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iLink300 PRO Scan Tool
USER MANUAL
SHENZHEN VIDENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright ©2023 Vident Tech.

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  • Page 1 PRO Scan Tool USER MANUAL SHENZHEN VIDENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD Copyright ©2023 Vident Tech.
  • Page 2 General Notice For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your scan tool. 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 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents ..........1 Getting Started ..........1.1 Tool Descriptions ..........1.2 Accessory Included ..........1.3 Specifications ..........1.4 Preparation &Connections .
  • Page 4 ................3.6 TPS(Throttle Body Alignment) ......... 3.7 Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration ..........3.8 TPMS Adaptation .................. 3.9 Immobilizer ..........3.10 Injector Coding ..........

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    1 Getting Started iLink300 PRO is professional level diagnostic handheld tools, offering different features in vehicle systems diagnostics for a vast array of car manufacturers. 1.1 Tool Descriptions This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the scan tool.

  • Page 6: Accessory Included

    1.2 Accessory Included 1) Scan tool 2) Diagnostic Cable 3) User Manual - instruction on tool operations. 4) Password Paper - provides serial no and password of each tool. 5) Memory Card - Used to store data and to upgrade the scan tool. 6) Blow molding case - stores the scan tool and its accessories.

  • Page 7: System Setup

    under or around the driver’s side. 2.Plug the diagnostic cable into the vehicle DLC socket. 3.The scan tool automatically boots up. 1.5 System Setup The System Setup functions allow you to adjust default settings and view information about the scan tool. Options are : Language Unit Beep Set...

  • Page 8: Unit Of Measure

    1.5.2 Unit of Measure To change the unit setup: 1.Select Units from Setup menu and press the OK key. 2.Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the OK key to save and return. 1.5.3 Beeper set The default setting is Beep on. 1.Select Beep Set from Setup menu and press the OK key.

  • Page 9: Lcd Test

    Selecting Setup>About option opens a screen that show information about your scan tool, such as serial number and register password which may be required for product registration. www.videnttech.com Product Serial Number 4000315005378 Register password:0016b3 Copyright(C)2016 Vident Technology Co., Ltd All rights reserved...

  • Page 10: Configure Shortcut Keys

    1.5.7 Shortcuts Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons. To assign a function to a shortcut button: 1.Select Shortcuts from Setup menu and press the OK key. A screen with available shortcut keys displays. 2.Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select an shortcut key and press the OK key.

  • Page 11: Vehicle Identification

    service mileage, service intervals and more. ·EPB - Diagnosis and advanced service function of the electric parking brake system ·BRT - Battery configuration ·DPF - Diesel particulate filter regeneration ·TBA/TPS - Throttle body alignment ·TPMS - Tire Pressure Measuring Sensor Reset ·SAS - Steering angle sensor calibration ·AFS - Adaptive Front Lighting System ·SRS - Supplemental Restraint System...

  • Page 12: Automatic Vin Acquisition

    available vary by vehicle manufacturer, not all the following options are available for all vehicles. ·Manual vehicle selection ·Vehicle data recorder 2.1.1 Manual Vehicle Selection Manual Vehicle Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters, such as sub-brand, model year, and engine size.
  • Page 13 2.1.2 Save a Tested Vehicle Info. The scan tool is able to save a tested vehicle by creating a Vehicle Record. It provides quick identification of previously tested vehicle(s). 1.Identify the vehicle by any of the means above, and run an automatic system test by selecting Auto Scan.

  • Page 14: System Selection

    To identify a previously tested vehicle: 1.Select Vehicle record and press the OK key to start. 2.Select the vehicle under test and press the OK key. 2.2 System Selection When you have completed the identification of vehicle, a menu for selecting systems to test displays.

  • Page 15: Control Unit

    3.If there is diagnostic trouble code(s) detected in a control unit, press the function key corresponding with Display DTC on the screen to view details of code information, and press the function key Quick Erase to clear them. 4.Select the system you would like to test, and press the OK key. When the scan tool has established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays.

  • Page 16: Diagnostic Function

    2.Select the system you would like to test. When the scan tool has established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. 2.3 Diagnostic Function After a system is selected and the scan tool establishes communication with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. Typically the menu options are Read Codes Erase Codes Freeze Frame...

  • Page 17: Read Codes

    2.3.1 Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read trouble codes found in the control unit. Typical menu options include: Present/Permanent/Current Codes History Codes Present/Permanent/Current codes stored in a control module are used to help identify the cause of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle. These codes have occurred a specific number of times and indicate a problem that requires repair.

  • Page 18: Freeze Frame Data

    2.3.3 Freeze Frame Data Freeze Frame Data menu displays freeze frame data, a snapshot of critical vehicle operating conditions automatically recorded by the on- board computer at the time of the DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault.

  • Page 19: Complete Data List

    selected vehicle electronic control module. Menu options typically include: Complete Data List Custom Data List 2.3.5.1 Complete Data List Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. 1.Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line, if the One Graphic on the bottom is highlighted, it indicates...

  • Page 20: Custom Data List

    3.Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate for easy and intuitive diagnosis. 4.To record the data to memory of the scan tool, use the function key SAVE, and press Stop Saving to stop recording at any time. 5.Press Text to return to text viewing of PID data.

  • Page 21: Special Functions(&Active Test)

    2.3.6 Special Functions(&Active Test) The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and component tests. Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year and model, and only the available tests display in the menu. During an active test, the tester outputs commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators.

  • Page 22: Common Special Services/Functions

    3. Choose available active test such as Solenoid Tests. Also this special function is designed to provide you with quick access to the vehicle systems for various scheduled service and maintenance performances. The typical operation screen is a series of menu driven executive commands.

  • Page 23: Abs Bleeding

    turns off and the system enables the new service cycle. b)After changing engine oil or electric appliances that monitor oil life, you need to reset the service lamp. 3.2 ABS bleeding When the ABS contains air, the ABS bleeding function must be performed to bleed the brake system to restore ABS brake sensitivity.

  • Page 24: Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Regeneration

    3.5 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration DPF Regeneration menu let you perform the DPF cleaning to clear the blockage through continuous burning of the particulates captured in the DPF filter. When a DPF regeneration cycle is completed, the DPF light automatically goes off.

  • Page 25: Injector Coding

    When the ignition switch key, ignition switch, combined instrument panel, ECU, BCM, or remote control battery is replaced, anti-theft key matching must be performed. 3.10 Injector Coding Write injector actual code or rewrite code in the ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity.

  • Page 26: Gearbox Match

    3.14 Gearbox Match This function is used to learn the gearbox to improve shift quality. After the gearbox is dismounted or repaired (after battery powered off for some car series), shift delay or impact is caused. In this case, perform this function to make the gearbox compensate automatically according to driving conditions so as to reach more comfortable and ideal shift quality.

  • Page 27: Read Codes

    O2 Sensor Test On-board Monitor Test Component Test Vehicle Information 4.1 Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read stored codes, pending codes and permanent does found in the control unit. Typical menu options include: Stored Codes Pending Codes Permanent Codes To read codes from a vehicle: 1.Press the Read hot key to directly read the codes from home screen.

  • Page 28: Live Data

    4.3 Live Data Live Data menu lets you view, record and playback real time PID data from the electronic control module. Menu options typically include: View Data Record Data Playback Data 4.3.1 View Data The View Data function allows real time viewing of the vehicle’s electronic control unit’s PID data, including sensor data, operation of switches, solenoids and relays.

  • Page 29: Record Data

    1.Select Custom List from the menu and press the OK key. 2.Use the RIGHT key to select or deselect a line or press LEFT key to deselect all if needed. Press the OK key to confirm and ESC key to cancel.

  • Page 30: Playback Data

    4.If Manual Trigger is selected, following screen displays: 5.If DTC Trigger is picked, following screen displays: 6.Press the OK key to start recording or wait codes to trigger. 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.The code reader keeps recording data until the memory is full.

  • Page 31: Read I/M Readiness Status Data

    frame data stored!” is displayed. 3. Use the ESC key to return to Diagnostic Menu. 4.5 Read I/M Readiness Status Data I/M Readiness option allows to view a snapshot of the operations for the emission system on OBDII/EOBD vehicles. I/M Readiness is a useful function used to check if all monitors are OK or N/A.

  • Page 32: O2 Monitor Test

    To retrieve I/M Readiness Status data : 1.Scroll with UP/DOWN key to highlight I/M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK key. If vehicle supports both types of monitors, a screen for monitor type selection displays. Select a monitor type and press the OK key. 2.If the vehicle is tested supports both types of monitors, following screen displays.

  • Page 33: On-Board Monitor Test

    and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. 3.Press OK key to view data of selection. 4.Press the ESC key to exit and return. 4.7 On-Board Monitor Test The On-Board Monitor Test function is useful after servicing or after clearing a vehicle ECU’s memory.

  • Page 34: Request Vehicle Information

    components, tests or systems. 1.Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Component Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the OK key. 2.Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight a system or component, press the OK key to start test and the code reader displays the message “Command Sent!”...
  • Page 35 1.Select PlayBack from home screen and press the OK key. 2.A screen with a list of test records displays. If no data is recorded, the message “No Data available!” is displayed. 3.Scroll with the arrow keys to select desired testing entries and press the OK key.

  • Page 36: Software Update And Printing

    TF Card Reader. 6.1 Registration part 1 - Create an account Firstly you need to create an account with Vident and register your tool. This can be done through the update software iScanzilla or through our website. 1. Just select your tool from the list on the Vident>Support&Service>Update Client and Manuals page...
  • Page 37 2. The file downloaded will be a compressed zip file. Open that file and run the installer inside it. 3. Once installed, open the iScanzilla software, click the Register button and complete the registration form to create your user account. Alternatively, you can click the Sign Up button on the right upper side of our website to create an user account.

  • Page 38: Registration Part 2 - Add Your Tool To The Account

    6.2 Registration part 2 - Add your tool to the account Note: For new user of Vident products(iLink&iAuto series), when you insert TF card into computer and run iScanzilla, registration is automatically finished. For user who already have one scan tool(iLink&iAuto series)registered,...

  • Page 39: Updating Your Tool

    1.When logged into iScanzilla, click the 'Register Products' icon. 2. On the 'S/N Registration' tab, put a tick in the box marked '001' then enter the product's serial number and password, and click Submit. 3. A confirmation box should be shown confirming successful registration.
  • Page 40 Ensure that the correct serial number is displayed in the drop-down list. 3. Click the Update button to download and install available updates. Please note: the update process can take a long time. If your tool has not been updated recently, it may take a few hours for the update process to complete.

  • Page 41: Renewals

    6.4 Renewals If your free updates ran out, your tool will continue to function - it will not 'time out' - but you will no longer be able to access the update servers. Should you wish to continue updating your tool, you will need to purchase an update package.
  • Page 42 3.Tick a piece of data to either review it or print it out.

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