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FAULT CODE READER STOCK No.54732 PART No.FCR • INSTRUCTIONS • IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS TOOL. 01/2000...
INTRODUCTION Nearly all engines found in modern vehicles output after the codes for any present faults are fitted with a number of sensors and an but Vauxhall codes are all output together Electronic Control Unit, which is often (both present and past stored codes). referred to as an ECU.
SAFETY WARNING Please read the following instructions 3. Never leave the code reader switched carefully, failure to do so could lead to ON in a testing mode or when the code personal injury or damage to the vehicle. reader is switched ON and carrying out test procedures.
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(See table on page 5). bleep/blink, a short pause, then nine rapid The user simply counts the beeps or blinks bleeps/blinks, a short pause then a further which are output from the FCR to identify three bleeps/blinks indicating 193. - 5 -...
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – FORD VEHICLES (Cont’d). When in use it is likely that the FCR will the connector/wiring is at fault this will be output several 2 or 3 digit fault codes evident by the engine’s response as contact (depending on the age of the vehicle).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE – FORD VEHICLES (Cont’d.) 2. Switch the fault code reader on. KAM (keep alive memory) will output both current and stored fault codes when It is now possible to carry out various test read. There is a pause between the codes procedures: output and a longer pause between the A.
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1. Connect the FCR to the diagnostic socket. Code 6 indicates the engine running tests have been completed and the 2. Ensure the FCR is switched on and in the ECU is entering its service adjustment standby position. programme. This programme lasts for 3.
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The KAM (keep alive memory) can be service mode or switch off the ignition and erased in two ways. set the FCR to the ‘standby’ position. Either: a. By disconnecting the battery – however RELAY TEST...
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Vauxhall adaptor supplied in Other systems include Simtec and Bosch E2- the kit. Plus. 3. Check that the FCR test switch is set to Each of the above ECU has a different standby. system of on board diagnostics and fault 4.
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