Creator C310+ User manual

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INDEX
1．Safety Precautions and Warnings................... 2
2. Using the Scan Tool...............................
2.1 Tool Description ...............................
2.2 Specifications ................................. 5
2.3 Accessories Include ............................ 5
2. Product Troubleshooting ........................ 7
3. Software Function................................. 8
3.1 System Configuration ........................... 9
. Diagnostics...................................... 11
.1 Read Trouble Code ............................. 1
.2 Erasing Codes ................................. 16
.3 Read DataStream ............................... 17
. Vehicle Information ........................... 18
5．Software update.................................. 20

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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 follo ing safety
precautions at a minimum henever orking on a
vehicle.
·Always perform automotive testing in a safe
environment.
·Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI
standards.
· Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test
equipment, etc. Away from all moving or hot
engine parts.
· perate the vehicle in a well ventilated work
area: 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. Theses components
create hazardous voltages when the engine is
running.
·NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make
sure the sparking brake is engaged.
· Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for

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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 necessary.

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2. Using the Scan Tool
2.1 Tool Description
① DLC -- Data Link Connector (DLC), Use to
connect the scan tool to the vehicle;
② LCD DISPLAY --
Indicates test results. Color,

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320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment
③ KEY BROAD – include [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
[ ] [HELP]
④ USB PORT -- Use to connect the scan tool to
PC;
2.2 Specifications
A) Display:
Color, 320 x 240 pixel display with
contrast adjustment
B) Operation Temperature: -20 ℃ -- 75 ℃
C) Storage Temperature: -40 ℃ -- 120 ℃
D) Po er: 8V -- 24V
E) Dimensions:
Length Width Height
135mm 85mm 26mm
F) Weight
Net Weight: 250 g
Gross Weight: 450 g
2.3 Accessories Include
A) User’s Manual – Instructions on tool
operations.
B) USB Cable – Used to upgrade the scan tool.

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C) CD – save the update tool and user’s manual.
D) Optional accessories
OBD-16 to BMW-20 Socket – use test the car
of BMW made before 2000

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2.4 Product Troubleshooting
Vehicle Linking Error
A communication error occurs if the scan tool
fails to communicate with the vehicle’s ECU
(Engine Control Unit). You need to do the
following to check up:
A) Verify that the ignition is N;
B) Check if the scan tool’s BD II connector
is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
C) Verify that the vehicle is BD2 compliant;
D) Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10
seconds. Turn the
E) Ignition back to on and continue the testing.
F) Verify the control module is not defective
Scan tool doesn’t po er up
If the scan tool won’t power up or operates
incorrectly in any other way, you need to do the
following to check up:
A) Check if the scan tool’s BD II connector
is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
B) Check if the DLC pins are bent or broken.
Clean the DLC pins if necessary.
C) Check vehicle battery to make sure it is still
good with at least 8.0 volts.

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3. Soft are Function
CATION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test
equipment ith ignition on or engine running.
1) Turn the ignition off.
2) Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link
Connector (DLC)
3) Plug into the scan tool cable connector to the
vehicle's DLC ，the scan tool will be light.
As shown
4) Turn the ignition on. Engine can be off or
running
5) Press any key to enter Main Menu.

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USE the key [ ][ ] to select in the [Main Menu]
, and
press [ ] to selection
3.1 System Configuration
Select [SYSTEM CONFIGUARATION] in the Main
Menu and press
[ ]
. The screen will display the interface as shown
below:
The scanner allows you to make the following adjustments
settings

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1) [SYSTEM INFORMATION]: show the system information
Choose [SYSTEM INFORMATION] and press [ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press [ ] or [ ] to return the [Main menu]
2) [BEEPER]: ON / OFF the beep.
Choose [BEEPER] and press [ ]
, the screen will display
the interface as shown below:
Press [ ][ ] to select, and press [ ] to confirm.

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4. Diagnostics
Select [DIAGNOSE] in Main Menu and press [ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page,
and press
[ ] to confirm.
Select the Series of the vehicle, and press [ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:

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Press
[ ][ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page,
and press
[ ] to confirm.
Select the Chassis of the vehicle, and press [ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page,
and press
[ ] to confirm.
Select the model of the vehicle, and press [ ].
The screen will display the interface as shown below:

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Press
[ ][ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page,
and press
[ ] to confirm.
When you select one system of the vehicle, A
sequence of messages displaying the BMW mode
protocols will be observed on display until the
vehicle protocol is detected.
◆
if the scan tool fails to communication with the
vehicle’s ECU, a “ERROR” message shows up on the display

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if the scan tool communicate with the vehicle,
it will enter
the [function menu], the
screen will display the interface
as shown below:
Press
[ ][ ] to select, [ ] and [ ] to Page,
and press
[ ] to confirm.
4.1 Read Trouble Code
◆Reading Codes can be done with the key on

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engine off (K E ) or with the key on engine
running (K ER).
◆Trouble codes cause the control module to
illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL)
when emission-related fault occurs.
select
[Read Trouble Code] and press [ ] in [
Diagnostic
Menu].
If there are some codes, the screen will display
the codes as show below:
Press [ ] or
[ ]
to return the [Diagnostic menu]
View DTCs and their definitions on screen.

If there are no Diagnostic Trouble Codes present, the
display indicates “No Trouble Code
” Wait a few
seconds or press any OK to return to Diagnostic Menu.

The control module number, sequence of the DTCs, total
number of codes detected and type of cod
es (Generic or
Manufacturer specific) will be observed on the upper
right hand corner of the display.

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4.2 Erasing Codes
CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes
may allo the scan tool to delete not only the
codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer,
 This function is performed ith key on engine
off (KOEO). Do not start the engine.
Select
[Erase Trouble Code] and press[ ]
in
[Diagnostic
Menu]
. the screen will display the interface as shown
below:
Press [ ] or
[ ]
to return the [Diagnostic menu]
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 ignition on and retrieve codes again. If there
are still some trouble codes for hard tro
ubles, please find
the reason caused the trouble code first, and then
solve
the problem. No , the trouble codes can be erased.

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4.3 Read DataStream
The Read DataStream function allo s vie ing of
live or real time data of vehicle’s computer
module(s). This function is not supported for
some system.
Press[ ][ ] to select
[Read DataStream] in [
Diagnostic
Menu] and press
[ ]
to confirm. The screen will display
the interface as shown below.
Data model
If appear [GRAPH], Press [ ] to enter Graph mode.
Press [ ] to return [Diagnostic Menu]
the screen will display the interface as below:
Graph model

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Press
[ ] to return data model. Press [ ]
to return
[DIAGNOSTIC MENU].
4.4 Vehicle Information
Vehicle Information function is to display the
ECU information, including Soft are version,
hard are version, diagnostic index, pro. Date,
part number ECT. This function is not supported
by some system.
Select
[Vehicle information] in the [Diagnostic Menu]
, and
Press [ ]. The screen will display as shown below:

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Press
[ ] to return data model. Press [ ]
to return
[DIAGNOSTIC MENU].

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5．Soft are update
1. Setup Update tools
Put the CD in to PC and open.
you can see the setup file
in the CD.
Double click the [Setup file] to setup the tool.
Operate follow the instructions , and finish to setup.