code clears from memory select Read Trouble Code and press in Diagnostic Menu If there are some codes the screen will display the codes as show below According to the above figure to select different item by pressing and press to confirm ...

Page 26: ...ontrol module number sequence of the DTCs total number of codes detected and type of codes Generic or Manufacturer specific will be observed on the upper right hand corner of the display 5 2 Erase Trouble Codes CAUTION Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes may allow the scan tool to delete not only the codes from the vehicle s on board computer but also Freeze Frame data and manufacturer specific e...

Page 27: ...ess in Diagnostic Menu the screen will display the interface as shown below Press or to return the Diagnostic menu Notes Before performing this function Make sure to retrieve and record the trouble codes After clearing you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn ignition on and retrieve codes again If there are still some trouble codes for hard troubles please find the reason caused the tr...

Page 28: ... Read DataStream in Diagnostic Menu and press to confirm The screen will display the interface as shown below Press to select and to Page and press to confirm Notes You can select show all datastream or only show the datastream which was selected by you Select Display All Datastream and Press to enter datastream data model the screen will display the interface as below ...

Page 29: ... OBDII EOBD scanner 29 Data model If appear GRAPH Press to enter Graph mode Press to return Diagnostic Menu the screen will display the interface as below Graph model Press to return data model Press to return ...

Page 30: ...mputer to start the test Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria and methods for stopping the test once it has been started Before starting the Component Test refer to the vehicle service manual for instructions to stop the test select Component Test in the Diagnostic Menu and press to enter the activation function If the ECU support the function the screen will show as below...

Page 31: ...eturn data model Press to return 5 5 Freeze Frame Data When an emission related fault occurs certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on board computer This information is referred to as freeze frame data freeze Frame data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at the time of an emission related fault select Freeze Frame Data in the Diagnostic Menu and press the screen will display the in...

Page 32: ...ncy and vehicle emissions These tests are not on demand tests and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are within specified limits These test results are saved in the on board computer s memory The O2 Monitor Test function allows retrieval and viewing of O2 sensor monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the vehicle s on board computer The O2 Monitor ...

Page 33: ...r On Board Mon Test Select O2 Sensor Monitoring test in Diagnostic Menu and press The screen will display as shown below Press to select and to Page Press to return and press to confirm Notes If the vehicle does not support the mode an advisory message will be displayed on the screen View test results of select O2 sensor ...

Page 34: ... Vehicle Info function enables retrieval of Vehicle Identification No VIN Calibration ID s Calibration Verification Nos CVNs and In use Performance tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9 Select Vehicle information in the Diagnostic Menu and Press The screen will display as shown below ...

Page 35: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 35 Press to return data model Press to return Diagnostic Menu ...

Page 36: ...OBDII EOBD scanner 36 6 Software update website http www szcreator com download html And download the Updatetools V3 0 And setup the software in your PC After finish setup there is a icon of Creator in desktop ...

Page 37: ...OBD scanner 37 2 Run the update tool Double cleck the update tool icon and Run the update tool and Operate in accordance with photographs 1 Used the USB cable connected to C100 scanner and PC 2 Run the update software ...

Page 38: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 38 1 Click Update button it will show the Select window ...

Page 39: ...ge the path to find the update file HONDA_CREATOR_XXXXXX BIN 3 Select update file and click open button 4 Into the upgrade interface wait for the end of upgrade WARNNING Do not power off during upgrade Do not Plug or Unplug USB tools during upgrade ...

Page 40: ...Creator OBDII EOBD scanner 40 3 Start Update Waiting for a few minutes The software will update the scanner tool Finish Update When the update is finished the screen on PC will show as below ...

Page 41: ...EOBD scanner 41 If update success the software wil display Update success if update not success it will display Update fail Try again Press finish the scanner is already updated and you can unplug the scanner from PC ...