Topdon Phoenix Plus User manual

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Phoenix Plus
Professional Diagnostic Tool
USER MANUAL

Content
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.......................................................................... 38
Warnings................................................................................................. 39
Cautions.................................................................................................. 39
FAQ.......................................................................................................... 40

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Welcome
About
Package List
Thank you for purchasing TOPDON automotive diagnostic tool Phoenix Plus. Please read and
understand this user manual prior to the operation.
TOPDON Phoenix Plus features a full line of high-performance functionality. The accuracy of
test readings, the expanded vehicle coverage, the improved speed, and an abundance of user-
friendly nature, place the diagnostic tablet in a class of its own, being a great assistance for
mechanics and professionals to have more efcient diagnostic work ever.
•Phoenix Plus
•VCI Dongle
•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 Envelope
•Non-Standard OBDII Adapter*10
•Fuse (φ5*20mm)*4
•Fuse (φ6*30mm)*2
Compatibility
•ISO 9142-2
•ISO 14230-2
•ISO 15765-4
•K/L-Line
•Flashing Code
•SAE-J1850 VPW
•SAE-J1850 PWM
•CAN ISO 11898
•Highspeed
•Middlespeed
•Lowspeed and Singlewire CAN
•GM UART
•UART Echo Byte Protocol
•Honda Diag-H Protocol
•TP 2.0
•TP 1.6
•SAE J1939
•SAE J1708
•Fault-Tolerant CAN
TOPDON Phoenix Plus is compatible with the following protocols:

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Notice Product Descriptions
General Information of OBDII (On-Board Diagnostics II)
Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
Phoenix Plus 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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Convert an audio signal into a corresponding sound.
Remove and install added modules on the backend.
Used for communication between the function
module and the tablet.
Keep the tablet standing at the desk, or use it to hang
the tablet on the steering wheel.
Secure the tablet from shock and accidental dropping.
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Loudspeaker
Backplane
Pin
Adjustable Stand
Rubber Corner
Protections
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Preparation & Connection
1. Turn the ignition off.
2. Locate the vehicle’s DLC port.
3. Plug the TOPDON Phoenix Plus VCI dongle into the vehicle’s DLC port.
Can be used to charge 5V electronic devices.
For charging the tablet.
Snapshot the view ahead of the screen.
•Hold the button for 3 seconds to turn the tablet on,
or off.
•Hold the button for 2 seconds for a forced shutdown.
•Press the button to wake up the screen or turn off
the screen.
Power Button
USB Port
Type C Charging Slot
Rear Camera
NameNO. Descriptions
Show test results.1
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10” Touchable Screen

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4. Turn the ignition on. The engine can be off or running.
5. Fully charge the Phoenix Plus, and hold the power button for 3 seconds to turn the tablet
on. The tablet will start initializing and enter the following interface:
6. Language Setting
Select the tool language in the following interface:
Note: Don’t connect or disconnect any test equipment with the ignition on or engine running.
The system will automatically search all available Wi-Fi networks. You can choose the Wi-Fi
needed.
Choose the time zone of your current location. The system will automatically congure the
time according to the time zone you selected.
7. Connect Wi-Fi
8. Choose Time Zone

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Please read all the terms and conditions of the user agreement carefully. Select “Agree to
the above terms”.
You can log in with an available TOPDON account, or register a new account with a valid
e-mail address.
Input the serial number and activation code to activate and bind the diagnostic VCI dongle.
Both the serial number and the activation code are available in the “Password Envelop”.
The activation procedure is necessary for using the Phoenix Plus properly.
Tap “Activate” to nish the procedure, and get started to use Phoenix Plus.
After inputting the information required, tap “Register”. The tablet will enter the VCI
Activation procedure.
Tap “Next” to log in. The following page will appear:
9. User Agreement
10. Create an Account
11. VCI Activation

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TOPDON Phoenix Plus features an array of practical functions, including Local Diagnosis,
Intelligent Diagnosis, Maintenance, Remote Diagnosis, Upgrade, ArtiFolder, Repair Info,
Feedback, and User Info.
Operation Introduction
TOPDON Phoenix Plus supports Intelligent Diagnosis and Local Diagnosis covering OBDII
diagnosis, full system diagnosis for most modern vehicle models worldwide.
A diagnostic report as follows will be automatically generated after the diagnostic procedure.

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Plug the VCI dongle into the vehicle’s DLC port.
Tap “Intelligent Diagnosis” on the Home Menu after connecting to the vehicle.
The tool will start the intelligent diagnosis procedure, and automatically read the vehicle’s
VIN information, as shown below:
If Phoenix Plus fails to get access to the vehicle VIN data automatically, tap “Local
Diagnosis” on the Home Menu. The following page will appear:
There are two ways in this module to get access to vehicle diagnostic functions.
Note: A highly stable and solid network connection is required for successful VIN access.
1. Intelligent Diagnosis
2. Local Diagnosis
2.1 The rst way is using “VINScan”.
Tap “VINScan”. The following page will appear:
2.1.1 Tap “Camera Scan”. The following page will appear
Tap to scan the VIN barcode. If the VIN barcode cannot be recognized, please
manually input the VIN.

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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 data 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.
After reading the VIN information successfully, the following page will appear:
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 to demonstrate. The following page will appear:
Tap to scan the VIN character. If the VIN character cannot be recognized,
please manually input the VIN.
After scanning, the following page will appear:

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Select the diagnostic software version to continue.
The tablet will automatically navigate to the function selection menu:
2.3 Health Report
This function can quickly reveal the vehicle's health status.
Tap “Health Report”. The system will start scanning DTCs and show the test results.
The systems with DTC(s) will be shown in red, with the specic denition(s).
*Explanation of terms:
Note: This function will be available only when the diagnostic software supports it.
•Clear DTCs: Clear all Diagnostic Trouble Codes with one simple touch.
•Report: Save the current diagnosis result as a diagnosis report.

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2.4 System Scan
2.5 System Selection
This function will automatically scan all systems of the vehicle.
This function allows you to manually choose the automotive electronic control system
as follows:
Tap “ECM” as an example to demonstrate. The following page shows the selection
interface.
2.5.1 Module Information
2.5.2 Read DTC
This function reads the current version information of ECU.
This function can read the Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) in the ECU memory,
helping quickly identify the cause of the vehicle breakdown.
Tap “Read Fault Code”. The screen will display diagnostic results.

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2.5.3 Clear Fault Code
2.5.4 Read Data Stream
This function can clear the DTC of the ECU memory of the tested system.
This function can read and display real-time data and parameters.
Tap “Read Data Stream”. The following page will appear:
Select the Data Steam options you need to check. Tap “OK”. The following page
will appear:
The system can display data streams in three modes:
1) Value (default): Shows parameters with numbers and lists.
2) Figure: Displays parameters with wave patterns.
3) Combine: The graphs can be merged for easier comparisons.
*Explanation of terms:
•Freeze Frame: Take a snapshot of specic data streams for verication when
the DTC occurs.
•Report: Save the current diagnosis result as a diagnosis report.
*Explanation of terms:
•Save Sample: You can save the current Data Stream as a Sample when
the vehicle is running normally, and use this Sample Data Stream for future
comparison and analysis. Tap “Save Sample” to start recording the sample
data stream. The following page will appear:

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Once the recording process is complete, tap “ ” to end the recording. The
following page will appear:
You can change the Min or Max value, and tap “Save” to save it as a Data
Stream Sample. All Data Stream Sample les are stored in “User Info -> Data
Stream Sample”.
•Compare Sample: Tap “Compare Sample” to select the saved Data Stream
Sample les. The following page will appear:
Tap the le you need. The following page will appear:
The Standard Range column will show the corresponding Data Stream Sample
values for your comparison and analysis.
Tap “Combine” to merge graphs for easier comparisons (max 4 values can be
merged).
Tap “Value” to view the data displayed in values.
Tap “<“ on the right side of the screen. The following page will appear:
•Graph: To have the selected data streams (12 max items) displayed in wave
patterns. Tap “Graph”. The following page will appear:

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You can select specic data stream options to be viewed on the left.
Note: A maximum of 12 data streams can be displayed in this module.
Tap “Min/Max” to dene the maximum/minimum value. Once the value goes
beyond the specied value, the data will be shown in red.
Tap “<“ on the right side of the screen. The following page will appear:
•Report: To save the number of current data streams.
•Record: To record the diagnostic data for further analysis.
•: To view single data steam displayed in wave patterns. Tap “ ”.
The following page will appear:
You can select specic data stream options to be viewed on the left.
Note: A maximum of 4 data streams can be displayed in this module.
2.5.5 Actuation Test
This function is used to nd out whether a specic subsystem or component
in vehicles goes well or not, by testing output elements instead of checking
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3.1 Maintenance Light Reset
3.2 Throttle Matching
This function enables you to reset the oil service lamp for the engine oil life system,
which calculates an optimal oil life change interval depending on the vehicle driving
conditions and weather events.
This function can utilize the car decoder to initialize the throttle actuator so that the
learning value of the ECU returns to the initial state. By doing so, the movement of the
throttle (or idle motor) can be more accurately controlled, thus adjusting the intake
volume.
•If the service lamp is on, run car diagnostics rst for troubleshooting. After that,
reset the driving mileage or driving time, so as to turn off the service lamp, and
enable a new driving cycle.
•If the service lamp is not on, but you have changed the engine oil or electric
appliances that monitor oil life, you need to reset the service lamp.
•After replacing the electronic control unit, the relevant characteristics of the throttle
operation have not been stored in the electronic control unit.
•After the electric control unit is powered off, the memory of the electric control unit’s
memory is lost.
•After replacing the throttle assembly, you need to match the throttle.
•After replacing or disassembling the intake port, the controlling of the idle speed by
the coordination between the electronic control unit and the throttle body is affected.
•The intake volume and the idle control behavior has changed while staying at the
same throttle opening position, although the idle throttle potentiometer behavior
hasn’t changed.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
TOPDON Phoenix Plus is loaded with maintenance services to be very beneficial for
technicians and mechanics working in the automotive repair industry.
3. Maintenance Services
3.3 Steering Angle Reset
3.4 Battery Matching
3.5 ABS Bleeding
3.6 Electronic Parking Brake Reset
This function can reset the steering angle to zero to keep the car running straight.
It needs to be performed generally after replacing the steering angle position sensor,
or after replacing the mechanical parts of the steering system (such as steering gear,
steering column, tie rod ball head, steering knuckle), or after completing the four-wheel
positioning, body repair, etc.
This function can reset the monitoring unit of the car battery, by clearing the original
breakdown information about the lack of battery power to rematch the battery.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
This function enables you to perform tests to check the operating conditions of the
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
This function helps you to replace and reset the brake pad.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
•Replacement of the main battery needs to utilize battery matching to clear the
former information about the lack of power, thus avoiding false information detected
by the relevant control module which may cause the failure of some electronic
auxiliary functions. For example, the vehicle automatically stops; the sunroof can’t
work by one key; electric windows can’t open and close automatically.
•The battery monitoring sensor uses the battery matching function to re-match the
control module with the monitoring sensor, so as to detect the use of the battery
power more accurately, and avoid receiving wrong information from instrument
prompts which will cause false alarms.
•When the ABS contains air.
•When the ABS computer, ABS pump, brake master cylinder, brake cylinder, brake line,
or brake fluid is replaced.
•The brake pad and brake pad wear sensor are replaced.
•The brake pad indicator lamp is on.
•The brake pad sensor circuit is short, which is recovered.
•The servo motor is replaced.
3.7 DPF Regeneration
This function can help remove particulate matter from the trap by using combustion
oxidation methods to keep the performance of the trap stable.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
•Replace the exhaust back pressure sensor.
•Disassembly or replacement of the particle trap.
•Removal or replacement of fuel additive nozzles.
•Removal or replacement of catalytic oxidizer.
•The DPF regeneration fault lamp is lit and matched after maintenance.
•Repair and replace the DPF regeneration control module.

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3.8 Tooth Learning
3.10 Injector Coding
3.11 Tire Pressure Reset
3.12 Suspension Level Calibration
3.13 AFS (Adaptive Front-lighting System) Reset
3.9 Anti-theft Matching
This function can perform tooth learning for the car, to turn off the MIL
This function can write injector actual code or rewrite code in the ECU to the injector
code of the corresponding cylinder, so as to have more accurately control or correct
cylinder injection quantity.
This function can reset the tire pressure and turn off the tire pressure fault indicator
when the car tire pressure fault indicator light is on.
This function can adjust the vehicle body height sensor for level calibration after
replacing the vehicle height sensor or control module in the air suspension system, or
when the vehicle level is not correct.
This function enables you to initialize the adaptive headlamp system.
This function can match the anti-theft key after replacing the ignition key, ignition
switch, instrument cluster, engine control unit (ECU), body control module (BCM), and
remote control battery.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
•After the engine ECU, crankshaft position sensor, or crankshaft flywheel is replaced.
•The DTC “tooth not learned” is present.
•After the ECU or injector is replaced.
3.14 A/T Learning
3.15 Sunroof Initialization
3.16 EGR Adaption
3.17 ODO Reset
3.18 Airbag Reset
3.19 Transport Mode
3.20 A/F Reset
This function helps complete the gearbox self-learning to improve gear shifting quality.
This function enables you to set the sunroof lock off, or closed when it rains; the sliding
/ tilting sunroof memory function; the temperature threshold outside the car etc.
This function can learn the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) valve after it is cleaned or
replaced.
This function can copy, write, or rewrite the value of kilometers in the chip of odometer,
so that the odometer shows the actual mileage.
This function resets the airbag data to clear the airbag collision fault indicator, so that
the airbag computer in the vehicle can run normally.
This function can deactivate the transport mode, so that the vehicle can function
normally.
This function can set or learn Air/Fuel ratio parameters.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
•When the gearbox is disassembled or repaired (after some of the car battery is
powered off), which leads to shift delay or impact problem.
•When the mileage is not correct due to the damaged vehicle speed sensor or the
odometer failure.
•When the vehicle collides and the airbag deploys, the corresponding fault code of
the collision data appears, the airbag indicator lights up, and the fault code cannot
be cleared.
•When the following functions disabled including limiting the vehicle speed, not
waking up the door opening network, and disabling the remote control key, etc. in
order to reduce the power consumption.
3.21 Stop/Start Reset
3.22 NOx Sensor Reset
This function can open or close the automatic start-stop function via setting the
hidden function in ECU (provided that the vehicle has a corresponding hidden function
supported by hardware).
This function can reset the catalytic converter learned value stored in the engine ECU.
It needs to be performed in the following cases:
•When the NOx fault is re-initialized and the NOx catalytic converter is replaced.

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3.23 AdBlue Reset (Diesel Engine Exhaust Gas Filter)
3.24 Seat Calibration
3.25 Coolant Bleeding
3.26 Tire Reset
3.27 Windows Calibration
3.28 Language Change
After the diesel exhaust treatment fluid (car urea) is replaced or filled up, urea reset
operation is required.
This function can match the seats with memory function that are replaced and repaired.
This function can activate the electronic water pump before venting the cooling system.
This function can set the size parameters of the modied or replaced tire.
This feature can perform door window matching to recover ECU initial memory, and
recover the automatic ascending and descending function of power window.
This function can change the system language of the vehicle central control panel.
You can send the last 20 test records to us by using “Feedback” feature for timely technical
assistance if you encounter any unsolved problems in the diagnostic process.
Tap “Feedback” on the Home Menu. The following page will appear:
Tap “OK” to enter the vehicle diagnostic feedback selection menu.
4. Diagnostic Feedback
*Explanation of terms:
Our technical support will handle your feedback in time for your satisfaction.
•Diagnostic Feedback: To show the tested vehicle model list.
•History: To view all diagnostic feedback and check the processes.
•Offline List: To display all diagnostic feedback logs which have not been submitted
successfully yet due to the network failure. The failed logs will be re-uploaded
automatically once the tablet gets the stable network signal.

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Tap “Repair Info” on the Home Menu. The following page will appear:
5.1 OBD Fault Code Library: To view the denition of DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes).
5.2 Coverage List: To view the supported functions and car systems after selecting the
vehicle make, model, year, and inputting information required on the following page:
5.3 Video: To view the training videos for your reference.
5.4 Learning Materials: To view the playback of operating functions on specific vehicle
models.
5. Repair Info
This module can record and establish the file of the diagnosed vehicles, including all
diagnostic-related data such as diagnostic reports, data stream records, and screenshots.
This module allows you to update the diagnostic software & App to the latest version.
Tap “Upgrade” on the Home Menu. The following page will appear:
Tap “Update” to upgrade the selected software.
6. ArtiFolder
7. Upgrade

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You can modify or add related information in this module, or make settings.
8. User Info
8.1 VCI
8.2 Activate VCI
8.3 Fix Connector Firmware/System
8.4 Data Stream Sample
8.5 Prole
8.6 Change Password
This option allows you to choose the suitable VCI dongle if there are several dongles
registered on this tablet.
This option can activate a new VCI dongle.
Input the Serial Number and Activation Code, and then tap “Activate” to activate the VCI
dongle. Its serial number will be displayed in the list after the procedure.
This option can repair the connector firmware. Please don’t power off or switch
interfaces in the process.
This option manages the recorded data stream sample les.
This option manages the recorded data stream sample les.
This option can change the login password.
8.7 Wi-Fi
8.8 Diagnostic Software Clear
8.9 Business Information
8.10 Customer Management
8.11 Photo Album
8.12 Screen Recorder
8.13 Settings
This option sets up Wi-Fi networks that can be connected.
This option can clear some cache les and free up the storage space.
This option can add information about the workshop, which will be displayed in the
diagnostic report.
This option manages the information and data of clients.
This module saves the screenshots.
This module saves the screen recordings.
This option makes settings including Units, Language, Clear Cache, Mode Switch,
Restore Factory Settings, and Log Out.