Airbag Reset Scanner Tool-AA101 ABS and AIRBAG

Airbag Reset ScannerTool-AA101 ABS and AIRBAG
1. Safety Precautions and Warnings
To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle:
- Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
- Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
- 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. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
- Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
- Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical 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.
- No solvents such as alcohol are allowed to clean the keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. Do not soak the keypad as the keypad is not waterproof
2. General Information
2.1 On-Board Diagnostics
The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed. This second generation of On-Board Diagnostic regulations is called ″OBD II″. The European version of OBD II is commonly referred to as EOBD and has protocols developed for the European vehicle market. 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 Engine Soon″. The system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem. Here below
follow three pieces of such valuable information:
1) Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded ′on′ or ′off′;
2) Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;
3) Readiness Monitor status.
2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
EOBD/OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These codes 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/EOBD 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 operating conditions that caused it to set. Here below is an example to illustrate the structure of the digits:

2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)
The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle′s on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around
the driver′s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location. For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be 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/EOBD Readiness Monitors
An important part of a vehicle′s OBD II/EOBD system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II/EOBD system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits. Currently, there are eleven OBD II/EOBD Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles and the exact number of monitors in any vehicle depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer′s emissions control strategy. Continuous Monitors -- Some of the vehicle components or systems are continuously tested by the vehicle′s OBD II system, while 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/EOBD system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands. Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be operated under specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed non-continuous monitors and are listed below:
1) EGR System
2) O2 Sensors
3) Catalyst
4) Evaporative System
5) O2 Sensor Heater
6) Secondary air
7) Heated Catalyst
8) A/C system
2.5 OBD II/EOBD Monitor Readiness Status
OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle′s PCM′s monitor system has completed testing on each component. Components that have been tested will be reported as ″Ready″, or ″Complete″, meaning they have been tested by the OBD II system. The purpose of recording readiness status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle′s OBD II system has tested all the components and/or systems. The powertrain control module (PCM) sets a monitor to ″Ready″ or ″Complete″ after an appropriate drive cycle has been performed.
The drive cycle that enables a monitor and sets readiness codes to ″Ready″ varies for each individual monitor. Once a monitor is set as ″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 disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors being set to ″Not Ready″. Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating, they will be reported as ″Ready″ all of the time. If testing of a particular supported non-continuous monitor has not been completed, the monitor status will be reported as ″Not Complete″ or ″Not Ready.″ In order for the OBD monitor system to become ready, the vehicle should be driven under a variety of normal operating conditions. These operating conditions may include a mix of highway driving and stop and go, city type driving, and at least one overnight-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/EOBD Definitions
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -- EOBD terminology for the on-board computer that controls engine and drives train. Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) -- Malfunction Indicator Light (Service Engine Soon, Check Engine) is a term used for the light on the instrument panel. It is to alert the driver and/or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle′s systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards. If the MIL illuminates
with a steady light, it indicates that a problem has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or flash. This indicates a severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The vehicle onboard diagnostic system can not turn the MIL off until necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists.
DTC -- Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) that identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned.
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.
EOBD Drive Cycle -- A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to the ″ready″ condition. The purpose of completing an EOBD drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of a drive cycle needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM′s memory or after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicle′s complete drive cycle will ″set″ the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected. Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor that needs to be reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle, consult the vehicle′s Owner′s Manual. Freeze Frame Data -- When an emission-related fault occurs, the EOBD system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating parameters to help in 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 speed, air
flow, engine load, fuel pressure, fuel trim value, engine coolant temperature, ignition timing advance, or closed loop status.
3. Using the Scan tool
3.1 Tool Description

②③④are three Functional keys that correspond with ″buttons″ on
screens for executing commands.
② FUNCTIONAL BUTTON -- Confirms a selection or an action from a menu, and enters next menu; It is also used to shift between text and graphic viewing of live data when viewing and playing back live data.
③ FUNCTIONAL BUTTON -- Saves retrieved data;
Selects/deselects an item when viewing or recording live data; and plays/stops playing back live data.
④ FUNCTIONAL BUTTON -- Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu, and returns to previous menu.
⑤ UP SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves up through menu and submenu items in menu mode. When a DTC definition covers more than one screen, moves up through the current screen to previous
screens for additional data. When looking up DTC, it is used to change value of selected character.
⑥ DOWN SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves down through menu and
submenu items in menu mode. When a DTC definition covers more than one screen, moves up through the current screen to previous screens for additional data. When looking up DTC, it is used to change value of selected character.
⑦ LEFT SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves to previous screen, or to previous character when looking up DTCs. It is also used to view previous trouble code when viewing DTCs.
⑧ RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON -- Moves to next screen, or to next character when looking up DTCs. It is also used to view next trouble code when viewing DTCs.
⑨ HELP BUTTON -- Provides help information when pressed.
⑩ POWER SWITCH -- Turns on/off the scan tool when powered by AAA battery, and resets the tool when powered via vehicle battery.
○11 EXTENSION CABLE -- Connects the scan tool to the vehicle′s Data Link Connector (DLC) via diagnostic connectors.
3.2 Specifications
1) Display: Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment.
2) Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140°F).
3) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F).
4) External Power: 6.0 to 21.0 V power provided via vehicle battery.
5) Internal Power: 6V power provided by four 1.5V batteries.
6) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
210 mm (8.27″) 100 mm (3.94″) 38 mm (1.50″)
7) NW: 1.0 kg (2.2lb), GW: 1.2 kg (2.65lb).
3.3 Accessories
1) User′s Manual -- Instructions on tool operations.
2) CD -- Includes user′s manual, update application and etc.
3) Extension cable -- Connects the scan tool to diagnostic connector.
4) Diagnostic Connector -- Provides power to the scan tool and communicates between the tool and vehicle.
5) USB cable -- Used to upgrade the scan tool, and to upload retrieved data.
6) Carry case -- A nylon case to store the scan tool when not in use.
7) Four 1.5V batteries -- Supplies power to the scan tool when disconnected from vehicle DLC.
3.4 Navigation Characters
Characters used to help navigate the scan tool are:
1) Indicates current selection.
2)Identifies the control module number from which the data is retrieved.
3) Indicates graphic information is available.
4) Indicates battery volume when powered by batteries.
5) Scroll bar indicates additional information is available on previous or next screens.
3.5 Power
Internal Battery Power
The scan tool has four 1.5V batteries that provide power for off-car review and analysis. Press power key to turn on the scan tool. When the ″ ″ icon flashes, replace the battery as instructed
in ″Battery Replacement″ on paragraph 3.9.
· If the scan tool is stored for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent battery leakage from damaging battery compartment. External Power

External power of the scan tool is provided via the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). Just follow the steps below to turn on the scan tool:
1) Connect the scan tool and diagnostic connector with the extension cable supplied.
2) Find DLC on vehicle.
· A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the OBD II cable.
3) Plug the diagnostic connector to vehicle′s DLC.
3.6 Obtaining Login Password
CAUTION: The login password is used to get access to software updates and technical supports from manufacturer or distributors′ websites. DO NOT read the password unless you decide to buy the scan tool.
1) Install four 1.5V batteries and press power key, or connect the tool to vehicle DLC to power up the scan tool.
2) From Main Menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Login Password, and press OK button.

3)Press OK button to continue

4) A message prompting you to give up reading the password comes up.

5)Press Back button to read password

l If you decide not to read the password, press OK button to return.
3.7 Product Setup
The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings:
1) Language: Selects the desired language.
2) Contrast: Adjusts the contrast of the LCD display.
3) Unit of Measure: Sets the unit of measure to English or Metric.
4) Auto Power-off: Sets automatic power-off time limits.
5) Title Style: Changes display mode between ″with title″ and ″without title″.
6) Menu Style：Changes selected menu style between ″highlighted″ and ″normal″.
7) Scroll Style：Changes scroll style between ″scroll″ and ″normal″.
8) Button Style：Changes button style between ″highlighted″ and ″normal″
9) Default: Resets the scan tool to factory default settings.· Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing settings is made. To enter system setup mode
1) Use UP/DOWN button to select System Setup from Main Menu and press OK button. Follow the instructions to make adjustments and settings as described in the following setup options. LOGIN PW: XXXXXXX

Language Setup
· English is the default language.
2) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Language, and press OK button.

3)Use UP/DOWN button to select the desired language and press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.

Contrast Adjustment
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Contrast, and press OK button.

From Contrast menu, use LEFT/RIGHT scroll button to decrease or increase contrast

Press OK button to save your settings and return to previous menu. Unit of Measure
· Metric is the default measurement unit.
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Unit of Measure and press OK button.

From Unit of Measure menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select the desired unit of measurement
3) Press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Auto Power-off
· The minimum automatic power-off time is 1 minute, and the maximum is 30 minutes.
· Auto power-off setup can be performed only when the scanner is powered by AAA batteries.
1) From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Auto Power-off and press OK button.
From Auto Power-off menu, use UP/DOWN button to change automatic power-off limits.
3) Press OK button to save your setting and return to previous menu.
Title Style
· The default title style is ″With Title″.
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Title Style and press OK button
From Title Style menu, use UP/DOWN button to select between With Title and Without Title.
3) Press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Menu Style
· The default menu style is ″Normal″.
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Menu Style and press OK button.
From Menu Style menu, use UP/DOWN button to select menu style between Highlighted and Normal
Press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.

Scroll Style
· The default scroll style is ″Scroll″.
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Scroll Style and press OK button
From Scroll Style menu, use UP/DOWN button to select scroll style between Scroll and Normal
3) Press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Button Style
· The default button style is ″Highlighted″.
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Button Style and press OK button.
From Button Style menu, use UP/DOWN button to select button style between Highlighted and Normal
Press OK button to save your selection and return to previous menu.
Default
From System Setup menu, use UP/DOWN button to select Default and press OK button.
A message comes up asking for your confirmation