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This QuickStart Guide was

developed to help you get started using the

BrakeScan Tool. If there are any problems

following these steps or if extra information is

required, refer to the User’s Manual which you

can download from www.actron.com.

Read the Quick Start completely before

operating the Tool.

CP9449

ABS BrakeScan™



ContentsAbout ABS BrakeScan ........................................................3About this Guide ..................................................................3ABS Overview ......................................................................3

ABS Repair Tips ...............................................................4User Interface.......................................................................5Display Elements .................................................................6Using the ABS BrakeScan Tool ..........................................6

Locating the Data Link Connector ..................................7Connecting the Tool .........................................................7

ABS Menu ........................................................................7Selecting a Vehicle ...........................................................8Reading Codes ............................................................... 11Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Formats ..................... 11

OBD II Format Codes ...................................................11Non-OBD II Format Codes ...........................................12

DTC Examples ................................................................13Reviewing Codes ...........................................................14

Code Lookup ..................................................................14Tool Updates ......................................................................15Contact Us..........................................................................15SPX Corporation Limited Warranty .................................16



About ABS BrakeScan ABS BrakeScan is the rst tool designed for Do-It-Yourselfers to access

the ABS diagnostic information. The Tool retrieves codes from the ABS

system and provides the denition of each code to help pinpoint the

problem areas within the Antilock Brake System that may have caused

the ABS light to turn on.

About this GuideThis QuickStart describes the features of the Tool and provides step-

by-step instructions for operating the Tool. Read the instructions in the

QuickStart before operating the Tool.

The following symbols may appear in the guide:

Indicates a possible hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, could result in death or serious injury to

operator or bystanders. The alert symbol ( )

alone also means Warning.

Indicates additional information which can help you under-

stand results.

All the information, illustrations and specications contained in this

QuickStart are based on the latest information available from industry

sources at the time of publication. No warranty (expressed or implied)

can be made for its accuracy or completeness, nor is any responsibility

assumed by the manufacturer or anyone connected with it for loss or

damages suffered through reliance on any information contained in this

manual or misuse of accompanying product. The manufacturer reservesthe right to make changes at any time to this manual or accompanying

product without obligation to notify any person or organization of such

changes.

ABS Overview Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS) began being used on vehicles in the

mid-1980’s. The mechanical components of the hydraulic-brake system

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(master cylinder, shoes, pads, wheel cylinders, calipers, rotors, drums,

and assorted hardware) work the same as they did before ABS. What

has changed, however, is the addition of an ABS computer module,

wheel speed sensors, and a hydraulic control unit consisting of solenoid

valves.

ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)The dashboard or instrument panel of your vehicle contains a light

labeled something similar to ABS, or Anti-Lock, if the vehicle is ABS

equipped. Some vehicles will also have a light marked BRAKE. This

light usually indicates a loss of brake uid hydraulic pressure or that

the master cylinder is low on brake uid. Refer to your owner’s manual

for a description of the lights in your vehicle. Each time your vehicle isstarted, the ABS computer performs a self-test called a Drive Cycle dur-

ing the rst acceleration to make sure the ABS components are working

correctly. If the ABS computer detects a malfunction at completion of the

Drive Cycle, ABS will turn on the ABS MIL. When the ABS MIL is on, a

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) is stored in the ABS computer. Once a

repair has been successfully made, the ABS computer should turn

off the ABS MIL at completion of the next Drive Cycle.

ABS Repair TipsBefore servicing your ABS, refer to the manufacturer’srecommendations.

Torque the wheel lug nuts properly to avoid bending a rotor or drum, which can cause inaccurate wheel speed sensor readings.

Bleed the brake system properly.

Always add fresh brake uid to the master cylinder.

Always replace tires with the manufacturer’s recommended size.

Always rotate tires as recommended by manufacturer.

When interpreting DTCs retrieved from the vehicle, always followthe manufacturer’s recommendations for repair.

WARNING This Tool may not detect every malfunction. Do not

take chances with brakes, steering, or other vital functions of your

vehicle, as a serious accident could result. Always follow vehicle

manufacturer’s warnings, cautions, and service procedures.

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User Interface

ENTER key - Selects displayed item.

Data Link Connector Port - Provides a connection for interfac-ing with the vehicle.

USB Port - Provides a connection for interfacing to the com-

puter. Used to update the Tool’s software. The USB cable is notincluded but can be purchased at a local computer retailer. TheTool uses a USB cable with an A connector on one end and amini-B connector on the other end.

|||BACK key - Goes to the previous screen or level.

LCD Display - Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrastadjustment.

USER key - Allows the operator to perform Read Codeswith a touch of a key.

On/Off key - Turns the Tool on or off. Used to operatethe Tool away from the vehicle (batteries required).

t LEFT andu RIGHT andpUP andqDOWN arrow keys- Moves the cursor to select functions or to select Yes or No.

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Display ElementsThe display has a large viewing area for posting messages, instructions,

and diagnostic information. The following symbols may appear on the

display:

Indicates that additional information is available on the previous

screen. Press thep UP arrow key to view the data.

Indicates that additional information is available on the next screen.

Press theq DOWN arrow key to view the data.

Indicates that the USER key is active. Press the USER key to

read codes. The USER key is not active on battery power.

Indicates that the internal battery needs replacing or is not installed.

Replace or install the internal battery.

Using the ABS BrakeScan ToolInstalling Internal BatteriesThe Tool requires a 9V alkaline battery to operate without vehicle power.

Review Codes, Code Lookup, and System Setup functions work oninternal battery and vehicle power. The Read Codes function works on

vehicle power only.

When the battery needs to be replaced, the low-battery icon () displays.

To replace the battery:

Place display face down on a non-abrasive surface.

Remove battery cover by turning screw counterclockwise and slidingcover off.

Remove battery and properly discard.

Install new 9V Alkaline battery.

Reinstall battery cover by sliding on and turning screw clockwise.

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Locating the Data Link Connector

The Data Link Connector (DLC) is used with the

Tool to communicate with the vehicle’s control

module.

Note: When using the vehicle diagnostics

cable, power to the tool comes from the

Data Link Connector.

Data Link Connector Location:Under dashboard on driver side of vehicle.

If the Data Link Connector is not located under the dashboard, alabel should be there telling you where it is located.

Tip: For helpful images of where you can nd the location of the Data

Link Connector in your vehicle, visit:

www.obdclearinghouse.com/oemdb.

Connecting the ToolConnect the Vehicle Diagnostics Cable to the Tool.

Find the Data Link Connector on the vehicle.

Remove the DLC cover if required.

Connect the Vehicle Diagnostics Cable to the vehicle.

ABS MenuThe ABS Tool menus break down as follows:

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Note: The Program Mode function requires connection to a Personal

Computer (PC). For details, see the ABS BrakeScan User Manual

at www.actron.com.

Diagnostic Menuo Read Codeso Review Codes*o Code Lookup*o

System Setup*

Main Menuo Vehicle Diagnosticso Review Codes*o System Setup

- Adjust Contrast*- Display Test*- Keypad Test*- Memory Test*- Tool Information*

- Program Mode*

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Selecting a VehicleSelecting a vehicle is required to communicate with the vehicle and to

correctly display DTC denitions. During vehicle selection, the Tool may

ask for the following information:

To select a vehicle:

From the Main Menu , choose Vehicle

Diagnostics then press ENTER.

Conrm previous vehicle.o run or review diagnostics onhe same vehicle, press t LEFT

arrow for Yes. Then continue these

nstructions with Step 3.o run diagnostics on a different

ehicle, press u IGHT arrow

or No. Then continue these

nstructions with Step 4.

If this is the rst time that youare using the Tool or no vehicledentication information is stored

n memory, the Tool will ask youo provide vehicle identicationnformation. Continue thesenstructions with Step 5.

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o Manufacturer o Modelo Car/Truck o Engineo Year o Special Information

o Make

MAIN MENU

=====================Vehicle Diagnostics

Review Codes

System Setup

Confirm Selection

2002 Sunfire

2.2L

Manual Transmission

Keep This Vehicle?

YES NO



Erase previous vehicle diagnostic

data.To erase the data stored from theprevous vehicle test presst LEFT for Yes. Then go to thesection Reading Codes on page 11.

To keep the existing diagnostic datato review, press u RIGHT for No.Then go to the section ReviewingCodes on page 14.

Select a New Vehicle?To erase the data stored on the Tool,presst LEFT for Yes. Then go

to Step 5 to enter the new vehicleidentication information.

To keep the data stored in the Tool,pressu RIGHT for No. Then repeatthese instructions from Step 2.

Select the Vehicle Manufacturer then

press ENTER.

Select the Vehicle Type then press

ENTER.

Select the Year then press ENTER.

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Select Type

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Car

Truck

Select Type

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Car

Truck

Select Year

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2005

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2003

2002

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Select Year

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2005

2004

2003

2002

2001

2000

Selecting a New

Vehicle Erases Data

Stored in the Tool

From the Previous

Vehicle Tests!Continue?

YES NO

Do You Want to

Erase Data Stored

In the Tool From

the Previous

Vehicle Tests?

YES NO

Select Manufacturer

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General Motors

Ford

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Select the Make then press ENTER.

Select the Model then press ENTER.

Select the Engine then press ENTER.

Note: If all engine types apply, the

word ALL alone will appear. In some

instances, the vehicle information

applies to all but a few engine sizes.In this instance, you will be given the

opportunity to choose All Others for

a size designation.

Select Special then press ENTER.Press thep UP or qDOWN arrowkey to select the special informationrequired to identify the ABS system.

Conrm Selections.Presst LEFT arrow for Yes.

Pressu RIGHT arrow for No.

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4=Buick

5=Cadillac

1=Chevrolet

2=Pontiac

8=Saturn

Select Make VIN 3

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4=Buick

5=Cadillac

1=Chevrolet

2=Pontiac

8=Saturn

Select Engine VIN 8

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ALL

Select Engine VIN 8

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ALL

Select Special

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Auto 4 Speed

Manual Transmission

Select Special

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Auto 4 Speed

Manual Transmission

Select Model

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Bonneville

Firebird

Formula

Grand Am

Grand PrixSunfire

Confirm Selection

2002 Sunfire

ALL

Manual Transmission

Keep This Vehicle?

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Reading CodesReads DTCs from vehicle’s computer with key On and the Engine Off (KOEO) or Key On and the Engine Running (KOER).

From the Diagnostic Menu , select Read Codes.

Or,

Press the USER key. When the

symbol appears on the display, you

can run Read Codes by pressing the

USER key.

Note: Once a repair has been successfully made, the ABS

computer (on most vehicles) will turn off the ABS MIL at

completion of the next Drive Cycle.

View diagnostic results and write down the DTCs.

To return to the Diagnostic Menu , press the ||BACK key.

Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) FormatsDTCs are used to help determine the cause of a problem or problems

with a vehicle. DTCs come in two formats: OBD II and Non-OBD II.

OBD II Format Codes

OBD II DTCs consist of a ve-digitalphanumeric code.

The DTCs format and generalcode types are shown below.

ABS Codes are typically chassis(Cxxxx) codes.

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DIAGNOSTIC MENU=====================Read Codes

Review Codes

Code Lookup

System Setup

DIAGNOSTIC MENU=====================Read Codes

Review Codes

Code Lookup

System Setup

C0023

Left Front Wheel

Speed Sensor Circuit

Malfunction

Current MIL Code

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Within each category (Powertrain, Chassis, Body, and Network) of

DTCs there are assigned ranges for different vehicles.

Non-OBD II Format CodesDTCs consist of a 2- or 3-digit alphanumeric code.

The DTCs format and general code types are shown below:

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C 0 1 0 1

Example:

Bx - Body

Cx - Chassis

Px - Powertrain

Ux - Network Comm.

x = 0, 1, 2 or 3

Specic Fault Designation

Vehicle Specic System

Powertrain Codes

P0xxx - Generic (SAE)P1xxx - Manufacturer SpecicP2xxx - Generic (SAE)P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer SpecicP34xx-P39xx - Generic (SAE)

Chassis Codes

C0xxx - Generic (SAE)C1xxx - Manufacturer SpecicC2xxx - Manufacturer SpecicC3xxx - Generic (SAE)

Body Codes

B0xxx - Generic (SAE)B1xxx - Manufacturer SpecicB2xxx - Manufacturer SpecicB3xxx - Generic (SAE)

Network Communication Codes

U0xxx - Generic (SAE)U1xxx - Manufacturer SpecicU2xxx - Manufacturer Specic

U3xxx - Generic (SAE)

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Left Front Wheel Speed

Sensor

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DTC ExamplesGeneral Motors provides additional information along with the DTCs:

Current - A current DTC indicates that a failure is currently

present. A current code may have just occurred or may havebeen present over time.

History - A DTC with a History designation is one that has beendetected by the anti-lock brake control module over a span of time. It is a current failure that has been present long enough tobe stored in long-term memory.

CURR/HIST - A CURR/HIST DTC indicates that a failure is bothcurrent and historical as dened above.

Intermittent - An intermittent status indicates that the DTC hasappeared intermittently since the anti-lock brake control modulewas reset. (Control modules are reset by mechanics after arepair has been completed.)

MIL Code - Indicates that the ABS Computer is reporting that the ABS Malfunction Indicator Light is on. If MIL Code is displayedby the Tool, but the vehicle dashboard does not display the

ABS MIL, then you have a potential problem with the circuit thatcontrols the ABS MIL, the bulb itself, a fuse, or the electricalsystem.

This code indicates that you currently

have a problem with the Left Front

Wheel Speed Sensor Circuit and that

the problem is illuminating the ABS

malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the

dashboard.

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C0023

Left Front Wheel


Malfunction

Current MIL Code

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ABSDTC

Denition

DTC Status

(GM Only)

Number of DTCs

Module

Scroll DOWN key

MIL Code Status

(GM Only)

Scroll UP key

User kay active

C0023

Left Front Wheel


Malfunction

Current MIL Code

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This code indicates that you have had

a problem with the Pump Motor Circuit

long enough to be stored in long-term

memory and that the problem is illumi-

nating the ABS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) on the dashboard. ABS sys-

tems rely on a pump to regulate brake

uid distribution.

This code indicates that you have a

current problem with the Network Bus

Communication for the ABS controller

and that the problem is illuminating the

ABS malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) onthe dashboard.

Reviewing CodesTo review the codes stored in memo-

ry, from either the Main Menu or the

Diagnostics Menu , select Review

Codes.

To view the codes, press the pUP or

qDOWN arrow keys.

Code LookupFrom the Diagnostic Menu , select Code Lookup.

Press thep UP or qDOWN arrow key until Code Lookup ishighlighted.

Press ENTER.

Enter a Code.Codes come in two formats OBDIIand Non-OBDII.

All characters must be entered.

Only one character can bechanged at a time.

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to Change digit.

Use to Select

digit to change.

ENTER to Show Code.

C0110

Pump Motor Circuit

History MIL Code

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ABS

U2100

Controller Area

Network Bus

Communication

Current MIL Code

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ABS

MAIN MENU

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Vehicle Diagnostics

Review Codes

System Setup



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Use tLEFT or uRIGHT arrow keys to move to desiredcharacter.

Use pUP or qDOWN arrow keys to change or select acharacter.

Press ENTER.

Note: If the denition can not be found, the tool displays the

message No Denition Found. You can also check the Service

Manual for the vehicle for DTC denitions as well.

To enter another DTC, press ||BACK once then repeat these

instructions from Step 2.

Or,

To return to the Diagnostic Menu , press ||BACK twice.

Tool UpdatesTo view available updates for your product, visit www.actron.com.

Contact UsTo contact Technical Support, call toll-free 1-800-228-7667 or for more

information on the Tool visit: www.actron.com.

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0002-000-3029 © 2007 SPX Corporation ® . All Rights Reserved.

SPX Corporation Limited Warranty

THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS

OF SPX ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS (“UNITS”).

SPX Units are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for one year (12

months) from date of delivery. This warranty does not cover any Unit that has been abused,

altered, used for a purpose other than that for which it was intended, or used in a manner

inconsistent with instructions regarding use. The sole and exclusive remedy for any Unit

found to be defective is repair or replacement, the option of SPX. In no event shall SPX be

liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages (including lost

prot) whether based on warranty, contract, tort or any other legal theory. The existence of a

defect shall be determined by SPX in accordance with procedures established by SPX. No

one is authorized to make any statement or representation altering the terms of this warranty.

DISCLAIMER

THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS

OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

SOFTWARE

Unit software is proprietary, condential information protected under copyright law. Users

have no right in or title to Unit software other than a limited right of use revocable by SPX.

Unit software may not be transferred or disclosed without written consent of SPX. Unit

software may not be copied except in ordinary backup procedures.

TO USE YOUR WARRANTYIf you need to return the unit, please follow this procedure:

1. Call SPX Corporation Technical Support at 1-(800) 228-7667. Our Technical Service

Representatives are trained to assist you.

2. Proof of purchase is required for all warranty claims. For this reason we ask that you

retain your sales receipt.

3. In the event that product needs to be returned, you will be given a Return Material

Authorization (RMA) number.

4. If possible, return the product in its original package with cables and accessories.

5. Print the RMA number and your return address on the outside of the package and send

to the address provided by your Customer Service representative.

6. You will be responsible for shipping charges in the event that your repair is not coveredby warranty.

OUT OF WARRANTY REPAIR

If you need product repaired after your warranty has expired, please call Tech Support at (800)

228-7667. You will be advised of the cost of repair and any freight charges.

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