OBD II V318 Automotive Code Reader User Manual
- June 15, 2024
- OBD II
Table of Contents
V318
USER MANUAL
AUTOMOBILE OBD DIAGNOSTIC INSTRUMENT
Product introduction
This is a gasoline car code reader, which supports nine standard protocols of OBD II/EOBD. Plug and play, can quickly read the car’s fault information and vehicle parameters, is a more comprehensive function of the fault diagnosis instrument. Please read the product manual carefully before using this product, thank you.
Matters needing attention
- Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean this product.
- Do not let this product be heated or close to the source of the fire.
- Do not expose this product to direct sunlight for a long time.
- Do not try to disassemble this product to make any modifications, because it does not contain any maintenance components.
- Do not use this product in the room.
- If you do not plan to use this product for a long time, please store it in a dry environment to avoid extreme temperature and dust.
2.1 Tool description
- Diagnostic joint – Connect the decoder to the vehicle data link connector (DLC).
- LCD display – Display the detection result.
- I/M button- I/M READINESS KEY, Quick checks state emissions readiness and drive cycle verification.
- Up roll button – Roll the menu and submenu in menu mode.
- ESC button – Cancel the selection (or operation) in the menu or return to the menu.
- OK button – Confirm the selection (or operation) in the menu.
- Down roll button – Roll the menu and submenu in menu mode.
2.2 Specification
► Display: 160128 dpi display, 1.8-inch TFT color screen
► Working temperature: 0~60℃ (32~140℉)
► Storage temperature: -20~70℃ (-4~158℉)
► External power supply: Vehicle batteries supply 9.0 to 16.0V
► Size: Length: 12562*21mm
► Support Language: German, Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian,
Chinese, Japanese, Korean.
2.3 Included accessories
User’s manual – Tool operating instruction OBD2 wire – Supply power to the
tool, and communicate between tool and vehicle
2.4 Power supply of vehicle
Vehicle data link connector (DLC) supplies the power to decoder. Open the
decoder by the following steps
Take down DLC cover plate from the vehicle
Some vehicles have the plastic cover plate, need to take down it before
inserting OBD2 cable.
Insert OBD II wire to vehicle DLC.
2.5 Product Setup
Language: Select the required language.
Measurement unit: Set the measurement unit as imperial or metric units.
2.6 Application range of vehicle
This OBD II / EOBD decoder is specially applied to all the vehicles that
accorded with OBD II standard, including the vehicles for preparing the next
generation of protocols – controlling the area network (have the capacity).
All the vehicles selling in USA as required by United States Environmental
Protection Agency, and 1996 newer (automobile) light trucks must be accorded
with OBD II standard. Including all the domestic, Asian and European vehicles.
A small amount of 1994 and 1995 petrol vehicles are accorded with OBD II
standard. If need to verify if 1994 or 1995 vehicles are accorded with OBD II
standard, please check the vehicle emission control information (VECI) label,
most vehicles are stuck this label under the engine jacket or near the
radiator. If the vehicle is accorded with OBD II standard,
and then its label is marked with “OBD II certification”. In addition, the
government laws and regulations require all the vehicles that are accorded
with OBD II standard must have “General” 16 pin data link connector (DLC).
If your vehicle is accorded with OBD II standard, there must a 16 pin DLC
(data link connector) below the instrument panel, and a vehicle emission
control information label states the vehicle is accorded with OBD II standard.
OBD II diagnosis
- Turn off ignition switch.
- Find the vehicle 16 pin data link connector (DLC).
- Insert OBD II wire to vehicle DLC.
- Turn on ignition switch. Engine stops or runs.
- Press Return/Confirm button to enter diagnostic menu. A series of OBD2 protocol information will be displayed on the display screen, until the vehicle protocol is detected.
◆ If decoder can not communicate with the vehicle ECU (engine control unit),
“Connection error!” will be displayed on the display screen.
◇ Confirm ignition switch is turned on;
◇ Check if OBD II connector of decoder is connected to vehicle DLC;
◇ Confirm the vehicle is accorded with OBD2 standard;
◇ Turn off ignition switch and wait for 10 seconds. Turn on ignition switch
again
◆ If “Connection error” information still appears, and then it may be the
communication between decoder and vehicle has the problem. Please contact the
local dealer or the Customer Service Department of the manufacturer for
getting the help.
3.1 Read Codes
Press Up/Down button to select the read code from diagnostic menu, and then
press Return/Confirm button.
Read DTC and its definition on the screen.
Control module No., diagnostic code order, total numbers of code to be
detected and types of code (general or specified by manufacturer, storage or
code to be processed) will be displayed on the upper right corner of screen.
If not detect the code, “Code is not stored in module!” information is
displayed on the screen.
If the retrieved DTC contains any code specified by manufacturer or the
enhanced codes, and then “Controlled by manufacturer” is displayed on the
screen.
3.2 Erase Codes
Caution: Delete the diagnostic code of decoder may not only delete the code on
truck-mounted computer, but also delete “Freeze Frame” data and the enhanced
data of the manufacturer. In addition, I/M ready monitor status of all vehicle
monitors are reset as non-ready and non-finish state.
Do not delete the code before the technicians check the system completely.
If decide to delete the diagnostic code, please press Up/Down button to select
“Delete the code” from the Diagnostic menu, and then press Return/Confirm
button.
A warning message appears, and needs you to confirm.
If go on deleting the code, please press Return/Confirm button to delete.
∙If the code is deleted successfully, and then “Delete is finished !”
information is displayed on the screen.
If the code is not deleted successfully, and then “Delete is failed. Rotate
the key in the case of engine is turned off !” is displayed on the screen.
Wait for several seconds or press any button to return to Diagnostic menu.
If you want to continue to delete the code, you can try to turn off the engine
and choose to clear the fault code when the power is on.
3.3 View Freeze Frame
The digital “x/x”on the upper right corner of the screen show the total Frame
coverage of retrieved data on the screen and the serial number of the current
displaying data.
If no available Freeze Frame data, “Freeze Frame is not stored” information
will be displayed on the screen.
3.4 I/M Readiness
I/M ready function is used to check the operating situation of vehicle
emission system that is accorded with OBD2 standard. This is a very good
function before checking if the vehicle is accorded with the state emission
plan. Some newest vehicles models may support two types of I/M ready test:
If the vehicle supports two types of test. Two types are displayed on the
screen for selecting.
If the vehicle supports I/M ready test, the following information will be displayed on the screen:
The digital “x/x”on the upper right corner of the screen show the total coverage of retrieved data on the screen and the serial number of the current displaying data.
3.5 Read the vehicle information
Vehicle information function can retrieve vehicle identification number (VIN),
calibration sign, calibration verification number (CVN) and the models above
2000 support the vehicle performance tracking of mode 9.
In vehicle information menu, press Up/Down button to select the available items you want, and then press Confirm button.
3.6 Data stream
Read current engine data flow information
3.7 Real Time Curve
Press “Confirm” button to read speed waveform display.
Press “Confirm” button to enter calculate load value interface.
3.8 Oxygen sensor
According to the test result, you can use the up/down buttons to view the current data flow.
3.9 Fuel Evaporation Control System
According to the test result, you can use the up/down buttons to view the current data flow.
Diagnostic code query
Press “▲” to adjust the next code∙
Press “▼” to adjust the current code
Press Confirm to query after input the code.
Battery Voltage
Test and display the current voltage value of the car battery in real time.
Precautions
This product is not compatible with new energy vehicles, hybrid vehicles, diesel vehicles and non-OBD2 agreement models
Disclaimer
We are committed to providing customers with unparalleled customer support
before and after sales. The following provides our products with our exemption
conditions:
If any of the following conditions are met, the customer shall not enjoy the
policies within the scope of this limited warranty:
a) Abnormal use of the product, abnormal conditions, improper storage,
exposure to moisture or humidity, unauthorized modification, unauthorized
maintenance, misuse, negligence, abuse, accident, alteration, improper
installation or other actions that are not malfunctions, Including damage
caused by transportation.
b) The product is damaged due to external reasons (such as collision with
objects) or fire, flood, sand, dust, storm, lightning, earthquake or weather
conditions, irresistible acts of natural disasters or battery leakage, theft
and damage, blown fuse, Our company is not responsible for any product damage
caused by incorrect use of any power supply.
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