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Summary of Contents for Big Banana BB600
- Page 1 BB600 instruction manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Controls Tool Description Getting Started Where’s the Vehicle’s OBD? Diagnose Menu Settings System Set Up Menu Operation Instructions Connecting the BB600 Diagnose Menu Diagnosing Trouble Codes Reading Trouble Codes Erasing Trouble Codes View Live Data View Freeze Frame Data I/M Status... -
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: Controls
controls Vehicle Diagnostic Port: OBDII -16PIN LCD screen: Backlit LCD display Enter Key: Confirms a selection of a menu 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 6: 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) and definitions. -
Page 7: Getting Started
getting started 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. The connector must be located within three feet of the driver and must not require any tools to be revealed. -
Page 8: Diagnose Menu Settings
Diagnose Menu Once the OBDII cable is connected properly, the BB600 will automatically power on and displays the Diagnose Menu. Diagnose: > 1)Diagnose 2)Setting The Diagnose Menu allows the user to select Opton #1 (Diagnose) or Option #2 (Settings). -
Page 9: System Set Up Menu
getting started System Set Up Menu Selecting Option #2 (Setting) displays the System Set Up Menu. Diagnose: System Setup: 1)Diagnose > 1)Contast > 2)Setting 2)Unit of Measure To adjust the contrast: 1. On the System Setup Menu, select Option #1 (Contrast) and press the ENT (Enter) button. -
Page 10: Operation Instructions
IMPORTANT: CONNECT THE BB600 UNIT TO YOUR VEHICLE’S 16 PIN DATA LINK CONNECTOR BEFORE TURNING THE IGNITION TO THE ON POSITION. Connecting the BB600 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Locate the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (16 pin). -
Page 11: Diagnose Menu
operation instructions Diagnose Menu 1. Press the Up/Down arrow keys and select Option #1 (Diagnose) Diagnose: > 1)Diagnose 2)Setting 1. Once the Diagnose option is selected, press the Enter key. One moment AUTO-LINK is in progress Detecting Protocol SAE J1850 VPW www.bigbananatools.com... - Page 12 operation instructions Diagnose continued: The Test Result Summary page will display. Test Result Summary MIL Status DTC Count Readiness Complete Freeze Data Exists Press any key to cont. Press any key to display the Vehicle Diagnosis Menu Vehicle Diagnosis: > 1)Trouble Codes 2)Erase Codes 3)Live Data...
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Page 13: Reading Trouble Codes
operation instructions Trouble Codes continued: Trouble Codes Codes Total: 01 Fault Codes: 01 Pend Codes: 00 Press (ENT) to view trouble codes The Trouble Codes function reads your vehicles’ Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) from the vehicle’s computer modules. Reading Trouble Codes: When viewing codes, the scan tool displays both Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) and Pending DTCs. -
Page 14: Erasing Trouble Codes
operation instructions Trouble Codes Continued: 1. Press the ENT key to view trouble codes 2. If there are 2 or more trouble codes listed, press the UP/Down arrow keys to move between the codes. Select error code and then press the ENT key. P0401 01/01 Exhaust Gas... - Page 15 operation instructions Erasing Trouble Codes continued: How to erase Trouble Codes: 1. Press the ESC (Escape) key. 2. Select Erase Codes (Option 2) and press the ENT key Vehicle Diagnosis: Vehicle Diagnosis: 1)Trouble Codes > 1)Trouble Codes > 2)Erase Codes 2)Erase Codes 3)Live Data 3)Live Data...
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Page 16: 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 ESC key to return to the Vehicle Diagnosis menu. 2. - Page 17 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. Sometimes this data can be overwritten by faults.
- Page 18 operation instructions Viewing I/M Status I/M (Inspection/Maintenance) 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 ok, inc (incomplete), or n/a. To reach ready or ok status, the vehicle has to complete an entire drive cycle.
- Page 19 operation instructions Below is a list of the abbreviated I/M data Abbreviated Name Expanded Name Inspection/Maintenance MIL Status Malfunction Indicator Lamp Status 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...
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Page 20: Vehicle Information
operation instructions Vehicle Information Continued: Vehicle Information Vehicle Information VIN: CVN: JTHBE1BL1D5007442 A6BD610E CALID: 330S2100 Use arrow keys to scroll Vehicle information is reported on the above screens. 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 21 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 22 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 23 The BB600 is currently not able to be updated. This option may be enabled, in the future, via the micro-USB port. Check website periodically for update information. 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 24 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...
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Page 25: 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 26 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.
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