Technaxx TX-184 User manual

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Model: TX-184 Article No. 4983, 04/2022
Technaxx®* User Manual
OBD II Scanner TX-184
Before using the appliance for the first time, please read the instructions
for use and safety information carefully.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capacities, or by persons lacking in
experience or knowledge, unless they are supervised or instructed on the
use of this device by a person responsible for their safety.
Service phone No. for technical support: 01805 012643* (14
cent/minute from German fixed-line and 42 cent/minute from
mobile networks).
Free Email: [e-mail]
*The support hotline is available Mon-Fri from 9 am to 1 pm & 2
pm to 5 pm.
Keep this user manual for future reference or product sharing
carefully. Do the same with the original accessories for this
product. In case of warranty, please contact the dealer or the
store where you bought this product.
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Table of contents
Hints....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Instructions............................................................................................................................. 2
Features................................................................................................................................................ 3
Product overview................................................................................................................................ 3
Specifications...................................................................................................................................... 4
Operation.............................................................................................................................................. 4
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)............................................................................................. 5
Starting up........................................................................................................................................ 6
OBDII Diagnostics................................................................................................................................ 7
Erase Codes.......................................................................................................................................... 8
Notes:..................................................................................................................................................... 8
I/M Readiness ....................................................................................................................................... 8
Vehicle Info............................................................................................................................................ 9
Declaration of conformaty ...................................................................................................................... 9
Disposal ................................................................................................................................................... 9
Hints
●The device is intended exclusively for private and not for commercial
use. ●Only use this device as described in this user manual. ●Do not
place any part of this device in water or any other liquid. ●Do not handle
the device with wet hands. ● When disconnecting the cable, always pull
at the plug. Do not pull on the cable itself. ●Do not let the cord on the
edge of a table or work surface. ●Prevent it comes into contact with hot
surfaces. ●Keep it away from heat sources to avoid deformation of plastic
parts.
Safety Instructions
●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. ●Operate the vehicle in a well
ventilated work area: Exhaust gases are Poisonous. ●Put the transmission in PARK
(for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and make sure
the parking brake is engaged.

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●Keep the scan tool dry, clean, free from oil/water or grease. ●Use a mild detergent
on a clean cloth to clean the outsideof the scan tool, when Necessary. Keep packaging
material, like plastic bags and rubber bands, out of the reach of children, as these
materials pose a choking hazard. ●Do not disassemble the device. ●Do not expose
the device to high temperatures. ●The device is intended only for private use.
Features
•Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CIN, CVIN)
•Compatible with most 1996 and newer Vehicles OBD II & CAN
•Retrieves generic (P0, P2, P3 and U0) and specific (P1, P3, U1)
Codes
•Multilingual menu options and code definition
•Read & Clear codes
Product overview

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LC Display
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SCROLL Button
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ENTER Button
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OBD II Cable
3
EXIT Button
Specifications
Display
Backlit, 128 x 64 pixels with contrast
adjustment
External power
8.0V –18.0V provided by vehicle battery
Connection
OBD II plug, ~80cm Cable
Weight/Dimensions
195g / 10.8x74x2cm
Package contents
Technaxx TX-184, User manual
Operation
The DLC connector (left) can be found in
the area of the car interior seen at right
(black arrow).

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Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
OBD 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.
OBD 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
DTC originated and the operating
conditions that caused it to be set.
Left side an example to illustrate
the structure of the digits.
ODB II Definitions:
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) -the OBD 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 term used for the light on the instrument panel. It is to alert the
driver and/or the repair technician that there is a problem with one or more of vehicle’s
systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards. If the MIL illuminates
with a steady light, it 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 isintended to discourage vehicle operation. The vehicle on board
diagnostic system can not turn the MIL off until necessary repairs are completed or the
condition no longer exists.
DTC -Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC) these identify which section of the emission
control system has malfunctioned.

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Starting up
From the Main Menu, use the SCROLL
button to select the Language and press
the ENTER button.
From the Main Menu, use the SCROLL
button to select Contrast, and press
ENTER.
From the Contrast menu, use the
SCROLL button to increase or decrease
contrast. Press ENTER to save your
settings and return to the previous
menu.
From the Main Menu, use the SCROLL
button to select Unit of Measure, and press
ENTER
Press the ENTER button to save your
selection and return to the previous
menu.

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OBDII Diagnostics
CAUTION: 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 the scan tool cable connector into the vehicle’s DLC.
4) Turn the ignition on.
Press ENTER to enter main menu. Use the SCROOL button to select diagnostics
from the menu.
Press ENTER to confirm.
If” LINKING ERROR!” message shows on the display.
-Verify that the ignition is ON;
-Check if the scan tool’s OBDII connector is securely connected to the
vehicle’s DLC;
-Turn the ignition ‘off’ and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to
‘on’ and repeat the procedure.
Read Codes
Stored codes are also known as “hard codes” or
“permanent codes”. These codes cause the
control module to illuminate the malfunction
indicator lamp (MIL) when an emission-related
fault occurs.
Pending Codes are also referred to as
“maturing codes” or “continuous monitor codes”.
They indicate problems that the control module
has detected during the current or last driving
cycle, but are not considered serious, yet. Pending Codes will not turn on the
malfunction indicator up cycles, the code clears from memory.

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View DTCs
Erase Codes
Notes:
This function is performed with key on
engine off. Do not start the engine.
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 is still some
trouble codes for hard troubles, please find
the reason caused the trouble code firstly, and then solve the problem. Now,
the trouble codes can be erased.
A warming message comes up asking for your
confirmation.
I/M Readiness
I/M refers to Inspection and Maintenance, that
is legislated by the Government to meet federal
clean-air standards. I/M Readiness indicates
whether or not the various emissions-related
systems on the vehicle are operating properly
and are ready for Inspection and Maintenance
testing. The I/M readiness Monitor Status
function also can be used (after repair of a fault
has been performed) to confirm that the repair
has been performed correctly, and/or to check for Monitor Run Status.

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Vehicle Info
Select [Vehicle Info.] and press [ENTER], the
screen will display the formation such as VIN
(Vehicle identification Number, CID Calibration
ID and CVN (Calibration verify number).
Declaration of conformaty
The EU declaration of conformity can be obtained from the
address given www.technaxx.de/ (in bottom bar
“Konformitätserklärung”).
Disposal
Dispose of packaging. Dispose of the packaging according to type.
Dispose of cardboard and carton in the waste paper foils to the
recyclables collection.
Dispose of old appliance (Applicable in the European Union and other European
countries with separate collection (collection of recyclable materials) Old
appliances must not be disposed of with household waste! If the product
can no longer be used, every consumer is legally obliged to dispose of old
appliances separately from household waste, e.g. at a collection point in
his or her municipality or district. e.g. at a collection point in his or her
municipality/borough. This ensures that old appliances are recycled properly and that
negative impacts on the environment are avoided. This is why electrical appliances are
marked with the symbol shown here.
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Technaxx Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG
Konrad-Zuse-Ring 16-18,
61137 Schöneck Germany