The Autoenginuity Pc Scan Tool Usb transforms your Windows computer into a powerful, professional-grade diagnostic scan tool for all OBDII (OBD2) and EOBD IV+ compliant vehicles. This user-friendly tool, compatible with USB 2.0 and requiring no complex device driver installations, offers comprehensive vehicle diagnostics in English, Spanish, and German, making it accessible to a wide range of users.
The AutoEnginuity Scan Tool goes beyond basic OBD-II functionality, supporting all OBD-II Modes and offering expandable enhanced vehicle coverage through manufacturer-specific or regional add-ons (domestic, Asian, European). This generic CAN version is packed with features to empower automotive professionals and enthusiasts alike with in-depth vehicle insights.
Key Diagnostic Modes and Features
This robust scan tool provides a comprehensive suite of diagnostic capabilities, covering essential OBD-II modes and advanced functionalities:
Mode 1: Live Parameter Data – Real-Time Vehicle Monitoring
Monitor your vehicle’s vital signs in real-time with Mode 1 Live Parameter Data. Visualize sensor data in customizable formats including meters, graphs, and grids. This feature allows for:
- Unlimited Data Logging: Record live sensor data in TXT, XML, or CSV formats with millisecond accuracy (1ms logging). This extensive logging capability is crucial for capturing intermittent issues and analyzing vehicle behavior over time.
- Offline Data Analysis: Playback recorded data logs for thorough offline analysis. This allows for detailed examination of vehicle performance without being tethered to the vehicle.
- Flexible Unit Display: Choose between English or Metric (SI) units for data display, catering to user preference and regional standards.
- Customizable Sensor Parameters: Configure sensor ranges, scaling values, audible alerts, units, and sampling rates. Tailor the tool to your specific diagnostic needs and focus on critical parameters.
- Extended Sensor Support: Leverage support for the expanded sensor list (233 sensors), compliant with SAE J1979 May 2007 additions, providing access to a broader range of vehicle data points.
- Data Export for In-depth Review: Utilize the record feature to enable datalogging for seamless export and playback, facilitating comprehensive data review and sharing.
Mode 2: Freeze Frame Data – Capturing Diagnostic Snapshots
Quickly access and analyze Freeze Frame data with Mode 2. This mode captures critical sensor data at the moment a fault code is triggered, providing valuable context for diagnosing the root cause of the issue. Read and clear Freeze Frame data to streamline your diagnostic process.
Modes 3 & 7: Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Retrieval – Comprehensive Fault Code Analysis
Retrieve and interpret diagnostic trouble codes with Modes 3 and 7. This powerful functionality offers:
- Generic and Enhanced Data: View both generic and manufacturer-enhanced data within the same tool, eliminating the need for multiple scan tools and simplifying diagnostics.
- Extensive Trouble Code Library: Access a large manufacturer-specific trouble code library (30,000+ codes), covering P0-P9 generic and manufacturer-specific codes, including lettered codes (e.g., P06A0). This extensive library ensures accurate and detailed fault code interpretation.
- Code Management: Save, print, read, and clear Stored and Pending P, U, B, and C Trouble Codes. Efficiently manage fault codes for systematic diagnostics and repair verification.
- Real-time Code Monitoring: Scan the vehicle for diagnostic trouble code changes at five-minute intervals, enabling continuous monitoring for intermittent faults or issues developing over time.
Mode 4: Clear / Reset Emission-Related Information – Emission System Reset
Use Mode 4 to clear the Check Engine or Service Engine Soon indicator and reset the status of system monitoring tests. This is essential after repairs to clear fault indicators and verify system functionality.
Mode 5: O2 Sensor Monitoring Test Results – Oxygen Sensor Analysis
Analyze Oxygen (O2) sensor performance with Mode 5. This mode allows you to:
- View O2 Sensor Test Results: Access O2 sensor test results and utilize zoom to “known good” presets for comparison and analysis.
- Wide-band O2 Sensor Support: Benefit from wide-band O2 sensor support, accommodating modern vehicle sensor technology.
- Data Management: Clear oxygen sensor test data and reset fuel trim stored values as needed during diagnostics or after component replacement.
- Live Data and Test Results: View both live O2 sensor data and test results for a complete understanding of sensor performance.
Mode 6: On-Board Monitoring Test Results – In-Depth System Testing
Gain detailed insights into vehicle system performance with Mode 6 On-Board Monitoring Test Results. This mode:
- Translates Mode 6 Data: Fully translates Mode 6 data, presenting test results scaled according to the manufacturer’s specifications for accurate interpretation.
- Component-Level Diagnostics: Pinpoint failing components with specific test results, moving beyond system-level failures to identify the root cause.
- Bi-directional Test Support: Run and query specific component and system tests with support for both generic and enhanced bi-directional tests, enabling active diagnostics and component control.
- Comprehensive System Coverage: View all 11 Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) systems and Mode 6 data, ensuring thorough system evaluation.
- Automated Monitoring: Automatically scans for changes in continuous and non-continuous onboard system test results at five-minute intervals for proactive issue detection.
- Report Generation: Save all I/M and Mode 6 information or DTC and I/M information into reports for offline review and printing, facilitating record-keeping and communication.
Mode 8: Request Control of On-Board System / Components – Bi-Directional Control
Utilize Mode 8 for bi-directional control, enabling you to initiate system and component tests directly from your PC. This active control is crucial for component testing and system verification.
Mode 9: VIN Reporting / CAL / CVN / In-Performance Tracking – Vehicle Identification and Calibration Information
Access critical vehicle identification and calibration information with Mode 9:
- Full ECM Information: Retrieve comprehensive ECM information, including CAL, CVN, and VIN reporting.
- ECM Identification: Displays ECM ID and Calibration ID of the ECM, Calibration Verification ID of the ECM from all reporting ECMs for accurate vehicle identification and software versioning.
- In-Performance Tracking: Monitors the number of times a component test encounters suitable conditions to run and complete, providing insights into system testing frequency and conditions.
Broad Vehicle Compatibility and Technical Specifications
The AutoEnginuity Scan Tool USB supports a wide range of vehicle communication protocols and operating systems:
- SAE Interface Support: Compatible with SAE interfaces: J1850 (PWM and VPM), ISO-9141-2, ISO-14230 [KWP2000], and CAN [11bit and 29bit], ensuring broad vehicle compatibility.
- Advanced CAN Support: Supports CAN and even CAN 6x Mode3 for modern vehicle networks.
- Multi-Language Support: Available in English, German, and Spanish versions.
PC and Tablet Requirements:
- Windows Compatibility: Compatible with Windows full versions: XP / Vista / Windows 7 / 8.0 / 8.1 / 10.
- Storage Space: Requires 200 MB of free drive space.
- Optical Drive: CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation.
- Memory: Requires 100 MB of RAM.
- USB Port: Requires 1 USB Port.
Package Contents:
The AutoEnginuity PC (USB) Scan Tool Package includes everything you need to get started:
- AutoEnginuity’s Diagnostic Software
- AutoEnginuity’s OBD-II Vehicle Interface
- USB 2.0 Interface Cable
- Comprehensive User Guide
- Quick Installation Guide
The AutoEnginuity PC Scan Tool USB is a valuable investment for anyone seeking professional-level diagnostic capabilities in a user-friendly, PC-based platform. Its comprehensive features, broad vehicle compatibility, and ease of use make it an indispensable tool for automotive diagnostics and repair.
