3. Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle's DLC.
4. Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or running.
5. Turn on the scan tool. Use the Direction button to select
OBDII/EOBD from the Main Screen.
6. Press the OK button to wait for the Menu to appear. A sequence
of messages displaying the OBDII protocols will be observed on
the display until the vehicle protocol is detected.
1) If the scan tool fails to communicate with the vehicle’s
2) ECU (Engine Control Unit) more than three times, a “LINKING
ERROR!” message shows up on the display.
3) Verify that the ignition is ON;
4) Check if the scan tool's OBD II connector is securely connecte to
the vehicle's DLC;
5) Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant;
6) Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the
ignition back to on and repeat the procedure from step 5.
7) If the “LINKING ERROR” message does not go away, then there
might be problems for the scan tool to communicate with the
vehicle. Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer’s
customer service department for assistance.
7. View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts,
Monitor status) on screen. Wait a few seconds or press any key
for Diagnostic Menu to come up.