MEEC TOOLS 014144 Fault Code Reader Instruction Manual

OBD-II/VAG
FAULT CODE READER
Item no. 014144

FAULT CODE REDER
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important! Read the user instructions carefully before use. Save them for future reference. (Translation of the original instructions).

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Recycle discarded product in accordance with local regulations.

Jula reserves the right to make changes. For latest version of operating instructions, see www.jula.com

JULA AB, BOX 363, SE-532 24 SKARA
2022-04-04
@ Jula AB

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Work outdoors or in a well-ventilated area — risk of personal and/or fatal injury from inhalation of exhaust fumes.
• Pay attention to moving parts (fan, auxiliary drive etc.) when the engine is running — risk of serious personal injury.
• Internal combustion engines get very hot when they are switched on — risk of burn injury.
• The engine and ignition must be switched off when connecting or disconnecting the test equipment, otherwise the test equipment or electronics in the vehicle can be damaged. Switch off the ignition before connecting the fault code reader to, or disconnecting it from, the Data Link Connector (DLC).
• Fuel and battery fumes are highly flammable. Keep sparks, hot objects and naked flames away from the battery, fuel system, and fuel fumes to minimise the risk of explosion. Do not smoke near the vehicle when testing Is in progress.

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TECHNICAL DATA

Display	128 x 64 px
Backlight	Yes
Adjustable contrast	Yes
Ambient temperature, in use	0 to 60°C
Ambient temperature, storage	—20 to 70°C
Power supply	8-18 V
Size	125 x 70 x 22 mm

DESCRIPTION

SUPPORT/COMPATABILITY AND FUNCTIONS

• The product supports VW, AUDI, SKODA, SEAT and others.
• The product supports all models with 12 V electrical systems.
• The product supports the protocols UDS, TP20, TP16, KWP2000, and KWP1281.

1. Display
   • to show test results. 128 x 64 pixels with backlight and adjustable contrast.
2. ENTER button
   • to acknowledge selection or steps in menus.
3. EXIT button
   • tocancel selection or steps in menus, or return to previous menu.
   The button Is also used to exit the fault code display image.
4. Uparrow
   • to browse up through menu and submenu items in menu if more than one display image is active the button is used to browse from the display image shown to the previous display image.
5. Down arrow
   • to browse down through menu and submenu items in menu
   If more than one display image Is active the button Is used to browse from the display image shown to the next display image.
6. Diagnostics connector (OBD II)
   • for connection to computer system in vehicle.

FIG. 1

FUNCTIONS

Basic functions

• Reading of version information
• Reading of fault codes
• Deletion of fault codes

Special functions

• Throttle adaptation
• Service reset
• Brake pad replacement in cars with electrical P-brake (EPB)

COMPONENT PARTS

1. Fault code reader (main unit)
2. Instructions
3. USB cable

HOW TO USE

CONNECTION

Switch on the ignition and localise the 16-pin diagnostics connector (DLC).

1. Main menu
2. V/Adiagnosis
3. OBD II diagnosis
4. Show fault codes
5. System setup

FIG. 2

FUNCTIONS

V/A diagnosis

1. Mark item V/A Diagnosis and press ENTER button. The following display image is shown.
   1. V/A diagnosis
   2. Common system
   3. V/AATI systems
   4. Service reset
   5. Throttle adaptation
   6. Replace brake pads EPD
      FIG. 3
2. Press the ENTER button. The following display image Is shown, Mark item
   1. Engine and press ENTER button to go to interface for engine diagnosis.
      1. V/A diagnosis
      2. Engine
      3. Automatic transmission
      4, ABS brakes
      5. Air conditioning
      6. Electronics
      7. Airbags
      8. Detect protocol
      9. Wait for vehicle computer to respond
      FIG. 4

Reading of engine control unit (ECU) information
Mark ttem 01 Control Unit Info and press ENTER button. The following display image Is shown.

1. Engine
2. Control unit info
3. Read fault codes
4. Delete fault codes
   FIG. 5

Reading of fault codes
Mark item 02 Read Fault Codes and press ENTER button. The following fault codes are shown on the display. Browse up or down with the arrow buttons to read fault codes.
FIG. 6

Deletion of fault codes
Mark ttem 05 Clear Fault Codes and select YES. The fault codes are deleted.
FIG. 7

Service reset
Mark the item Service reset and press the ENTER button. The display shows:
FIG. 8

Throttle adaptation
Mark the item Throttle Adaption and press the ENTER button. The display shows:

1. Conditions
2. Ignition on. No fault
3. Engine not running
4. Coolant temperature > 85°C
   FIG. 9

Brake pad replacement in cars with electrical P-brake (EPB)
Mark the item EPB Replace Brake pads and press the ENTER button. The display shows:

1. Conditions
2. Activate ignition
3. Donot start engine
4. Release parking brake
   FIG. 10

OBD II DIAGNOSIS

Mark item OBD II Diagnosis and press ENTER button. The display shows:

1. OBD II diagnosis
2. Read fault codes
3. Delete fault codes
4. Read chassis number
5. System protocol
   FIG. 11

Reading of fault codes
This function reads fault codes in the vehicle computer. There are two types of fault codes:

• Permanent fault codes that switch on the fault status light (Malfunction Indicator Lamp, MIL) and pending fault codes.
  Permanent fault codes:
• Fault codes refer to emissions or performance related faults that cause the computer to switch on fault status light.

In some vehicles the fault message “Service Engine Soon” is shown, or “Check Engine”. Permanent fault codes are stored in the vehicle computer memory until the fault is corrected. Mark the item Read Fault Codes and press ENTER button. The product reads the fault codes stored in the vehicle computer. The number of fault codes incurred is shown according to the principle:

1. Fault codes
2. Total number of codes: 07
3. Number of fault codes: 00
4. Number of pending fault codes: 0
   FIG. 12

Press the ENTER button to show fault codes. If there are more than two fault codes, browse with the arrow buttons to select and show the required fault code.

1. Reduced performance high speed CAN bus
2. Status sensor/switch A for throttle/peddle low
   FIG. 13

Deletion of fault codes
Mark the item Erase Codes and press ENTER button. The display shows:
FIG. 14

Reading of chassis number (VIN)
Mark the item VIN Codes and press the ENTER button.

1. Read chassis number
2. The vehicle does not support this function
3. Press any button to continue
   FIG. 15

System protocol
Mark the item System protocol. The display shows:
FIG. 16

CONTRAST

Mark the item Contrast. The display shows:

1. System setup
2. Contrast
3. Measurement unit
4. Language
5. Storage
6. Feedback
7. Version information
8. Contrast
9. Set contrast, 0-100%
10. Press the function buttons arrow up/down to increase or reduce the contrast.
    FIG. 17

MEASUREMENT UNIT

Mark the item Unit of Measure). The display shows:

1. St (metric)
2. Imperial
   FIG. 18

LANGUAGE

Mark the item Language. The display shows:

1. English
2. Polski
3. Svenska
4. Norske
   FIG. 19

FEEDBACK

NOTE:
The function Start recording must be activated before each feedback.
Previously recorded data is deleted when the function is activated.

1. Mark the item Feedback. The display shows:
   1. Feedback
   2. Start recording
      FIG. 20
2. Mark the item Start recording. The display shows:
   FIG. 21
3. Press the EXIT button several times to return to the main menu.
   Example: If a fault occurs in the OBD II diagnosis during testing, mark the OBDII Diagnosis menu to detect and record new data.
   1. Connection failed
   2. Connection error
   3. Try again
   4. Press any button to continue
      FIG. 22
4. Download the upgrade file to computer from the AUTOPHIX website. Connect the unit to the computer with a USB cable.
5. Open the upgrade files, and mark Update.exe.
6. Click on Feedback.
7. Send the file Feedback.bin to support @autophix.com.

NOTE:
The fault code reader must be connected to the computer when the above steps are carried out.

VERSION INFORMATION

Mark the ttem Version Information. The display shows:

1. Version information
2. Software: SW V8.60
3. Hardware: HW V7.1B
4. Library: V2.80

UPDATING

Connect the fault code reader to the computer with the USB cable and click on “install driver.bat” in the drive routine file to install the drive routine.

NOTE:

• The updating software is only supported by Windows 7, 8 and
• Windows 8 and 10 can runthe updating software directly, but a drive routine must be installed for Windows 7.