Strongway 114957 Owner's Manual

Abs & airbag reset tool with sas calibration

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Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety

precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Item #114957

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Page 1 SAS Calibration Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #114957 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Strongway product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 7 Main Parts of Product ........................... 8 Before Each Use ............................ 9 Operating Instructions ........................13 Limited Warranty ..........................
Page 4: Intended Use
Intended Use The Professional ABS & Airbag Reset Tool works on most vehicles on the road today. It does not only have extensive coverage of vehicles but also provides accurate and professional diagnosis of ABS and airbag faults. Packaging Contents ...
Page 5: Work Area Safety
⚠WARNING  This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.  Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
Page 6: Personal Safety
⚠WARNING PERSONAL SAFETY  Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the tool. Do not use the tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating the tool may result in serious personal injury.
Page 7: Specific Operation Warnings
Specific Operation Warnings ⚠WARNING  Do not route the test cable in a manner that would interfere with driving controls.  Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs specified in this user’s manual.  Always wear ANSI approved goggles to protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids.
Page 8: Main Parts Of Product
Main Parts of Product    1 Diagnostic Port 2 LCD Display 3 Function Keys / Shortcut keys    4 Direction Keys 5 ENTER Key 6 BACK Key    7 HELP Key 8 USB Port 9 TF Card Port Page 8 of 36...
Page 9: Before Each Use
Before Each Use ⚠WARNING  Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.  Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.  Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc, away from all moving or hot engine parts.  Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area;...
Page 10 1. Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. The scan tool is set to display English menus by default. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language from Settings menu and press ENTER key. Press left and right arrow key select a language and press the ENTER key to confirm.
Page 11 3. Configure Shortcut Keys Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Shortcuts from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with available shortcut keys displays. Press the up and down arrow key select a shortcut key and press the ENTER key.
Page 12 5. Keypad Test Selecting Keypad Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the keypad. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Keypad Test from Settings menu and press ENTER key. Press any key to start test. The virtue key corresponding with the key you pressed will be highlighted on the screen if it works correctly.
Page 13: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions ⚠WARNING CAUTION: Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.  Never try to provide power for the scan tool from USB connection when the scan tool is communicating with a vehicle..  Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles.
Page 14  Data Manager - leads to screens for access to data records.  Update - leads to screen for updating the scanner. 4. Input Dialog Box This section illustrates how to use the scan tool to input letters and numbers, such as VIN number, channel number, test values and DTC number.
Page 15: Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification This section illustrates how to use the scanner to identify the specifications of the vehicle under test. The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly.
Page 16 Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays. Answer NO if it is incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually. If it takes too long to get the VIN code, press Cancel to stop and input the VIN manually.
Page 17 Press the function key Keyboard and a virtual keyboard opens for VIN entry. Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Completed to confirm. The scan tool starts to identify the vehicle. 3. Smart VIN Smart VIN allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN).
Page 18 Select Smart VIN from the menu, and press the ENTER key. The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically. Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays.
Page 19: Diagnostic Operations
Diagnostic Operations This section illustrates how to use the scanner to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and view “live” data readings and ECU information on controllers installed on a variety of vehicles and also save “recordings” of the data readings. 1.
Page 20 Press function key F1 to save the trouble code information. Select the system you would like to test, and press the ENTER key. When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. 2. Control Modules Control Modules screen displays all controllers available on the vehicles. The controllers listed on the menu do not mean that they are installed on the vehicle.
Page 21 A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays Press function key Save to store ECU information. Or use the BACK key to exit. 4. Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read trouble codes found in the control unit. Typical code status include: ●...
Page 22 Press function key Save to store DTC information. Press function key Freeze Frame to view freeze data. 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 23 6. Live Data Live Data menu lets you view and record real time PID data from a selected vehicle electronic control module. Complete List Complete List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key.
Page 24 Press the function key Multi-graphs to display two PID graphs in one screen. Press Single graph to view one plot. Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate to check how they affect each other. Press the Back key to return to the previous menu.
Page 25 When finished selection, use the function key OK to display selected items. 7. Special Functions Special tests are bi-directional diagnostic tests on anti-lock brake systems and air bags. The tests let you to use the scanner temporarily activate or control a vehicle system or component, and when you exit the test, the system/component returns to normal operation.
Page 26 this test after installing a new air bag; otherwise a diagnostic trouble code will be set when you turn on the ignition.  Solenoid Tests - allows to manually control the inlet and output valve solenoids.  System Identification - displays information about the brake system, the vehicle, and the ABS controller.
Page 27 Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration SAS Calibration menu lets you perform calibration of the steering angle sensor, which permanently stores the current steering wheel position as straight-ahead in the sensor EEPROM. On successful calibration of the sensor, its fault memory is automatically cleared. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight SAS from the main menu and press the ENTER key.
Page 28: Obdii/Eobd Operations
OBDII/EOBD Operations OBDII/EOBD menu lets you access all OBD service modes. According to ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4, and SAE J1850 standards, the OBD application is divided into several sub programs, called ‘Service $xx’. Below is a list of OBD diagnostic services: Service $01 - request current powertrain diagnostic data ●...
Page 29 Update The scanner can be updated to keep you stay current with the latest development of diagnosis. This section illustrates how to register and update your scan tool. 1. Create an ID with UpdateAssist You are allowed to register and create an ID with the update tool UpdateAssist. Launch the PC application UpdateAssist.
Page 30 A Registered account is successful message will appear if you registered successfully. Click OK. It skips to the login page automatically. You can input your ID and Password to sign in. Page 30 of 36...
Page 31 2. Register Your Scanner To register a scanner , you can register by the update PC application UpdateAssist Launch the PC application UpdateAssist. Sign in with your ID/ registered email and password. Select Activate and input serial number to complete product registration. If you have multiple scanners to be registered, please enter all serial numbers you wish to activate.
Page 32 3. Update the Scanner To update scanner, you need the following tools:  The scan tool  PC application UpdateAssist  PC or laptop with USB ports  Internet service  To be able to use update tool, PC or laptop must meet the following minimum requirements: ...
Page 33 When Upgrade button is clicked, it begins to download. And you can check the Current Status. If the Current Status shows Downloading, please do not close the update application. When all the items are updated, an “All software downloads are successfully installed!”...
Page 34 Should you have any questions regarding the product, please click Complaint, fill in all required information and click Submit to send us your issue. To uninstall a software or all software, select them on the Uninstall tab and click the Uninstall button.
Page 35: Limited Warranty
Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Strongway product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of one year from date of purchase.
Page 36 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 36 of 36...