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2.

 

Use the ENTER key to confirm. 

3.

 

Use the UP/DOWN key to change highlighted character, press 

the  ENTER  key  to  confirm  and  the  cursor  moves  to  the  next 

character automatically. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.

 

Press the ENTER key to view the DTC definition.   

5.

 

To view next or previous DTC, use the UP/DOWN key.   

 If definition could not be found (SAE or Manufacturer Specific), 

the code reader displays “DTC definition not found! Please refer 

to vehicle service manual!” 

  For  manufacturer  specific  codes,  you  need  to  select  a  vehicle 

make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions. 

6.

 

To quit 

Code Lookup

, press the BACK key. 

4. Data Review

The 

Review Data

 function is used to view test results from last vehicle 

tested. 

 Depending on vehicle tested, the code reader may have different 

types of data to review. 

To review stored data: 

1.

 

Use the UP/DOWN key to select Review Data from 

Main Menu 

screen. 

               

Code Lookup            

 

P0001 

 

[UP/DOWN] – CHANGE 

[ENTER] – CONFIRM 

[BACK] - EXIT 

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Summary of Contents for EQP-103

Page 1: ...EQP 103 OBDII Code Reader Reset Tool USER S MANUAL This compact multi function tool can be used on local and imported vehicles that support the OBDII vehicle communication system ...

Page 2: ...BD D D Di ia ag gn no os si is s 24 5 1 Reading DTCs 27 5 2 Clearing DTCs 28 5 3 Live Datastream 30 5 4 Viewing Freeze Data 40 5 5 Reading I M Readiness Status Data 41 5 6 O2 Monitor Test 44 5 7 On Board Monitor Test 45 5 8 Component Test 48 5 9 Reading Vehicle Information 49 5 10 Modules Present 51 6 U Up pd da at ti in ng g a an nd d P Pr ri in nt ti in ng g 52 6 1 Updating the Code Reader 53 6 ...

Page 3: ...are signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition No Signal Word Hazard Level 1 Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders 2 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders 3 Indicates a potentiall...

Page 4: ...es away from the battery and fuel fuel vapors as they are highly flammable Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline chemical and electrical fires in work area Always be aware of rotating parts that move at high speed when an engine is running and keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects to avoid serious injury Do not touch engine componen...

Page 5: ...t Bold italic text is used in the procedures to highlight the menus on the code reader screen Example Use the UP DOWN key to select Language from System Setup screen Symbols and Icons Check Note Additional information about the subject in the preceding paragraph is introduced by a Check Note Example The code reader is set to display English menus by default Solid Spot Operation tips and lists that...

Page 6: ...re supported by all vehicles Screens Some help messages information and data displayed on the code reader are also shown in graphical text boxes The screens presented are examples only and actual test screen may vary for each vehicle being tested Example Arrow Icon An arrow icon indicates a procedure Example To change menu language 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Language from System Setup screen ...

Page 7: ...andardisation of protocols and interface it allowed different interpretations among vehicle manufacturers OBDII the second generation On Board Diagnostics improved in both capability and standardisation is a system developed in mid 1990s by the Society Automotive Engineers SAE to standardise automotive electronic diagnosis EOBD is European version of OBDII required in Europe since 2001 The OBDII s...

Page 8: ...e dashboard as stated a decal describing its location should be attached to the dashboard in the area the DLC should have been located NOTE On some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the ashtray which must be removed to access it or on the far right corner of the dash If the DLC cannot be found consult the vehicle s service manual for the location EQP 103 User s Manual 7 ...

Page 9: ...problems that affect engine performance and emissions are detected DTCs are used to help identify the cause of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle and determine the fault location s DTCs consist of a five digit alphanumeric code Please see below for the DTCs format and code types EQP 103 User s Manual 8 ...

Page 10: ...and operation tips C UP Key moves selection up Scrolls back and forth through codes retrieved Press it from home screen to enter the DTC update mode when doing upgrading D DOWN Key moves selection down Scrolls back and forth through codes retrieved Press it from home screen to do language selection H I E B A G F C D EQP 103 User s Manual 9 ...

Page 11: ...ppears Also press it to go to next screen of information when code definition covers more than 1 screen H P Po ow we er r S Sw wi it tc ch h Turns on off the scan tool when powered by cell battery resets the code reader when powered by vehicle battery I U US SB B P Po or rt t provides a USB connection between the code reader and PC or laptop Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean keypad or d...

Page 12: ...Power 9V 6 Dimensions L W H 185mm 85mm 35mm 7 28 3 35 1 38in 7 Weight 0 7Kg Below is a list indictors used to help navigate through menus No Indicator Description 1 Indicates the control module number 2 Indicates more than one screen of information is available 3 Indicates help information available 4 G Indicates graphic viewing of PID is available 5 Indicates internal battery level Display Indica...

Page 13: ...der will not be used for an extended period of time remove the battery to prevent battery leakage from damaging the battery compartment I IM MP PO OR RT TA AN NT T Do not use a Lithium Li battery E Ex xt te er rn na al l P Po ow we er r To power on the code reader by vehicle battery 1 Locate the diagnostic interface on vehicle 2 Plug in the code reader s OBDII connector to the DLC NOTE A plastic D...

Page 14: ...to program the code reader to meet your specific needs Changing Language The code reader is set to display English menus by default To change system language 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Language from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup ...

Page 15: ...rast To adjust display contrast 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Contrast from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to adjust contrast Language Deutsch Dutch English Espanol Francais System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests EQP 103 User s Manual 14 ...

Page 16: ...nge measurement unit 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Measurement Unit from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select desired measurement unit Contrast Contrast 30 UP DOWN Adjust System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests EQP 103 User s Manual 15 ...

Page 17: ...ailable only when the code reader is powered by internal battery To change auto power off time 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Auto Power Off from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to increase or decrease time Measurement Unit English Metric System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests EQP 103 User s Manual 16 ...

Page 18: ...OWN key to select Beeper from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select desired choice Auto Power off 01 Minute UP Increase time DOWN Decrease time ENTER Confirm System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests EQP 103 User s Manual 17 ...

Page 19: ...f keypad are working correctly To check LCD 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Tool Self Tests from System Setup screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select Display Test from Tool Self Tests screen Beeper Beep ON Beeper OFF System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests EQP 103 User s Manual 18 ...

Page 20: ...P DOWN key to select Tool Self Tests from screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select Keyboard Test from screen Tool Self Tests Tool Self Tests Display Test Keyboard Test System Setup Language Contrast Measurement Unit Auto Power Off Beeper Tool Self Tests System Setup EQP 103 User s Manual 19 ...

Page 21: ...battery If it does not reboot or power off the code reader the key is not working properly 5 Double press the BACK key to return Tool Information The Tool Information function is used to view tool information such as software version that may be needed when contacting customer service To view tool information 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Tool Information from Main Menu screen Keyboard Test Pres...

Page 22: ...ook up DTCs 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Code Lookup from Main Menu screen Tool Information S W Ver V1 00 H W Ver V1 00 LIB Ver V1 0 Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information EQP 103 User s Manual 21 ...

Page 23: ...efinition not found Please refer to vehicle service manual For manufacturer specific codes you need to select a vehicle make on an additional screen to look for DTC definitions 6 To quit Code Lookup press the BACK key 4 Data Review The Review Data function is used to view test results from last vehicle tested Depending on vehicle tested the code reader may have different types of data to review To...

Page 24: ...le ID and protocol type to be reviewed Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information Review Data Stored Codes Pending Codes Datastream Freeze Data I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test If no data exists for function selected to review a No Data Found message displays 10 1 2 P0101 Generic Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Range Performance EQP 103 User s Manual 23 ...

Page 25: ...en it is connected to the vehicle and uses the protocol throughout the testing till another vehicle is diagnosed If the code reader fails to communicate with the vehicle a Communication Error message displays Make sure the OBDII connector is securely attached and the ignition key is on Turn vehicle key to off for 10 seconds then on If problem still exists refer to Error Messages on page 55 of Trou...

Page 26: ...rer i e Engine or Module A4 To perform diagnosis 1 Press the ENTER key from home screen to view Main Menu 2 Use the UP DOWN key to select Diagnostics from Main Menu screen 3 Select YES to erase previous recording and make a new one System Status MIL Status ON Code Found 3 Monitors N A 3 Monitors OK 3 Monitors INC 5 Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Informat...

Page 27: ... data completely before erasing 4 Use the UP DOWN key to select a control module where the data may be retrieved when more than one module is detected To view information of another control unit quit current test and select another module If only one control module is equipped with the vehicle being tested the above screen is not displayed Diagnostics Clear existing recording and save data from th...

Page 28: ... that indicate intermittent faults If the fault does not occur within a certain number of drive cycles depending on vehicle the code clears from memory If fault occurs a specific number of times the code matures into a DTC and the MIL illuminates or blinks This function can be performed with KOEO or KOER To read codes from vehicle control modules 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Read Codes from Dia...

Page 29: ...TER key to move to next screen when the code definition covers more than one screen 5 Press the ENTER key to return to Diagnostic Menu screen 5 2 Clearing DTCs The Clear Codes function is used to delete DTCs and I M Readiness data from vehicle s control module s It may also erase freeze data and set monitors to incomplete or not ready Perform Clear Codes function only after systems have been check...

Page 30: ... data not to be deleted select NO and a Command Cancelled message displays Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to Diagnostic Menu 4 Wait a few seconds until a Codes Cleared message shows indicating codes are cleared successfully Clear Codes Are you sure to clear codes YES NO Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test Depending on which mon...

Page 31: ... time viewing of the vehicle s electronic control unit s PID data including sensor data operation of switches solenoids and relays To view live datastream 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Datastream from Diagnostic Menu screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select View Data from Datastream screen Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I M Readiness ...

Page 32: ... To view entire data list 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Complete Data List from View Data screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm your selection 3 View PIDs on code reader Use the UP DOWN key when more than one screen of information is retrieved Datastream View Data Record Data Playback Data View Data Complete Data List Record Data Playback Data EQP 103 User s Manual 31 ...

Page 33: ...ACK key to return to previous level Viewing Custom Data List Custom Data List allows certain PIDs from Complete Data List to be selected To view custom data list 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Custom Data List from View Data screen Datastream DTC_CNT 3 FUELSYS1 OL Drive FUELSYST2 N A LOAD_PCT 0 0 ETC F 172 SHRTFT1 0 0 EQP 103 User s Manual 32 ...

Page 34: ...he PIDs were selected and will be displayed You are allowed to pick up a maximum of 18 PIDs If you selected more than 18 PIDs a The selected data list is full message displays on the screen 4 Hold the ENTER key for 2 seconds to view selected PIDs View Data Complete Data List Custom Data List Measurement Unit Custom Data List DTC_CNT FUELSYS1 01 FUELSYST2 02 LOAD_PCT 03 ETC F 04 SHRTFT1 05 EQP 103 ...

Page 35: ...ds used Manual Trigger triggers recording whenever the operator presses the ENTER key Trigger On DTCs automatically triggers recording when a code is detected by vehicle Trigger On DTCs is not available on all vehicles Some vehicles need to be driven for a long period of time to store a code after a drivability fault occurs If Trigger On DTCs is selected to make a recording there might not be dras...

Page 36: ...Refer to View Data to set up Complete Data List or Customer Data List to record 4 Use the UP DOWN key to pick a trigger mode 5 Press the ENTER key to confirm 6 Use the UP DOWN key to pick a memory area Datastream View Data Record Data Playback Data Pick Trigger Method Manual Trigger Trigger On DTC EQP 103 User s Manual 35 ...

Page 37: ...with an asterisk was picked a message prompting to erase data displays If Manual Trigger is selected following screen displays Select Memory Previous recording exists Erase it and make a new one YES NO Select Memory Area 1 Area 2 Area 3 Manual Trigger Ready to record ENTER START EQP 103 User s Manual 36 ...

Page 38: ...ving data until memory is full the operator presses the BACK key NOTE Different vehicles communicate at different speeds and support a different number of PIDs Therefore the maximum number of frames that can be recorded varies 8 After recording the code reader display a prompt to Playback Data Trigger On DTC Waiting for DTC to trigger recording BACK EXIT Recording 5 60 FUELSYS1 OL Drive FUELSYST2 ...

Page 39: ... playback recorded PID data To playback data 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select Playback Data from Datastream screen 2 Press the ENTER key 3 Use the UP DOWN key to select a memory area that is marked with an asterisk Record Data Recording Done Playback Data YES NO Datastream View Data Record Data Playback Data EQP 103 User s Manual 38 ...

Page 40: ...d sequence of currently displayed frame Negative frame indicates data recorded before trigger point and positive frame indicates data recorded after trigger The G icon indicates graphing is available for the selected PID Use the ENTER key to view graphing and use the UP DOWN key to scroll back and forth through graphs 6 Use the BACK key to return to Playback Data Select Memory Area 1 Area 2 Area 3...

Page 41: ...N key to select F Fr re ee ez ze e D Da at ta a from D Di ia ag gn no os st ti ic c M Me en nu u screen 2 Press the E EN NT TE ER R key to confirm 3 View freeze frame data on screen If more than one screen of information is retrieved use the U UP P D DO OW WN N key to view additional data If no freeze frame detected a No Freeze Data Found message displays Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Dat...

Page 42: ...he computer s monitors decide if the vehicle s emission system is working correctly When the monitor s status is OK vehicle was driven enough to complete the monitor INC Incomplete vehicle was not driven enough to complete the monitor N A Not Applicable vehicle does not support that monitor I I M M R Re ea ad di in ne es ss s function is performed with the KOER or KOEO There are two types of I M R...

Page 43: ...r Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor 11 EGR System Mon Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Monitor NOTE Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles To retrieving I M Readiness Status data 1 Use the UP DOWN key to select I M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu screen 2 Press the ENTER key to confirm If vehicle supports both types of monitors following screen displays Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Dat...

Page 44: ... be present Or Since DTCs Cleared MIL Status OFF Misfire Monitor N A Fuel System Mon N A Comp Component OK Catalyst Mon N A Htd Catalyst N A This Drive Cycle MIL Status OFF Misfire Monitor N A Fuel System Mon N A Comp Component OK Catalyst Mon N A Htd Catalyst N A I M Readiness Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle EQP 103 User s Manual 43 ...

Page 45: ...mand test O2 sensors are not tested when selected via the menu but tested when engine operating conditions are within specified limits If the vehicle uses a controller area network CAN protocol to communicate this function is not supported by vehicle Refer to O On n B Bo oa ar rd d M Mo on ni it to or r T Te es st ts s on page 45 for O2 monitor data of CAN equipped vehicles To retrieve O2 monitor ...

Page 46: ... K key to return to O O2 2 M Mo on ni it to or r T Te es st t screen 5 7 On Board Monitor Test The O On n B Bo oa ar rd d M Mo on ni it to or r T Te es st t function is useful after servicing or after clearing a vehicle ECU s memory This function receives test results for emission related powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored for Non CAN vehicles O2 Bank1 Sensor1 81...

Page 47: ...e U UP P D DO OW WN N key to select O On n B Bo oa ar rd d M Mo on ni it to or r T Te es st t f from D Di ia ag gn no os st ti ic c M Me en nu u screen 2 Use the E EN NT TE ER R key to confirm 3 Use the U UP P D DO OW WN N key to pick desired test results For non CAN vehicles test screen is illustrated as below For CAN vehicles test screen is illustrated as below Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test ...

Page 48: ... of selected test results For non CAN vehicles test screen is illustrated as below For CAN vehicles test screen is illustrated as below Test 01 Data ID 00 MOD 10 MEAS 0 MAX 0 MIN STS OK O2 Mon B1S1 Rich Lean Threshd mV MEAS 0 450 MIN 0 312 MAX 0 630 STS OK On Board Mon Test O2 Mon B1S1 O2 Mon B1S2 Catalyst Mon B1 EGR Mon Bank1 EQP 103 User s Manual 47 ...

Page 49: ...not allow tools to control vehicle systems The manufacturer sets the criteria to automatically stop test Refer to appropriate vehicle service manual before using this function To do component test 1 Use the U UP P D DO OW WN N key to select C Co om mp po on ne en nt t T Te es st t from D Di ia ag gn no os st ti ic c M Me en nu u screen 2 Press the E EN NT TE ER R key to confirm 3 Use the U UP P D ...

Page 50: ...icle control module s calibration verification numbers CVN s and in use performance tracking on model year 2000 and newer OBD II compliant vehicles CVNs are calculated values required by OBD II regulations They are reported to check if emission related calibrations have been changed Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control module It may take several minutes to do the CVN calculation In use perf...

Page 51: ...n and a Not Support This Function message displays 4 Press the ENTER key to confirm 5 Use the UP DOWN key to select an available item from Vehicle Information screen Vehicle Information Turn key on with engine off Any key to continue Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test Vehicle Information Modules Present Measurement Unit EQP 103 User s Manual 50 ...

Page 52: ...de reader identifies module IDs and communication protocols for OBD2 modules in the vehicle To view module IDs and communication types 1 Use the U UP P D DO OW WN N key to select M Mo od du ul le es s P Pr re es se en nt t from D Di ia ag gn no os st ti ic c M Me en nu u screen Calibration ID Cal ID 06A906032SD 6462 Vehicle Information Calibration ID EQP 103 User s Manual 51 ...

Page 53: ...nt with the latest development of diagnosis Also it allows you to upload recorded test results to your PC or laptop for analysis and printing Modules Present ID Protocol 10 ISO 9141 2 1A ISO 9141 2 Diagnostic Menu On Board Mon Test Component Test Vehicle Information Modules Present Measurement Unit EQP 103 User s Manual 52 ...

Page 54: ...ebsite www plusquip com au download page Download and save the applications and files onto your computer disk EQP 103 PCLink Update Software 2 Unzip the update software file 3 Double click the exe file and follow instructions on computer screen to install the tool and driver 4 Double click the desktop icon to launch the application 5 Connect EQP 103 to computer with the USB cable provided and the ...

Page 55: ... on page 53 of 6 1 Updating the Code Reader 2 Start the printing application by selecting the Print tab 3 Connect EQP 103 to computer with the USB cable supplied to power it on 4 Use the U UP P D DO OW WN N key to select Print Data from Main Menu screen To update DTCs It may take several minutes to update the DTCs 1 Use Select File to locate update file downloaded 7 Click Update to start updating ...

Page 56: ... E EN NT TE ER R key to load data to your computer 8 Use the B BA AC CK K key to return to M Ma ai in n M Me en nu u 7 Troubleshooting 7 1 Error Message When a Communication Error message displays please check the following Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information Print Data Stored Codes Pending Codes Live Data Freeze Data I M Readiness O2 Monitor Test...

Page 57: ... or functions incorrectly in any other way do the following Check DLC for broken or bent pins and clean the pins if need be Make sure EQP 103 is correctly connected to vehicle s DLC Verify battery voltage is at least 8 0V with KOEO 7 3 Battery Replacement EQP 103 needs a 9V cell battery to operate when disconnected from the vehicle When the icon appears replace the battery as instructed below To r...

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