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- Page 1 NexLink NL100 OBD/EOBD Code Reader NEXAS User Manual www.nexastech.com V1.1...
- Page 2 Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running. Keep the NL100 dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the NL100, when necessary.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
NexLink NL100 User Manual TABLE of CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ................... 1 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ..............1 2.1 O (OBD) II ............1 OARD IAGNOSTICS 2.2 D (DTC ) ..........2 IAGNOSTIC ROUBLE ODES 2.3 L (DLC) ......... 3 OCATION OF THE ONNECTOR 2.4 OBD II M... -
Page 4: Introduction
NexLink NL100 User Manual 1. INTRODUCTION The NL100 is specially developed for heavy duty vehicles, which supports all 10 modes of OBDII test (EVAP, O2 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 5: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (Dtcs)
NexLink NL100 User Manual 2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) are codes that are stored by the on-board computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle. These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. -
Page 6: Location Of The Data Link Connector (Dlc)
NexLink NL100 User Manual 2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver side for most vehicles. -
Page 7: Obd Ii Definitions
NexLink NL100 User Manual result in Readiness Monitors being set to Not Ready.Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating, they will be reported as 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. -
Page 8: Obd Ii Modes Of Operation
NexLink NL100 User Manual 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 a drive cycle needs to be performed after DTCs have been erased from the PCM’s memory or after the battery has been disconnected. - Page 9 NexLink NL100 User Manual Mode $03–Displays the type of powertrain or emission related DTCs stored by a 5 digit code identifying the faults. There may be more than one response message if there are more trouble codes than will fit in the data bytes...
- Page 10 NexLink NL100 User Manual Mode $08–This special Control Mode requests control of the on-board system, test, or component bi-directionally (where applicable). This mode is manufacturer specific. Mode $09–Reports vehicle information. This information includes vehicle VIN number and calibration information stored in the vehicle ECUs.
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Page 11: Product Descriptions
NexLink NL100 User Manual 3. Product Descriptions 3.1 Outline Figure 3-1 Name Descriptions ① LCD display 128*64, backlit, Indicates test results ② .Connects the NL100 to the vehicle’s Data OBD Cable Link Connector (DLC) -
Page 12: Specifications
USB cable -- Connect to a computer for upgrading online Main Unit 3.4 Power supply The power of the NL100 is provided via the vehicle’s Data Link Connector (DLC). Follow the steps below to power it up: 1. Find DLC on the vehicle: The DLC is the connector where diagnostic code readers interface with the vehicle’s on-board computer and usually located in the driver’s cab. -
Page 13: Battery Monitor
NexLink NL100 User Manual 3.5 Battery Health Check The power of the NL100 supply by the vehicle’s battery, If using the tool too long time, the energy of battery will reduce and the voltage is down. The NL100 give 6 levels warning : A, <10.8V(before Starting): Too Low;... -
Page 14: Connections & General Operations
NexLink NL100 User Manual 4. Connections & General Operations 4.1 Connections 1. Turn the ignition off. 2. Locate the heavy duty vehicle’s DLC. 3. Select the desired diagnostic adaptor according to your vehicle’s DLC. 4. Plug one end of 6pin or 9pin DLC diagnostic adaptor into the included OBD II 16 pin connector, and connect the other end to the heavy duty truck’s DLC. -
Page 15: Ready Test
NexLink NL100 User Manual 4.2 Ready Test The Ready Test can be used as a convenient readiness test tool by automotive technicians to determine if the tested vehicle is ready for an emission test. By visual and audible indication,you will learn a vehicle’s monitors readiness. -
Page 16: Review Data
NexLink NL100 User Manual information on previous/next screens. 4.4 Review Data The Review Data function allows viewing of data from last test recorded by the scan tool,including the codes,live data,I/M etc. 4.5 Setup Select [Tool Setup] in the main menu and press [OK], the system will enter the system setup screen: 1) Beeper: Turn ON/OFF the Beeper. -
Page 17: Diagnose
NexLink NL100 User Manual 5. Diagnose When more than one vehicle control module is detected by the scan tool, you will be prompted to select the module where the data may be retrieved. The most often to be selected are the Power train Control Module [PCM] and Transmission Control Module [TCM]. -
Page 18: Read Codes
NexLink NL100 User Manual 7) View a summary of system status (MIL status, DTC counts, Monitor status) on screen. Press [ ] ,a screen similar to Figure 5-9 will appear: Figure 5-9 5.1 Read Codes This option is used to read the current, pending or permanent trouble codes. -
Page 19: Erase Codes
NexLink NL100 User Manual screen will show the detailed content of the trouble code. Some DTC have the tips guide, it is the next page of Figure 5-11.It shows the structures of sensor , the cause and Results of Fault and give you the parameters and inspection method. -
Page 20: View Freeze Frame
The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s EVAP system. NL100 does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board computer to initiate the test. Before using the system test function, refer to the vehicle’s service repair manual to determine the procedures necessary to stop... -
Page 21: Faq
Here we list some frequently asked questions and answers relating to NL100. Question: System halts when reading data stream. What is the reason? Answer: It may be caused by a slackened connector. Please turn off the NL100, firmly connect the connector, and switch on it again.
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