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Kzyee KC501 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions

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  • Page 1 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Table of Contents Safety..........1 Record Live PID Data..... 22 Specifications .........3 Playback Live PID Data....25 Overview.........3 View Freeze Frame Data....26 Definitions........4 I/M Readiness......... 26 Control Modules ......4 02 Monitor Test ....... 27 I/M Monitors........5 On-Board Monitor Test ....
  • Page 3 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Important Safety Information To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the Scan Tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions, at a minimum, whenever working on a vehicle: Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Wear safety eye protection.

  • Page 4: Specifications

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Specifications Display Screen TFT Color (320 x 240) Operating Temperature 32° F to 140° F Storage Temperature -4° F to 158° F Power 8V to 18V power provided by vehicle battery Overview OBD II On-Board Diagnostics The first generation of On-Board When a problem is detected, the OBD II Diagnostics (called OBDI) was developed...

  • Page 5: Definitions

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Definitions • EOBD: European On-Board Diagnostics • Drive Cycle Essentially the same as OBD II, with A set of driving procedures that, the same Data Link Connector and when met, provide the Enabling Communication Protocols. Criteria for the I/M Monitors to run •...

  • Page 6: I/M Monitors

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL I/M Monitors Inspection and Maintenance diagnostic tests that the Control Modules perform on specific sub-systems of the vehicle. • Non-Continuous: Monitors that require There are two types of Monitors: specific operating conditions to be met • Continuous: Monitors that during a Drive Cycle in order for the perform tests all the time while Monitors to run their testing sequences.

  • Page 7: Diagnostic Test Modes

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Diagnostic Test Modes Diagnostic Test Modes as described in the latest OBD II standard SAE J1979. Note: Not all Modes are supported by all vehicles. Mode $01 – Identifies the Powertrain Mode $06 – Non-Continuously Monitored information and shows current data Systems test results.

  • Page 8: Diagnostic Trouble Code

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Diagnostic Trouble Code A five digit alphanumeric identifier for a fault condition identified by the OBD II system. There are three types of DTCs: Pending - When a fault condition is Stored - A DTC is stored when a fault identified during a Drive Cycle, but condition has occurred that meets does not meet enough criteria to...

  • Page 9: Setup - Before Use

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Setup - Before Use: Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use. Functions Figure 3 - 7 -...
  • Page 10 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Help Button OBD II Cable View detailed information, if available. Connects the Scan Tool to the vehicle’s DLC. USB Connector Connects the Scan Tool to a PC for LCD Screen updating software and printing. Red LED Indicates there is a problem in one or 10.

  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Operating Instructions Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this document including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY AND DEATH: Exhaust gases are poisonous. Operate the vehicle in a well ventilated work area. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles during use.

  • Page 12: Setup

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Setup From the Main Menu, use the Up/ Down/ left/ Right button to select Setup, then press OK. Note: Setup is not required to operate the Scan Tool. System Setup Language Configure Monitors Unit of Measure Key Beep Set Status Beep Set Tool Self-test...
  • Page 13 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Configure Monitors Note: Configuring the Monitors is Custom Data Set screen shows not required to operate the Scan Tool. which buttons can be used to configure the monitors. Press any BEFORE CONFIGURING MONITORS: button to move to the next screen. •...
  • Page 14 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Unit of Measure From System Setup, use the Up/ Unit of Measure Down button to select Unit of Measure, then press OK English Select English or Metric, o Metric then press OK. Figure 11 Key Beep Set - Control Sound When Buttons are Pressed From System Setup, use the Key Beep Set Up/ Down button to select...
  • Page 15 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Tool Self-test From System Setup, select Tool Self-test, then press OK. Display Test From Tool Self-test, use the To verify that the LCD screen is Up/ Down button to select functioning properly, a color test will run. Display Test, then press OK.

  • Page 16: I/M Readiness Quick-Check

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL I/M Readiness Quick-Check To check emissions readiness View results and interpret data as prior to having a vehicle inspected for a described below. state Emissions Test. To determine which Monitors to configure. CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running.

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Test Modes

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Diagnostic Test Modes Turn the vehicle’s ignition ON CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect with the engine OFF. the Scan Tool while the ignition is on or the engine is running. Note: Not all vehicles return the same data, results may vary from Connect the Scan Tool.

  • Page 18: Read Trouble Codes

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Read Trouble Codes Modes $03, $07 and $0A Request Emission-Related DTCs From Diagnostic Menu, use the Diagnostic Menu 1/11 Up/ Down button to select Read Codes Read Codes, then press OK. Erase Codes Live Data View Freeze Frame I/M Readiness 02 Monitor Test On-Board Mon.

  • Page 19: Dtc Lookup

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL DTC Lookup Search the DTC library for code definitions. P0212 From the Main Menu, use the Up/ Down/ Left/ Right button to select DTC Lookup, then press OK. Injector Circuit/ Open Cylinder 12 Figure 24 Press the button to view likely causes for the DTC.

  • Page 20: Erase Codes

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Erase Codes Mode $04 Clear/Reset Emission-Related Diagnostic Information WARNING! Do not clear any DTCs before Choose whether or not to erase codes. the vehicle has been repaired and the system has been checked completely by Erase Codes a qualified technician.

  • Page 21: View Live Pid Data

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL View Live PID Data This function allows viewing of one frame From Live Data, use the Up/ Down button of data only, for multiple frame viewing, see to select View Data, the press OK. “Record Live PID Data” on page 24. ………………...
  • Page 22 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Custom Data Set - View Selected PIDs From View Data, use the Up/ Down Select PIDs to view. button to select Custom Data Set, then press OK. ……..Custom Data Set 4/20 …………………View Data 2/3. DTC_CNT √ FUELSYS1 Complete Data Set FUELSYS2...

  • Page 23: Record Live Pid Data

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Record Live PID Data From Live Data, use the Up/ Down button View multiple frames of data collected to select Record Data, the press OK. over a period of time. This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be ………………...
  • Page 24 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Complete Data Set - Record All PIDs (continued) From Select Memory, have After the passenger determines the passenger select a memory that recording is finished, stop location, then press OK. driving. Data can be viewed immediately or saved to view later. …………….Select Memory 1/3..
  • Page 25 OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Custom Data Set - Record Select PIDs WARNING! DO NOT attempt to operate Have the passenger select the Scan Tool while driving the vehicle. a Trigger Mode: Have a passenger operate the Scan Tool. • Manual Trigger - Recording will begin Start the vehicle and begin driving.

  • Page 26: Playback Live Pid Data

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Custom Data Set - Record Select PIDs (continued) Interpret data according to After the passenger determines “Playback Data” on page 25. that recording is finished, stop driving. Data can be viewed Note: If necessary, have a qualified immediately or saved to view later.

  • Page 27: View Freeze Frame Data

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL View Freeze Frame Data Mode $02 Request Powertrain Freeze Frame Data View the vehicle’s operating conditions View data. when a DTC is stored. …………View Freeze Frame This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be DTCFRZF P1633 interpreted by a qualified technician.

  • Page 28: 02 Monitor Test

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL 02 Monitor Test Mode $05 Request Oxygen Sensor Monitoring Test Results (2007 and older vehicles only) View the oxygen sensor test data on pre- Select a sensor, then press OK. CAN vehicles.....O2 Monitor Test For CAN vehicles, see On-Board Monitor Test on page 30.

  • Page 29: On-Board Monitor Test

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL On-Board Monitor Test Mode $06 Request On-Board Monitoring Test Results for Specific Monitored Systems View test data for Non Continuous Select vehicle manufacturer. Monitors. Vehicle Manufacturer 1/28 This section contains advanced functions. Some data may need to be BUICK interpreted by a qualified technician.

  • Page 30: Component Test

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Component Test Mode $08 - Request Control of On-Board System, Test or Component If the vehicle responds, a confirmation Command the PCM to run an Evaporative Leak Test. message will be displayed. This section contains advanced Component Test functions.

  • Page 31: Vehicle Information

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Mode $09 Vehicle Information View vehicle information, such as Vehicle Info. VIN, Calibration ID, and CVN. Note: Not all vehicles return the Vehicle ID Number Calibration ID same data, results may vary from Cal. Verf. Number the examples given herein.

  • Page 32: Modules Present

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Modules Present View Control Module IDs and their Control Module will display. Communication Protocols. In Figure BZ below, the example vehicle Note: Not all Modules are uses a CAN bus and has the following supported by all vehicles. ODB Control Module IDs and Protocols: Note: Not all vehicles return the Control...

  • Page 33: Abs+Srs Testing

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL ABS+SRS Testing From the Main Menu, select ABS, then Note: If you select the Auto Identify, the tool will press OK. directly turn to the Diagnostic Menu. Choose the correct Model Year. The 10th VIN Char. 5/18 1.［D］2013 2.［C］2012...

  • Page 34: Review Data

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Review Data - Mode $01 - Current Powertrain Diagnostic Data 1. Select and view data as needed. View data from the last recorded test. Note: Not all vehicles return the Review Data same data, results may vary from the examples given herein.

  • Page 35: Print Data

    Language Configure Monitors a. Go to www.kzyee.com Unit of Measure Key Beep Set b. Search for KC501 Status Beep Set Tool Self-test c. Click Software Update tab Update Mode d. Download software Figure 89...

  • Page 36: About

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL About View software, hardware, and DTC library versions and Serial Number. S/W Ver:v9.00 From the Main Menu, use the Up/ Down/ H/W Ver:V4.10 Left/ Right button to select About, then Serial No: press OK. Burn Date: LIB Ver:V4.90 Figure 90 Main Menu...

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Inspection and Maintenance Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician. TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM ELECTRICAL SHOCK: Make sure that the Scan Tool is unplugged from the vehicle before performing any procedure in this section.

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL Troubleshooting Problem Possible Causes Likely Solutions Scan Tool doesn’t power up 1. OBD II Cable connector 1. Verify that the Scan Tool’s OBD II not connected securely. Cable connector is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC. 2.

  • Page 39: Parts List

    OBDII /CAN SCAN TOOL PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST IN THIS DOCUMENT AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT.
  • Page 40 Limited 90 Day Warranty KZYEE makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.

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