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Contents
Scanner Screen Layout ....................................................................................................... 27
Menu Options....................................................................................................................... 36
Scanner Operation ..................................................................................................................... 39
Vehicle Identification............................................................................................................ 39
Connecting the Scan Module............................................................................................... 40
Vehicle System and Test Selection...................................................................................... 41
Stopping Communication and Exiting the Scanner .................................................................... 52
Chapter 5: Scan Module Operation ........................................................................................ 54
Overview..................................................................................................................................... 54
Pairing The Scan Module........................................................................................................... 55
Checking Scan Module Paired Status........................................................................................ 56
Data Cable Connection .............................................................................................................. 57
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................................... 58
No Communication Message............................................................................................... 58
Signal Loss / Out of Range Alarm........................................................................................ 58
Checking Scan Module Hardware Status ............................................................................ 59
Recovery Procedure ............................................................................................................ 61
Updating Scan Module Firmware............................................................................................... 63
Chapter 6: OBD Direct Operations.......................................................................................... 66
OBD Health Check..................................................................................................................... 67
Global OBD II Code Check.................................................................................................. 67
Global OBD II Clear Codes.................................................................................................. 68
Readiness Monitors ............................................................................................................. 68
MIL Status............................................................................................................................ 69
OBD Diagnose............................................................................................................................ 69
Start Communication ........................................................................................................... 69
Connector Information ......................................................................................................... 73
Manual Protocol Selection ................................................................................................... 73
Chapter 7: Guided Component Test Operations................................................................... 74
Vehicle Identification................................................................................................................... 74
Menu Options, Guided Component Test.............................................................................. 75
Creating a Favorites List...................................................................................................... 77
Identifying a Test Vehicle..................................................................................................... 78
Operations.................................................................................................................................. 80
Component Information ....................................................................................................... 80
Tests .................................................................................................................................... 81
Chapter 8: Scope and Multimeter Operations ....................................................................... 85
Using the Scope Module Remotely............................................................................................ 85
M4 Scope Module Pairing .......................................................................................................... 87
M4 Scope Module Hardware Status Indicators.................................................................... 87
Getting Started ........................................................................................................................... 88
Capabilities .......................................................................................................................... 88
Leads, Probes and Adapters ............................................................................................... 89
Menu Options, Scope Multimeter......................................................................................... 92
Navigation................................................................................................................................... 94
Screen Layout...................................................................................................................... 94
Making Selections................................................................................................................ 98