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1. One-Year Limited Warranty ............................................. 2
2.1 Conventions Used ...................................................................... 5
2.2 Important Safety Instructions ..................................................... 5
4. Introduction ................................................................... 9
4.1 About OBDII/EOBD .................................................................... 9
4.2 About the Code Reader ........................................................... 11
5. Data Review ................................................................ 26
6. OBDII/EOBD Diagnosis ................................................ 28
6.1 Reading DTCs ......................................................................... 31
6.2 Clearing DTCs ......................................................................... 32
6.3 Live Datastream ....................................................................... 34
6.4 Viewing Freeze Data ................................................................ 44
6.5 Reading I/M Readiness Status Data ........................................ 45
6.6 O2 Monitor Test ....................................................................... 48
6.7 On-Board Monitor Test ............................................................ 49
6.8 Component Test ...................................................................... 52
6.9 Reading Vehicle Information .................................................... 53
6.10 Modules Present .................................................................... 55
7. Updating and Printing ................................................... 56
7.1 Updating the Code Reader ...................................................... 56
7.2 Printing ..................................................................................... 58
8 Troubleshooting ............................................................ 59
8.1 Error Message ......................................................................... 59
8.2 Code Reader Does Not Power Up ........................................... 60
8.3 Battery Replacement ............................................................... 60
VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User's Guide_English Version_V1.10
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
7.1 Updating the Code Reader ............56 7.2 Printing ..................58 8 Troubleshooting ............59 8.1 Error Message ................. 59 8.2 Code Reader Does Not Power Up ........... 60 8.3 Battery Replacement ............... 60 VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 2: One-Year Limited Warranty
Silverado. 3. The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to Silverado. And Silverado shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the customer after the completion of service under this limited warranty. - Page 3 The customer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty. d) Silverado will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the product. If Silverado cannot perform repairs...
- Page 4 PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF Silverado KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. Silverado SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.
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Page 5: Conventions Used
2. Safety Information For your safety, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your VS80 EOBD code reader. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this device. - Page 6 And never leave a running engine unattended. Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine. Make sure to turn off ignition before connecting or disconnecting the code reader. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 7 Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid spot ●. Example: System Setup allows you to: ● Select menu languages. ● Change measurement unit. ● Adjust display contrast. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 8 Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information Arrow Icon An arrow icon indicates a procedure. Example: To change menu language: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Language from System Setup screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 9: Introduction
4. Introduction VS80 is developed by the most distinguished mind of the industry. It is specially designed to support all 9 OBDII service modes, including live data, O2 sensor test and more, on OBDII/EOBD compliant cars, SUVs, light-duty truck and mini-vans sold worldwide since 1996. - Page 10 DTCs are used to help identify the cause of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle, and determine the fault location(s). DTCs consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. Please see below for the DTCs format and code types. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 12: About The Code Reader
G. ENTER Key – confirms an action or movement and moves to next level. Starts recording live data under manual trigger mode. Selects or deselects PID when viewing or recording custom PID(s). Hold the VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 13 IMPORTANT Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. IMPORTANT Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the code reader. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 14 Working 0 to 60 (32 to 140 ) Temperature Storage -20 to 70 (-4 to 158 ) Temperature External 8-18 Volts powered by vehicle battery Power Internal Power Dimensions 185mm*85mm*35mm (7.28*3.35*1.38in) (L*W*H) Weight VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 15 IMPORTANT If the code reader will not be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery to prevent battery leakage VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 16 1. Press the BACK key to enter System Setup from home screen or use the UP/DOWN key to select System Setup from Main Menu screen. Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 17 Deutsch Dutch English Espanol Francais 4. Press the ENTER key to save language setting and return. Adjusting Display Contrast To adjust display contrast: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Contrast from System VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 18 Changing Measurement Unit √ Metric is the default measurement unit. To change measurement unit: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Measurement Unit from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 19 √ The Auto Power-Off function is available only when the code reader is powered by internal battery. To change auto power off time: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Auto Power-Off from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 20 Turning on/off Beeper √ The beeper is on by default. To turn beeper on/off: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Beeper from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 21 The Tool Self-Tests function is used to check if the LCD display and the operation of keypad are working correctly. To check LCD 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Tool Self-Tests from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 22 5. Look for missing spot in black solid characters. 6. When completed, use the ENTER key to return. To check keypad 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Tool Self-Tests from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 23 If it does not reboot or power off the code reader, the key is not working properly. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 24 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Tool Information from Main Menu screen. Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information 2. Press the ENTER key to view information. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 25 Tool Information 2. Use the ENTER key to confirm. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to change highlighted character, press the ENTER key to confirm and the cursor moves to the next character automatically. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 26: Data Review
√ Depending on vehicle tested, the code reader may have different types of data to review. To review stored data: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Review Data from Main Menu screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 27 I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test √ If no data from last vehicle tested is recorded only Module Present has information (module ID and protocol type) to be reviewed. 4. View and analysis information. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 28: Obdii/Eobd Diagnosis
Turn vehicle key to off for 10 seconds, then on. If problem still exists, refer to “Error Messages” on page 62 of Troubleshooting. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 29 2. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Diagnostics from Main Menu screen. Main Menu Diagnostics Review Data Print Data Code Lookup System Setup Tool Information 3. Select YES to erase previous recording and make a new one. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 30 √ To view information of another control unit, quit current test and select another module. √ If only one control module is equipped with the vehicle being tested, the above screen is not displayed. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 31: Reading Dtcs
1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 3. View DTCs and their definitions. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 32: Clearing Dtcs
√ After servicing the vehicle, erase stored DTCs and verify no codes have been reset. If a DTC returns, problem has not been fixed or other faults are present. √ Depending on which monitor sets a code the vehicle may need VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 33 “Command Cancelled!” message displays. Wait a few seconds or press any key to return to Diagnostic Menu . 4. Wait a few seconds until a “Codes Cleared!” message shows indicating codes are cleared successfully. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 34: Live Datastream
Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to select View Data from Datastream screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 35 Complete Data List Record Data Playback Data 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm your selection. 3. View PIDs on code reader. Use the UP/DOWN key when more than one screen of information is retrieved. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 36 Viewing Custom Data List Custom Data List allows certain PIDs from Complete Data List to be selected. To view custom data list: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Custom Data List from View Data screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 37 √ You are allowed to pick up a maximum of 18 PIDs. If you selected more than 18 PIDs, a “The selected data list is full!” message displays on the screen. 4. Hold the ENTER key for 2 seconds to view selected PIDs. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 38 Do not operate the code reader while driving; always have two persons in vehicle when recording – one to drive and VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 39 4. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick a trigger mode. Pick Trigger Method Manual Trigger Trigger On DTC 5. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 6. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick a memory area. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 40 √ If an area with an asterisk (*) was picked, a message prompting to erase data displays. Select Memory Previous recording exists! Erase it and make a new one? <YES> √ If Manual Trigger is selected, following screen displays: Manual Trigger Ready to record! [ENTER]-START VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 41 NOTE Different vehicles communicate at different speeds and support a different number of PIDs. Therefore, the maximum number of frames that can be recorded varies. 8. After recording the code reader display a prompt to Playback Data . VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 42 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Playback Data from Datastream screen. Datastream View Data Record Data Playback Data 2. Press the ENTER key. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to select a memory area that is marked with an asterisk (*). VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 43 √ The G icon indicates graphing is available for the selected PID. Use the ENTER key to view graphing and use the UP/DOWN key to scroll back and forth through graphs. 6. Use the BACK key to return to Playback Data. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 44: Viewing Freeze Data
3. View freeze frame data on screen. Freeze Data DTCFRZF P0130 FUELSYS1 OL-Drive FUELSYST2 LOAD_PCT % SHRTFT1 % √ If more than one screen of information is retrieved, use the UP/DOWN key to view additional data. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 45: Reading I/M Readiness Status Data
√ Below is a list of abbreviations and names of OBD II monitors supported by the code reader. Abbreviation Name Misfire Monitor Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor Comp. Component Comprehensive Components VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 46 Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. √ If vehicle supports both types of monitors, following screen displays: VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 47 Comp. Component Catalyst Mon Htd Catalyst This Drive Cycle MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon. Comp. Component Catalyst Mon Htd Catalyst √ If more than one screen of information is retrieved, use the VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 48: O2 Monitor Test
Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick desired O2 sensor. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 49: On-Board Monitor Test
This function receives test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored for Non-CAN vehicles. And for CAN vehicles, it receives test data for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are and are VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 50 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick desired test results. √ For non-CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: On-Board Mon. Test Test $01 Data Test $03 Data Test $05 Data √ For CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
- Page 51 √ For non-CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: Test $01 Data MOD: MEAS: MAX: MIN: ---- STS: √ For CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: O2 Mon. B1S1 Rich-Lean Threshd mV MEAS: 0.450 MIN: 0.312 MAX: 0.630 STS: VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 52: Component Test
Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu On-Board Mon. Test Component Test Vehicle Information Modules Present Measurement Unit 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick an available system or component. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 53: Reading Vehicle Information
It may take several minutes to do the CVN calculation. √ In-use performance tracking tracks performance of key readiness monitors. To request vehicle information: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Vehicle Information from Diagnostic Menu screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... - Page 54 √ Some vehicle may not support this function, and a “Not Support This Function!” message displays. 4. Press the ENTER key to confirm. 5. Use the UP/DOWN key to select an available item from Vehicle Information screen. VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10...
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Page 55: Modules Present
To view module IDs and communication types: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu On-Board Mon. Test VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10 Component Test Vehicle Information Modules Present Measurement Unit... -
Page 56: Updating And Printing
ISO 9141-2 7. Updating and Printing VS80 is able to be updated to keep you stay current with the latest development of diagnosis. Also, it allows you to upload recorded test results to your PC or laptop for analysis and printing. - Page 57 3. Double click the desktop icon to launch the application and then select VS80. 4. Connect VS80 to computer with the USB cable provided. 5. Start the update application by selecting VS80>Update. 6. Use to locate update file downloaded.
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Page 58: Printing
1. Download and launch FoxLink as instructed on page 58 of 7.1 Updating the Code Reader. 2. Start the printing application by selecting VS80>Print. 3. Connect VS80 to computer with the USB cable supplied to power it on. 4. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Print Data from Main Menu screen. -
Page 59: Troubleshooting
8.1 Error Message When a “Communication Error!” message displays, please check the following: ● Verify ignition key is in the ON position. ● Make sure the code reader is correctly attached to vehicle’s VS80 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.10... -
Page 60: Code Reader Does Not Power Up
● Verify that the control module is not defective. 8.2 Code Reader Does Not Power Up If VS80 will not power up, communicate with vehicle’s control module, or functions incorrectly in any other way, do the following: ● Check DLC for broken or bent pins and clean the pins if need ●...
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