Manual
Functions
There are many smooth and useful functions in our diagnostic software. Here you can read about them, how they work and get an insight into how they benefit you as a user.
There are a number of options to select and identify your vehicle.
1. AutoVIN (Automatic Vehicle Identification Number)*
The fastest and easiest way is to make the VIN decoding fully automatic;
– Go to “Settings”
– Activate “AutoVIN”.
From now on the VIN will be automatically read out when connected to a vehicle.
*Only for ICON
2. VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)
By using the VIN decoder, you enter the vehicle VIN and you will then be directed to the correct brand, model and year model selection.
3. eOBD standard protocol
There is also a possibility to readout the VIN from the vehicle using eOBD standard protocol. Simply press the magnifier icon within the VIN field.
4. VRM (Vehicle Registration Mark)
For some regions there is also a possibility to enter the VRM to select brand, model and year model
Read out fault codes from the vehicle’s control system.
Erase fault codes will delete saved malfunction information from the control system’s memory.
Shows input and output signals, values and program information from the system.
”Component Activation” is a way for the diagnostic system to force the control system to bypass its own control function and to let the diagnostic system control/change the output signal.
An advanced function where the diagnostic system is used to change the control system’s functionality, temporarily turn off functions in the control system or control system functions in the control system.
Before an adjustment function is performed it is important to read through the help instructions and to follow the instructions in the diagnostic system. Not following instructions and directions from the diagnostic system means risk of damaging the vehicle’s control system.
The function ”Write to ECU”, also called “coding”, is an advanced function where the diagnostic system is used to add new information to the control system.
Examples of coding functions are injector coding, key coding or replacement of a complete control system/actuator. Before a coding function is performed it is important to read through the help instructions and to follow the instructions in the diagnostic system.
Not following instructions and directions from the diagnostic system means risk of damaging the vehicle’s control system.
Will show at the bottom center of the screen when brand, model and year model have been selected.
The function scan through the control systems that are chosen/marked in the list. The software reads out fault codes stored in the control systems. The result is presented for the chosen control systems.
- Green – the control system answers correctly and there are no fault codes stored.
- Red – the control system answers correctly with fault codes stored in the system.
- Orange – it is not possible to identify the control system in a single-valued way.
- The user must make a choice.
- Grey – the control system does not answer.
To see the stored fault codes, click on the arrow for each respective system. It is possible to erase fault codes by clicking on the symbol for erasing fault codes in the right corner at the bottom. It is also possible to go straight to complete OBD.
Glossary
Permanent: The fault code is irreversible and present
Intermittent: The fault is periodically recurring, i.e it comes and goes
OBD: On Board Diagnostics
MIL: Malfunction Indicator Lamp
DTC: Diagnostic Trouble Code. Same as fault code
RTD: Real Time Data
ACT: Activation
ADJ: Adjustment
COD: Coding
ECU: Electronic Control Unit. Same as control system, controller, actuator
SAE: Society of Automotive Engineers
ISO: International Organization for Standardization
System Identification identifies and selects automatically the type of controller that is mounted in the vehicle. This ensures that the diagnostic session is performed correctly with the correct parameters as required.
To be able to give the customer a report of what was found and done to the car, it is possible to generate test reports in the software.
These test reports can either be printed out immediately when you have done the test, or saved for future use. If you choose to save a test report, a PDF file is generated.
To save or print a test report you press the button “Print/Save”.
It is also possible to print the help instructions available for certain diagnostic functions.
A function that test a specific system and where components chosen by the control unit is loaded (activated).
A fault code will be saved if the control unit discover any invalid value on the component.
The function ends by automatically reading all the identified fault codes. Follow the instructions before you conduct a self test.
A help text is a guide for an specific part and/or gives you important information of a certain function in the program.
E.g. what does this function do, what kind of information do you need or what kind of information are you expected to fill in.
Use the help button to access help file in the software.
Guided Diagnostics is a great complement to the Autocom software.
The target-oriented information is very valuable for the workshop since you not only get probable causes to a fault code, but also datalists with reference values for parameters related to the fault code. There are also some collected tips and tricks due to the fault code. Based on real problems and solutions.
The Flight Recorder function gives the possibility to record information from a system while driving the vehicle.You can then play back the recording in the program to see any errors that occurred during the test run.
Create a Flight Recorder template
To start a flight recording, the template must be created and downloaded to the VCI.
- Go to the custom datalist under Real Time Data.
- Select one or more parametres. This will enable the Flight Recorder button.
- You can now download the template to the VCI.
Triggers can be set during flight recording. Simply press “REC” and the chosen trigger points will be shown as lines in the graphs after the recording.
Upload a Flight Recorder session
To upload of the Flight Recorder session you
- Press the button and a information window with a short guide will open.
- Upload the session stored in the VCI.
- In the upload window you have a possibility to open a previous Flight Recorder session. When you click the “Open file” button you can browse to find the file you want to display.
- The “Read Template” button connects to the VCI and reads the information. If a session is stored the “Upload session” button is enabled and it is possible to upload the stored data.
- Press “Close” to cancel the action.
Display the Flight Recorder session
When the Flight Recoder session is uploaded a graph window will open.
- In “Combined view” selected parameters are displayed in the same graph window.
- In “Split view” all parameters are displayed in separate graph windows.
- “Scale” is showing the actual value.
The graph window can be zoomed by using the scroll wheel on the mouse. It is also possible to adjust the areas of the window by moving the line between the graph window and parameters list.
Exit the Flight Recorder function by clicking the “Back” button in menu 1.
