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  • Page 1 BB700 instruction manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started Main Menu Settings Language Contrast Display Test Keypad Test Units of Measurement Where’s the Vehicle’s OBD? Connecting the BB700 Operation Instructions Diagnostics Reading Trouble Codes Erasing Trouble Codes View Live Data View Freeze Frame Data I/M Status Vehicle Information...

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    SAFETY FIRST! For your safety, read this user manual before using the scan tool. Read your vehicle’s service manual and follow all safety precautions. Do not connect, or disconnect, the scan tool to your vehicle while the ignition is on. Make sure the parking brake is engaged.

  • Page 4: Vehicle Inspection

    vehicle inspection This scan tool is designed to read your vehicle’s emissions-related faults and retrieve fault codes related to a malfunction with these systems. Simple mechanical problems can cause poor engine performance and trigger fault codes. Look for low oil levels, damaged hoses, broken or loose wiring &...

  • Page 5: Tool Description

    tool description Functionality: • Compatible with all 1996 and newer cars, light trucks and SUV’s. • Communicates with all OBD II protocols: VPW, PWM, ISO, KWP 2000, and CAN • Temporarily resets and clears the check engine light (CEL). • Displays diagnostic trouble codes (DTC).

  • Page 6: Controls

    controls Vehicle Diagnostic Port: OBDII -16PIN LCD screen: 160 x 160 pixel display Enter Key: Confirms a selection of a menu ESCAPE ENTER list and operates it Escape Key: Returns to the previous screen Directional Arrows: Up / Down Moves the cursor up or down Left / Right arrow: Turns the pages www.bigbananatools.com...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    getting started Set up menu functionality The set up menu allows the user to change the following settings: Language Display Contrast LCD Display Test Keypad Testing Unit of Measurement Important Note: Menu functionality should be completed and set before diagnosing vehicle trouble codes.

  • Page 8: Language

    getting started Language 1. Press the Escape key to return to the Main Menu. 2. Press the Up/Down arrow key and select Language. The screen will display different language options. 3. With the Language option selected, press the Enter key. 4.

  • Page 9: Display Test

    getting started Display Test: This test refreshes the screen and tests all the pixels. It ensures the scanner’s LCD screen is working properly. 1. Press the Escape key to return to the Main Menu. 2. Move the Up/Down arrow key and select Display Test. 3.

  • Page 10: Units Of Measurement

    getting started Unit of Measurement 1. Press the Escape button to return to the Main Menu. 2. Move the Up/Down arrow keys and select Units. 3. Once the units option is selected, press the Enter key. Where is my vehicle’s OBD connector? All cars manufactured for sale in the US since 1996 were mandated, by Federal Law, to have an OBDII diagnostic port.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Bb700

    3. Connect the OBDII cable to the vehicle’s Data Connector. 4. Turn your vehicle’s ignition to the on position. Do not start the engine. 5. Turn the scan tool (BB700) on. 6. The scan tool will auto start and the startup screen will display. www.bigbananatools.com...
  • Page 12 operation instructions Main Menu Display Options Diagnose: 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys and select Diagnose. 2. Once the Diagnose option is selected, press the Enter key. 3. Press the Enter key, a second time, when OBDII displays on the screen. 4.

  • Page 13: Diagnostics

    operation instructions Diagnose continued: Upon successful completion of tests, the scanner will display the Vehicle Diagnosis Menu. The Trouble Codes function reads your vehicles’ Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the vehicle’s computer modules. www.bigbananatools.com...

  • Page 14: Reading Trouble Codes

    operation instructions Reading Trouble Codes: When viewing codes, the scan tool displays both Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and Pending DTCs. A DTC indicates a malfunction is present. It must be present for a sufficient amount of time before the tool will display a Diagnostic Trouble Code, and a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL).
  • Page 15 operation instructions 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys and select error code. 2. If there are 2 or more trouble codes listed, use the Up/Down arrow keys to move between the codes. If there are factory definition error codes, the corresponding information will be reported on the display.

  • Page 16: Erasing Trouble Codes

    operation instructions Erasing Trouble Codes The Erase function removes DTC Codes and Pending Codes. Freeze Frame Data may be affected, however it depends on the vehicle. The I/M Status will register as not ready. Important Note: The Check Engine Light and Trouble Codes will come back on if the issue(s) is not resolved.

  • Page 17: View Live Data

    operation instructions Viewing Live Data Live Data reads certain sensors in real time such as RPM, Engine Coolant, Temperature, Vehicle Speed, Oxygen Sensor Data, O2 Voltage, Temps, MAF and more. How to view Live Data: 1. Press Escape key to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu. 2.

  • Page 18: View Freeze Frame Data

    operation instructions Viewing Freeze Frame Data Freeze Frame Data is merely a snapshot of the engines condition at the time of an emission-related fault. When an emissions- related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is known as freeze frame data.

  • Page 19: I/M Status

    operation instructions Viewing I/M Status I/M status is a snapshot of the emission systems operations for all OBDII Vehicles - Misfire Monitor, Evap System Monitor, Oxygen Sensor Monitor, and the EGR System Monitor just to name a few. This function will indicate Ready or Not Ready. To reach ready status, the vehicle has to complete an entire drive cycle.

  • Page 20: Vehicle Information

    operation instructions Below is a list of the abbreviated I/M data Abbreviated Name Expanded Name Misfire Monitor Misfire monitor FUEL System Mon Fuel System Monitor Com Component Comprehensive Components Monitor Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor Htd Catalyst Heated Catalyst Monitor Evap System Mon Evaporative System Monitor Sec Air System Secondary Air System Monitor...
  • Page 21 operation instructions Vehicle Information Continued Vehicle information is reported on the above screen. Important Note: Not all vehicles support this mode; depending on your vehicle, this information may not be available. If the vehicle does not support this mode, the error message, “Not supported, ”...
  • Page 22 operation instructions Oxygen Sensor Continued: Press the Up/Down arrow keys to select appropriate sensor. If the vehicle supports this mode, appropriate information will display on the Oxygen Sensor Menu screen. If the vehicle does not support this mode, an error message, “Not Supported, ”...

  • Page 23: Mode 6 Test

    operation instructions Below is a list of the abbreviated Oxygen Sensor Data. Abbreviated Name Expanded Name RichToLeSeThV(Con) Rich to lean sensor threshold voltage (constant) LeanToRiSeThV(Con) Lean to rich sensor threshold voltage (constant) LowSeVFoSwTiCA(Con) Low sensor voltage for switch time calculation (constant) HighSeVoFoSwTiCa(Con) High sensor voltage for switch time calculation (constant)
  • Page 24 operation instructions Mode 6 Testing Continued: The above screens will display if your vehicle adheres to the following protocols: ISO 9141-2, PWM, VPW, ISO 14230-4, Use the Up/Down arrow keys to select TID $01 and press the Enter key. If the vehicle adheres to ISO 15765-4, the Mode 6 Test screen will display the test results.

  • Page 25: Evap Systems Test

    operation instructions EVAP System Testing This test enables the external test equipment to control the operation of an on-board system, test or component. Initiating an EVAP Systems Test 1. Press the Escape key. 2. Select EVAP System Test (option 9) and press the Enter key. Important Note: Not all vehicles support this mode.

  • Page 26: Update / Warranty & Servicing

    update instructions To update your tool’s software and firmware, please visit: www.bigbananatools.com/downloads.php warranty & servicing Limited One Year Warranty The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that this unit is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and maintenance for a period of one year from the date of original purchase.
  • Page 27 PS100 OBDII/CAN OBDII appendix (a) APPENDIX A Abbreviated NAME FOR SERVICE $01 AND $02 SCALING AND DEFINITION Abbreviated Name Expanded Name Fuel Sys1, Fuel Sys2 Fuel system 1 status, Fuel system 1 status: CALC LOAD Calculated LOAD Value COOLANT Engine Coolant Temperature ST FTRM1 Short Term Fuel Trim - Bank 1 LT FTRM1...

  • Page 28: Appendix A

    appendix (a) contd. PS100 OBDII/CAN OBDII O2S W.R. EQ_RAT12 Bank 1 – Sensor 2 (wide range O2S) Equivalence Ratio (lambda) O2S W.R. B1,S2 Bank 1 – Sensor 2 (wide range O2S) Oxygen Sensor Voltage O2S W.R. EQ_RAT13 Bank 1 – Sensor 3 (wide range O2S) Equivalence Ratio (lambda) O2S W.R.

  • Page 29: Appendix B

    appendix (a) contd. PS100 OBDII/CAN OBDII O2S W.R. B2,S3 Bank 2 – Sensor 3 (wide range O2S) Oxygen Sensor Current O2S W.R. EQ_RAT24 Bank 2 – Sensor 4 (wide range O2S) Equivalence Ratio (lambda) O2S W.R. B2,S4 Bank 2 – Sensor 4 (wide range O2S) Oxygen Sensor Current O2S W.R.
  • Page 30 O2S W.R. B4,S1 Bank 4 – Sensor 1 (wide range O2S) Oxygen Sensor Current O2S W.R. EQ_RAT42 Bank 4 – Sensor 2 (wide range O2S) Equivalence Ratio (lambda) appendix (b) O2S W.R. B4,S2 Bank 4 – Sensor 2 (wide range O2S) Oxygen Sensor Current APPENDIX B This applies to ISO 9141-2, SAE J1850, and ISO 14230-4 definition for service $06.
  • Page 31 $A1-$BF manufacturer Test ID description $C1-$DF manufacturer Test ID description appendix (c) $E1-$FF manufacturer Test ID description APPENDIX C This only applies to ISO 15765-4 definition for service $06 OBDMID (ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTIC MONITOR ID) DEFINITION FOR SERVICE $06 OBDMID (Hex) On-Board Diagnostic Monitor ID name 00 OBD Monitor IDs supported ($01 - $20) 01 Oxygen Sensor Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 1 02 Oxygen Sensor Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 2...

  • Page 32: Appendix C

    appendix (c) contd. PS100 OBDII/CAN OBDII 3D Purge Flow Monitor 3E - 3F Reserved by document for future standardization 40 OBD Monitor IDs supported ($41 - $60) 41 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 1 42 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 2 43 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 3 44 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Bank 1 - Sensor 4 45 Oxygen Sensor Heater Monitor Bank 2 - Sensor 1...
  • Page 33 appendix (c) contd. PS100 OBDII/CAN OBDII A7 Mis-Fire Cylinder 6 Data A8 Mis-Fire Cylinder 7 Data A9 Mis-Fire Cylinder 8 Data AA Mis-Fire Cylinder 9 Data AB Mis-Fire Cylinder 10 Data AC Mis-Fire Cylinder 11 Data AD Mis-Fire Cylinder 12 Data AE - BF Reserved by document for future standardisation C0 OBD Monitor IDs supported ($C1 - $E0) C1 - DF Reserved by document for future standardisation...
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