Vident iLink Series User manual

iLink Series Scan Tool
USER MANUAL
SHENZHEN VIDENT TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD
Copyright ©2017 Vident Tech.

General Notice
For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles,
read this manual thoroughly before operating your scan tool. The safety messages presented below
and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using
this device. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by vehicle
manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual.
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. These components create hazardous voltages when the engine is running.
Put the transmission in PARK (for automatic transmission) or NEUTRAL (for manual transmission) and
make sure the parking brake is engaged.
Keep a fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline/chemical/ electrical fires nearby. 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.
Warranty and Service
Limited One Year Warranty
We warrants to its customers that this product will be free from all defects in materials and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase, subject to the following
terms and conditions:
1) The sole responsibility of our company under the Warranty is limited to either the repair or, at the
option of our company, replacement of the scan tool at no charge with Proof of Purchase. The sales
receipt may be used for this purpose.
2) This warranty does not apply to damages caused by improper use, accident, flood, lightning, or if the
product was altered or repaired.
3) We shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use, misuse, or
mounting of the scan tool. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts,
so the above limitations may not apply to you.

Table of Contents
1 GETTING STARTED..........................................................................................................................................1
1.1 Tool Descriptions........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.2 Accessory Included.................................................................................................................................... 1
1.3 Specifications.............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.4 Preparation &Connections........................................................................................................................ 2
1.4.1 Preparation.......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.4.2 Connecting to Vehicle........................................................................................................................2
1.5 System Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 2
1.5.1 Select Language.................................................................................................................................2
1.5.2 Unit of Measure.................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5.3 Beeper set........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5.4 Key Test...............................................................................................................................................4
1.5.5 LCD Test..............................................................................................................................................4
1.5.6 About.................................................................................................................................................... 4
1.5.7 Configure Shortcut Keys................................................................................................................... 5
2 DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONS...........................................................................................................................5
2.1 Vehicle Identification.................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1.1 Automatic VIN Acquisition.................................................................................................................6
2.1.2 Manual VIN Entry............................................................................................................................... 7
2.1.3 Manual Vehicle Selection..................................................................................................................8
2.1.4 Save a Tested Vehicle Info...............................................................................................................8
2.2 System Selection......................................................................................................................................10
2.2.1 Auto Scan.......................................................................................................................................... 10
2.2.2 Control Unit....................................................................................................................................... 11
2.3 Diagnostic Function..................................................................................................................................12
2.3.1 Read Codes...................................................................................................................................... 12
2.3.2 Erase Codes..................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.3 Freeze Frame Data..........................................................................................................................13
2.3.4 ECU Information...............................................................................................................................13
2.3.5 Live Data........................................................................................................................................... 13
2.3.5.1 Complete Data List....................................................................................................................... 14
2.3.5.2 Custom Data List.......................................................................................................................... 15
2.3.6 Special Functions(&Active Test)....................................................................................................15
3 COMMON SPECIAL SERVICES/FUNCTIONS.........................................................................................17
3.1 Oil Light Service/Reset............................................................................................................17
3.2 ABS Bleeding..........................................................................................................................18
3.3 Battery Matching.....................................................................................................................18
3.4 Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) Service.................................................................................18
3.5 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration..........................................................................18

3.6 TPS(Throttle Body Alignment) ...............................................................................................18
3.7 Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration................................................................................18
3.8 TPMS Adaptation....................................................................................................................18
3.9 Immobilizer..............................................................................................................................18
3.10 Injector Coding......................................................................................................................19
3.11 Gear Learning.......................................................................................................................19
3.12 Suspension Match................................................................................................................19
3.13 Sunroof Initialization..............................................................................................................19
3.14 Gearbox Match.....................................................................................................................19
3.15 AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) .................................................................................19
4 OBDII/EOBD DIAGNOSTICS........................................................................................................................ 19
4.1 Read Codes......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.2 Erase Codes.........................................................................................................................................20
4.3 Live Data...............................................................................................................................................20
4.3.1 View Data.......................................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1.1 Complete Data Set....................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.1.2 Custom Data List.......................................................................................................................... 20
4.3.2 Record Data......................................................................................................................................21
4.3.3 Playback Data...................................................................................................................................21
4.4 View Freeze Frame.............................................................................................................................21
4.5 Read I/M Readiness Status Data..................................................................................................... 21
4.6 O2 Monitor Test................................................................................................................................... 23
4.7 On-Board Monitor Test....................................................................................................................... 23
4.8 Component Test.................................................................................................................................. 24
4.9 Request Vehicle Information............................................................................................................. 24
5 PLAYBACK DATA...........................................................................................................................................25
6. SOFTWARE UPDATE AND PRINTING......................................................................................................26
6.1 Registration part 1 - Create an account................................................................................................ 26
6.2 Registration part 2 - Add your tool to the account...............................................................................28
6.3 Updating your tool.................................................................................................................................... 29
6.4 Renewals................................................................................................................................................... 31
6.5 Printing Data..............................................................................................................................................31

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1 Getting Started
iLink series is professional level diagnostic handheld tools, offering different features in vehicle
systems diagnostics for a vast array of car manufacturers.
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1.1 Tool Descriptions
This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the scan tool.
front and side view
1LCD Screen －to display the software.
2Function Keys / Shortcut keys - three keys that correspond with “buttons” on some screens
for executing commands or provide quick access to most frequently used applications.
3Diagnostic Connector – to connect to vehicle’s DLC.
4OK Key –to confirm the current operation.
5 Selection Keys – to select an option or scroll through a screen of data or text.
6ESC Key – to returns to previous screen.
7HELP Key – provide tips for diagnosis or for the tool itself.
8Reset Key – Press and hold for 5 seconds for emergency reboots.
9 TF Card Port – holds the TF memory card for data backup and software update.
10 USB port －NOT IN USE
1.2 Accessory Included
1) Scan tool
2) Diagnostic Cable
3) User’s Manual - instruction on tool operations.
4) Password Paper - provides serial no and password of each tool.
5) Memory Card - Used to store data and to upgrade the scan tool 󳮁
6) Blow molding case - stores the scan tool and its accessories
7) Software CD - contains update client and user manual.

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1.3 Specifications
Display: Backlit, 2.8” TFT color display
Working Temperature: 0 to 60 ℃(32 to 140℉)
Storage Temperature: -20 to 70℃(-4 to 158℉)
Power Supply: 8-18V vehicle power, 12V AC/DC power
Tool Dimensions: 194*117*47mm (L*W*H)
Gross Weight: 0.9 Kg
Protocols: ISO15765(CANBUS 11bit&29bit TP16,TP20,UDS,FIAT CAN,VOLVO
CAN),ISO14230(KWP2000),ISO9141-2,J1850VPW,J1850PWM,KWP1281,
KWP2089,KW81,KW82,ALDL,SCI,DSI,DSII,LUCAS,MELCO,BENIX, ISO7800,
SIMENMS_ISO1,SIMENMS_ISO2
1.4 Preparation &Connections
1.4.1 Preparation
--Turn the vehicle ignition to ON position.
--Vehicle battery voltage should be 9~14 volts
--Throttle should be on a closed position.
1.4.2 Connecting to Vehicle
1. Locate the data link connector (DLC). The DLC is generally a standard 16 -pin connector
located 12 inches from the center of the steering wheel, under or around the driver’s side.
2. Plug the diagnostic cable into the vehicle DLC socket.
3. The scan tool automatically boots up.
1.5 System Setup
The System Setup functions allow you to adjust default settings and view information about the
scan tool. Options are :
●Language
●Unit
●Beep Set
●Key Test
●LCD Test
●About
●Shortcuts
1.5.1 Select Language
English is the default language.
1. Select Language from Setup menu and press the OK key.

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2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select a language and press the OK key to confirm.
1.5.2 Unit of Measure
To change the unit setup:
1. Select Units from Setup menu and press the OK key.
2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the OK key to save and return.
1.5.3 Beeper set
The default setting is Beep on.
1. Select Beep Set from Setup menu and press the OK key.
2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key to set the beep on or off and press the OK key to save.

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1.5.4 Key Test
This function checks if the keys are working properly.
1. Select Key Test from Setup menu and press the OK key.
2. Press any key to start test. The virtue key corresponding with the key you pressed will be
highlighted on the screen if it works correctly. Otherwise, the key is not functioning properly.
3. Click the F2 function key twice to exit.
1.5.5 LCD Test
LCD test checks if the LCD is working properly.
1. Select LCD Test from Setup menu and press the OK key to start test. Check if there are any
missing spots in the LCD screen.
2. When completed, press the ECS key to exit.
1.5.6 About
Selecting Setup>About option opens a screen that show information about your scan tool, such
as serial number and register password which may be required for product registration.

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1.5.7 Configure Shortcut Keys
Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons.
To assign a function to a shortcut button:
1. Select Shortcuts from Setup menu and press the OK key. A screen with available shortcut
keys displays.
2. Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select an shortcut key and press the OK key.
3. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight an application and press the OK key to
assign the application to the shortcut key.
2 Diagnostic Operations
This section illustrates how to use the scanner to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and
view “live” data readings and ECU information on controllers installed on the vehicles and also
save “recordings” of the data readings.
Following applications are preloaded into the scanner:
●OBDII/EOBD – OBDII/EOBD diagnosis for all 9 generic OBD modes.
●Scan – Applicable System diagnosis on multi-brands.
NOTE:
Different models cover different systems.
●Setup – Basic tool setting.
●Playback – To access saved diagnostic data.
NOTE:
Following common maintenaces are mostly available in iLink400.
Other models has limited maintenances.
●Oil Light Service/Reset – Reset oil service light, oil inspection light, service mileage,

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service intervals and more.
●EPB – Diagnosis and advanced service function of the electric parking brake system
●BRT – Battery configuration
●DPF – Diesel particulate filter regeneration
●TBA/TPS – Throttle body alignment
●TPMS – Tire Pressure Measuring Sensor Reset
●SAS – Steering angle sensor calibration
●AFS – Adaptive Front Lighting System
●Sunroof Initialization
●Suspension Match
●Gearbox Match
●ABS Bleed
●Gear Learning
●Immobilizer Programming
●Injector Coding
2.1 Vehicle Identification
The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being
tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to
ensure the data displays correctly. The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven, you simply
follow the screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you
to the next screen.
It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means, The options available vary by vehicle
manufacturer, not all the following options are available for all vehicles.
●Automatic VIN acquisition
●Manual VIN entry
●Manual vehicle selection
●Vehicle data recorder
2.1.1 Automatic VIN Acquisition
Automatic VIN Acquisition only available on some manufacturers. It allows to identifying a vehicle
by automatically requesting the vehicle identification number (VIN).
1. When a vehicle make has been selected, the following screen displays. Select VIN acquisition
from the menu, and press the OK key.
2. The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN
Code automatically.

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3. Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller
selection displays. Answer NO if it is incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN
number manually.
2.1.2 Manual VIN Entry
Manual VIN Entry identifies a vehicle by manually inputting a 17-digit VIN code.
1. Select manual VIN entry. A virtual keyboard opens for VIN entry.
2. Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Finish to confirm. The scan tool starts to
identify the vehicle.

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2.1.3 Manual Vehicle Selection
Manual Vehicle Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain
VIN characters, such as sub-brand, model year, and engine size.
1. On each screen that appears, select the correct option and then press the OK key. Follow the
on-screen prompts until the menu of controller selection displays.
2.1.4 Save a Tested Vehicle Info.
The scan tool is able to save a tested vehicle by creating a Vehicle Record. It provides quick
identification of previously tested vehicle(s).
1. Identify the vehicle by any of the means above, and run an automatic system test by selecting
Auto Scan.

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2. When the test finished, press the function key Save on the screen, and a screen with a virtual
keyboard displays.
3. Enter a unique name for this vehicle and save it, and you will see this new vehicle in Vehicle
Data Recorder menu.
To identify a previously tested vehicle:
1. Select Vehicle record and press the OK key to start.
2. Select the vehicle under test and press the OK key.

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2.2 System Selection
When you have completed the identification of vehicle, a menu for selecting systems to test
displays. Menu options typically are
●Auto Scan
●Control Unit
2.2.1 Auto Scan
Auto Scan performs an automatic system test to determine which control modules are installed on
the vehicle and obtain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) overview.
1. Select Auto Scan from the menu and press OK to start.
2. When auto scan finishes, a menu with a list of installed controllers together with their DTC
overview displays.

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3. If there is diagnostic trouble code(s) detected in a control unit, press the function key
corresponding with Display DTC on the screen to view details of code information, and press
the function key Quick Erase to clear them.
4. Select the system you would like to test, and press the OK key. When the scan tool has
established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays.
2.2.2 Control Unit
Control Unit screen displays all controllers available to this specific vehicle manufacturer.
1. Select Control Unit from the menu and press the OK key. A controller menu displays.
2. Select the system you would like to test. When the scan tool has established connection with
the vehicle, the Function Menu displays.

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2.3 Diagnostic Function
After a system is selected and the scan tool establishes communication with the vehicle, the
Function Menu displays. Typically the menu options are
●Read Codes
●Erase Codes
●Freeze Frame
●ECU Information
●Live Data
●Special function
2.3.1 Read Codes
Read Codes menu lets you read trouble codes found in the control unit. Typical menu options
include:
●Present/Permanent/Current Codes
●History Codes
Present/Permanent/Current codes stored in a control module are used to help identify the cause
of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle. These codes have occurred a specific number of times and
indicate a problem that requires repair.
History codes are also referred to as past codes that indicate intermittent DTCs that are not
currently active.
1. Select Read Codes from Function Menu and press the OK key. A code list including code
number and its description displays.
2. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines, and left and right arrow
keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data.

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2.3.2 Erase Codes
Erase Codes menu lets you to clear all current and stored DTCs from a selected control module.
Also it erases all temporary ECU information, including freeze frame. Erase Codes does not fix
the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after correcting the condition(s)
that caused them.
1. Select Erase Codes from Function Menu and press the OK key. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the procedure.
2.3.3 Freeze Frame Data
Freeze Frame Data menu displays freeze frame data, a snapshot of critical vehicle operating
conditions automatically recorded by the on-board computer at the time of the DTC set. It is a
good function to help determine what caused the fault.
2.3.4 ECU Information
ECU Information screen displays the identification data of the control module under test, such as
the control module identification string and the control module coding.
1. Select ECU Information from the menu and press the OK key.
2. A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays.
2.3.5 Live Data
Live Data menu lets you view and record real time PID data from a selected vehicle electronic
control module.

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Menu options typically include:
●Complete Data List
●Custom Data List
2.3.5.1 Complete Data List
Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system.
1. Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line, if the One Graphic on the bottom is
highlighted, it indicates graphing is available for the selected line. Press the function key One
Graphic to display the PID graph.
2. Press the function key Two Graphics to display two PID graphs in one screen.

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3. Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate for easy and
intuitive diagnosis.
4. To record the data to memory of the scan tool, use the function key SAVE, and press Stop
Saving to stop recording at any time.
5. Press Text to return to text viewing of PID data.
6. Select Pause to suspend collecting data from the scan tool and use the Start key to resume
collecting data.
7. Press the ECS key to return to the previous menu.
2.3.5.2 Custom Data List
Custom Data List menu lets you to minimize the number of PIDs on the data list and focus on any
suspicious or symptom-specific data parameters.
1. Select Custom List from the menu and press the OK key. The custom data stream selection
screen displays. Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line, press the OK key
and then repeat the action to make more selections.
2. When finished selection, use the function key VIEW DATA to display selected items.
2.3.6 Special Functions(&Active Test)
Note: This function is available in iLink400,iLink410 and iLink450 for its own covered systems.
The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and component tests.
Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year and model, and only the available tests
display in the menu.

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During an active test, the tester outputs commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators.
This test determines the integrity of the system or parts by reading the engine ECU data, or by
monitoring the operation of the actuators, such as switching a solenoid, relay, or switch, between
two operating states.
Selecting Active Test opens a menu of test options that varies by make and model. Selecting a
menu option activates the test. Follow all screen instructions while performing tests. The content
and pattern of the on-screen information vary according to the type of test being performed. Some
toggle and variable control tests display Active Test Controls at the top of the screen with data
stream information below, or vice versa.
1. Choose the electronic control module, such as ABS.
2. Enter Special Functions
3. Choose available active test such as Solenoid Tests.