iCarsoft Honda/Acura Multi-system Scanner i990 User manual

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INDEX
1．Safety Precautions and Warnings................... 2
2. Using the Scan Tool .............................. 4
2.1 Tool Description............................... 4
2.2 Specifications................................. 5
2.3 Accessories Include ............................ 5
2.4 Product Troubleshooting ........................ 6
3. Software Function ................................ 8
3.1 System Configuration ........................... 9
4. Diagnostics ..................................... 11
4.1 Read Trouble Code............................. 13
4.2 Erasing Codes................................. 14
4.3 Read Data Stream.............................. 15
5．Software update ................................. 18

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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 following safety
precautions at a minimum whenever working 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.
·Operate 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
①DLC -- Data Link Connector (DLC), Use to
connect the scan tool to the vehicle;
②LCD DISPLAY -- Indicates test results. Color,

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320 x 240 pixel display with contrast adjustment
③KEY BROAD – include [ ][ ][ ][ ][ ]
[] [HELP]
④USB 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) Power: 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.
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 ON;
B) Check if the scan tool’s OBD II connector
is securely connected to the vehicle’s DLC;
C) Verify that the vehicle is OBD2 compliant;
D) Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10
seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and
continue the testing.
E) Verify the control module is not defective
Scan tool doesn’t power up

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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 OBD 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. Software Function
CATION: Don’t connect or disconnect any test
equipment with 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 select
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 adjustment
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 scanner will communicate with the vehicle , if the
scanner can not communicate with the vehicle , it will
display the error message, as shown below:
If the scanner can communicate with the vehicle , it will
display the system menu, as shown below:

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Select one system and press
[ ], the scanner will
communicate with the system .
◆
if the scanner communication fail with the vehicle’s
ECU, a “ERROR” message shows up on the display
◆
if the scanner communicates successfully with the
vehicle, it will display system ID, as shown below:
Press [ ] and enter the function menu , as shown below:

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Press
[ ][ ]
to select,
[ ]
and
[ ]
to Page, and press
[]
to confirm.
4.1 Read Trouble Code
◆Reading Codes can be done with the key on
engine off (KOEO) or with the key on engine
running (KOER).
◆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:

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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 codes (Generic or
Manufacturer specific) will be observed on the upper
right hand corner of the display.
4.2 Erasing Codes
CAUTION: Erasing the Diagnostic Trouble Codes
may allow the scan tool to delete not only the
codes from the vehicle’s on-board computer,
This function is performed with key on engine
off (KOEO). Do not start the engine.
Select
[Erase Trouble Code]
and press
[ ]
in
[Diagnostic

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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 troubles, please find
the reason caused the trouble code first, and then solve
the problem. Now, the trouble codes can be erased.
4.3 Read Data Stream
The Read DataStream function allows viewing of
live or real time data of vehicle’s computer
module(s). This function is not supported for
some system.

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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:

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

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5．Software 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 following the instructions, and finish to setup.

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After finish setup , there is an icon of scanner in desktop.
2. Run the update tool and Operate in accordance with
photographs

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a) Use the USB cable to connect i910 scanner with PC
b) Run the update software.
When the scanner connect with PC , the software will show
[USB CONNECTED], As below: