iCarsoft HD V3.0 User Manual

iCarsoft HD V3.0 User Manual

Heavy duty diagnostic tool

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Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tool
HD V3.0
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  • Page 1 Heavy Duty Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 User Manual...
  • Page 3 Don‟t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or  the engine is running. Keep the HD V3.0 dry, clean, free from oil/ water or grease. Use a mild  detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the HD V3.0, when...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Table of contents Introduction ....................1 General Information .................. 1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II ............1 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ............. 2 2.2.1 OBDII DTC ................. 2 2.2.2 DTCs for J1587 /J1708 and J1939 ..........3 2 .3...
  • Page 5: Introduction

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Introduction The HD V3.0 is specially developed by iCarsoft for heavy duty vehicles, which support all 10 modes of OBDII test (EVAP, 02 Sensor, I/M Readiness, MIL Status, VIN info, and On – board monitors testing etc.) for a complete diagnosis and enables users to read DTCs, clear DTCs and view the datastream with a live color graphing.
  • Page 6: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs)

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored; Readiness Monitor status. Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle.
  • Page 7: Dtcs For J1587 /J1708 And J1939

    This section explains the basic elements of fault codes for J1587 / J1708 and J1939 data bus protocols, how to view these codes on HD V3.0, and what they mean. Each fault code on HD V3.0 contain three distinct pieces of information, as described below.
  • Page 8: J1708/J1587/J1939

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 ECU has failed. Failure Mode Indicator (FMI) – Indicates in what way the function  failed. Occurrence (OC) – Indicates the occurrence times of fault codes.  2 .3 J1708/J1587/J1939 SAE J1708, SAE J1587 and SAE J1939 are automotive diagnostic protocol standard developed by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE).
  • Page 9: Obd Definitions

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 SAE J1939 can be considered the replacement for the older SAE J1708 and SAE J1587 specifications. SAE J1939 has been adopted widely by diesel engine manufacturers. One driving force behind this is the increasing adoption of the engine Electronic Control Unit (ECU), which provides one method of controlling exhaust gas emissions within US and European standards.
  • Page 10: Product Descriptions

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 to the “ready” condition. The purpose of completing an OBD II drive cycle is to force the vehicle to run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of drive cycle needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM‟s memory or after the battery has been disconnected.
  • Page 11: Outline Of Hd V3.0

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Outline of HD V3.0 Figure 3-1 Table3-1: Name Descriptions Cable with OBD II Connects the HD V3.0 to the vehicle‟s ① Connector Data Link Connector (DLC). ② LCD display Indicates test result ③...
  • Page 12: Specifications

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Move cursor right or left for selection ; ⑤/⑧ button Or turn page up or down when more than one page is displayed. ⑥/⑨ button Move cursor up or down for selection Confirms a selection (or action) from a ⑦...
  • Page 13: Accsessories

    Allows easy update via a PC and internet connection 6PIN and 9PIN DLC Connects tools with Vehicle to use adaptor HD V3.0 also supports the following optional adaptor kits, which can be purchased separately by contacting the dealer if necessary. Table3-4: Name Description...
  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 37Pin for MAN 12Pin for MAN 7Pin for KNORR WABCO TRAILER 12Pin for RENAULT 14Pin OBD Power supply The power of the Diagnostic Tool is provided via the vehicle‟s Data Link Connector (DLC). Follow the steps below to power it up: Find DLC on heavy duty vehicle: ...
  • Page 15: Connections & General Operations

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 to remove it before plugging DLC. If it cannot be found, refer to the vehicle‟s service manual for the location. Connect the data link connector to the interface of the data link connector of the heavy duty.
  • Page 16: Battery

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Table4-1: Function Name Descriptions icon Car OBDII To diagnose your car OBD II. Truck OBD To diagnose your heavy-duty truck Displays the voltage of the data link Battery connector (DLC) Select DTC Library icon to view the DTC Library definition of the DTC.
  • Page 17: Dtc Library

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Figure 4-2 DTC Library Select DTC Library icon from the main screen, press ENTER. Press LEFT / RIGHT button to move the highlight bar to different position. Press UP / DOWN button to alter the value, and press [ENTER] button, the screen will display definition of the DTC.
  • Page 18: About

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Figure 4-4 Language: Configure the system language to your preference. Unit system: Set the measurement unit system. Beep: Turn ON/OFF the Beeper. Once Beeper is set to ON, will appear at bottom of the screen.
  • Page 19 Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 protocols the truck supports and then enter the system selection screen. See figure 5-1. Figure 5-1 For detailed operations, please refer to Chapter 5.1 "Truck OBD Diagnosing". If a vehicle equipped with Car OBDII is tested, the system will enter the function selection screen once scanning has finished successfully.
  • Page 20: Truck Obd Diagnosing

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Truck OBD Diagnosing Follow the diagnosis flowchart shown as below to proceed: Figure 5-3 In Figure 5-4, use [ ] / [ ] button to select the desired system and press ENTER to access:...
  • Page 21: Read Dtc

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Figure 5-4 5.1.1 Read DTC This option is used to read the current activated or historical activated codes. Figure 5-5 Generally, there are three elements for one J1939 DTC (See Figure 5-6): Suspect Parameter Number (SPN) –...
  • Page 22: Clear Dtc

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Figure 5-6 Whereas, if we choose [J1587/1708], the fault code includes: Subsystem Identifier (SID) – Indicates what function on the ECU has failed. Failure Mode Indicator (FMI) – Indicates in what way the function failed.
  • Page 23: Car Obdii Diagnosing

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Figure 5-7 View All Items: To view all data stream items. Select Items: Select the desired data stream items, and then press [ENTER] to read the value of the selected items. View Graphic Items: Select the desired data stream item and press [ENTER] to display it in live graphic form.(Note: Max.
  • Page 24: Erase Codes

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 description of the trouble code: Figure 5-9 Figure 5-10 In Figure 5-10, 3/12 indicates there are total 12 codes and P0102 is the third code to display. If the DTC is defined by the manufacturer, a screen similar to Figure 5-11 will appear.
  • Page 25: I/M Readiness

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 and retrieve codes again. If there are still some trouble codes in the system, please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide, then clear the code and recheck. 5.2.3 I/M Readiness I/M refers to Inspection and Maintenance that is legislated by the Government to meet federal clean-air standards.
  • Page 26: On-Board Monitor Test

    Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 results of the ECU‟s last oxygen sensor test. For live oxygen sensor readings, refer to any of the live sensor screens such as Graph Screen. Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles. Therefore, the list generated will vary depending on vehicle.
  • Page 27: User Registration

    Figure 6-1 User registration As you buy a HD V3.0, please visit www.icarsoft.com to register. Only af ter successfully registered, you can logon at the site and can download the HD V3.0 driver & latest version program of HD V3.0.
  • Page 28: 6.3 Upgrading

    Log on www.icarsoft.com, download the latest version of the HD V3.0 upgrade package and decompress the software to local disk. Connect the HD V3.0 to computer through USB cable and run the HD V3.0 Upgrade Tool.exe, the following window will appear: Figure 6-2 Select the language, and then click "...
  • Page 29 Heavy Duty & OBDII Diagnostic Tool HD V3.0 Question: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? Answer: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the diagnostic tool firmly connect the connector, and switch on it again.
  • Page 31 Icarsoft Technology Inc. All Rights Reserved www.icarsoft.us www.icarsoft.com 2020-11-03 Version: A0...

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