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ABS / AIR BAG 2004
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  • Page 1 ABS / AIR BAG 2004 USER GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Important Notices

    IMPORTANT NOTICES SAFETY All Danger, Warning and Important notes must be followed for your safety. These safety messages are in the following formats: DANGER: Means you risk possible loss of life. WARNING: Means you risk possible bodily harm. IMPORTANT: Means that the information demands special attention or that you risk damage to the vehicle or the tool.
  • Page 3 ABS / AIR BAG 2004 SOFTWARE for the NEXT GENERATION INFORMATION SYSTEM TOOL USER GUIDE...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents IMPORTANT NOTICES......inside front cover Chapter 1: General Information ......1 Introduction .
  • Page 6 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Contents Chapter 3: Datastream ....... . . 19 About Datastream .
  • Page 7 Chapter 8: Vehicle Info ....... . . 55 Specifications..........55 Related TSBs .
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  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Danger: • When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach a building exhaust removal system to the engine exhaust system. Engines produce carbon monoxide, an odorless, poisonous gas that causes slower reaction time and can lead to serious injury or death.
  • Page 10 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Safety Precautions Important: • To avoid damaging the NGIS tool or generating false data, make sure the vehicle battery is fully charged and the connection to the vehicle DLC is clean and secure. •...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1: General Information

    The software automatically saves the most recently used vehicle setup for you to reuse quickly. You can also save vehicle setups for reuse. • You can view “live” sensor and switch datastream infor- mation while it is being communicated from the vehicle’s ECU. •...

  • Page 12: Equipment Descriptions

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Equipment Descriptions Equipment Descriptions Next Generation Information System (NGIS) Tool The NGIS tool (purchased separately) is a portable, hand-held tool. The Pathfinder 2001 (or newer) soft- ware and the ABS / Air Bag 2004 software must be installed in the NGIS tool before you can use the NGIS tool for testing the air bag and brake systems.

  • Page 13: Cables

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Cables The cable used to connect the NGIS tool to the data link connector (DLC) of a vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU) depends on the type of vehicle being tested. The two most common cables are shown below. They are the System Smart 25-pin cable (3305-73) and the DB25 power cable (3305-72).

  • Page 14: Vehicle Adapters

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Equipment Descriptions Vehicle Adapters The vehicle adapters are used with the DB 25 power cable, shown on the previous page. The adapter used depends on the vehicle being tested. Some of the most common adapters are shown below.

  • Page 15: Gm Adapter (212633)

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide GM Adapter (212633) Figure 1.9: GM Adapter The GM adapter is for GM vehicles. The adapter has the following components: Item 1 DLC Connector - connects to the data link connector (DLC) of the vehicle’s electronic control unit. Item 2 8-Pin Connector - connects to the 8-pin connector on the DB 25 power cable.

  • Page 16: Software Description

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Software Description Software Description Software Installation Before using the ABS / Air Bag 2004 software, the soft- ware must be installed in the NGIS tool and “unlocked” with a Smart Card. The software is either preinstalled in the NGIS tool, provided on a compact disc or flash, or can be downloaded from the SPX web site.

  • Page 17: Vehicle Identification Screen

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Vehicle Identification Screen When you select ABS / Air Bag 2004 from the Scan Diagnostics menu, the first Vehicle Identification screen appears. Figure 1.14: Vehicle Identification Screen The Vehicle Identification screen has three sections as follows: •...

  • Page 18: Diagnostic Menu Screen

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Software Description Diagnostic Menu Screen Figure 1.16: Diagnostic Menu Screen The Diagnostic Menu screen contains a menu of the test options available for the vehicle being tested. The next few pages show and briefly describe each of the options on the Diagnostic menu.

  • Page 19: Custom Datastream

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Custom Datastream When you select Custom Datasteam from the Diagnostic menu, the following screen appears. Figure 1.18: Custom Datastream Selection Screen - before selections You use this screen to select specific (customized) data items you want to display on the standard Datastream screen.

  • Page 20: Post Collision Test

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Software Description Post Collision Test When you select Post Collision Test from the Diag- nostic menu, several step-by-step instruction screens, similar to the following screen, appear. Figure 1.21: Post Collision Test Screen The screens provide instructions for testing air bags after repair(s).

  • Page 21: Vehicle Info

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Vehicle Info When you select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic menu, the following screen appears. Figure 1.23: Vehicle Info Screen The Vehicle Info screen contains menu options for viewing vehicle-specific information, such as vehicle specifications, technical service bulletin (TSB) refer- ences, and the vehicle description (system type).

  • Page 22: Special Tests

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Vehicle Applications Special Tests When you select Special Tests from the Diagnostic menu, the following screen appears. Figure 1.25: Special Tests Screen The Special Tests screen contains menu options for performing special diagnostic tests. After you select a menu option, pre-programmed screens appear for the diagnostic test.

  • Page 23: Chapter 2: Start-Up Steps

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 2: Start-up Steps Introduction All vehicle setups require a specific cable connection to the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC). To deter- mine the specific cable required for a vehicle, you must first enter the vehicle information. After you have done this, the screen displays the specific cable information for the vehicle.
  • Page 24 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Step 1: Enter the Vehicle Information Figure 2.3: Vehicle Information - Manufacturer Screen 4 With the Vehicle Information screen displayed, you can enter new information for a vehicle or you can select and reuse saved information for a vehicle already tested.
  • Page 25 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 6 To reuse saved information for a vehicle already tested, do the following: a Press the Reuse function key. This displays the Reuse Vehicles screen, which contains a list of saved vehicle descriptions. Figure 2.5: Reuse Vehicles Screen Select the vehicle description to use and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 26: Step 2: Connect The Cable

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Step 2: Connect the Cable Step 2: Connect the Cable The method used to connect the NGIS tool to a vehi- cle’s electronic control unit (ECU) depends on the vehicle’s configuration as follows: •...

  • Page 27: Non-Obd Ii Vehicle Cable Connection

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Non-OBD II Vehicle Cable Connection This type of connection generally requires the DB25 Power cable (3305-72) or another vehicle-specific cable. Note: Some non-ODB II vehicles may require the System Smart 25-pin cable. Note: For a description of the cables, refer to “Cables” on page To connect the DB25 Power cable or another similar cable, follow these steps:...

  • Page 28: Step 3: Select The Diagnostic Function

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Step 3: Select the Diagnostic Function Step 3: Select the Diagnostic Function After connecting the cable, the NGIS tool should still display the Vehicle Identification - Required Cables screen. Figure 2.14: Vehicle Information - Required Cables Screen To select the diagnostic function, follow these steps: 1 With the Required Cables (or Connectors) illustration still displayed, press the ENTER key.

  • Page 29: Chapter 3: Datastream

    This lets you view “live” sensor and switch readings. Automatic Diagnostic Code Triggered Record The ABS Air Bag 2004 software has an automatic Diag- nostic Code Triggered Record function.This function...

  • Page 30: Datastream Functions

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Figure 3.2: Datastream Screen 2 Notice the following about the Datastream screen: • Each line displays a data item. You use the Up and Down Direction keys to scroll through the data and to select lines.

  • Page 31: Record And Playback

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Record and Playback The Record function lets you record up to 150 one-sec- ond frames of data (75 frames that occur before pressing the Record function key and 75 frames that occur after pressing the key). The Playback function lets you replay recorded data.

  • Page 32: Graph / Analog / Led / Digital

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Graph / Analog / LED / Digital The Graph/ Analog / LED / Digital function lets you change the display type for each line on the Datastream screen. Depending on the type of data on a line, you can change a selected line from digital to a graphical or LED display.

  • Page 33: About Graph Display

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide About Graph Display If a selected line’s data reading is a number (such as 14.4 V, 1.1 V, or 23 Amps), you can use the Graph func- tion key to display the line’s data as a graph. For example, see Figure 3.7 Figure...

  • Page 34: Lock

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Lock The Lock function lets you “lock” selected data lines so they are always included when recording and printing, even if they are below the viewable area of the screen. Note: Generally, printing and recording include only the data items within the viewable area of the data display.

  • Page 35: Freeze Frame

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Freeze Frame The Freeze Frame function lets you “freeze” the data display on the Datastream screen and lets you view past data frame-by-frame. To “freeze” data, follow these steps: Figure 3.12: Datastream Screen - Freeze Frame Function 1 With the Datastream screen displayed, press the Left Direction key to begin the freeze function.

  • Page 36: Print

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Print The Print function on the Datastream screen’s More menu lets you print the data currently displayed on the screen. To print the data, follow these steps: Figure 3.15: Datastream Screen - Print Function 1 With the Display Live Data screen displayed, press the More function key.

  • Page 37: Sort

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Figure 3.17: Datastream Screen - Zoom Function 5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for each line to change. 6 To remove the “Zoom” view from a line, select the line with the “zoomed” view and then select the More, Zoom function again (see steps 2, 3, and 4).

  • Page 38: English / Metric Units

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Figure 3.19: Sort Options Screen 4 From the Sort Options screen (Figure 3.18), select one of the following: • Select By Alphabet to sort the data alphabetically, or • Select By Graphed to sort the data with the graphs at the top of the screen.

  • Page 39: Show / Hide Led Bar

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Show / Hide LED Bar The Show / Hide LED Bar function on the Datastream screen’s More menu lets you displays (or remove) a row of LED readings directly above the status line and function keys.

  • Page 40: Show / Hide Analog

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Datastream Functions Show / Hide Analog When analog gauges are displayed at the top of the Datastream screen, the Show / Hide Analog function on the More menu lets you temporarily hide the gauges or display them again.

  • Page 41: Chapter 4: Custom Datastream

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 4: Custom Datastream The Custom Datastream function lets you select specific data items to display on the standard Datastream screen. To use the custom datastream function, follow these steps: 1 Follow the instructions in “Chapter 2: Start-up page 13 to display the Diagnostic Menu screen.
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  • Page 43: Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes) The Diagnostics Codes (or Read Codes and Clear Codes) functions let you read, review, and clear diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) for a vehicle. The diagnostic trouble code option(s) that appear on the Diagnostic Menu screen vary depending on the vehicle being tested.

  • Page 44: Read Codes

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Read Codes Read Codes The Diagnostic Codes, Read Codes option lets you use the NGIS tool to read DTCs from a vehicle that allows access to the vehicle’s electronic control unit (ECU) through a data link connection (DLC). Depending on the vehicle being tested, the Read Codes procedure varies.

  • Page 45: Read Codes Only

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 3 Select either History Codes or Current Code as follows: Note: For some vehicles, the menu options may be Past and Present instead of History and Current. • Select History Codes and press the ENTER key to display history (or past) codes for the vehicle.
  • Page 46 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Read Codes Figure 5.8: Diagnostic Trouble Codes Menu Screen 2 Select Read Codes and press the ENTER key. This dis- plays an instruction or information screen, similar to the following screen. Figure 5.9: Information or Instruction Screen Note: If connection information is provided (see use the information to connect the NGIS tool to the vehicle’s DLC.

  • Page 47: Review Codes

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Review Codes For some vehicles, the Review Codes option appears on the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen. This option lets you review trouble codes after initially read- ing them. To review diagnostic trouble codes, follow these steps: Figure 5.12: Diagnostic Menu Screen 1 Select Diagnostic Codes from the Diagnostic Menu screen.

  • Page 48: Clear Codes

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Clear Codes Clear Codes For some vehicles, the Clear Codes option appears on the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen. This option lets you clear DTC codes from a vehicle. For some vehicles, this procedure also clears codes stored in the ABS / Air Bag software.

  • Page 49: Self Diagnostics

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Figure 5.18: Clear Codes Instruction Screen 3 Read the screen and follow all instructions, if necessary. Press the appropriate function key. 4 After this, one or more information or instruction screens may appear. Read the screens and follow all instructions. If necessary, use the function keys to answer any ques- tions.
  • Page 50 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Self Diagnostics 2 Select Self Diagnostics and press the ENTER key. This displays the Self Diagnostics menu screen. Figure 5.21: Self Diagnostics Menu Screen 3 Select On Demand Test and press the ENTER key. This displays the On Demand Test screen.

  • Page 51: Wiggle Test

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Wiggle Test For some vehicles (Ford), the Wiggle Test option appears on the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen. This function checks for intermittent breaks in connections and for resulting DTCs. When a circuit break is detected, the NGIS tool beeps and places the DTC code in memory.

  • Page 52: Read Codes / Clear Codes

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes) Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes) If a vehicle requires that you read diagnostic trouble codes by visually viewing them as “flash codes,” the Read Codes and Clear Codes menu options appear directly on the Diagnostic Menu screen (instead of the Diagnostic Codes option).
  • Page 53 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Figure 5.31: DTC Retrieval Procedure Screen 4 View the DTC retrieval procedure and print it, if neces- sary. For printing information, refer to “Print” on 5 Use the connector location and DTC retrieval procedure to read the flash codes from the vehicle.

  • Page 54: Clear Codes (Flash Codes)

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes) Clear Codes (Flash Codes) After retrieving flash codes from a vehicle (refer to “Read Codes (Flash Codes)” on lowing steps to clear the codes from the vehicle. Note: If necessary, consult the manufacturer’s service man- ual for the correct “clear code”...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6: Post Collision Test

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 6: Post Collision Test The Post Collision Test function is a preset test for test- ing air bags after repair. Note: Before performing the test steps, follow the instruc- tions in “Chapter 2: Start-up Steps”...
  • Page 56 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Post Collision Test 5 Select Read Codes from the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen and press the ENTER key. Note: If the Read Codes menu screen appears, select Current Codes from the menu and press the ENTER key. This displays the DTC Information screen.

  • Page 57: Chapter 7: Pathfinder

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 7: Pathfinder The Pathfinder function lets you access the Pathfinder software’s functions from within the ABS / Air Bag soft- ware. This option lets you view vehicle-specific information for some 1988-2003 GM, Saturn, Ford, Chrysler, and Jeep vehicles.

  • Page 58: Fast Fixes

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Fast Fixes Figure 7.2: Repair Trac Symptoms Screen 3 From the list of symptoms, select a symptom to view and press the ENTER key. This displays the Repair Trac Problems and Fixes screen. Figure 7.3: Repair Trac Problems and Fixes Screen Note: The RT (Repair Trac) Code on this screen is a software code only.
  • Page 59 ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Figure 7.5: Fast Fix Select Category Screen 3 From the list of categories, select a category to view and press the ENTER key. This displays the Fast Fix Select Symptom screen. Figure 7.6: Fast Fix Select Symptom Screen 4 From the list of symptoms, select a symptom (cause) to view and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 60: Tsb References

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide TSB References TSB References The TSB References option lets you look up the num- bers and titles of technical service bulletins for a vehicle. To view the TSB references, follow these steps: Figure 7.9: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Pathfinder Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Pathfinder and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 61: Specifications

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Specifications The Specifications option lets you view tune-up, engine, and system specifications for a vehicle. To view the vehicle specifications, follow these steps: Figure 7.12: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Pathfinder Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Pathfinder and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 62: Component Location

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Component Location Component Location The Component Location option lets you view a description of the computer and connector locations for a vehicle. To view the component locations, follow these steps: Figure 7.14: Diagnostic Menu Screen, Pathfinder Screen, and Component Location Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Pathfinder and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 63: Brake Bleed Procedure

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Brake Bleed Procedure The Brake Bleed Procedure option lets you view instructions for bleeding a vehicle’s brakes. To view the brake bleed procedure, follow these steps: Figure 7.17: Diagnostic Menu Screen, Pathfinder Screen, and Brake Bleed Procedure Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Pathfinder and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 64: Brake Bleed Sequence

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Brake Bleed Sequence Brake Bleed Sequence The Brake Bleed Sequence option lets you view a description of the correct sequence for bleeding a vehi- cle’s brakes. To view the brake bleed sequence, follow these steps: Figure 7.20: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Pathfinder Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Pathfinder and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 65: Chapter 8: Vehicle Info

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 8: Vehicle Info The Vehicle Info function lets you view vehicle-specific information. This chapter includes procedures for using the following Vehicle Info functions: • Specifications - used to view brake and ABS specifica- tions for a vehicle.

  • Page 66: Related Tsbs

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Related TSBs Related TSBs The Related TSBs option lets you look up the numbers and titles of technical service bulletins. To view the related TSBs, follow these steps: Figure 8.3: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Vehicle Info Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Vehicle Info and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 67: System Type

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide System Type The System Type option lets you view the vehicle description. To view the system type, follow these steps: Figure 8.6: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Vehicle Info Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Vehicle Info and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 68: Prom Identification

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide PROM Identification PROM Identification The PROM Identification option, which is available for some GM vehicles, lets you view the Programmable Read Only Memory (PROM) 4-digit identification num- ber and additional PROM related information. To view PROM information, follow these steps: Figure 8.8: Diagnostic Menu Screen and Vehicle Info Screen 1 From the Diagnostic Menu screen, select Vehicle Info...

  • Page 69: Chapter 9: Controller Id

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 9: Controller ID The Controller ID function displays identification information about the selected ECU (Audi and Volkswagen). Note: Before performing the test steps, follow the instruc- tions in “Chapter 2: Start-up Steps” on To display the Controller ID information, follow these steps: Figure 9.1: Diagnostic Menu Screen...
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  • Page 71: Chapter 10: Special Tests

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide 10: Special Tests The Special Tests function lets you perform special bi-directional diagnostic tests on anti-lock brake sys- tems (ABS) and air bags. The tests let you use the NGIS tool to activate or control the system components.

  • Page 72: Special Test Descriptions

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Special Test Descriptions Figure 10.2: Special Tests Menu Screen Note: The screen shown above is only an example. Actual screens vary by vehicle and component. 3 From the Special Tests menu screen, select the test you want to perform and press the ENTER key.

  • Page 73: Autobleed Test, Automated Bleed, Or Service Bleed

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Autobleed Test, Automated Bleed, or Service Bleed The bleed tests remove air from the internal brake fluid chambers after servicing the brakes. For some vehi- cles, the NGIS tool runs the test automatically; for other vehicles, the tool displays instructional screens for you to perform the test manually.

  • Page 74: Motor Rehome Test

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Special Test Descriptions Motor Rehome Test The Motor Rehome Test prepares the brake lines for bleeding by clearing air from the modulator. The test returns all ABS motors to their “home” positions. For some vehicles, the NGIS tool runs the test auto- matically;...

  • Page 75: Special Test Screen Examples

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Special Test Screen Examples There are two basic types of special test screens: instructional and bi-directional control. Instructional Screen Example Instructional screens contain step-by-step instructions for performing a special test. You simply follow the instructions provided on each screen.

  • Page 76: Basic Multiple Component Control Screen

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Special Test Screen Examples Basic Multiple Component Control Screen The following screen is the basic manual control screen for multiple components. This screen allows control of more than one component and has a More function key menu for performing additional functions.

  • Page 77: Automatic Test Screen

    ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Automatic Test Screen The following screen is an example of an automatic test screen.You press the Start function key to begin the automatic test. Figure 10.7: Automatic Test Screen Example Item 1 This area displays the state of the test commands being issued by the scan tool (On, Off).
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  • Page 79: Order Information

    SPX Corporation Limited Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS OF SPX ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS (“UNITS”). SPX Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for three years (36 months) from date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any Unit that has been abused, altered, used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner inconsistent with instructions regarding use.
  • Page 80 2005 SPX Corporation. All rights reserved 06/14/05 Part Number 531371...

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