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Creator C200 Instruction Manual

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1．Safety Precautions and Warnings ........................................ 3
General Information ..................................................... 5
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2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II ....................................... 5
2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ................................... 6
2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors ............................................... 8
2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Statuses ............................. 10
2.6 OBD II Definitions ........................................................... 11
3. Using the Scan Tool .............................................................. 14
3.1 Tool Description ............................................................... 14
3.2 Specifications ................................................................... 15
3.3 Accessories Include ......................................................... 15
3.4 Product Troubleshooting ................................................. 15
4. Software Function .................................................................. 17
4.1 System Configuration ....................................................... 18
4.2 DTC LOOKUP ........................................................................... 21
5. OBD II Diagnostics ................................................................ 23
5.1 Read Trouble Code ............................................................. 24
5.2 Erase Trouble Codes ......................................................... 26
5.3 Read DataStream ................................................................. 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner INDEX 1．Safety Precautions and Warnings ........3 General Information ............. 5 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II ........5 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ........6 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) ....7 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors ..........8 2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Statuses ......
  • Page 2 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 5.4 Component test ..............30 5.5 Freeze Frame Data ............. 31 5.6 O2 Sensor Monitoring Test ..........32 5.7 Vehicle Information ............34 6．Software update ..............36...

  • Page 3: 1．Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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.
  • Page 4 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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.

  • Page 5: General Information

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) 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 Diagnostics system increased.

  • Page 6: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs)

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 2) Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored; 3) Readiness Monitor status. 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) 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.

  • Page 7: Location Of The Data Link Connector (Dlc)

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connecter) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface is 12 inches from the center of instrument panel (dash), under or around the...

  • Page 8: Obd Ii Readiness Monitors

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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...
  • Page 9 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or/ I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles and exact number of monitors in any vehicle depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer’s emissions control strategy.

  • Page 10: Obd Ii Monitor Readiness Statuses

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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 Monitor Readiness Statuses OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitor system has...

  • Page 11: Obd Ii Definitions

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner “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.
  • Page 12 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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...
  • Page 13 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 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.

  • Page 14: Using The Scan Tool

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 3. Using the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description ① DLC Line -- Data Link Connector (DLC), Use to connect the scan tool to the vehicle; ② Color LCD -- Indicates test results. Color, 320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment ③...

  • Page 15: Specifications

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 3.2 Specifications A) Display: Color, 320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment B) Operation Temperature: -20 ℃ -- 75 ℃ C) Storage Temperature: -40 ℃ -- 120 ℃ D) Power: 8V -- 24V E) Dimensions: Length...
  • Page 16 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner B) Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC; C) Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant; D) Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the E) Ignition back to on and continue the testing.

  • Page 17: Software Function

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 4. Software Function CATION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 1) Turn the ignition off. 2) Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) 3) Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the vehicle's DLC ，the scan tool will be light.

  • Page 18: System Configuration

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner USE the key [ ] to select in the [Main Menu] , and press [ ] to select 4.1 System Configuration Select [SYSTEM CONFIGUARATION] in the Main Menu and press ]. The screen will display the interface as shown...
  • Page 19 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner and settings; 1) [LANGUAGE SETUP]: Selects desired language. Choose [LANGUAGE] and press [ The screen will display the interface as shown below: You can press [ ]key to choose the different Language ,and then press [ ] to confirm. The system will Convert to the chosen language interface at once.
  • Page 20 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] or to return the [Main menu] 3) [BEEPER]: ON / OFF the beep. Choose [BEEPER] and press [ ], the screen will display the interface as shown below: Press [ ] to select, and press [...

  • Page 21: Dtc Lookup

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 4) [UNIT OF MEASURE]: change the units display mode. Choose [UNIT OF MEASURE] and press [ ], the screen will display the interface as shown below: Press [ ] to select, and press [ ] to confirm.
  • Page 22 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Enter the DTC number. ] and [ ] use to change the DTC number; ] and [ ] use to Select. press [ ] to confirm, it will show the DTC description. As shown below: Press [...

  • Page 23: Obd Ii Diagnostics

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 5. OBD II Diagnostics Select [DIAGNOSE] in Main Menu and press The screen will display a sequence of messages displaying the OBDII protocols will be observed on display until the vehicle protocol is detected. ◆if the scan tool fails to communication with the vehicle’s ECU, a “ERROR”...

  • Page 24: Read Trouble Code

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page, and press ] to confirm. 5.1 Read Trouble Code ◆Reading Codes can be done with the key on engine off (KOEO) or with the key on engine running (KOER).
  • Page 25 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner serious yet. Pending Codes will not turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). If the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm-up cycles, the code clears from memory. select [Read Trouble Code] and press [ ] in [Diagnostic Menu].

  • Page 26: Erase Trouble Codes

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] or to return the [Diagnostic menu] View DTCs and their definitions on screen. If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the display indicates “No Trouble Code” Wait a few seconds or press any OK to return to Diagnostic Menu.
  • Page 27 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner monitors is reset to Not Ready or Not Complete status. Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician.  This function is performed with key on engine off (KOEO). Do not start the engine.

  • Page 28: Read Datastream

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 5.3 Read DataStream The Read DataStream function allows viewing of live or real time PID data of vehicle’s computer module(s). Press[ ] to select [Read DataStream] in [Diagnostic Menu] and press [ ] to confirm. The screen will display the interface as shown below.
  • Page 29 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Data model If appear [GRAPH], Press [ ] to enter Graph mode. Press to return [Diagnostic Menu] the screen will display the interface as below: Graph model Press [ ] to return data model. Press to return...

  • Page 30: Component Test

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner [DIAGNOSTIC MENU]. 5.4 Component test The Component Test function allows initiating a leak test for the vehicle's EVAP system. The scan tool itself does not perform the leak test, but commands the vehicle's on-board computer to start the test. Different vehicle manufacturers might have different criteria and methods for stopping the test once it has been started.

  • Page 31: Freeze Frame Data

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner relative information about EVAP system. Some vehicles manufacturers do not allow external devices to control vehicles system. If the car support this function. It may display as below: Press [ ] to return data model. Press to return 5.5 Freeze Frame Data...

  • Page 32: O2 Sensor Monitoring Test

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page, Press ] to return and press [ ] to confirm. 5.6 O2 Sensor Monitoring Test -- OBD2 regulations set by SAE require that relevant vehicles monitor and test the oxygen (O2) sensors to identify problems related to fuel efficiency and vehicle emissions.
  • Page 33 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner controller area network (CAN). For O2 Monitor Test results of CAN-equipped vehicles, see chapter “On-Board Mon. Test”. Select [O2 Sensor Monitoring test] in [Diagnostic Menu], and press [ ]. The screen will display as shown below: Press [...

  • Page 34: Vehicle Information

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page, Press ] to return. 5.7 Vehicle Information The Vehicle Info. function enables retrieval of Vehicle Identification No. (VIN), Calibration ID(s), Calibration Verification Nos. (CVNs) and In-use Performance tracking on 2000 and newer vehicles that support Mode 9.
  • Page 35 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner Press [ ] to return data model. Press to return [Diagnostic Menu].

  • Page 36: 6．Software Update

    Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 6．Software update website: http://www.szcreator.com/download.html And download the Updatetools V3.0, And setup the software in your PC. After finish setup , there is a icon of [Creator] in desktop.
  • Page 37 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 2. Run the update tool Double cleck the update tool icon and Run the update tool and Operate in accordance with photographs 1) Used the USB cable connected to C100 scanner and PC 2) Run the update software.
  • Page 38 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 1) Click [Update] button. it will show the Select window...
  • Page 39 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 2) Click [ ] and change the path to find the update file (HONDA_CREATOR_XXXXXX.BIN) 3) Select update file and click [open] button. 4) Into the upgrade interface, wait for the end of upgrade WARNNING: Do not power off during upgrade!
  • Page 40 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner 3. Start Update Waiting for a few minutes. The software will update the scanner tool. Finish Update When the update is finished , the screen on PC will show as below.
  • Page 41 Creator OBDII/EOBD scanner If update success, the software wil display [Update success!]; if update not success, it will display [Update fail! Try again]. Press [finish] , the scanner is already updated ,and you can unplug the scanner from PC.

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