KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester User Manual

October 30, 2023
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KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester

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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:

  1. Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
  2. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards.
  3. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
  4. Operate the vehicle in a well-ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are poisonous.
  5. Put blocks in front of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle unattended while running tests.
  6. Use extreme caution when working around the ignition coil, distributor cap, ignition wires, and spark plugs. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
  7. Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged.
  8. Keep a fire extinguisher any test equipment while the ignition is on or the engine is running.
  9. Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. Use a mild detergent on a clean cloth to clean the outside of the scan tool when necessary.

Description

OBD II CONNECTOR – Connects the scan tool to the vehicle’s Data Link Connector(DLC).
LCD DISPLAY – Displays menus and test results.

  1. GREEN LED – Indicates that engine systems are running normally (The number of monitors on the vehicle which are active and performing their diagnostic testing is in the allowed limit, and no DTC is present).
  2. YELLOW LED – Indicates there is a possible problem.A “pending” DTC is present and/or some of the vehicle’s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing.
  3. RED LED -Indicates there is a problem in one or more of the vehicle’s systems. The red LED is also used to show that DTC are present. DTC are shown on the Scan Tool’s emission monitors have not run their diagnostic testing.
  4. One – Click 1/M Readiness Key – Quick-checks State Emissions readiness and drive cycle verification.
  5. ESC BUTTON – Returns to previous menu.
  6. LEFT SCROLL BUTTON – Move cursor left for selection, or turn page up when more than one page is displayed.
  7. HELP BUTTON – Provides help information and Code Breaker function.
  8. UP SCROLL BUTTON- Move cursor up for selection.
  9. OK BUTTON – Confirm a selection(or action)from a menu list.
  10. RIGHT SCROLL BUTTON -Move cursor right for selection, or turn page down when more than one page is displayed.
  11. DOWN SCROLL BUTTON – Move cursor down for selection.
    USB CONNECTOR – Connects the scan tool to the PC for printing and upgrading.KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester
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Specifications

  1. Display: TFT color display (320 x 240 dpi)
  2. Operating Temperature: 0 to 60°C (32 to 140 F0 )
  3. Storage Temperature: -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158 F0 )
  4. External Power : 8.0 to 18.0V power provided via vehicle battery
  5. Dimensions:
    • Length     199mm (7.83
    • Width      104. 5mm(4. 11″)
    • Height     37. 5mm(I. 48;,)
  6. weight: 0. 28kg(without wire) 0.484kg(with wire)

Connection and Settings

Location of the Data Link Connector(DLC)

The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is typically a 16-pin connector where diagnostic code readers 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’s side for most of the vehicle. If Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard, a label should be there to tell it’s the location. For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is localed behind the ashtray and the ashtray must be removed to access the connector. If the DLC cannot be found, refer to the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

Setting
  1. Tum the ignition off.
  2. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector(DLC)
  3. Plug the OBD 11 cable into the vehicle’s DLC.
  4. Turn on the ignition and engine fully
  5. After finishing, press ESC button enter Main Menu as following
    CAUTION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition on or engine running.

For BMW Diagnose

KW480 is a professional full system diagnostic scan tool for BMW vehicle owners, which can support CBS Reset, SAS, EPB, ECM, DME/DDE, EGS cleared, Oil light Reset, DPF Regeneration, F Chassis and ECU Reset etc. Especially It is with Engine Control Unit (ECU), Automatic, Transmission Control Module, Instrument System, Electronic Parking. As automotive scanner for BMW full systems, such as Engine/ ABS/ SRS/ SAS/ CASI CBS/ ADS Transmission and Other control systems. You can also use it as a universal OBDII scanner for generic check engines. Reading and erasing codes on other brands cars. The code reader scan tool support full OBDII functions such as read/ erase codes, I/M readiness, read data stream, EVAP system test, Vehicle information display(VIN CID CVN), It can be easily to find out what problem is and perhaps fix it, save your time !
Select IBMWI and press [OK], the system will display following screen:KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester
3 Automatically search
The Machine will automatically search your car data.
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4 This function is specially designed to diagnose all the BMW car system Fault code and erase it. Including

  1. System Scan
  2. Drive
  3. Chassis
  4. Body KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester 5

And then choose the system you want to check and move on
Manually select
You can also select your car information from the database. Others are the same as the above procedure.
You can also have some quick key to access the following 5 systems.

Support Five Systems special function
  1. Oil Reset

  2. Engine Control Unit (ECU)

  3. Automatic Transmission Control Module

  4. Instrument System

  5. Electronic Parking
    Other System

  6. ECM -Engine system

Choose this you can check all your engine

  1. Version Information,
  2. Read codes,
  3. Erase codes,
  4. Data stream,
  5. Special functions

Sometimes the D&E is not showing that is because your car is not supported these data to be tested. See image as below
And choose the function as you want. Others systems are the same procedure.

  1. Oil Reset
  2. PTS – Electric main steering system
  3. ESP – Electronic brake system
  4. TCM – Gearbox system KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester 6

OBDII/EOBD Engine System Diagnostics

Vehicle Coverage

The scan tool is specially designed to work with all OBD II compliant vehicles, including control area network (CAN), ii is required by EPA that all 1996 and newer vehicles (Cars and light trucks) sold in the united states must be OBD II compliant and this includes all American, Asian and European vehicles.
A small number of 1994 and 1995 model year gasoline vehicles are OBD and compliant.
To verify if a 1994 or 1995 vehicle is OBD II compliant , check the vehicle emissions control information(VECI) Label, which is located under the hood or by the radiator of most vehicles. If the vehicle is OBD II compliant, the label will designate “OBD II Certified” 0 Additionally, Government regulations mandate that all OBD II compliant vehicles must have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC)
For the vehicle to be OBD II compliant is must have a 16-pin DLC (Data Link Connector) under the dash and the vehicle emission control information label must state that the vehicle is OBD II compliant .

OBDII Diagnostic Menu

This option presents a quick way to check for DTC, isolate the cause of the illuminated Malfunction Indicator Lamp(MIL), check monitor status prior to emissions certification testing, verify repairs, and perform a number of other services that are emission-related.
Select [Diagnostics] and then press [OK], the system will enter the following screen:
KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester
7 When connected to the car ECU communication, the system will enter the following screen:
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Function

It mainly includes the following functions:

  1. Read Codes
    This option is used to identify which section of the emission control system has malfunctioned.

  2. Erase Codes
    After reading the retrieved codes from the vehicle and certain repairs have been carried out, you can use this function to erase the codes from the vehicle. Before performing this function, please be sure the vehicle’s ignition key is in the ON position with the engine off.
    NOTES:

    • Before performing this function, make sure to retrieve and record the trouble codes.
    • After clearing, you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn the ignition on and retrieve codes again. If there are still some trouble codes in the system, please troubleshoot the code using a factory diagnosis guide, then clear the code and recheck.
  3. Live Data
    This option retrieves and displays live data and parameters from the vehicle’s ECU.

  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. Freeze Data is a snapshot of the operating conditions at the time of an emission-related fault.
    Note : If DTC were erased, Freeze Data may not be stored in vehicle memory depending on the vehicle.

  5. 1/M Readiness
    1/M refers to Inspection and Maintenance that is legislated by the Government to meet federal clean-air standards. 1/M Readiness indicates whether or not the various emissions-related systems on the vehicle are operating properly and are ready for Inspection and Maintenance testing.
    The purpose of the 1/M Readiness Monitor Status is to indicate which one of the vehicle’s Monitors have run and completed their diagnosis and testing, and which ones have not yet run and completed testing and diagnosis of their designated sections of the vehicle’s emissions system.
    1/M Readiness Monitor Status function also can be used(after repair of a fault has been performed) to confirm that the repair has been performed correctly, and/or to check for Monitor Run Status.

  6. 02 Monitor Test
    The results of the 02 sensor test are not live values but instead the results of the ECU’ s last 02 sensor test, for live 02 sensor readings.
    Not all test values are applicable to all vehicles. Therefore, the list generated will vary depending on vehicle. In addition, not all the vehicles support the Oxygen Sensors screen.

  7. On-Board Monitor Test
    This function can be utilized to read the results of on-board diagnostic monitoring tests for specific components/systems.

  8. Component Test
    The Component Test function lets you initiate a leak test for the vehicle’s Component system. The tool does not perform the leak test, but signals to vehicle’s on-board computer are 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.

  9. Vehicle Info
    This option displays the vehicle information, such as VIN(Vehicle Identification Number), CID(Calibration ID) and CVN(Calibration Verification Number).

  10. BAT Check
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  11. Modules Present
    This option displays the vehicle communication protocol type.

  12. DTC Lookup
    This option you can enter the fault code and view the detailed description.

  13. Review Data
    This option can replay failures that store records.

Update & Upgrade

This function allows you to update the tool software. To update your tool, you need the following items.

  • scan tool
  • A PC or laptop with USB ports
  • USB cable
  1. Download the application UPlink.exe from our website: www.konnwei.com
  2. Run UPlink.exe in your computer(Mac iOS and Linux does not compatible)
  3. Press any button until the USB cable is connected with computer and release it after the tool display a message”Update mode”
  4. Open the UPiink software, click “Check Update” button, will download the upgrade file from the internet then update to tester tool
  5. Wait for few minutes until update succeed
  6. After the update is completed, restart tester tool finish the whole update See bellow:KONNWEI kw480 Diagnostic Scanner OBDII Code Reader Fault Tester 10

NOTE: when you made a wrong choice and the tool is unable to work properly, you may need to update the programs. Keep holding any key on the tool for a long time, and then Connect the tool to the computer via a USB at the same time, USB cable will force the tool into update mode to refresh the program.

Service Procedures

If you have any questions, please contact your local store, distributor or visit our website at www.konnwei.com If it becomes necessary to return the tool for repair, contact your local distributor for more information.

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