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  • Page 1 OBDMATE OM520 OBDII/EOBD ENTER EXIT HELP...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    3. Using the Scan Tool ........8 3.1 Tool Description OM520........8 3.2 Specifications .

  • Page 3: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    1. Safety Precautions and Warnings 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. Do not attempt to operate or observe the tool while driving a vehicle.

  • Page 4: General Information

    2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On- Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed.

  • Page 5: Location Of The Data Link Connector (Dlc)

    DTC Example P 0 5 2 0 Systems Last two digits identify individual B = Body component within the system C = Chassis P = Powertrain U = Network Sub-systems Code Type 1 = Fuel and air metering Generic (SAE): 2 = Fuel and air metering 3 = Ignition system or engine misfire 4 = Auxiliary emissions controls...

  • Page 6: Obd Ii Readiness Monitors

    2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors Readiness Monitors are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits.

  • Page 7: Obd Ii Monitor Readiness Status

    2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status OBD II systems must indicate whether or not the vehicle’s PCM’s monitoring has completed testing on each emission component. Components that have been OBD II tested will be reported as “OK”. The purpose of recording readiness status is to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle’s OBDII system has tested all the emissions systems.
  • Page 8 intended to discourage vehicle operation. The vehicle onboard diagnostic system can not turn the MIL off until necessary repairs are completed or the condition no longer exists. DTC – Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) these identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned. Enabling Criteria –...

  • Page 9: Using The Scan Tool

    3. Using the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description - AutoPhix OM 520 LCD DISPLAY – Indicates test results. Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. ENTER BUTTON – Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu. EXIT BUTTON –...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    LEFT SCROLL BUTTON – When looking up DTC definitions, moves to previous character and views additional information on previous screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen; deselect all marked PID data . Updates DTC library when pressed. RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON –...

  • Page 11: Code Lookup

    Attach the USB cable. Go to www.autophix.com and click on Downloads. Click on Software Update for AutoPhix OM520 and follow on-screen instructions. USB update cable attached to the tool. 3.4 Code Lookup The Code Lookup function is used to search for definitions of Code stored in the built-in Code library.

  • Page 12: System Setup

    2) From the Code Lookup menu, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to move to the desired character, use the UP/DOWN button to change the selected digit/ character and press the ENTER button to confirm. 3) View the DTC definition on screen. When the DTC definition covers more than one screen, use the LEFT/RIGHT button to view additional information on...
  • Page 13 System Setup Select Language Adjust contrast Unit of Measure Fuel Type Engine Liter Beep Set From the Main Menu : Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select System Setup , and press the ENTER button. Follow the instructions to make adjustments and program settings as described in the following setup options.
  • Page 14 2) From the Contrast menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to increase or decrease contrast. Adjust Contrast (45%) to change 3) Press ENTER to save your settings and return to the previous menu. Unit of Measure Metric is the default measurement unit. 1) From the System Setup menu, use the...
  • Page 15 Fuel Type 1) From the System Setup menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Fuel Type and press ENTER System Setup Select Language Adjust contrast Unit of Measure Fuel Type Engine Liter Beep Set 2) From the Fuel Type menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the...
  • Page 16 2) From the Engine Liter menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the vechile engine liter . Engine Liter 2.0L Save Exit 3) Press the ENTER button to save your selection and return to the previous menu. Beep Set The default setting is Beep On.

  • Page 17: Tool Info

    3.6 Tool Info. Tool Information allows viewing of some important information such as serial number and software version number of the scanner. 1) From the Main Menu , scroll to select Tool Info. and press ENTER Main Menu Diagnostics Code Lookup System Setup Tool Info.
  • Page 18 2) Select Display Test from the Tool Self-test menu and press ENTER Tool Self-test Display Test Keyboard Test 3) Press ENTER again to start test. Look for missing spots in the solid black characters. 4) When completed, press EXIT to return. B.

  • Page 19: Obd Ii Diagnostics

    4. OBD II Diagnostics CAUTION: Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running. 1) Turn the ignition off. 2) Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). 3) Plug the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle's DLC. 4) Turn the ignition on.
  • Page 20 serious, yet. Pending Codes will not turn on the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL). If the fault does not occur within a certain number of warm- up cycles, the code clears from memory. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Read Codes from the Diagnostic...

  • Page 21: Erase Fault Codes

    4) If more than one DTC is found, use the UP/DOWN scroll button, as necessary, until all the codes have been viewed. If retrieved DTCs contain any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes, a "Manufacturer specific codes are found! Press any key to select vehicle make!"...

  • Page 22: View Data Stream

    2) A warning message comes up asking for your confirmation. Erase Fault codes Are you sure? 3) Press ENTER to confirm. If the codes are cleared successfully, an "Erase Done!" confirmation message is displayed. Erase Fault codes DTC has been Erased! Press any key to con.
  • Page 23 Supported Data List 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll buttons to select Supported Data List from the View Data Stream and press ENTER View Data Stream Supported Data List Custom Data List Unit of Measure 2) To view live PIDs on the screen. Use the UP/DOWN scroll button for more PIDs if an...
  • Page 24 Custom Data List 1) To view customized PID data, use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Custom Data Set from the View Data Stream menu and press ENTER View Data Stream Supported Data List Custom Data List Unit of Measure 2) Observe on-screen instructions.

  • Page 25: View Freeze Frame

    Datastream LONGFT1(%) – 6.3 IAT( F) ° VSS(mph) 5) Use the EXIT button to return to View Data Stream menu. 4.4 View Freeze Frame When an emission-related fault occurs, certain vehicle conditions are recorded by the on-board computer. This information is referred to as freeze frame data. View Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at the time of an emission-related fault.

  • Page 26: Current Trip Info

    The purpose of the I/M Readiness Monitor Status is to indicate which of the vehicle's Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing (as described in 2.5), and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle's emissions system.
  • Page 27 System Setup System Setup Select Language Select Language Adjust Contrast Adjust Contrast Unit of Measure Unit of Measure Fuel Type Fuel Type Engine Liter Engine Liter Beep Set Beep Set 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Current Trip Info. from the Diagnostic Menu...

  • Page 28: O2 Sensor Test

    4) Press EXIT setup up the Fuel Type Engine Liter Current Trip Info. Fuel Type Engine Liter 5) Press EXIT return the trip information View. If you want the Change Unit for Trip information, you can ENTER Diagnostic Menu Set up the Unit of Measure.

  • Page 29: On-Board Monitor Test

    1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select O2 Sensor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER Diagnostic Menu 7/12 O2 Sensor Test On– Board Mon. Test EVAP System Test Vehicle Info. Modules Information Unit of Measure 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select O2 sensor from O2 Sensor Test...
  • Page 30 powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored. The On-Board Monitor Test for CAN-equipped vehicles retrieves and displays test results for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are and are not continuously monitored. Test and component IDs are determined by the vehicle manufacturer. 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select...

  • Page 31: Evap System Test

    4.9 EVAP System Test The EVAP test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle's EVAP system. The OBD BOOK 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 the test.

  • Page 32: Vehicle Info

    4.10 Vehicle Info. Select [Vehicle Info.] and press [ENTER], the screen will display the formation such as VIN (Vehicle indentification Number), CID (Calibration ID) and CVN (Calibration verify number). 1) Use UP/DOWN scroll button to select Vehicle Info . from the Diagnostic Menu and press...

  • Page 33: Modules Information

    4.11 Modules Information 1) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select Modules Information from Diagnostic Menu and press ENTER Diagnostic Menu 11/12 O2 Sensor Test On– Board Mon. Test EVAP System Test Vehicle Info. Modules Information Unit of Measure 2) View modules Information with their Ids and communication protocols.
  • Page 34 2) Use the UP/DOWN scroll button to select the Unit Of Measure for diagnostic test . Unit Of Measure English Metric 3) Press EXIT button to return Diagnostic Menu...

  • Page 35: Warranty And Service

    5. Warranty and Service 5.1 Limited One Year Warranty THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO PERSONS WHO PURCHASE AUTOPHIX PRODUCTS FOR PURPOSES OF RESALE OR USE IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE BUYER'S BUSINESS. AUTOPHIX electronic product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12 months) from date of delivery to the user.
  • Page 36 AUTOPHIX TECH CO.,LTD ：1302#，Seven Star Plaza, Longhua, Baoan Address District, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China ：0755- Phone 8528 1258 E-mail：sales@autophix.com Msn：autophix@hotmai.com Website：www.autophix.com...

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