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If you have any questions or doubts, please contact us via Hotline (+86)0755-23576169 Email support@topdon.com Website www.topdon.com Facebook @TopdonOfficial Twitter @TopdonOfficial MADE IN CHINA ArtiDiag800 Professional Diagnostic Tool USER MANUAL...
Please patiently read and understand this user manual prior to the operation. About TOPDON ArtiDiag800 is an ideal diagnostic tablet designed to work on all available electronic systems. Beyond OBD2 diagnostics, the user can expect the AutoVIN technology to accelerate diagnostic work, and use the well laid-out interface to run loads of reset services for effective vehicle maintenance.
Notice Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ArtiDiag800 may automatically reset while being disturbed by strong static electricity. THIS IS A NORMAL REACTION. This Product Manual is subject to change without written notice. Read the instruction carefully and use the unit properly before operating. Failure to do so may cause damage and/or personal injury, which will void the product warranty.
Product Descriptions Name Descriptions DB-15 Diagnostic To connect to the diagnostic cable. Connector Hold the button for 5 seconds to turn the tablet on. • Hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the tablet off. • Power/Lock Button • Press the button to wake up the screen or turn off the screen.
Preparation & Connection 4. Turn the ignition on. The engine can be off or running. 5. Hold the power button for 5 seconds to turn the TOPDON ArtiDiag800 on. The 1. Turn the ignition off. tablet will start initializing and enter the welcome interface.
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7. Choose Time Zone 9. Create an Account Choose the time zone of your current location. The system will automatically You need to register an account with your valid e-mail address. Or you can configure the time according to the time zone you selected. directly log in by using the account available if you already have one.
Operation Introduction TOPDON AritiDiag800 has 8 major modules, including Diagnose, I/M, OBD II, Services, Battery Voltage, Upgrade, Data, and Settings. Input the VIN, and tap “OK”, the system will automatically identify the vehicle model. If the vehicle VIN is successfully decoded, it will perform Smart Diagnosis until a diagnostic report is automatically generated.
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1.2 Manual Diagnosis Take “Demo” as an example to demonstrate how to manually diagnose a vehicle. If the tablet cannot obtain or analyze the VIN information, you can also Tap “OK” to continue. perform Manual Diagnosis. In this mode, you need to execute the menu- driven command and follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
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1.2.3 System Selection (Manual System Detection) This function allows you manually select the system and perform the related diagnostic functions. Tap “System Selection”, and then select the desired system (take “ECM” for example). The following screen will appear: The system with fault codes will be displayed in red ( ).
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*Explanation of terms: • Freeze Frame: A snapshot of critical parameter values at the time the DTC occurs. • Help: To view the help information. • Code Search: To search for more information about the current DTC online. Report: To save the current data in text format. All diagnostic •...
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2. Maintenance Services TOPDON ArtiDiag800 features 15 most commonly used maintenance services. 2.1 Maintenance Light Reset This function enables you to reset the oil service lamp for the engine oil life system, which calculates an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving conditions and weather events.
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2.8 DPF Regeneration receiving wrong information from instrument prompts which will cause false alarms. This function can help remove particulate matters from the trap by using combustion oxidation methods to keep the performance of the trap stable. 2.5 ABS Bleeding It needs to be performed in the following cases: This function enables you to perform tests to check the operating •...
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2.15 Tooth Learning This function can perform tooth learning for the car, to turn off the related Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL). It needs to be performed in the following cases: • After the engine ECU, crankshaft position sensor, or crankshaft flywheel is replaced.
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3.7 On-Board Monitor Test 7. Data This function retrieves test results for emission-related powertrain Tap “Data” in the Home Menu. The following screen will appear: components and systems that are not continuously monitored. The test’s availability is determined by the vehicle manufacturer. 3.8 EVAP System Test This function initiates a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system.
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7.4 DLC (Data Link Connector) Location This function helps you to find the location of the vehicle’s DLC. 7.5 Feedback This function allows you to send the feedback of your diagnostic problems to us for further analysis and troubleshooting. There are 3 options: 1) Diag.
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8. Settings 8.7 Language The tool supports multiple languages. You can use this option to set the preferred language. 8.8 E-mail This option can set up the default email address for receiving the diagnostic reports. 8.9 Return to the Original Setting This option can reset the tool to the default factory setting.
Technical Specification Warnings Display: 7-inch 1024*600 Touchable Screen Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. RAM: 2G DO NOT smoke near the vehicle during testing. ROM: 16GB DO NOT place the diagnostic tool near the engine or exhaust pipe to avoid OBDII Input Voltage Range: 9~18V damage from high temperatures.
Cautions Q: System halts when reading the data stream. What is the reason? Please ensure that the vehicle battery is fully charged and the scanner is A: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the tablet, firmly firmly connected to the vehicle DLC to avoid erroneous data generated by the connect the connector, and switch it on again.
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FCC Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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