ANCEL AD410 User manual

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AD410
USER'S MANUAL

1. 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 whenever working on a vehicle:
Tum the ignition off first.then connect 16-pin to plug.then turn the
ignition on.
Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment.
Do not attempt to operate
or observe the tool while driving a vehicle.
Operating or observing the tool will cause driver distraction and
could cause a fatal accident.
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 place: Exhaust gases are
Poisonous.
Put blocks in front
of the drive wheels and never leave the vehicle
unattended while running tests.
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.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or
NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure the parking
brake is engaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/electrical
fires nearby.
Don't connect
or disconnect any test equipment while the ignition is
on or the engine is running.
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 needed.

2. General Information
2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II
The first generation of On·Board Diagnostics (called OBD I) was developed by
the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and implemented
1n 1988 to monitor
some
of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved
and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new
generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed This second
generation of On-Board Diagnostic regulations is called "OBD II"
The OBD
II system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key
engine components by performing either continuous
or periodic tests of specific
components and vehicle conditions. When a problem is detected, the
080 II
system turns on a warning lamp (MIL) on the vehicle instrument panel to alert
the driver typically by the phrase "Check Engine"
or "Service Engine Soon" The
system will also store important information about the detected malfunction so
that a technician can accurately find and fix the problem Here below follow
three pieces
of such valuable Information:
1) Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded 'on' or 'Off';
2) Which,
if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;
3) Readiness Monitor status.
2.2 Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
080 II Diagnostic Trouble Codes are codes that are stored by the on-board
computer diagnostic system in response to a problem found in the vehicle.
These codes identify a particular problem area and are intended to provide you
with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. 0
8D II
Diagnostic Trouble Codes consist of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first
character, a letter, identifies which control system sets the code. The other four
characters, all numbers, provide additional information on where the OTC
originated and the operating conditions that caused it to be set. Below is an
example to illustra
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Figure 1-2: Explanation of a diagnostic trouble code.
2.3 Location of the Data Link Connector (DLC)
The OLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the
standardized 16-pin connector where diagnostic scan tools 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
vehicles. If the Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard, a label
should be there revealing its location. 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.
Figure 1-3: The DLC connector (left) can be found in the
area of the car interior seen at right (black arrow).
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2.4 OBD II Readi ness Monitors
Readiness Monitors are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions
components have been evaluated by the 08D It system. They are running
periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are
performing withm allowable limits.
currently. there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or 1/M Monitors) defined
by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Not all monitors are
supported by all vehicles and the exact number of monitors
in any vehicle
depends on the motor vehicle manufacturer's emissions control strategy.
Continuous Monitors -Some of the vehicle components or systems are
continuously tested by the vehicle's 08D II system, while others are tested only
under specific vehicle operating conditions. The continuously monitored
components listed below are always ready:
1. Misfire
2. Fuel System
3. Comprehensive Components (CCM)
Once the vehicle
1s running, the 08D II system 1s 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
vehide to be operated under
specific conditions before the monitor is ready. These monitors are termed
non-continuous monitors and are listed below:
1. EGR System -exhaust Gas Recirculation for reducing greenhouse gases.
2. 02 Sensors • monitor and adjust air/fuel mixture.
3.
Catalyst· reduces exhaust emissions.
4. Evaporative
System· monitors the integrity of the fuel tank system.
5.
02 Sensor Heater -brings 02 sensor to correct operating temperature.
6. Secondary air • reduces exhaust emissions.
7. Heated Catalyst • brings catalyst to correct operating temperature.
B.
NC system • monitors system for freon leaks.

2.5 OBD II Monitor Readiness Status
08D II systems mLlsl indicate whether or not the vehicle's PCM's monitoring
has completed testing on each emission
component Components that have
been 080 II tested will be reported as ~OK" The purpose of recording
readiness status 1s to allow inspectors to determine if the vehicle's 08D11
system has tested all the emissions systems. This is handy to know before
bringing vehicle to a state emissions testing facility.
The powertrain control module (PCM) sets a monitor to "OK" after an
appropriate drive cycle has been performed. The drive cycle that enables a
Monitor and sets readiness codes to "OK" varies for each individual monitor.
Oncce a monitor is set as "OK", it will remain in this state. A number
of factors,
including erasing
of diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) with a code reader or a
disconnected battery, can result in Readiness Monitors being set to "INC"
(incomplete). Since the three continuous monitors are constantly evaluating,
they will be reported as "OK" all
of the ime. As long as there are no OTCs stored
in memory, the vehicle is running in accordance with the OBD
II guidelines. 1f
testing of a particular supportes non-continuous monitor has not been
completed
or not tested, the monitor status will be reported as "INC"
(incomplete).
In order for the OBO 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 specific information on getting
your vehicle's OBD monitor system ready, please consult your vehicle owner's
manual.
2.6 OBD II Definitions
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -the 080 II terminology for the on-board
computer that controls the engine and the drive train.
Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) -Malfunction Indicator Light (Service Engine
Soon, Check Engine) is a
te rm used for the light on the instrument panel. It is to
alert the driver and/ or the repair technician that there 1s a problem with one or
mo re of vehicle's systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal
standards. If the
Mil illumina te s with a st eady light. 1t indicates that a problem
has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible.
Under certain conditions. the dashboard light will blink
or flash. This indicates a
severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation. The
vehicle onboard diagnostic system can not turn the
Mil off until necessary
repairs are completed
or the condition no longer exists.

OTC -Diagnos ti c Trouble Codes (OTC) these identify which section of the
emission control system has malfunctioned.
Enabling Critena -Also termed Enabling Conditions. They are the
vehicle-specific events
of conditions that must occur within the engine before
the vanous monitors will set, or run. Some monitors require the vehicle to follow
a prescribed "drive cycle" routine as part of the enabling criteria. Drive cycles
vary among vehicles and for each monitor in any particular vehicle.
08D II Dnve Cycle - A specific mode of vehicle operation that provides
conditions required to set all the readiness monitors applicable to the vehicle to
the ·ready"
cond1t1on . The purpose of completing an 080 II dnve cycle is to
force the vehicle to
run its onboard diagnostics. Some form of a drive cycle
needs to be performed after DTCs 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 that needs
to be reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle. consult the vehicle's Owner's
Manual.
Freeze Frame Data -When an emissions related fault occurs, the
08D II
system not only sets a code, but also records a snapshot of the vehicle
operating parameters to help
in 1dentify1ng the problem. This set of values
operating parameters to help
1n identifying the problem. This set of values 1s
referred to as Freeze Frame Date and may include important engine is referred
to as Freeze Frame Date 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.

3. Using the Scan Tool
3.1 Tool Description -ANCEL AD410
1 . LCD DISPLAY -Indicates test results 2 4· TFT 262K true color,320.240
QVGA LCD display.
2 .
ENTER BUTTON -Confirm a selection (or action) from a menu
3 . EXIT BUTTON -Cancel a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to
the menu.
4 . UP
SCROLL BUTTON -Uproll item by item in a menu

S DOWN SC RO LL BUTTON -Down roll item by item m a menu
6 . "1/M" BUTTON Quick State Emissions readiness check and dnve cycle
verification
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MIL Gray-Dashboard MIL OFF
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7 . OBD II CONNECTOR -Connects the scan tool to the vehicle ·s Data link
Connector (DLC)
3.2 Specifications
1) Display 2.4" TFT 262K true color
2) Operating Temperature: 0 to
50 C (32 to 140 F0)
3) Storage Temperature: - 20 to 70 < (-4 to 158 F0)
4) External Power 8.0 to 18 0 V power provided via vehicle battery
5) Dimensions: 124x77 4x23.5mm
6) Weight: 0.35kg
3.3 Accessories Included
1) User's Manual -- Instructions on tool operations
2) USB cable -Used to upgrade the scan tool.

Updating the ANCEL AD410
a. Attach the USB cable.
b. Click on Software Update for ANCEL AD410 and follow on-screen
instructions.
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3.4 DTC Lookup
The OTC Lookup function is used to search for definitions of Code stored in
the built-in Code library.
1) From the Main Menu, use the UP/DOWN scroll button
to select the Code
Lookup and press the ENTER button
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Query the fault code. press ente r+ up, the cu rsor to the left; press enter+
down, the cursor to the right.
• FOf manufacturer spec.fie codes you'N need to select a YehlCle make on an additJOnal
screen to loo!< fOf OTC definitions
• If definition could not
be found (SAE Of Manufacturer Specific }. the scan tool displays "OTC
delln1t10n
not found! Please refer to Yehlcie service"manual !"
4) To exit to the Main Menu. press the EXIT button.
3.5 Review
This function is used to review the recorded DTC. Select Review in the Main
Menu and press Enter and the screen will display the interface as shown
below:
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The scan tool allows you to make the following adjustments and settings·
1) Select Language: Selects the desired language.
2) Unit of Measure: Set measure to English or Metric.
3) Beep Set: Turns ON/OFF beep.
4) Record: ON/OFF the Record.

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3.7 Review&Print diagnostic reports
1. Connect to a computer via USB
2 Download upgrade files from ANCEL website
3 Install upgrade driver according
to the "upgrade instruction" file.
4 Open the ~ update· appllcat1on.
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CIiek "Review & print" option Then could save or pnnt the diagnostic report
as needed
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3.8 About
Choose [About] and it displaysas follow :
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Choose [1/ M] and it displaysas follow :
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CAUTION: Don't connect or disconnect any test equipment with ignition
on or engine running .
1) Turn the
1grnt1on off.
2) Locate the vehicle's 16-pin Data Lmk Connector (DLC).
3) Plug the scan tool cable connect
or mto the vehicle's DLC.
4) Turn the ignition on. Engme can be off
or runrnng
5 ) Press ENTER to ent
er Main Menu UP /DOWN button to select
Diagnostics from the menu
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6) Press ENTER to confirm.
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En te r1n ,: sy st ""' p l ease •• •t
If "LINKING ERROR!" message shows on the display .
-Verify that the ignition is ON;
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X
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-Check if the scan tool's OBD II connector is securely connected to the
vehicle's DLC;
-Tum the ignition
'off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back
to 'on' and repeat the procedure from step 5.
4.1 Read codes
• stored emission-related codes is hard codes which illuminate malfunction
indicator tamp(MIL
).
• pending codes is current codes or historical codes which will not illuminate
malfunction indicator(MIL).
1) Select 0B011 in Main Menu and press ENTER , sho wn as follow :
M il St a tus ON
DT Cs 1 nth1sECU 3
Readiness Supp or te d
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Readiness Ho t Sopported
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2) Press ENTER to the Diagnostic Menu, screen will display as follow :
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Erase Codes
VM Readiness
Data Stream
Freeze Frame
02 Sensor Test
4.2.1 Read Codes
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1) Select Read Codes and press ENTER in Diagnostic Menu. If there are
some codes, the screen will display the codes as shown below:
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Pending DTCs (S07)
Permanent DTCs (S0A)
2) Accordmg to the above figure
to select different item by pressing UP or
DOWN and press ENTER to confirm.
P0107
Manifold Absolute
Pressure/Barometric
Pressure Circuit
low
3) After v1ewmg all the codes, you can press EXIT to return to the previous
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4.2.2 Erase Codes
1) Select Erase Codes, the sc reen will display the interface as shown below
Press ENTER to erase DT C's, and the screen will display lhe interface as
shown be l ow ·
Clear/Reset Emission-
Related Diagnostic
[nformation,Are you sure7
Please Turn Ignition ON
with Engine Off Press
enter key to continue!
2) According to the above figure to press ENTER and the screen will display
the interface as shown
on the next page
Notes:
Emission-Related
Diagnostic I nfo rm ation has
been Cleared!
• Before performing this function,
make sure to retneve and record the trouble
codes
• After clearing. you should retrieve trouble codes once more or turn 1gntt1on
on and retneve codes again. If there are stilt some trouble codes 1n the
system. please troubleshoot the codes using a factory diagnosis guide, then
clear the codes and r
ec heck
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4.2.3 1/M Readiness
Select 1/M Readiness and press E NTER , the screen wi ll display the interface
as shown below
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This Dn ve Cy cle
1/M readiness is to test Misfire I Fuel system / Comprehensive component, You
can use
UP or DOWN button to select and press ENTER , shown as follow :
M ,sfiremon,tor NA
Fue( system 1110n1tor N A
~rehens1ve component monitor OK
Catalyst1110n,tor N A
Heated catalyst 111C>n1tor N A
Evaporative syste,n mon,tor N A
Secondary aor system 1ROn1tor NA
O•ygen sensor mon, t or INC
O•ygen senso, heater monitor INC
EGA and or WT syetem monitor INC
NIA me an s not av ailable on this vehicle, INC means incomplete or not ready,
OK means Completed
or Monitor Ok .
4.2.4 Data Stream
Press UP or DOWN button to select Data Stream in Main Menu interface and
then press
ENTER button to confirm, the screen will display the interface as
shown below:
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Select Items
View Graphic Items
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Select IView All Items] and press ENTER button, the screen will display the
interface as shown below:
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Fuel system\ status NA
Fuel system2status NA
Eng me Cool a nt Temperature 143 C
Short Term Fuel Tr,m-Bank2 -7 5 8\
Short Term Fuel Trom -Bank4 -27 3\
Scroll page. press up to last page, or press down to next page.
Choose [ select items ) and press enter button After that, press enter button
again, shown as follow·
[J] F uel svst-2status
[J] Calculated LOAD Value
[J) Engn1e Coolant feff'4)erature
[J] Short Term Fuel Trom-Bank1
Scroll page, press enter+ up, to previous page, press enter+ down, the next
page.
After selected items and press exit. the screen will display as follow:
Fuel system 1 st a tus N. A
Fuel system 2 status N A
Eng,m, Coolan t r.....,.,rature 143 "C
Short Te,., Fue l r,.,,r8ank2 -7 5 8\
Short T er.,Fuel Tr1nt-Bank4 273\
Scrolt page, press up to last page.or press down to next page
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Select [ View Graphic Items J in Da ta stream menu and press EN TE R. the
screen Will display the interface as shown below:
[ ) Ena,ne Coolant Temperature
[ ) Short Term Fuel Jr,.., - Bank.2
[ ) Short Term Fuel Tru•-Bank.4
(J] lntoke ltam ,foldAbsolvte P ressu re
{) Intake Air lel!'()erature
Scroll page, press enter+ up, to previous page, press ente r+ down, the next
page. Press enter button again
to choose.
Press
EXIT to return to display :
Max Imes is 3.
Press EXIT to return to previous menu.
You can view all data stream items or select a certain item of live data with a
graph
4.2.5 View Freeze Frame
Wnen an emission-related fault occurs, a snapshot of current vehicle
parameter are recorded by the ECU.
Note: if DTCs wer e eras ed , Freeze Data may not be s tor ed in veh ic le.
Select Freeze Frame
in mam menu inte rf ace, the screen will display the
interface as shown below:

DTCthatcausedr11qu1red
fr1111ze framed au stora ge
Fuel syst11111 1 status
Fuel syst""' 2 sUtus
Calcul,ted lOADVa lue
En1,neCoolantTl!ffll) era ture
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You can use UP/ DOWN button to view the data.Press EXIT to return to
Diagnostic Menu.
4.2.6 02 sensor test
OBD II regulations set by the SAE require that relevant vehicles mon i tor
and test the oxygen (0 2) se nsors to ide ntify problems re lat ed to fu el
efficiency and vehicle emissions . These tests are not on-Oemand tests
and they are done automatically when engine operating conditions are
within s pecified limits . These test results are saved in th e on-bo ard
computer's memory .
The
02 Sensor Test function allows retr ieval and viewing of 02 s ensor
monitor test results for the most recently performed tests from the
vehicle 's on - board computer .
The 02 Sensor Test function is not supported by vehicle s which
communicate using a controller area network (CAN). For 02 Sensor Test
results of CAN-equipped vehicles , see chapt er " On - Bo ard Mon . Te st ".
Select 02 Sensor Test in Diagnostic menu and press ENTER and the Screen
will display as shown below:
Press ENTER button, the screen will display as shown below (Data will be
different everytime) :
Bankl
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lean to rich sensor(V)
Minmum sensor voltage
Maximum sensor voltage
Time transitions