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Sealey VS8700 Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Instructions for: EOBD CODE READER MODEL: VS8700 Table of Contents S afety Precautions and Warnings ........1 G eneral Information ............1 2 .1 O n-Board Diagnostics OBDII/EOBD ......2 2 .2 D iagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC’s) ......2 2 .3 L ocation of the Data Link Connector (DLC) ..3...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions And Warnings

    (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking brake is engaged. Wear approved eye protection. A full range of personal safety equipment is available from your Sealey dealer. Wear suitable clothing to avoid snagging. Do not wear jewellery and tie back long hair.

  • Page 3: General Information

    The other four characters, all numbers, provide additional information on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to set. On the next page is an example to illustrate the structure of the digits: VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 4: Location Of The Data Link Connector (Dlc)

    For some Asian and European vehicles, the DLC is located 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. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 5: E Obd Readiness Monitors

    Once the vehicle is running, the OBDII system is continuously checking the above components, monitoring key engine sensors, watching for engine misfire, and monitoring fuel demands. Non-Continuous Monitors -- Unlike the continuous monitors, many emissions and engine system components require the vehicle to be VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 6: Eobd Monitor Readiness Status

    In order for the OBD monitor system to become ready, the vehicle should be driven under a variety of normal operating conditions. These operating conditions may include a mix of highway driving and stop and go, city type driving, and at least one overnight-off period. For VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 7: Eobd Definitions

    DTC’s have been erased from the PCM’s memory or after the battery has been disconnected. Running through a vehicle’s complete drive cycle will “set” the readiness monitors so that future faults can be detected. Drive cycles vary depending on the vehicle and the monitor VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 8 Freeze Frame Data and may include important engine parameters such as engine RPM, vehicle speed, air flow, engine load, fuel pressure, fuel trim value, engine coolant temperature, ignition timing advance, or closed loop status. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 9: Using The Code Reader

    ③ ENTER/EXIT BUTTON -- Confirms a selection (or action) from a menu list, or returns to previous menu. ④ SCROLL BUTTON -- Scrolls through menu items. It is also used to enter system setup menu when pressed. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Connect the EOBD cable to the code reader. Find DLC on vehicle. • A plastic DLC cover may be found for some vehicles and you need to remove it before plugging the EOBD cable. Plug EOBD cable to the vehicle’s DLC. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 11: Product Setup

    Language Setup • English is the default language. From System Setup menu, use SCROLL button to select Language, and press ENTER/EXIT button. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 12 From System Setup menu, use SCROLL button to select Unit of Measure and press ENTER/EXIT button. ………………System Setup…………….. 1) Language ► 2) Unit of Measure 3) Contrast 4) Exit From Unit of Measure menu, use SCROLL button to select the desired unit of measurement. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 13 …………………. Contrast （35%） to change Press ENTER/EXIT button to save your settings and return to previous menu. Exiting System Setup Use SCROLL button to select Exit and press ENTER/EXIT button to return to startup menu. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 14: Ehicle Coverage

    OBD 11/EOBD compliant. Government regulations mandate that all EOBD compliant vehicles must have a “common” sixteen-pin Data Link Connector (DLC). For your vehicle to be EOBD compliant it must have a 1 6-pin DLC (Data Link Connector) under the dash. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 15: Eobd Diagnostics

    Contact your local distributor or the manufacturer’s customer service department for assistance. After the system status is displayed (MIL status, DTC counts, Monitor status), wait a few seconds or press any key for Diagnostic Menu to come up. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 16: Reading Codes

    If more than one module is detected, you will be prompted to select a module before test. ………………Control Module…………… ► Engine Module $A4 Exit Use SCROLL button to select a module, and press ENTER/EXIT button. View DTC’s and their definitions on screen. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 17: Erasing Codes

    Further, the I/M Readiness Monitor Status for all vehicle monitors is reset to Not Ready or Not Complete status. Do not erase the codes before the system has been checked completely by a technician. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 18 SCROLL button to select and press ENTER/EXIT. A “Command Canceled” message shows up. Press any key or wait a few seconds to return to Diagnostic Menu. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 19: Iewing Freeze Frame Data

    2) Wait a few seconds while the code reader validates the PID MAP. ……………View Freeze Frame……... Reading PID.01 - Please Wait - 3) If the retrieved information covers more than one screen, use SCROLL button, as necessary, until all data have been shown up. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 20: Retrieving I/M Readiness Status

    “OK” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has completed its diagnostic testing. “INC” -- Indicates that a particular monitor being checked has not completed its diagnostic testing. “N/A” -- The monitor is not supported on that vehicle. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 21 2) Wait a few seconds while the code reader validates the PID MAP. ……….……I/M Readiness………………. Reading PID… - Please Wait - If the vehicle supports both types of tests, then both types shows on the screen for selection. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 22 Fuel System Mon. Comp. Component 5) If the vehicle supports readiness test of “This Drive Cycle”, a screen of the following will be displayed: ………….This Drive Cycle…………….. MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp. Component VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 23: Iewing Vehicle Information

    If the vehicle does not support this mode, a “The selected mode is not supported!” message shows on the display. If more than one module is detected, you will be prompted to select a module before test. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...
  • Page 24 ENTER/EXIT button. ………………Vehicle Info…… …………. ► Vehicle ID Number Calibration ID Cal. Verif. Number Exit 5) View retrieved vehicle information on the screen. ………….Vehicle ID Number……..…. VIN: 2HGES16684H907941 6) Press ENTER/EXIT to return to previous menu. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 25: E Xiting Obdii/Eobd Test

    Exit OBDII Test! Are you sure? If you do want to exit EOBD test, press ENTER/EXIT button. If you do not want to exit, use SCROLL button the select and press ENTER/EXIT button to return. VS8700 - 1 - 110108...

  • Page 26: Warranty And Service

    5. Warranty and Service 5.1 Limited One Year Warranty Sealey warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following terms and...

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