User manual WOW!

software

2057_ENG_User manual WOW! Software

Stand 08/10/2008

Inhalt
Inhalt.........................................................................................................................................2
Prefacing ................................................................................................................................................ 4
1
Conventions used in this User Manual............................................................................................... 5
Information symbols...................................................................................................................5
2
Basics............................................................................................................................................. 6
2.1
User name and codeword ..........................................................................................................6
2.2
Operation..................................................................................................................................6
2.3
Symbol bar ................................................................................................................................7
2.3.1 Overview of the command buttons..........................................................................................7
2.3.2 Diagnosis software error documentation .................................................................................8
3
Registration..................................................................................................................................... 9
4
Program Settings ........................................................................................................................... 12
4.1
Basic system............................................................................................................................ 12
4.1.1 Company data.................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.2 Mechanic management....................................................................................................... 12
4.1.3 Proxy settings ...................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.4 Printer settings .................................................................................................................... 12
4.1.5 Rapid view .......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.6 Version overview ................................................................................................................. 13
4.1.7 Terms and conditions of use ................................................................................................ 13
4.1.8 Registration......................................................................................................................... 13
4.1.9 Vehicle settings ................................................................................................................... 13
4.2
Pocket PC ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.2.1 Connections ....................................................................................................................... 14
4.3
Inspection ............................................................................................................................... 14
4.4
Memory module...................................................................................................................... 14
4.5
Exhaust gas ............................................................................................................................ 14
4.6
Cost estimate .......................................................................................................................... 14
4.6.1 Currency management........................................................................................................ 14
4.6.2 Cost estimate settings .......................................................................................................... 15
4.7
Diagnosis Settings Passenger Cars ........................................................................................... 16
4.7.1 Diagnosis box ..................................................................................................................... 16
Connections D-Box USB (without Bluetooth) .............................................................................. 16
Connections D-Boxes (with Bluetooth and USB)......................................................................... 16
4.7.2 Replace firmware ................................................................................................................ 18
5
Vehicle Selection ........................................................................................................................... 19
6
Technical Data and Inspection........................................................................................................ 21
7
Flat rate units .................................................................................... Fehler! Textmarke nicht definiert.
7.1
Operation............................................................................................................................... 24
Adding parts ........................................................................................................................... 25
Printing................................................................................................................................... 25
Save ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Selecting saved data................................................................................................................ 25
8
Saving module .............................................................................................................................. 26
8.1
Operation............................................................................................................................... 26
9
Diagnosis ..................................................................................................................................... 29
9.2
EOBD Diagnosis ..................................................................................................................... 29
9.2.1 EOBD System status (Mode 1 and Mode 9)........................................................................... 30
9.2.2 EOBD Data lists (Mode 1).................................................................................................... 30
9.2.3 Data list (graphic) (Mode 1) ................................................................................................. 30
9.2.4 Ambient data/FreezeFrames (Mode 2) ................................................................................. 31
9.2.5 EOBD fault memory (Mode 3 and Mode 7) .......................................................................... 31
9.2.6 Delete fault memory (Mode 4) ............................................................................................. 32
9.2.7 Oxygen sensors (Mode 5) .................................................................................................... 32
9.2.8 Display of measured values (Mode 6/manufacturer-specific) ................................................. 32
9.2.9 Actuator test (Mode 8/manufacturer-specific)........................................................................ 32
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9.3
Serial OBD Diagnosis.............................................................................................................. 33
9.3.1 Selecting an assembly ......................................................................................................... 33
9.3.2 Selecting a system to be tested ............................................................................................. 33
9.3.3 Calibration ......................................................................................................................... 34
9.3.4 System identification............................................................................................................ 34
9.3.5 Selecting a diagnosis type.................................................................................................... 35
9.3.6 Selecting the vehicle/record ................................................................................................. 35
9.3.7 Performing OBD diagnosis test ............................................................................................ 36
9.3.8 Reading out trouble codes ................................................................................................... 37
9.3.9 Deleting trouble codes......................................................................................................... 37
9.3.10
Reading out data lists ...................................................................................................... 38
9.3.11
Actuator test ................................................................................................................... 39
9.3.12
Coding control unit (ECU) ............................................................................................... 39
9.3.13
Calibration ..................................................................................................................... 40
9.3.14
Analog systems ............................................................................................................... 40
10 Parallel Diagnosis (via the Control Unit) .......................................................................................... 41
10.2
Selecting the vehicle/record ..................................................................................................... 42
10.3
Performing parallel diagnosis .................................................................................................. 42
10.3.1
Operation ...................................................................................................................... 43
10.3.2
Test drive........................................................................................................................ 43
10.4
Measuring tools ...................................................................................................................... 44
10.4.1
Multimeter ...................................................................................................................... 44
10.4.2
Breakout box .................................................................................................................. 44
10.4.3
Oscilloscope ................................................................................................................... 45
11 Contact ........................................................................................................................................ 47

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Prefacing
Thank you for purchasing our software. We are delighted that you have chosen this
innovative software product. This innovative software solution will enable you to work
professionally in all aspects of vehicle repairs. The software is structured into modules so
that you can constantly make adaptations even in the
event of changes in the market or your work. System user-friendliness was the main
consideration in the structure of the software. This manual describes all functions of the
software in detail.
The information on this product is supplied notwithstanding particular patent rights. Trade
names are used without any guarantee that they may be freely used. The texts and
illustrations have been compiled
with the greatest care. Errors can nevertheless not be excluded entirely. The publisher, editor
and authors are unable to accept any legal responsibility or other liability as a result of
incorrect information and its consequences.
The publisher and editor welcome any suggested improvements and would appreciate
being notified of any mistakes.
All rights reserved, including in respect of photomechanical reproduction and storage in
electronic media.
Almost all hardware and software designations referred to in this manual are registered
trademarks, or should be regarded as such.
All rights reserved, including in respect of photomechanical reproduction and storage in
electronic media.
Almost all hardware and software designations referred to in this manual are registered
trademarks, or should be regarded as such.

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Conventions used in this User Manual

Some of the devices and software may deviate from the descriptions in the User
Manual or, depending on your computer model, may not be delivered together with
the product.
This manual describes how to operate the software. Please refer to the relevant
manual for information on the hardware, e.g. diagnostic tools.

Information symbols
Different types of notes are used in this Manual. The notes are shown on a grey background
identified by the word "Important" or "Note".

ATTENTION! Information on possible risks of injury or warning against possible

damage to devices or data.

INFORMATION: Information on specific facts.

Buttons which refer to the software are shown in Italic type and in square brackets. [Button ]
Designations which refer to labels in the program likewise appear in Italic type.
Information on this product is published without regard to any possible patent protection.
Trade names are used without guarantee of free applicability.
Every care has been taken in drawing up and compiling the texts and illustrations included
herein. In spite of this, the possibility of errors cannot be totally excluded. The publisher,
editor and authors shall not be legally responsible or in any way liable for erroneous details
and their consequences.
The publisher and editor are grateful for suggestions for improvement and reference to
errors.

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Basics

Start the WoW! software by clicking once on the WoW! icon on

your desktop or via the WoW! program group in the Windows
start menu.

2.1 User name and codeword

If you have specified a user name and a codeword during registration, you must enter them
when starting the program.
If you selected "none" as the user name and "password" as the codeword during registration,
you do not have to enter any identification at the star and this will take you directly to
Vehicle selection.
1 Enter your user name and codeword in the
entry boxes.
Pay attention to upper- and lower-case letters.
Click on [Login ].
o This takes you to Vehicle selection.
To terminate the application, click on the Close
button
or on [Terminate program] .
2

2.2 Operation
The program can be operated with the keyboard and/or with the mouse by simply clicking
on the entry boxes and the buttons.
Tab key:
Proceed to the next window or the next button.

Shift key + Tab key:

Back to the last window or the last button.
Enter key:
Confirmation of inputs.
Execution of menu items.
Esc key:
Back one program item.
Terminate program.

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Arrow keys:
Jump in a line.
To the next button or the next window.
Function keys:
F1
Open Technical Data.
F2
Open EOBD Diagnosis/ Diagnosis.
F3
Open Inspection Data.
F4
Open Flat Rate Units.
F5
Open Exhaust Emissions Test.
F8
Open Program Settings.
F9
Starts Online Update.
F10 Selection of software interfaces.
F12 Help.

2.3 Symbol bar

The symbol bar is visible at the top edge of the screen. You can use these symbols to access
the individual program modules quickly and also to call up additional functions. Different
symbols are active, depending on the profile and activation. Some symbols appear or only
become active when you are in the corresponding part of the program.
2.3.1

Overview of the command buttons

[Terminate program ]

Closes the software.

[Back ]

Back to the last screen page.

[Exhaust Emissions Test ]

Starts the Exhaust Emissions Test module.

[Program Settings ]

Here you define basic settings for the entire program

[Online Update ]

Starts Online Update to update the software.

[Technical Data ]

Starts the Technical Data overview.

[Diagnosis]

Starts the Diagnosis module.

[Inspection]

Starts the overview of inspection data.

[Repair Times]

Contains flat rate units for drawing up cost estimates,

invoices, orders and jobs.

[Measuring Tools]

Starts the additional measuring tools (breakout

box, multimeter, oscilloscope)

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[Help ]

Here you will bind operating instructions and manuals

[Rapid View]

Recording program drains with errore messages

[Save ]

This enables you to save the displayed information

[Print ]

This enables you to print out the displayed information

[Additional Information ]

Here you obtain detailed information and extended

technical data on the relevant topic opened

[Function Overview]

Here you can display which data and diagnostic

options pertaining to the selected vehicle are available

[Select variantlist ]

Here you'll get back into the respective variants

selection

[Load Saved Parallel

Diagnosis]

Here you can access the previously saved parallel

diagnoses. However, this information is lost when the
program is terminated

[Pocket PC

Synchronisation ]

[Error documentation]

Here you start synchronisation with the PPC

They can document appearing program errors during
the diagnosis and transfer this on-line to the WOW!
Support team.

2.3.2 Diagnosis software error documentation

To improve and progress the WOW! Software for you, we have a tool to recording and
documentation of errors. These documentations will transfer to our Supportteam, with the
next on-line update.
1 Should appear a problem with the diagnosis,
click on the button
in the icon bar.
2 In the following window you select the
appropriate message.
3 If you liked to add a comment or a Screen
Shot with comment, choose the appropriate
entries.
4 With a Screen Shot you click on [new arrow]
and pull this then at the point in the picture
you would like to describe. Add then your
comment and click on [OK].

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Registration

The procedure for receiving a registration for an installed software version is described in
the following.
1 You will find yourself in the Login screen after
the installation has finished or the software
has started.
2 Proceed via the [Registration ] button (top left)
to the "Status of registration " page.

o Here you are given an overview of already

activated and requested registrations.
Click on [Registration form ].

Complete all the boxes which are marked

with a (*).

INFORMATION: Pay attention when selecting

"User name" and "Codeword" to upper- and
lower-case letters.
5

Proceed with [Continue ] to Product selection.

ATTENTION! Please note that the user name and the codeword must also be entered for
subsequent registrations as for first registration.
Also pay attention to upper- and lower-case letters.

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Select from the "Profile " selection box the

desired product profile and at Article the
duration.
o Open License:
Unlimited duration without update
option.
o Full year subscription:
Subscription with yearly duration.
o Demo version (limited)
Free demo version, limited in time.
o Expansion package:
Additional components for Pro, e.g. Mercedes Benz or BMW.
Take over your choice in each case with [Add ]

INFORMATION If you have selected the "Modular" profile, you must also enter the
article number.

INFORMATION All "Articles" are not always available for a "Profile"!

INFORMATION We will be pleased to advise you if you have any questions about the
individual products.
8

The activate the [Print ] button. The Print

preview with an overview of the desired
activations is opened.
Click on [Print ] to open the Printer settings
window. In this window select the desired
printer and confirm with [OK ].

o The "Status of registration" page is loaded

again after the registration form has been
printed out. You can now see your selected
product in the overview under "Requested
registrations".
10 Then fax the printed form(s) to us. If you do
not have a fax machine, you can also request
registration over the telephone hotline. In this
case, have the registration form(s) ready so
that you can answer the hotline operator's
questions.

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Activation
The program activations(s) requested by you is/are processed for you by our employees as
quickly as possible. In the case of a registration by fax, you will be sent one or more
activation faxes. The program can also be terminated until the activation faxes are received.
If you are carrying out registration over the telephone, our employee will tell you the
activation codes.
One or more activation codes may be given on the
activation faxes sent to you.
1 Enter the activation codes in the specified
order in the boxes under "Activation code ".
2 The preselection under "Activation code"
should be ignored at this point, i.e. the
complete activation code should be entered.

INFORMATION Please check the entered activation code against the code given on the
fax form or over the telephone.
3

If you have still not entered a new client

number, please accept this from the sent
activation form.
When the activation code and the client
number have been entered, confirm the
details with the [Activate ] button. The entered
registration is now accepted into the
"Activated registrations".
Repeat this step until all the activation codes
received have been entered.

INFORMATION If an error occurs during activation, please check whether the

activation code was entered correctly. If the error persists, please contact the hotline.
6

When all the activation codes have been entered, return via the [Back ] button to the
"Login" screen, where you can enter your user name and your codeword. Confirm the
input with the [Enter ] key or the [Login ] button and the program is started. If the
program indicates an error, please check how you have typed your codeword.

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Program Settings

All the program-specific settings are performed here.

Start the program settings with the [F8 ] key
or via the [Program Settings ] button
in
the status bar.
If you mark an option with the mouse in the
left-hand directory, the details with the
corresponding input masks/screens appear
on the right-hand side.
Double-click on a category to open it.

INFORMATION: After you have made changes, you must always confirm these
changes with the [Save] button. Otherwise the new settings will be rejected.

4.1 Basic system

4.1.1 Company data
You can enter or edit your company address by way of this menu item. This address also
appears on every printout and on the exhaust emissions test certificate.
Only the contact person and the client number cannot be changed as these are tied to the
registration.
If you have made changes, you must confirm them with [Save ].
4.1.2 Mechanic management
Here you can specify the names of the mechanics who work, for example, with the exhaust
emission tester. The names entered here are suggested when the vehicle data are input and
can thus be easily and quickly selected and accepted.
To enter a new tester, click on [New].
Now enter the name in the box that appears and confirm with [Save].
To change an already existing entry, highlight this entry and then click on [Edit].
Click on the [Save] button to accept the settings.
4.1.3 Proxy settings
If your system is integrated in an internal network, you may have to provide details of a
proxy server to be able to establish an online connection. Contact your network
administrator to configure the settings.
Enter the data in the corresponding boxes.
Click on the [Save] button to accept the settings.
4.1.4 Printer settings
If you experience problems when printing, please contact the technical hotline. A different
printer driver may then be required.

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4.1.5 Rapid view

In the rapid view two settings are for the choice. These are for the buttons [rapid view]
[F11].
Fault reporting
The fault report is a tool to the mistake recovery in the software. Work routines can be
recorded and be documented.
Example:
A errore message is indicated.
Start the recording with the button[start logging (Alt+L)]
Repeat then the action which has caused the errore message.
With the button[add. Comment (Alt+C ] you can typing in Informations to the error
message. With [add Screenshot (Alt+s)] a picture of the current screen view is
produced and you can typing in Informations.
With [stop Log ] stops the recording. you can transfer the recording by on-line
update to us.

INFORMATION: if a second Window is opened, the buttons cannot click on with the
mouse. Use the keys combinations.

Herewith they help with the improvement of the software.

4.1.6 Version overview
This section provides information on the current status of the individual software modules.
You can read off which versions are installed on your PC. You can download the latest
versions in each case by way of Online Update.
Click in each case on the name of the module to receive detailed information on the
update.
4.1.7 Terms and conditions of use
Here you will find the terms and conditions of use for our software. Please read these
carefully before working with the system.
4.1.8 Registration
Here you will find an overview of your registered program modules.
Information on the registration sequence can be found in the chapter entitled "Software
registration and activation ".
4.1.9 Vehicle settings
All vehicle categories are displayed as standard in Vehicle selection (passenger cars, trucks,
tractors). To make this display clearer, you can limit selection to the vehicle categories
required.
Remove the tick/check symbols from in front of the vehicle categories which are not
to be displayed.
Click on the [Save ] button to accept the settings.

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4.2 Pocket PC
The Pocket PC is an additional hand-held PC with which you can carry out a vehicle
diagnosis. To update the software on the PPC, you must synchronise the PPC via a PC on
which the Pocket PC application is activated. Please refer to the PPC operating instructions
for further information.
4.2.1 Connections
The PPC interface must be activated before it can be used.
For this purpose, insert the tick/check symbol at Activate Com Port pocket-PC. In the
symbol bar the button for starting "Pocket PC Synchronisation "
is active.

4.3 Inspection
Here you can select whether the service-inspection intervals are given in kilometres or miles.
Click on the [Save] button to accept the settings.

4.4 Memory module

With the memory module you have the option of saving vehicle data and test verifications of
exhaust emissions tests and fault diagnoses carried out. These can be called up again and
printed out where necessary or accepted in Vehicle selection.
You can select by way of the selection window whether or how the data of the exhaust
emissions tests are saved.
The following settings can be performed:
Memory module off:
No data are saved.
Save vehicle with client data:
After each exhaust emissions test, you are prompted to assign the test record to a
client or to create a new client. The record is rejected if no details are given.
Save vehicle without client data:
Only the record with the vehicle data is saved.
The function of the memory module is more exactly described in the chapter memory
module.

4.5 Exhaust gas

Here you perform the settings for the Exhaust Emissions Test module. Please refer to the
"Emission Combi (Petrol and Diesel)" operating instructions.

4.6 Cost estimate

4.6.1 Currency management
With the Currency management option you store other national currencies for your cost
estimates and invoices.
To create a currency, click on the [New ] button and then enter the values in the
corresponding boxes. Accept the new currency in the list with the [Save] button.
To edit a currency, highlight it in the list and then click on the [Edit ] button.

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If you have highlighted a currency and click on the [Calculation principle ] button,
this currency becomes the standard currency (default for the cost estimate). This is
used to convert all other currencies with the stored factor.

4.6.2 Cost estimate settings

Here you define your hourly cost rate and the applicable value-added tax. Both settings are
accepted in your cost estimate.
If you have defined other currencies with Currency management and select these
here, the hourly rates are converted with the stored factor.
You can select at "Expenditure basis" whether the working time is to be displayed in
hours or in flat rate units (FRUs).
To create a new hourly rate, click on the [New] button and then enter the values in
the corresponding boxes. Accept the new hourly rate in the list with the [Save]
button.
To change an hourly rate, highlight it in the list and then click on the [Edit] button.
Make your changes in the entry boxes and close these with [Save].
Remove the highlighted hourly rate from the list with the [Delete] button.
Make the highlighted hourly rate the default value with the [Standard rate] button.
When drawing up a cost estimate, you can also select a different hourly rate for
each item.

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4.7 Diagnosis Settings

Here you make the settings for the connection to the respective diagnostic tool.
4.7.1 Diagnosis box
The connection can be established via a USB cable or wirelessly via Bluetooth. The
diagnosis boxes come in different versions.
ADP124
has been replaced
D-Box SP / D-Box S
Diagnosis box without Bluetooth
D-Box SP BT / D-Box S BT
Diagnosis box with Bluetooth
D-Box Snooper
without Bluetooth
D-Box Snooper-BT
with Bluetooth
Connections D-Box USB (without Bluetooth)
1 Connect the D-Box USB to the computer via the USB cable provided.
2 Connect the D-Box to a voltage supply, e.g. vehicle diagnosis connector.
o The USB drivers are installed the first time the diagnosis box is connected. These
are possibly not automatically found by the
system. The installation wizard starts. In this
case, select in the installation wizard the path
"C:\Programs\wow\ac_diagnosis_module\driver
s
3 Select your existing D-Box from the list box.
4 Click on [Find ].
5 Follow the instructions in the program. Click on
[Continue].
6 Select in the list box your existing D-Box and
confirm with [OK ].
7 The taught D-Box is now displayed in the program
settings.
Connections D-Boxes (with Bluetooth and USB)
When the D-Box is configured with Bluetooth, first the connection is configured via the USB
cable.
1 Connect the D-Box to the computer via the USB cable provided.
2 Connect the D-Box to a voltage supply, e.g. vehicle diagnosis connector.
o The USB drivers are installed the first time the diagnosis box is connected. These
are possibly not automatically found by the
system. The installation wizard starts. In this
case, select in the installation wizard the path
"C:\Programs\wow\ac_diagnosis_module\driver
s
3 Select your existing D-Box BT from the list box.

INFORMATION Pay attention to the designation in the selection. BT stands for

Bluetooth.

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4
5

Click on [Find ].
Follow the instructions in the program. Click on [Continue].
o The program starts by searching at the USB port for connected hardware.

INFORMATION You can skip the search with [Cancel] if no USB cable is being used.
6
7
8

Select in the list box your existing D-Box and confirm with [OK].
Click on [Continue].
The program now searches for Bluetooth devices in the environment.

INFORMATION If the first attempt fails to deliver a displayed device, click on [Find]
again.
9

Select in the list box your existing D-Box, e.g.

"WOW Snooper BT and confirm with [OK].
10 The Snooper is now displayed in the program
settings.

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4.7.2 Replace firmware

Firmware is software which is needed for control and functions on the D-Boxes. As the
diagnostic functions expand, new firmware is required from time to time. This is made
available to you online or via a CD update and must then be transferred to the diagnostic
tool.
Two different pieces of firmware are used on the D-Boxes Snooper and S, SP-Box for OBD
diagnosis and EOBD diagnosis. Please note that these two pieces of firmware must be
installed separately.
Sequence for replacing firmware
OBD firmware
1 Open the program settings [F8].
2 Go to "Diagnosis /Diagnosis Box / Replace
firmware.
3 This application is operator-prompted. Please follow
the instructions in the program.
4 Connect the diagnosis box to a voltage supply, e.g. the diagnosis connection on the
vehicle.

INFORMATION Use the USB cable provided for the firmware update to obtain a faster
and more stable connection.

ATTENTION! The voltage must not drop below 12 volts!

5
6
7

Check whether the Power telltale is lit and start the

update with [Yes].
Wait until the message "Installation of firmware
completed appears.
If an error occurs during the update, please check
the error messages in the program and try the
update again.

EOBD firmware
1 Go to "Diagnosis /EOBD/ Replace firmware.
2 The sequence is the same as for the OBD firmware.
Continue with Point 2 OBD firmware.

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Vehicle Selection

In Vehicle selection there are various options for selecting a vehicle. You can limit the
displayed vehicle categories by preselecting vehicle categories in Program settings and, for
example, excluding tractors if you do not need these.
Selective selection
Select a vehicle by selecting the desired
selection criterion in succession in boxes 1-4.
In this way, the vehicle is defined more
precisely step by step.
You can speed up the search by entering the
desired first letter in the active box.
Activate [OK ] to confirm your selection and
proceed to the main menu.
Selection of engine code
Proceed via button (5) [Engine code ] to the
screen/mask in which you can enter an engine code. Confirm your entry with [Find ]. All
vehicles corresponding to the entered search criterion are displayed in the selection list that
follows. Highlight the desired vehicle.
Activate [OK ] to confirm your selection and proceed to the main menu.
Selection of last vehicles
The last ten selected vehicles are saved and listed via button 6 [Last ten vehicles ].
Activate button 7 [OK ] to confirm your selection and proceed to the main menu.
Function overview
The function overview
shows you which data and
diagnostic options are available for the selected
vehicle.

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Position of the type labels

to select a vehicle exactly, you need information of
the type labels.
The position of the type labels are indicated you, if
they have selected a vehicle type and click then on
in the icon bar.
the command button

Select new vehicle

The currently selected vehicle is displayed if you go whit the
mouse about the button
in the icon bar.
Click on this button to switch to Vehicle selection.
All vehicles from the last model series selected are
preselected here. You can now select a different vehicle with
one of the methods described.

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Technical Data and Inspection

These program modules contain all the vehicle information dependent on the selected
vehicle. These modules are divided into individual categories.
Test values
Wheel alignment
Timing belts/chains
Engine management
Pin assignment
AC system
Airbag
ABS
Wiring diagrams
You will find the relevant detailed information in these categories.
You can scroll back at any time to the previous screen page with the
[Back ] button.
The individual modules are all similarly structured. Therefore please read the following
notes on categories and further information, structures and detailed views and printing lists.
Categories and further information
The information is summarised in clearly laid-out categories in virtually all sections of the
technical data. The red note in the "Info" text indicates that you can call up additional
illustrations or help texts.

Open a category by clicking on the small

symbol to the left of it or double-click on the
category. The program can also be run with
the keyboard. Refer to the chapter "Program
Control".
Here you can access further subcategories or
detailed information.
Click in the text on "Info" to receive
additional information.

Structures and detailed views

Clicking on the symbol to the left opens the
structure and provides a more detailed view.
Clicking once on a category also makes the
detailed information visible here.
If you select an item of information, the
detailed view is opened automatically.
You can determine the zoom scale by
clicking with the right mouse button on an
illustration.
Double-click on the illustration to enlarge it to full screen.

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Printing lists
You can print out the selected information
with the [Print ] symbol
in the symbol
bar. First you will obtain a print preview and
then you can start the printout with the [Print
] button.
If you have entered client data, these will be
printed out too.

Additional information on the test values

Click in the technical data on [Additional
information ]
in the symbol bar to obtain
further information such as wiring diagrams,
installation locations, trouble code, tyre
pressures, etc.
In the illustrations or the wiring diagrams,
you can select by clicking the components,
which are then described in the list box.
You can select from the list box the soughtafter component, which is then highlighted in the illustration with a red dot.

If you have selected a component in the

wiring diagram or in the engine
compartment illustration and then click on
[Accept], the corresponding test values are
displayed automatically.
In the trouble code list you have the option
of finding the trouble code by means of the
search function. Enter the code in the entry
box and click on [Find].

You should try out the following navigation tips

once:
Window:
o If the information in a window requires
more space than is available, blue scroll
bars appear in the frame. Click on a
scroll bar, hold the mouse button down
and move the mouse. The previously
concealed areas will now be shown. (Or
simply turn the wheel on the mouse if the
mouse has such a wheel.)

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Pictures:
o To move an illustration, you can click anywhere in the illustration, hold down the
button and move the mouse. You can also double-click in the illustration to view
the illustration in a new window at full size. Or click with the right mouse button in
the illustration and select a zoom rate in the selection box that appear.
Texts:
o Click in texts on a link that is underlined in blue. The corresponding information
will then be displayed.

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Repair Times

The Repair Times units contain detailed working times which can be displayed as FRUs or as
hours.
With this module you can create and print out cost estimates, jobs, invoices and supplier
orders, and manage them in conjunction with the saving module.
Benefits:
Detailed work steps are stored in a logical search tree.
The comprehensive database allows you to create cost estimates individually and
precisely.
The software allows you to enter different hourly rates to cover all tasks.
With the additional tasks, you can list all the tasks which you actually have to
provide.
For the complicated tasks, your software will take your actual workload into
consideration.

7.1 Operation
1
2

Click in the main menu on [4.Repir Times].

Start by selecting the main category.
o E.g. "Brake > Foot brake and then the desired
work step.

INFORMATION: You can limit the search tree by

means of the symbol buttons in order to make the

tree clearer.
3
4
5

7
8
9

Highlight the work step required.

Click on the [Note ] button.
Then select the hourly rate for this work step.
o The different hourly rates can be created in the
[Program settings ].
Join all the required work steps together in this way.
[Cost estimate ] button to ready
o You can use the
how many items you have already added to the
estimate.
Click on the
"Information about the saved
values button.
In the next window, assign the data to a client.
You can create a client using the [New client ]
button.

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10 Fill in the boxes and click on [Save ]. The client data is then copied for editing.
11 The client selection displays existing clients that you
can copy by means of highlighting and [Select].
12 Click on the [Saved flat rate units ] tab to edit it.
13 Also select here what you would like to create: a
Cost estimate, a Job order, an Invoice or a
Supplier order.
o The list contains all items you have already
selected.
14 Click on the [Edit ] button if you want to change or add to an item.
o For example, you can explain a work step in more detail or select a different
hourly rate.
15 Close with the [Save ] button.
16 Remove invalid work steps with the [Delete ] button.
Adding parts
1 To add parts costs to your cost estimate, click on
the [Add ] button.
2 Select as the unit of quantity "Piece and complete
the boxes.
3 Close by clicking on the [Save ] button.
Printing
1 Click on [Print ] to print an invoice, for example.
Save
1 Click on [Save ] to save the invoice. It is saved in
the software's "Saving module. If a data record has already been saved, you are
asked whether you would like to overwrite the data record or save a new one.
Selecting saved data
1

To call up a saved invoice again, click on the

bar. See the Saving module section.

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[Saving module ] button in the tool

Saving module

In the saving module, you have the option to save data centrally, e.g. diagnosis records or
cost estimates for the corresponding vehicle or client. This can be called up again and
reused as necessary. The vehicles saved in the saving module can be copied into the vehicle
selection. This saves a huge amount of time as existing vehicle or client data does not have
to be re-entered.
What

can be saved?
Diagnosis records
Diagnosis records from PPC
Certificates for emissions tests
Created cost estimates, invoices or job orders.

8.1 Operation
First customise the saving module for your own use.
For this purpose, select in the program settings the
point "Saving module > Settings
The following settings can be performed:
Saving module off:
o No data is saved.
Save vehicle with client data:
o Each data record must be assigned to a client.
o After each exhaust emissions test or transfer from the PPC, you are prompted to
assign the test record to a client. The record is otherwise rejected.
Save vehicle without client data:
o Only the record with the vehicle data is saved.
Saving the records
[Save ] button in the tool bar to save
Click on the
a diagnosis record, for example.
If you select the save with client data setting, a
window appears in which you can then enter the
client data. You can also assign the record to an
existing client via [Client selection ].
If you select the without client data setting, only
the vehicle is saved. You do not have to make any
more entries.
This saved data can also be used for the vehicle
selection. The
[Saving module ] button is located
in the tool bar on the start screen. A vehicle can be
selected in the saving module and copied over to
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New client
You can create a new client using this menu item.
After calling up this menu item, a window opens in which you can enter all the client
data.
Click on the [Save ] button to copy the entries over.
Vehicle data, client data
You can edit this data depending on whether you have selected a client or a vehicle.
Highlight the desired client or vehicle and click on the [Vehicle data or Client data ]
button.
After calling up the menu item, a window opens in which you can edit or add to the
entries.
In the vehicle data, you have the option of assigning the vehicle to a client.
Click on the Client selection menu item. Select the desired clients and confirm with
[Select ].
Click on the [Save] button to copy the entries over.
Select
If you highlight the desired vehicle in the
vehicle overview and then click on the
[Select] button, the saved vehicle data are
copied over to the vehicle selection and the
program jumps directly into the main menu.
If you highlight a saved record and then
click on the [Select ] button, the data, e.g.
from an emissions test record, are copied
over to the new emissions test and the
program jumps directly into the
corresponding program module.
All the scheduled data saved for this vehicle
type are displayed in the "Emissions Test Vehicle Variant Selection. Select "SAVING
MODULE under Data source - all the data
are copied over from the saving module.
You only then have to add the new kilometre
reading/mileage.

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Search function
The search function provides you with the opportunity to search for a vehicle or a client.
To this end, enter a search term in the input window.
o E.g. "Mercedes, a registration/license number or the client name.

NOTE: You do not have to enter the full search term. For example, if you enter M, all
clients and vehicles with an M in their names are displayed.

Displaying and printing out the saved records

To print, highlight the desired record and click on the [Display ] button. The print
preview opens. You can use the [Print ] button to generate as many printouts as
required.

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Diagnosis

Diagnosis is modular in structure and can be put together as desired. Different diagnostic
tools are required, depending on the diagnosis type. Please take the settings for the
diagnostic tools from the relevant manual.
The following diagnosis types are available:
EOBD Diagnosis (European On-Board Diagnosis)
The read-out data are exclusively exhaust-gas-related information from engine
management and transmission control.
OBD Diagnosis
Manufacturer-specific system diagnosis
Parallel Diagnosis (only in conjunction with D-Box SP)
Live measurements of actuators and sensors directly at the wiring harness and
control unit.

INFORMATION! Before beginning diagnostic work, always check the settings for the
diagnostic tool used in the program settings.

9.2 EOBD Diagnosis

It is not necessary to select a vehicle for EOBD diagnosis. The required diagnosis record is
automatically detected.
1 Start EOBD diagnosis via the [EOBD
Diagnosis ]
button or [F5 ].
o EOBD diagnosis can also be started from
the OBD Diagnosis and Exhaust Emissions Test modules.

ATTENTION! Always read and observe the INFORMATIONs and messages in the
program run.
2
3

Connect the diagnostic tool to the vehicle and the PC.

Turn on the ignition on the vehicle and click
on [Continue ]. Communication with the
control unit is established and the system
status is read out.

ATTENTION! In accordance with the manufacturer's instructions make sure during

serial OBD diagnosis that a power supply of 12 volts is guaranteed. To ensure this,
either connect an external power supply or start the engine. Otherwise a correct
diagnosis result cannot be guaranteed.

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9.2.1 EOBD System status (Mode 1 and Mode 9)

Here you initially have the option of establishing a
new connection for communication between the
components. You must ensure here that all the
cables are connected. Communication with the
control unit has been established when the white
boxes in the current window contain numerical
values and information. These details are read out
of the control unit.
The following information is displayed:
Number of stored faults.
Status of the monitored components with display of the individual components.
Display of the record.
Vehicle identification (only supported by a few control units).
MIL status indication (Black-white indication = signalled MIL status of the control unit
is off. Red indication = signalled MIL Status is on).
Display of the address and the addressed control unit.
9.2.2 EOBD Data lists (Mode 1)
Here you have the option of specifically calling up
the data lists available for the connected vehicle.
Highlight the desired measured values in the
selection window. These values are then displayed
on a blue background. Click on the [OK ] button to
confirm. The values are now displayed in the "Value"
area. It is possible here to call up only individual
data lists or all the available data lists. You can
display as many data lists as you need for
diagnosis. Minimum (Min.) and Maximum (Max.)
values of the current measurement are also
displayed.
To select new data lists, click on the [Select data lists] button. Here you can select other
values. If you cancel a value by clicking on it again, it will no longer be displayed.
9.2.3 Data list (graphic) (Mode 1)
In this function you can select and display in graphic
form vehicle-specific data lists. The advantage of
this view is that the values are displayed
dynamically. To do so, select the desired values in
the list box. These are now displayed in digital and
graphic form.
Four different values can be displayed
simultaneously.
You can start or stop the progress of the display with
the [Start/Stop ] button.

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You can move the movable measuring point with the mouse by clicking once in each case
to lock and to release. The current value is now displayed at the corresponding position
where the measuring point is locked (meaning of axes: x-axis = time; y-axis = signal level).
The value display is geared during measurement flexibly to the Maximum (Max.) values.
9.2.4 Ambient data/FreezeFrames (Mode 2)
The control unit automatically sets the priority to one
of the read-out faults. In this function this fault is
displayed in the upper bar of the screen. The
ambient data of the trouble code (= the conditions
under which the trouble code was stored) are
displayed in the lower bar in the window.

9.2.5 EOBD fault memory (Mode 3 and Mode 7)

Temporary and debounced faults are displayed with
their P0 trouble codes here.
Temporary faults:
If a fault is read out during diagnosis, it is initially
stored in the temporary fault memory as a briefly
occurred and unconfirmed fault. In the case of this
fault type, the MI lamp is normally not activated.
Debounced faults:
If a fault is categorised by the control unit as
Attention or if the fault stored in the temporary fault
memory occurs again and again in a specific start cycle, it is confirmed by the control unit
and displayed as a debounced fault. In the case of this fault type, the MI lamp is normally
activated. The fault can also be recategorised by the control unit to temporary status if it no
longer occurs after further start attempts (usually after 40 starts).
P0 trouble codes:
These are standardised trouble codes. You will find a corresponding explanatory text to
these trouble codes, with a help text in the program display.
P1 trouble codes:
These are manufacturer-specific codes which are read out from the control unit. You can
displays the descriptions for these codes by clicking on the [Additional information ]
button provided the vehicles has been selected in Vehicle selection and the specific vehicle
lists are stored.

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9.2.6 Delete fault memory (Mode 4)

The faults of Modes 3 and 7 (temporary and debounced faults) can be deleted with this
function.

ATTENTION! The Delete function also deletes simultaneously the faults in Mode 2 with

the associated ambient data and the sensor values from Mode 5 and resets the status of
the component/readiness codes to "not tested" (1).
It is therefore recommended to call up and archive the above-mentioned data before
deletion.
9.2.7 Oxygen sensors (Mode 5)
After the test cycle is completed, values of the
lambda oxygen sensors are displayed here. The
values shown here are static (constant) ones. No
values are displayed here if the test sequence is not
completed (readiness codes 0). This mode is not
supported by all the control units. No value is output
here in the case of wide-band sensors.
The control units output many different values (max.
9 standardised values per oxygen sensor).
Manufacturer-specific values are also output.

$01: Threshold voltage - rich to lean

$02: Threshold voltage - lean to reach
$03: Lower voltage - constant for switching
time calculation
$04: Upper voltage - constant for switching
time calculation
$05: Switching time from rich to lean
$06: Switching time from lean to rich
$07: Lowest sensor voltage of driving cycle
$08: Highest sensor voltage of driving cycle
$09: Time between transitions

9.2.8 Display of measured values (Mode 6/manufacturer-specific)

The measured values of functions of noncontinuously monitored systems are displayed here.
Test values of temporarily tested manufacturerspecific functions are issued. These values are static
ones.
9.2.9

Actuator test (Mode 8/manufacturerspecific)

Still only supported by very few control units and
serves to activate components in the vehicle.

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9.3 Serial OBD Diagnosis

During OBD diagnosis (On-Board Diagnosis) the fault memories of the control units are
read out directly via the vehicle's diagnosis connection. Depending on the vehicle, you can
carry out the following diagnostic tests:
Read out and delete system-related fault memories.
Read out data lists and system information.
Actuator test for activating and deactivating different components.
Coding and settings in the control unit.
9.3.1 Selecting an assembly
Depending on the selected vehicle, you can choose
from the following assemblies, into which the
systems are subdivided.
Engine
Chassis
Safety
Service
Comfort
Click on the [Info ] button or on the [Additional
information ]
symbol to receive general additional information on diagnosis.
9.3.2 Selecting a system to be tested
You can choose from various systems in each assembly. The classification is based on your
individual working procedures. Systems are intentionally repeated in the assemblies. It is
therefore entirely possible for the locking system to feature not only in the Safety assembly
but also in the Comfort assembly.
Engine
Chassis
Safety
Service
Comfort
Depending on the vehicle selected or the
vehicle's equipment specification, different
systems are available which are then
displayed on a black background.

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9.3.3 Calibration
The Calibration function enables vehicle components to be learned or adjusted.
About the Calibration function in the diagnosis overview you receive an overview and a fast
entrance in the Calibration function existing in the
vehicle.
1 Click on Calibration to start the menu
2 Select the system and the function
3 Afterwards the year of construction and the
diagnosis protocol
4 Follow the instructions at chapters 9.2.7

9.3.4 System identification

You have the option through [System identification ]
to search by systems. Here you will receive an
overview of which systems are installed in the
vehicle and whether faults are stored in the systems.
A distinction is made here between a Normal scan
and a Quick scan.
Normal scan
o All the systems are scanned here.
Quick scan
o The CAN and Comfort systems are not considered here as this significantly
increases the duration of system identification.
o Service
o Fast scan of the service relevant systems

Use
1
2
3

4
5
6
7

Click on the desired scan. The connection is

established.
Click on [Start ] to start system identification.
This will take a little time. Please be patient.
The scan is finished when the message
"System identification concluded " appears at
the bottom of the overview.
Click in the overview on a fault displayed in
red to obtain a more exact description.
System diagnosis is opened automatically via
the [Individual diagnosis] button and you can process this system separately.
Return to the overview via the
[Back ] button.
The overview can be printed out with all the fault descriptions via the [Print ] button.
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9.3.5 Selecting a diagnosis type

Click on a system. Your selection is highlighted with the >><< arrows.
Select the desired diagnosis type (measurement type).
The following are available for selection:
OBD (Serial) diagnosis
Parallel diagnosis
EOBD diagnosis
Flash diagnosis
Under [Info ] you will find further, system-related information such as e.g. the installation
position of the diagnosis plug.

INFORMATION: If no serial diagnosis is stored, you may be able to receive additional

information on carrying out a manual diagnosis under [Info ].
9.3.6 Selecting the vehicle/record
When you are in the diagnosis module, you have selected assembly and system and started
serial diagnosis. Now you will see the following window:
1 Select first the model year.
2 Mark then the fitting diagnosis protocol.
o Then they get detailed information to this
protocol.
Position diagnosis plug
Adapter cable to be used
All systems:
o All the records of the selected
manufacturer for the system type are
displayed.

ATTENTION! This diagnostic mode is only recommended for experts since it is necessary
to select the diagnosis record exactly in order to obtain meaningful results.

o In the interests of avoiding damage in the control unit (caused by incorrect

activation), the Coding and Calibration functions are not accessible here.
Several records may be available for the vehicle. Several vehicle variation will
appear in the list in this case. Please select the applicable vehicle/record by clicking
on the relevant line.
You can limit the selection by selecting the model year of the vehicle.
The installation locations of the possible diagnosis connections in the vehicle are
marked as coloured dots and the designation of the adapter cable to be used is
shown in the diagram.
3 Click on the [OK] button to start diagnosis. Make sure the diagnostic tool is properly
connected.

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9.3.7

Performing OBD diagnosis test

General procedure:
You can start the desired diagnosis test in the diagnosis overview.

ATTENTION! Always read and observe the INFORMATIONs given in the program.
1

2
3

Turn off the ignition at the vehicle and

connect the diagnostic tool to the diagnosis c
connection.
Turn on the ignition.
Click on the desired diagnosis function c.
o The connection to the control unit is
established. The firmware is checked.
o The window d shows information on the
connected diagnostic tool and the
procedure.
Click on [Continue].
d
o The connection to the control unit is
established.
o The selected diagnosis test is displayed.
o You can read the "Version of the current
firmware " at the top edge of the window
e. (Attention for support questions).
o If this process is unsuccessful, please
observe the displayed error message.
o If it repeatedly proves impossible to
establish communication with the control e
unit, select a different record via the
button and repeat the test.
o If communication is broken off, it is reestablished automatically after a warning
message (if, for example, the engine has to
be switched off for the actuator test,
communication is forcibly broken off).
o You can select a different diagnosis test via
the tabs.
o Return to the last program window with the

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button.

9.3.8 Reading out trouble codes

Test cycles are continually run while the vehicle is in operation. The results are evaluated by
the control unit and stored as trouble codes. The trouble codes provide information on
sporadic or permanent faults in the monitored system.
1 After the diagnosis function [Read out trouble
codes] is selected, communication with the
control unit is established and the trouble
codes are read out.
o The stored trouble codes are displayed.
o In normal situations, a meaningful
description is given for each trouble code.
In rare cases, the situation may arise where
there is no description of the trouble codes
from the manufacturer. Question marks
are displayed in these cases.
2 For further information (also on trouble codes that are not described), click on the
[Additional information]
symbol.
3 To repeat reading out the trouble codes, click on the [Read out trouble codes] button.
4

You can print out the trouble code list via [Print ]
. If you click on [Save ]
after
the fault memory is read out, the fault memory list is saved in the memory module. In
this way, after the fault memory is deleted, you can print out a complete overview of
the stored and corrected faults. Click on [Print ]
to print the list.

9.3.9 Deleting trouble codes

1 Click on the [Delete trouble codes ] button.
o Communication with the control unit is
established.
2 In the case of safety-relevant systems, a
message appears prompting you to turn the
ignition on and then off again. Carefully read
and follow the INFORMATIONs.
3 The trouble codes are deleted.
o After the deletion process, the trouble
codes are automatically read out and
displayed again.

INFORMATION! In the case of safety-relevant vehicle systems, trouble codes are not

always deleted immediately. In these cases, it is necessary to turn off the ignition for
several seconds or perform a test drive.

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9.3.10 Reading out data lists

This function for reading out data lists is available in many systems (also known as
measured value block or actual values). It provides measured and control values from the
operating state of an assembly. These values are received by the sensors of an assembly.
The control unit converts them into decimal values with a unit.
The values are only displayed in full when the assembly is in operation. It should be borne
in mind here that reading out data lists with engine management only proves useful when
the ignition is turned on or with the engine running; however, diagnosis of the immobiliser
can provide useful values even when the ignition is turned off.
1 When the [Read out data lists] function is
selected, the first set of data lists is
automatically loaded and displayed.
2 When the [Next data list] button is pressed,
the next set of data lists is read out and
displayed.
o The number of the currently displayed data
list and the total number (amount) of data
lists are displayed.
3 When the [Previous data list] button is
pressed, the last data list is displayed again.
4 Click on [Snapshot] to freeze the current data. These can be printed out via [Print] .
o If communication is broken off, it is automatically re-established after a warning
message.

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9.3.11 Actuator test

In this test, actuators (electronic components of the selected system) are activated. How this
test works differs from manufacturer to manufacturer. For example, in the case of VAG
vehicles, the order of the activated actuators is prespecified. In the case of other
manufacturers, the actuators can be selected from a list.
1 Turn off the ignition for 5 seconds prior to a new actuator test.
2 Please observe the warning with the vehicle-specific particulars.
[Start]
o Starts the actuator test and activates the first component in the test chain.
[Continue]
o Activates the next component in the test chain.
[Stop]
o Stops component activation.
The currently activated component is displayed or can be selected here.

ATTENTION - PETROL/GASOLINE ENGINES! After the test, start the engine with the

throttle valve fully deflected (to avoid possible starting difficulties after activation of the
fuel injectors).
In the case of a function without a description from the manufacturer, the function number
of the activated component is displayed. (This enables assistance to be provided over the
hotline.)
If communication is broken off, it is re-established automatically after a warning message
(if, for example, the engine has to be switched off, communication is forcibly broken off).
9.3.12 Coding control unit (ECU)
This function enables your to code control units with or without additional input parameters.
In the case of the immobiliser, it is possible to reprogram the ignition keys by entering a
security code.
To execute a coding function, please adhere to the following sequence:
If available, call up [Help] and read the
exact description of the coding procedure.
If a parameter has to be entered, click on
the [OK] button. This opens a window in
which you can enter the parameter.
Observe the prescribed sequence while
adhering to the time limits. Start the coding
function by clicking on the [OK] button.
Wait for feedback from the system and if
necessary follow additional instructions.
If a fault occurs during coding, the preset system parameters normally remain valid.
Newly input parameters are accepted and thus become active only after coding has
been fully and correctly carried out.

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ATTENTION! To ensure that the desired result is obtained, it is absolutely essential to

adhere to the specified coding sequence.
The security codes are confidential information and may not under circumstances be
passed on to third parties.

9.3.13 Calibration
The Calibration function enables vehicle components to be learned or adjusted. This is
necessary because modern control units adapt themselves to component wear and
automatically make corrections in the specified tolerance band. If a worn component is
replaced by a new component, the control unit must be reset again to the standard values.

INFORMATION! this function is different from system to system. Please, read and
follow always the help and indications in the program
ATTENTION! Read [Help ] before executing a calibration function. This section

describes in detail the prerequisites for successful execution as well as any particulars.
To start the calibration, click on the [OK ] button that follows the name of the corresponding
component. You will then be referred again to the operating conditions which must be in
place.
9.3.14 Analog systems
If (digital) serial diagnosis is not available for the selected vehicle, it could still be possible to
carry out an (analog) scan of the flash codes.
Start OBD diagnosis.
Click on the [Additional information]
symbol in the symbol bar to locate the
position of the diagnosis connection.
Start diagnosis as you would OBD
diagnosis.
How to carry out an analog trouble code
scan is explained in the window that is now
displayed.
Move downwards with the blue bar. The
read-out trouble code is broken down in the
trouble code table.

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10 Parallel Diagnosis (via the Control Unit)

Self-diagnosis of the vehicle systems unfortunately does not check and detect all the
electronic components and faults. More exact information is obtained either with direct
measurements at the wiring harness and components or with single pin testing via a PIN
box, but this usually takes a long time.
Parallel diagnosis essentially involves nothing more than checking components and the
wiring harness.
Thus temporary faults appears which can be detected neither via the internal control unit
memory nor via a serial interface.
Parallel diagnosis facilitates troubleshooting beyond reading out the control unit. Each PIN
on the control unit and wiring harness is automatically scanned individually. This is
necessary if the vehicle has no serial interface or in order to localise faults which were not or
not clearly stored in the fault memory.
The complete system is tested, not just the system monitored under limited conditions by the
control unit.
A significant advantage of parallel measurement lies in the fact that each PIN can also be
individually tested in the form of parameter scans (or by means of oscilloscope).
Schematic sequence of parallel diagnosis

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10.2 Selecting the vehicle/record

Select in the diagnosis module the diagnosis

type Parallel diagnosis.
Several vehicle variations appear in the list if
several records are available for the selected
vehicle. Then select the vehicle to be tested.
The positions of the control unit and the
adapter cable to be used (green dot) are
displayed in the diagram.
Connect the specified adapter cable.

ATTENTION! Always make sure when disconnecting control units from the wiring

harness that the ignition is turned off.

ATTENTION! Effects comparable with the situation after the vehicle battery has been
disconnected for an extended period of time can occur; for example, basic settings and
learned data can be lost.
ATTENTION! Please observe the manufacturer's instructions without fail.

10.3 Performing parallel diagnosis

Click on the measurement you wish to carry out.
Ground test
o This test checks the ground connections of the wiring harness, the control unit and
the components. During the test the ground points and the components to be
tested are subjected to a defined current. It is important to make sure here that
the control unit is not connected to the Y-adapter.
Parallel measurement
o This is the most important measurement of parallel diagnosis. Because a control
unit can have over 150 pins, which would have to be manually tested in a timeconsuming operation, parallel measurement provides a convenient, automated
test sequence for the most important pins. Here some components are also tested
several times in various operating states.
Status test
o Here the most important system measurement data appear in a rapid overview.
They are continuously measured and displayed. No scheduled data are displayed
during this test. This test is carried out with a connected control unit.
Drive test
o Some faults occur only sporadically while driving and are consequently difficult to
locate in the garage/workshop. Here you can load a vehicle-specific test program
into the diagnosis box and perform a test drive with the connected diagnosis box.
A display will appear if a fault has occurred and you can evaluate the fault back
in the garage/workshop.

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10.3.1 Operation

ATTENTION! Always read and observe the notes and warnings in the program run.
Start the test by clicking on
[Automatic ]
o All the components are automatically
tested one after the other.
o Which component is currently being
measured is displayed in the list. The
measured values and the limit values are
displayed on the right.
o The test stops if a component is not OK
(measurement highlighted in red).
o You can test this component again with
[Repeat ].
o The test is continued with [Continue ].
[Step by step ]
o The components are individually tested step by step. This provides you with the
option of observing certain components more intensively in order to locate
sporadically occurring faults.
o Click after each component on [Repeat ] to test this component again or on
[Continue ] to continue with the next component.
o The test can be restarted with [Reset ]. The existing measurement is deleted.
o When the test is finished, the number of located "faults" is displayed. These are
highlighted in the list in red script.
Each pin in the list can now be manually selected and repeatedly measured
individually with the [Oscilloscope ] and [Measurement ] functions.
During measurement you are prompted to create certain functions or operating
states. For example, actuating the accelerator pedal to test the function of the
throttle valve potentiometer or to show this with the oscilloscope. For this purpose,
pay attention to the prompts at the lower edge of the screen.
The status of the operating state is displayed in the first column in the list
o A = Ignition off
o B = Ignition on
o C = Engine on
o D = Engine accelerated
In the [Additional information ]
you are given further important information on
components, test values, wiring diagram, etc.
The test can be saved
and printed out
.
10.3.2 Test drive
Press Load test.
o Read and observe the warnings and notes in the program run. The test is now
transferred to the diagnosis box.
Disconnect the diagnosis box from the PC.
o Make sure that you do not disconnect the diagnosis box from the power supply
(the yellow POWER lamp must be lit), otherwise the transferred test will be deleted
again. (Do not terminate the software).
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Start the test drive.

The Test will only be started when you press the [Start/Stop ] button on the diagnosis
box.
o The green lamp lights up. If a fault occurs, the green lamp goes out and the red
lamp lights up.
Stop the test with [Start/Stop ]. The green lamp goes out. The test must be stopped,
even if a fault has occurred.
Reconnect the diagnosis box to the PC.
Press [Load results ]. Follow the instructions.
The results are transferred from the diagnosis box and listed.
The test can be saved
and printed out .

10.4 Measuring tools

With the integrated measuring tools you can measure and display any desired values with
the measuring probe. Start this module by clicking once on the [Measuring tools ]
symbol in the symbol bar. This module contains three different tools:
Breakout box
Multimeter
Oscilloscope
In order to measure values, the diagnosis box must be connected
to the PC and the vehicle's power supply must also be connected.
Connect the measuring sensor to the diagnosis box (PROBE
socket). Observe the notes on connecting the diagnosis box.
10.4.1 Multimeter
Click on the left side on the button showing the plus sign in order to select the
measured variable/unit.
o The values are continuously measured. The
largest and smallest values since the start of
the measurement are displayed on the
right.

10.4.2 Breakout box

With the breakout box you can measure and display
individual pins of the parallel adapter cable. Here
you can view up to three measured values
simultaneously.
After selecting the breakout box, select in
Cable selection the Y-adapter cable used.
Click on the left side on the button showing
the plus sign in order to select the measured
variable/unit and to select the desired pin.

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10.4.3 Oscilloscope
The oscilloscope displays measured values as a time characteristic. The measured values of
the last 2 minutes are saved. You can record measured values with the measuring pin or via
the parallel adapter cables.
To record measured values with the measuring pin, insert it in the ABS and Probe
connection on the diagnosis box.

Basic functions:
Measuring pin:
o If you are recording the measured values with the measuring pin, select PROBE. If
you are recording the measured values with a parallel cable, select a "pin" on
which you would like to measure.
Y-axis:
o Select from the three value ranges for the Y-axis. With the larger resolution (top
button), the values appear larger (zoom).
Start, Stop:
o Press Start to start the measurement. You must press Stop before closing the
window or changing the detail settings.
Print:
o You can print out the display at any time.
Shift displayed area:
o Click with the mouse in the display. Press and hold down the (left) mouse button
in so doing. Now move the mouse to move the display area.
Enlarge display:
o Click with the right mouse button in the display. Press and hold down the button
in so doing. Now move the mouse to bring up a rectangle. As soon as you
release the button, the content of the rectangle is enlarged to the entire area of
the display!

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Detail:
X-Y range:
o Press the four areas to move the visible area of the display. (Move to the left to
view older stored values).
X-resolution:
o Select from the three value ranges for the X-axis. With a smaller resolution
(bottom button), more values fit on the screen (overview).
Channels and view:
If your diagnosis box can measure on several channels, you can measure and
display up to four pins simultaneously.
Channels:
o Switch for example to 2 and set the pin for the second channel. (Active, Pin and
Resolution are set separately for each channel. All other settings such as e.g. Xresolution are the same for all channels).
View:
o Click on the three buttons to select from the four variants for the view (individual,
on top of each other, next to each other).
Trigger:
o During triggering, the values are measured and normally displayed until a value
breaks through the set threshold value (in the direction of the set edge). A yellow
cross indicates this point, the drawing is recorded and only a few values are
added on the right.
ON, OFF:
o The trigger mode is activated when the switch shows ON.
Channel:
o Select a channel which is to be triggered.
Edge:
o Click on the arrow to establish whether the rising or falling edge is to be
triggered.
Threshold value:
o The value at which triggering is to occur.
Mode:
o The display stops as soon as triggering has occurred. If the mode is individual,
the measurement also stops. If the mode is cont., measurement proceeds
continuously (without the values being displayed) and, if the measurement breaks
through the threshold value again, the new triggering is displayed.
Pretrigger time:
o The time period which is shown prior to triggering. Set a higher value to see more
values prior to triggering.

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11 Contact
Supplier address
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