Topdon Phoenix Lite 2 User manual

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Phoenix Lite 2
USER MANUAL
Smart Automotive Diagnostic System

Contents
Welcome ................................................................................................. 3
About....................................................................................................... 3
Package List ........................................................................................... 3
Compatibility .......................................................................................... 3
Notice...................................................................................................... 4
General Information of OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics II)..................... 4
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) ......................................................... 4
Product Descriptions ............................................................................. 5
Preparation & Connection...................................................................... 7
Operation Introduction........................................................................... 12
Technical Specication.......................................................................... 36
Warnings................................................................................................. 37
Cautions.................................................................................................. 37
FAQ.......................................................................................................... 38

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Welcome
About
Package List
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON's Smart Automotive Diagnostic System Phoenix Lite 2.
Please read and understand this user manual prior to the operation.
TOPDON's Phoenix Lite 2 features comprehensive diagnostic capabilities. The accuracy
of test readings, expanded vehicle coverage, improved speed and an abundance of user-
friendly nature make this diagnostic tablet stand out in its class and give mechanics and
professionals a great deal of help in their diagnostic work.
•Phoenix Lite 2
•Phoenix MDCI Lite
•OBDI Adapter BOX Transfer Line
•OBDII Extension Cable
•Cigarette Lighter Cable
•Type-C to USB Cable
•Battery Clamps/Cable Set
•Power Adaptor
•User Manual
•Password Letter
•Non-Standard OBDII Adapter*10
•Fuse (φ5*20mm)*4
•Fuse (φ6*30mm)*2
Compatibility
•ISO 9142
•ISO 14230
•ISO 15765
•K/L-Line
•Flashing Code
•CAN ISO 11898
•SAE-J1850 VPW
•SAE-J1850 PWM
•Highspeed CAN
•Middlespeed CAN
•Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN
•Fault-Tolerant CAN
•GM UART
•TP 2.0
•TP 1.6
•UART Echo Byte Protocol
•Honda Diag-H Protocol
TOPDON's Phoenix Lite 2 is compatible with the following protocols:

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Notice
General Information of OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics II)
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Phoenix Lite 2 may automatically reset while being disturbed by strong static electricity. THIS
IS A NORMAL REACTION.
This user manual is subject to change without written notice.
Read the instruction carefully and use the unit properly before operating. Failure to do so may
cause damage and/or personal injury, which will void the product warranty.
The OBDII system is designed to monitor emission control systems and key engine
components by performing either continuous or periodic tests of speci c components and
vehicle conditions, which will offer three pieces of such valuable information:
•Whether the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) is commanded “on” or “off”;
•Which, if any, Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) are stored;
•Readiness Monitor status.

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Product Descriptions
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NO. Name Descriptions
1Power Button
•Hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on, or off.
•Hold the button for 10 seconds for a forced restart.
2Type-C Charging Slot
For charging the tablet.
3USB Port
Can be used to charge 5V electronic devices.
4Rear Camera
Snapshot the view ahead of the camera.
58” Touchable Screen
Show test results.
6Loudspeaker
Convert an audio signal into a corresponding sound.
7Adjustable Stand Keep the device standing on the desk, or hang the device on
the steering wheel.

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NO. Name Descriptions
1Indicator Light
Three LED indicators are provided on each side, and the
prompts are as follows:
•Power: Green light indicates power on.
•Connect:Blue light means that it has been connected to the
device by bluetooth.
•Vehicle: Blue flashing shows that it is communicating with
the vehicle.
2OBD Port
Plug in the diagnostic cable whose OBD 16-pin connector is
linked to the DLC of the vehicle.
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Preparation & Connection
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate the vehicle’s DLC port.
3. Plug the TOPDON Phoenix MDCI Lite dongle into the vehicle’s DLC port.

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4. Turn the ignition on. The engine can be off or running.
5. Hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on. (The tablet must be charged.)
The tablet will start initializing and enter the following interface:
6. Language Setting
Select operating language in the following interface:
Note: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with the ignition on or engine running.

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Choose the time zone of your current location. The system will automatically con gure the
time.
The system will automatically search all available Wi-Fi networks. Please connect to the
trusted Wi-Fi accounts.
8. Choose Time Zone
7. Connect Wi-Fi

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Please read all the terms and conditions of the user agreement carefully. Select “Agree with
above terms”.
You can log in with an available TOPDON account, or register a new account with a valid
e-mail address.
Tap “Next” to log in. The following page will appear:
9. User Agreement
10. Create an Account

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Input the serial number and activation code to activate and bind the diagnostic MDCI Lite
dongle. Both the serial number and the activation code are available in the “Password
Letter”. The activation procedure is necessary for using the Phoenix Lite 2 properly.
Tap “Activate” to  nish the procedure, and get started with Phoenix Lite 2.
After inputting the information required, tap “Register”. The tablet will enter the MDCI Lite
Activation procedure.
11. MDCI Lite Activation

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TOPDON's Phoenix Lite 2 features an array of practical functions, including Scan, AutoScan,
Services, Tester, Support, Update, Library, History, Feedback, Coverage List and User Info.
Operation Introduction
TOPDON's Phoenix Lite 2 supports AutoScan and Scan covering OBDII diagnosis, full system
diagnosis for most modern vehicle models worldwide.
Plug the Phoenix MDCI Lite dongle into the vehicle’s DLC port.
Tap “AutoScan” on the Home Menu after connecting to the vehicle.
The tool will start the AutoScan procedure, and automatically read the vehicle’s VIN
information, as shown below:
1. AutoScan (Intelligent Diagnosis)

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If Phoenix Lite 2 fails to get access to the vehicle VIN data automatically, tap “Scan” on
the Home Menu. The following page will appear:
Note: If the AutoScan can not identify the vehicle, please try to connect to the network.
Not all cars support the AutoScan function due to auto manufacturers' settings.
2. Scan(Manual Diagnosis)
There are two ways in this module to get access to vehicle diagnostic functions.
2.1 The fi rst way is using “VINSCAN”.
Tap “VINSCAN”. The following page will appear:

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2.1.1 Tap “Camera Scan”. The following page will appear
If the VIN barcode cannot be recognized, please tap to manually input the VIN.
After scanning, the following page will appear:

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2.1.2 Or, tap “Enter VIN”, the following page will appear:
Note: the VIN code in yellow can be modi ed if it isn’t correct.
You need to input the vehicle’s VIN manually.
Note: VIN characters need to be capital letters A through Z and numbers 1 through
0. However, the letters I, O, and Q won't be used in order to avoid misreading. No
symbols or spaces are allowed in the VIN.
2.2 The second way is manually selecting the vehicle’s make, model, and year.
Tap a corresponding diagnostic software logo on the following page:
Take “Demo” as an example. The following page will appear:

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Tap "OK", the tablet will automatically navigate to the Show Menu:
2.2.1 Health Report
It enables you to quickly access all the electronic control units of the vehicle
and generate a detailed report about vehicle health. (This function varies
from vehicle to vehicle.)
"Health Report", the system will start scanning Electronic Control Units to
see if there are fault code and displays the speci c results.

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Click "Report" to generate a vehicle health report.