VOLTCRAFT VC-OBD-9770 OBD II Car Diagnostic Tool Instruction Manual

VOLTCRAFT VC-OBD-9770 OBD II Car Diagnostic Tool

Introduction

Dear customer, Thank you for purchasing this product. This product complies with statutory, national and European regulations. To ensure that the product remains in this state and to guarantee safe operation, always follow the instructions in this manual.

• These operating instructions are part of this product. They contain important information on setting up and using the product. Do not give this product to a third party without the operating instructions. Therefore, retain these operating instructions for reference!

If there are any technical questions, please contact: www.conrad.com/contact

Description of symbols

• The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle is used to highlight important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
• The arrow symbol indicates special information and tips on how to use the product.

Features and functions

• Supports Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, Sprinter and Smart vehicles
• Special functions: Electronic throttle control reset (ETC reset), oil service light reset, park-ing brake pad replacement, battery registration, DPF regeneration, ABS bleeding, etc.
• OBD II functions: Read fault codes, clear fault codes, I/M readiness test, read out live data, EVAP leak test, read out vehicle information
• 320 x 240 pixels colour screen

Intended use

The product is used to establish communication with control units in motor vehicles. The list of vehicles supported by the device can be found in “Technical data”. The device is connected to the vehicle’s data bus system via the OBD II interface and powered simultaneously. This product is only intended for indoor use and in protected areas of vehicles. Contact with moisture must be avoided at all times. For safety and approval purposes, do not rebuild and/or modify this product. Any misuse of the product may damage the product itself or the vehicle to which it is connected. Furthermore, improper use can cause hazards such as fire, overheating, vehicle malfunction, etc. Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Only make this product available to third parties together with its operating instructions. All company and product names contained herein are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery content

• Product
• USB cable
• Transport bag
• Operating instructions

Download the operating instructions

Use the link www.conrad.com/downloads (alternatively scan the QR code) to download the complete operating instructions (or new/current versions if available). Follow the instructions on the web page.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and observe in particular the safety instructions. If you do not follow the safety information and information on proper handling in these operating instructions, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

General

• This product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children. Children do not understand the hazards associated with the incorrect use of electrical devices.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. It may become a dangerous play-thing for children.
• Pay attention to all additional safety information in the individual sections of these operating instructions.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be carried out by a technician or a spe-cialist repair centre.
• If you have questions that remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Any person operating, installing, launching or servicing this unit must comply with these operating instructions.

Handling

• Please handle the product carefully. Impact, shocks or a fall, even from a low height, can damage the product.

Operating environment

• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, strong jolts or mechanical stresses, flam-mable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Protect the product from high humidity, moisture and direct sunlight.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. This may cause condensation to form, which can destroy the product. Allow the prod-uct to reach room
• temperature before using it.
• Avoid using the product near strong magnetic or electromagnetic fields, transmitter aerials or HF generators. Otherwise, the product may not function properly.

Operation

• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
  • is visibly damaged,
  • is no longer working properly,
  • has been stored in poor ambient conditions for extended periods or
  • has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.

Product

• Make sure you read and follow the instructions in your vehicle’s service manual before using the product.
• Always seek professional advice if you are unfamiliar with the use of car diagnostic tools and vehicle repair. Failure to observe these instructions may cause damage to the vehicle.
• Adhere to the standard safety regulations when working on the vehicle, especially in the engine compartment.
• Always keep your clothes, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc., clear of all moving and hot parts of the vehicle and engine.
• Exhaust fumes are noxious! Never run the vehicle’s engine in a place without adequate ventilation.
• Never leave the vehicle unattended while performing tests.
• Risk of electrocution when the engine is running! Use extreme caution when working near ignition coils, wiring, ignition distributors and spark plugs.
• Fumes and gases emitted by fuels and the vehicle battery are highly flammable. Keep the engine compartment away from sparks, hot equipment, open flames, etc., to prevent explo-sion or fire. Do not
• smoke near the vehicle during work.
• Ensure the gear lever is always in the “PARK” (automatic gearbox) or “NEUTRAL” (manual gearbox) position. Activate the parking brake.
• Tests in drive mode must only be carried out by an assistant and never by the driver himself.

Product overview

1. Display

2. OK button
   Confirms the selection of menu items, actions, etc.

3. ESC button
   Cancels a selection or stops an action, or returns to the menu.

4. left button
   Navigate to the left in the menu or take you one step back in the menu.

5. Right button
   Navigates to the right in the menu or takes you one step forward in the menu.

6. UP button
   Navigates up in the menu or move the menu view up (if the whole view does not fit on a screen).

7. Down button
   Navigates down in the menu or move the menu view down (if the whole view does not fit on a screen).

8. ODB II connector
   Connects the diagnostic scanner to the vehicle’s data interface (OBD II interface).

9. I/M button
   Quick test for inspection and maintenance

10. READ DTC button

Connecting to the vehicle

The diagnostic scanner must always be connected or disconnected with the ignition switched off.

• Connect the ODB II connector plug (8) to the vehicle’s OBD II interface.
  • The vehicle’s OBD II interface is usually located near the steering wheel or centre console. If you cannot find the interface, consult your vehicle’s service manual for further details.
• Switch on the ignition of the vehicle.

Function description

• Controls vary depending on the vehicle model and year of manufacture. Please follow the instructions shown on the display (1). The following instructions are for reference only. The screenshots in this manual refer to the English version of the menu.

Mercedes-Benz diagnostic
Select [For Benz] and then [For Benz Diagnose]

Retrieving data from the last query

Select [Last Test Record].

This function is a quick and easy way to retrieve data from the last query.

Automatic vehicle selection

Select [Automatically Search] to have the vehicle type recognised automatically.

This function scans the VIN (vehicle identification number) and automatically recognises the vehicle model. This function is currently supported by Mercedes-Benz models only. You need to select Smart and Sprinter vehicles manually.

Manual vehicle selection
Press [Manually Select] and select the required vehicle data from the menu that appears.

Reading out the data Quick testing
Select [Health Report]. You will see the following display.NM

Selecting control units
Press [Control Units] and select the desired control unit from the list below .

Reading out the control unit version information
Select [Version Information] to display the data.

Reading out fault codes
Select [Read Fault Codes] to display the stored faults.

Clearing fault codes
Select [Erase Fault Codes] to clear the stored faults. Follow the instructions on the display (1).

Reading out data streams
Select [Read Datastream] to read out a data stream.

• Use buttons left (4) and right (5) to scroll through the pages in the menu.
• Use buttons up (6) and down (7) to select the menu items in succession.
• Press the OK button (2) to select the highlighted data stream.
• Press the ESC button (3) to read out the selected data stream.

Special functions
Select [Special Functions] to select the desired function.

• Various special functions are supported based on the vehicle model. Below, you will find two special functions as examples.

Resetting the oil service light
Select [Oil Service Light Reset] and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed as follows:

Replacing the electronic parking brake pads
Select [EPB Replace Brake Pads] and follow the on-screen instructions. Proceed as follows:

• Special functions vary depending on the vehicle model. Always follow the specific on-screen instructions.

OBD II diagnostics

Reading out fault codes
There are two types of fault codes:

• “Hard codes” or “Permanent codes” are faults that activate the check engine light on the dashboard when an emission-related fault is detected.
• “Pending codes” are faults detected during the current or last completed driving cycle. These codes will be cleared during the next drive should the faults not reoccur. These faults do not activate the check engine light on the dashboard.

Select [Read Codes] with buttons up (6) and down (7), and then press the OK button (2).

If no fault codes are stored, the display (1) shows “No (pending) codes are stored in the module!”. If this happens, wait a few seconds or press any button to return to the menu. If fault codes are stored, the display will appear as follows:

Clearing fault codes

Shut off the engine before clearing the fault codes. Before executing this function, make sure the fault codes are retrieved and recorded. After clearing the fault codes, restart the fault code query to display the faults that are still present. If any of the displayed fault codes are related to severe problems, please find the reason for the fault code and then fix the problem. You can then permanently erase the fault codes.

• Select [Erase Codes] with buttons up (6) and down (7), and then press the OK button (2).
• Press the OK button (2) to clear the fault codes.

I/M readiness test
I/M refers to Inspection and Maintenance to comply with national emission standards. I/M shows whether the vehicle’s emission control systems are working correctly and whether inspection and maintenance tests can be carried out. After an error has been fixed, I/M can confirm the correctness of the error fixing.

Live data display
The OBD II scan tool is a special diagnostic tool that communicates with the vehicle computer. The scan tool displays live data in real time. This data includes values (voltage, RPM, temperature, speed, etc.) and status information (open loop, fuel system status, etc.) generated by vehicle sensors, switches and actuators Press the OK button (2).

EVAP leak test

• Perform this test to check the vehicle for unwanted evaporative emissions. This is not an exhaust emission check.This function does not run the leak test but instead causes the vehicle’s onboard computer to run the test. Before using this function, consult the vehicle’s repair manual for details.

Reading out vehicle information
Select [Vehicle Information] and press the OK button (2). Information such as VIN (vehicle identification number), CID (calibration ID) and CVN (calibration verification number) will appear on the display (1).

Tool setup

Language
Select [Language] and choose from the following options on the display (1 ):

Beeper
Select [Beeper] and choose from the following options on the display (1):

Units of measure
Select [Unit of Measure] and choose from the following options on the display (1):

Display theme
Select [Skin Style] and choose from the following options on the display (1 ):

Device information display
Select [Device Information] to view the following device information on the display (1):

Software update

• Download the latest software version at www.conrad.com/downloads.
• Use the supplied USB cable to connect the unit to the computer.
• The update software supports Windows 7/8/10/11 only. Windows 7 users need to install a driver first. Earlier Windows versions and macOS are not supported.

Disposal

Product
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• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of. It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.

(Rechargeable) batteries
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the prod-uct. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent batteries/rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household waste.

Troubleshooting

the vehicle’s OBD II interface.
 | No power supply| Switch on the ignition of the vehicle.
Malfunction during operation| Vehicle not compatible| Check whether your vehicle is on the list of compatible vehicles.

Care and cleaning

Important

• Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions. They can damage the housing and can cause the product to malfunction.
• Do not submerge the product in water.

1. Disconnect the product from the OBD II interface.
2. Clean the product with a dry, lint-free cloth.

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