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ProScan v1.3 User's Manual
Click Here to Install the ProScan Software
Note: Your web browser will ask if you want to download the file or run it from the current location. The software is already on the CD-ROM so all you need to do is run the file to begin installation.
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Thank you for purchasing the ProScan automotive diagnostic and performance analysis tool. The beauty of this tool is that it is implemented entirely in software, thus making the cost very cheap compared to sophisticated electronic scan tools that are usually limited in features by their hardware design. ProScan is an advanced vehicle analysis tool that can easily be upgraded with better features, and the possibilities are endless! My goal is to turn ProScan into the best all-around automotive analysis tool in the world. In order for this to happen, I need to hear your feedback. Please contact me and let me know exactly how you feel about ProScan. Tell me about the features you like and dislike, and describe features that you would like to see implemented. My promise to you is that I will work my hardest to transform ProScan into the ultimate vehicle analysis tool for your specific needs.
Thank you!
David A. Gore
[email protected]
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NOTE:
The following manual is for version 1.0 of the ProScan software. ProScan v1.2 is the same as the original version, but it has several critical bug fixes.
The latest version of ProScan software can always be found at my personal website: http://www.davidgore.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What exactly is OBD-II?
What are VPW, PWM, and ISO?
All about the ProScan hardware
Installing the ProScan software
Attaching the ProScan tool to a vehicle
Using ProScan: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Using ProScan: Vehicle Sensor Data
Using ProScan: Real-Time Sensor Plots
Using ProScan: Performance Analysis
What exactly is OBD-II?
All US vehicles from 1996 and up are required to be OBD-II compliant. OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics, and the roman numeral for two indicates that it is the second generation of the OBD protocol.
All modern vehicles are controlled primarily by an on-board computer. The computer monitors various sensors and uses the collected data to control the state of the vehicle. If a potential problem is found by one of the sensor readings, the computer will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in memory. When a DTC is stored, the vehicle's check engine light will illuminate. Then the problem can be easily discovered by using an OBD scan tool to read the stored DTC(s). Once the problem is identified it can be repaired, and then the OBD scan tool can be used to clear the DTC(s) from memory, thus resetting the check engine light.
ProScan provides a full-featured OBD scan tool and a whole lot more!
What are VPW, PWM, and ISO?
The OBD-II standard supports three different communication protocols:
VPW (Variable Pulse Width Modulation)
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
ISO
The OBD standard remains the same on every vehicle, but there are these three different methods for communicating the information. Most GM vehicles 1996 use the VPW protocol. This includes Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, and a few other manufacturers. The PWM protocol is used primarily by Ford and a handful of others. The ISO protocol is used by most European manufacturers (Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Subaru, etc), but it is also used domestically on Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
All about the ProScan hardware
The basic ProScan kit includes:
(1) Vehicle to Converter Cable
(1) Converter (Buyer's choice of: VPW, PWM, or ISO)
(1) Converter to Computer's Serial Port Cable
(1) CD-ROM with ProScan software and User's Manual
Simply assemble the two cables and the converter as shown in the picture above, and connect one end to your computer's serial port and the other to the vehicle's OBD port. The black cable is the vehicle to converter cable. The large 16-pin male connector attaches to the vehicle and the 9-pin female connector attaches to the black converter box. The tan cable has a 25-pin male connector that attaches to the other side of the converter box, and the opposite end is a 9-pin female connector that attaches to your computer's serial port.
In order to use ProScan on a vehicle, the vehicle must support the OBD-II standard, and you must use the appropriate converter (VPW, PWM, or ISO) in order to communicate properly. The converter is the black box that attaches between the vehicle and the computer running the ProScan software. The converter type is clearly indicated on the label.
When using ProScan, the vehicle's key should be in the ON position. On some vehicles the engine may need to be running in order to use ProScan.
Installing the ProScan software
The ProScan installation program is located in the root directory of the CD-ROM, and the filename is "setup.exe". You can click here to save the file to your computer's hard drive or simply go ahead and start the installation process. To install the ProScan software, simply click on the link above and choose to run the program from its current location. Follow the simple instructions to complete the installation process. When finished, you will have a shortcut to ProScan on your desktop and on your Start menu.
Attaching the ProScan tool to a vehicle
The OBD-II connector on the vehicle should be located within 1 meter (3 feet) of the steering wheel. The image below illustrates what the connector looks like.
The first thing you need to do is determine which communications protocol the vehicle uses. As a general rule, you can go by the following:
GM: VPW
Ford: PWM
European and Chrysler: ISO
You can also determine this information by taking a look at the vehicle's OBD-II connector. All vehicles are required to have pins 4, 5, and 16. Pin 4 is the vehicle's chassis ground, pin 5 is the signal ground, and pin 16 is positive from the battery. In addition to pins 4, 5, and 16, the connector will have one or more pins. You can use the pin positions to determine which protocol is used on the vehicle.
PWM Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 2, 10
VPW Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 2 (Note: Not pin 10)
ISO Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 7 (Note: Pin 15 is optional)
First, attach the two cables to the appropriate converter. Then connect the OBD-II connector (the large 16-pin male connector on the black cable) to the vehicle's OBD-II port. Then take the 9-pin female connector on the tan cable and connect it to your computer's serial port. You should now have your computer connected to the vehicle via the cables and converter.
Insert the key and turn it to the ON position, but do not start the vehicle. Then start the ProScan software on your computer. (Double-click the desktop icon or use the start menu.) You should see the screen below.
This is the main screen, and it is used to categorize the features of ProScan. The User's Manual button will launch this manual. The Settings button will allow you change the port settings that the ProScan software will use to communicate with the converter. If your computer only has one serial port, then leave the default setting of COM1. If your computer has two or more serial ports, you will need to tell ProScan which port you have the cable connected to. If you have the cable connected to the second serial port, you will need to click Settings and change the port to COM2.
Once you have the correct port settings and the vehicle's key turned to the ON position, you need to click the Connect button. When you click Connect, the software initializes the converter and requests a list of supported sensors from the vehicle. If everything is connected properly, the four buttons in the bottom right corner will become enabled after a second or two. You are then ready to analyze the vehicle!
Using ProScan: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Diagnostic trouble codes are alphanumeric codes that are used to identify a problem that is present on any of the systems that are monitored by the on-board computer (PCM). OBD II diagnostic codes are composed of five characters; one letter followed by 4 digits, e.g. P0121.
The first character is a letter. It identifies the "main system" where the fault originated. This will be one of the following systems:
Letter System
B Body
C Chassis
P Powertrain
U Network (UART)
The second character is a numeric digit. This identifies the type of code.
Code type Explanation
Generic
(normally P0xxx) The definition for the code is defined in the EOBD / OBDII standard and will be the same for all manufacturers.
Manufacturer-specific
(normally P1xxx) Where manufacturers feel that a code is not available within the generic list, they can add their own codes. The definitions for these are set by the manufacturer.
In general, codes that begin with P0 are Generic codes, whereas codes that begin with P1 are manufacturer-specific. The full breakdown of the code groups is shown below:
Powertrain codes Body codes
P0xxx - Generic B0xxx - Generic
P1xxx - Manufacturer-specific B1xxx - Manufacturer-specific
P2xxx - Generic B2xxx - Manufacturer-specific
P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer-specific B3xxx - Generic
P34xx-P39xx - Generic
Chassis codes Network Communication codes
C0xxx - Generic U0xxx - Generic
C1xxx - Manufacturer-specific U1xxx - Manufacturer-specific
C2xxx - Manufacturer-specific U2xxx - Manufacturer-specific
C3xxx - Generic U3xxx - Generic
The third digit defines the specific system or sub-system within the car where the problem is located:
Third digit System or sub-system
1 Fuel and Air Metering
2 Fuel and Air Metering (injector circuit malfunction only)
3 Ignition System or Misfire
4 Auxiliary Emission Control System
5 Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Control System
6 Computer Output Circuits
7 Transmission
8 Transmission
If your vehicle's check engine light is on, then you need to run the ProScan DTC tool to find the problem. Simply start ProScan and click the "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)" button and the window below will be displayed.
Click the "Refresh Trouble Codes" button to request a list of stored DTCs from the vehicle. If any DTCs are found, they will be displayed in the list on the left. To view a detailed description of the trouble code, simply click on the DTC in the list. Once you find the cause of the DTC and repair it, you need to clear the codes from the vehicle. This will also reset your check engine light.
Using ProScan: Vehicle Sensor Data
Reading the sensors on a vehicle is a breeze. Simply click the "Vehicle Sensor Data" button, and a list of all supported sensors for your vehicle is displayed. To read a sensor, just click on the sensor in the list and click the "Read the Selected Sensor" button. The value will be displayed in both English and metric units if applicable. It really is that easy!
Using ProScan: Real-Time Sensor Plots
Click the "Real-Time Sensor Plots" button and you'll be presented with a window containing two empty graphs. The drop-down lists above each graph contains every supported sensor on the vehicle. To begin plotting the sensor continuously in real-time, just select the sensor in the drop-down list. The sensor will be polled continuously and plotted in real-time.
If you want to disable one of the graphs, just choose "Do Not Monitor" from the drop-down list.
Using ProScan: Performance Analysis
The Performance Analysis feature of ProScan is something you won't find on any other scan tool! The statistics are very accurate as long as your speed sensor is accurate and you don't have much wheel spin during your run.
To analyze your vehicle's performance, simply start the Performance Analysis tool by clicking the appropriate button on the main window. Make sure that your car is on a level surface and that there is no traffic on the road. Stop the vehicle completely, and click the "Stage" button when you are ready. If you didn't enter a weight and tire radius for your vehicle, you will get a message telling you that horsepower and torque cannot be calculated without that information. You can ignore this message because the horsepower and torque calculations are not finished as of version 1.0.0. The top two rows of yellow lights will illuminate, and after a short delay (~2s), the lower three rows of yellow lights will sequentially illuminate and then the green light will turn on. The goal is to launch perfectly on the green light.
As you make your run, the numbers on the timeslip will automatically show up once they are calculated. You can abort the run at any time. When you are ready to try again, just click the "Reset" button to clear the timeslip, and then "Stage" once you are ready.
NOTE: You are to obey all traffic laws while using this tool. Don't be stupid! I'm not responsible in any way for how you choose to use this tool.
TÄSSÄ TIETOJA OHJELMASTA!
ProScan v1.3 User's Manual
Click Here to Install the ProScan Software
Note: Your web browser will ask if you want to download the file or run it from the current location. The software is already on the CD-ROM so all you need to do is run the file to begin installation.
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Thank you for purchasing the ProScan automotive diagnostic and performance analysis tool. The beauty of this tool is that it is implemented entirely in software, thus making the cost very cheap compared to sophisticated electronic scan tools that are usually limited in features by their hardware design. ProScan is an advanced vehicle analysis tool that can easily be upgraded with better features, and the possibilities are endless! My goal is to turn ProScan into the best all-around automotive analysis tool in the world. In order for this to happen, I need to hear your feedback. Please contact me and let me know exactly how you feel about ProScan. Tell me about the features you like and dislike, and describe features that you would like to see implemented. My promise to you is that I will work my hardest to transform ProScan into the ultimate vehicle analysis tool for your specific needs.
Thank you!
David A. Gore
[email protected]
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTE:
The following manual is for version 1.0 of the ProScan software. ProScan v1.2 is the same as the original version, but it has several critical bug fixes.
The latest version of ProScan software can always be found at my personal website: http://www.davidgore.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
What exactly is OBD-II?
What are VPW, PWM, and ISO?
All about the ProScan hardware
Installing the ProScan software
Attaching the ProScan tool to a vehicle
Using ProScan: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Using ProScan: Vehicle Sensor Data
Using ProScan: Real-Time Sensor Plots
Using ProScan: Performance Analysis
What exactly is OBD-II?
All US vehicles from 1996 and up are required to be OBD-II compliant. OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics, and the roman numeral for two indicates that it is the second generation of the OBD protocol.
All modern vehicles are controlled primarily by an on-board computer. The computer monitors various sensors and uses the collected data to control the state of the vehicle. If a potential problem is found by one of the sensor readings, the computer will store a Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) in memory. When a DTC is stored, the vehicle's check engine light will illuminate. Then the problem can be easily discovered by using an OBD scan tool to read the stored DTC(s). Once the problem is identified it can be repaired, and then the OBD scan tool can be used to clear the DTC(s) from memory, thus resetting the check engine light.
ProScan provides a full-featured OBD scan tool and a whole lot more!
What are VPW, PWM, and ISO?
The OBD-II standard supports three different communication protocols:
VPW (Variable Pulse Width Modulation)
PWM (Pulse Width Modulation)
ISO
The OBD standard remains the same on every vehicle, but there are these three different methods for communicating the information. Most GM vehicles 1996 use the VPW protocol. This includes Chevrolet, Pontiac, GMC, Oldsmobile, Cadillac, Buick, and a few other manufacturers. The PWM protocol is used primarily by Ford and a handful of others. The ISO protocol is used by most European manufacturers (Acura, Audi, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Nissan, VW, Subaru, etc), but it is also used domestically on Chrysler and Dodge vehicles.
All about the ProScan hardware
The basic ProScan kit includes:
(1) Vehicle to Converter Cable
(1) Converter (Buyer's choice of: VPW, PWM, or ISO)
(1) Converter to Computer's Serial Port Cable
(1) CD-ROM with ProScan software and User's Manual
Simply assemble the two cables and the converter as shown in the picture above, and connect one end to your computer's serial port and the other to the vehicle's OBD port. The black cable is the vehicle to converter cable. The large 16-pin male connector attaches to the vehicle and the 9-pin female connector attaches to the black converter box. The tan cable has a 25-pin male connector that attaches to the other side of the converter box, and the opposite end is a 9-pin female connector that attaches to your computer's serial port.
In order to use ProScan on a vehicle, the vehicle must support the OBD-II standard, and you must use the appropriate converter (VPW, PWM, or ISO) in order to communicate properly. The converter is the black box that attaches between the vehicle and the computer running the ProScan software. The converter type is clearly indicated on the label.
When using ProScan, the vehicle's key should be in the ON position. On some vehicles the engine may need to be running in order to use ProScan.
Installing the ProScan software
The ProScan installation program is located in the root directory of the CD-ROM, and the filename is "setup.exe". You can click here to save the file to your computer's hard drive or simply go ahead and start the installation process. To install the ProScan software, simply click on the link above and choose to run the program from its current location. Follow the simple instructions to complete the installation process. When finished, you will have a shortcut to ProScan on your desktop and on your Start menu.
Attaching the ProScan tool to a vehicle
The OBD-II connector on the vehicle should be located within 1 meter (3 feet) of the steering wheel. The image below illustrates what the connector looks like.
The first thing you need to do is determine which communications protocol the vehicle uses. As a general rule, you can go by the following:
GM: VPW
Ford: PWM
European and Chrysler: ISO
You can also determine this information by taking a look at the vehicle's OBD-II connector. All vehicles are required to have pins 4, 5, and 16. Pin 4 is the vehicle's chassis ground, pin 5 is the signal ground, and pin 16 is positive from the battery. In addition to pins 4, 5, and 16, the connector will have one or more pins. You can use the pin positions to determine which protocol is used on the vehicle.
PWM Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 2, 10
VPW Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 2 (Note: Not pin 10)
ISO Must have the following pins: 4, 5, 16, 7 (Note: Pin 15 is optional)
First, attach the two cables to the appropriate converter. Then connect the OBD-II connector (the large 16-pin male connector on the black cable) to the vehicle's OBD-II port. Then take the 9-pin female connector on the tan cable and connect it to your computer's serial port. You should now have your computer connected to the vehicle via the cables and converter.
Insert the key and turn it to the ON position, but do not start the vehicle. Then start the ProScan software on your computer. (Double-click the desktop icon or use the start menu.) You should see the screen below.
This is the main screen, and it is used to categorize the features of ProScan. The User's Manual button will launch this manual. The Settings button will allow you change the port settings that the ProScan software will use to communicate with the converter. If your computer only has one serial port, then leave the default setting of COM1. If your computer has two or more serial ports, you will need to tell ProScan which port you have the cable connected to. If you have the cable connected to the second serial port, you will need to click Settings and change the port to COM2.
Once you have the correct port settings and the vehicle's key turned to the ON position, you need to click the Connect button. When you click Connect, the software initializes the converter and requests a list of supported sensors from the vehicle. If everything is connected properly, the four buttons in the bottom right corner will become enabled after a second or two. You are then ready to analyze the vehicle!
Using ProScan: Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
Diagnostic trouble codes are alphanumeric codes that are used to identify a problem that is present on any of the systems that are monitored by the on-board computer (PCM). OBD II diagnostic codes are composed of five characters; one letter followed by 4 digits, e.g. P0121.
The first character is a letter. It identifies the "main system" where the fault originated. This will be one of the following systems:
Letter System
B Body
C Chassis
P Powertrain
U Network (UART)
The second character is a numeric digit. This identifies the type of code.
Code type Explanation
Generic
(normally P0xxx) The definition for the code is defined in the EOBD / OBDII standard and will be the same for all manufacturers.
Manufacturer-specific
(normally P1xxx) Where manufacturers feel that a code is not available within the generic list, they can add their own codes. The definitions for these are set by the manufacturer.
In general, codes that begin with P0 are Generic codes, whereas codes that begin with P1 are manufacturer-specific. The full breakdown of the code groups is shown below:
Powertrain codes Body codes
P0xxx - Generic B0xxx - Generic
P1xxx - Manufacturer-specific B1xxx - Manufacturer-specific
P2xxx - Generic B2xxx - Manufacturer-specific
P30xx-P33xx - Manufacturer-specific B3xxx - Generic
P34xx-P39xx - Generic
Chassis codes Network Communication codes
C0xxx - Generic U0xxx - Generic
C1xxx - Manufacturer-specific U1xxx - Manufacturer-specific
C2xxx - Manufacturer-specific U2xxx - Manufacturer-specific
C3xxx - Generic U3xxx - Generic
The third digit defines the specific system or sub-system within the car where the problem is located:
Third digit System or sub-system
1 Fuel and Air Metering
2 Fuel and Air Metering (injector circuit malfunction only)
3 Ignition System or Misfire
4 Auxiliary Emission Control System
5 Vehicle Speed Control and Idle Control System
6 Computer Output Circuits
7 Transmission
8 Transmission
If your vehicle's check engine light is on, then you need to run the ProScan DTC tool to find the problem. Simply start ProScan and click the "Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)" button and the window below will be displayed.
Click the "Refresh Trouble Codes" button to request a list of stored DTCs from the vehicle. If any DTCs are found, they will be displayed in the list on the left. To view a detailed description of the trouble code, simply click on the DTC in the list. Once you find the cause of the DTC and repair it, you need to clear the codes from the vehicle. This will also reset your check engine light.
Using ProScan: Vehicle Sensor Data
Reading the sensors on a vehicle is a breeze. Simply click the "Vehicle Sensor Data" button, and a list of all supported sensors for your vehicle is displayed. To read a sensor, just click on the sensor in the list and click the "Read the Selected Sensor" button. The value will be displayed in both English and metric units if applicable. It really is that easy!
Using ProScan: Real-Time Sensor Plots
Click the "Real-Time Sensor Plots" button and you'll be presented with a window containing two empty graphs. The drop-down lists above each graph contains every supported sensor on the vehicle. To begin plotting the sensor continuously in real-time, just select the sensor in the drop-down list. The sensor will be polled continuously and plotted in real-time.
If you want to disable one of the graphs, just choose "Do Not Monitor" from the drop-down list.
Using ProScan: Performance Analysis
The Performance Analysis feature of ProScan is something you won't find on any other scan tool! The statistics are very accurate as long as your speed sensor is accurate and you don't have much wheel spin during your run.
To analyze your vehicle's performance, simply start the Performance Analysis tool by clicking the appropriate button on the main window. Make sure that your car is on a level surface and that there is no traffic on the road. Stop the vehicle completely, and click the "Stage" button when you are ready. If you didn't enter a weight and tire radius for your vehicle, you will get a message telling you that horsepower and torque cannot be calculated without that information. You can ignore this message because the horsepower and torque calculations are not finished as of version 1.0.0. The top two rows of yellow lights will illuminate, and after a short delay (~2s), the lower three rows of yellow lights will sequentially illuminate and then the green light will turn on. The goal is to launch perfectly on the green light.
As you make your run, the numbers on the timeslip will automatically show up once they are calculated. You can abort the run at any time. When you are ready to try again, just click the "Reset" button to clear the timeslip, and then "Stage" once you are ready.
NOTE: You are to obey all traffic laws while using this tool. Don't be stupid! I'm not responsible in any way for how you choose to use this tool.
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