Craftsman 14063 User Manual

Onboard Diagnostics COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS 8 Craftsman 14063 COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS The Introduction of Electronic Engine Controls As

Onboard Diagnostics COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS Craftsman 14063 9 , The Basic Engine Computer Control System The on-board computer is the hea

Onboard Diagnostics COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS 10 Craftsman 14063 Vehicle operating conditions are constantly changing. The computer continuo

Onboard Diagnostics COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS Craftsman 14063 11 ,  Because OBD1 systems only detect failed components, the degraded comp

Onboard Diagnostics COMPUTER ENGINE CONTROLS 12 Craftsman 14063  Powertrain Control Module (PCM) - The PCM is the OBD2 accepted term for

Onboard Diagnostics DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) Craftsman 14063 13 ,  OBD2 Drive Cycle - An OBD2 Drive Cycle is an extended set of d

Onboard Diagnostics DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) 14 Craftsman 14063 Generic DTCs are codes that are used by all vehicle manu-facturers.

Onboard Diagnostics DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) Craftsman 14063 15 , DTCs and MIL Status When the vehicle’s on-board computer detects

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS 16 Craftsman 14063  If the conditions that caused the MIL to light are no longer present for the next t

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS Craftsman 14063 17 , Non-Continuous Monitors The other twelve Monitors are “non-continuous” Monitors. “N

Table of Contents i Craftsman 14063 INTRODUCTION WHAT IS OBD? ... 1 YO

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS 18 Craftsman 14063 Fuel System Monitor - This Monitor uses a Fuel System Correction program, called Fuel

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS Craftsman 14063 19 , of) the converter. If the catalytic converter loses its ability to store oxygen, th

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS 20 Craftsman 14063 solenoid (depending on solenoid design). The purge solenoid opens a valve to allow eng

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS Craftsman 14063 21 , functions when the computer is in closed-loop. A properly operating oxygen sensor r

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS 22 Craftsman 14063 NOx Aftertreatment Monitor - NOx aftertreatment is based on a catalytic converter supp

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS Craftsman 14063 23 , PM Filter Monitor - The particulate matter (PM) filter removes particulate matter f

Onboard Diagnostics OBD2 MONITORS 24 Craftsman 14063 Name of Monitor A B C D E F Comprehensive Component Monitor Continuous 1 2 1 3

Preparation for Testing BEFORE YOU BEGIN - VEHICLE SERVICE MANUALS Craftsman 14063 25 , BEFORE YOU BEGIN Fix any known mechanical problem

Using the Code Reader CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE 26 Craftsman 14063 CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE Never replace a part based only on the DTC defin

Using the Code Reader CODE RETRIEVAL PROCEDURE Craftsman 14063 27 ,  If an Error message is shown on the Code Reader’s LCD display, it

Introduction WHAT IS OBD? Craftsman 14063 1 WHAT IS OBD? The Code Reader is designed to work on all OBD2 compliant vehicles. All 1996 and

Using the Code Reader ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) 28 Craftsman 14063 Monitor icons on the LCD display. A blinking Monitor icon

Using the Code Reader ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCs) Craftsman 14063 29 , When DTCs are erased from the vehicle's computer

Using the Code Reader ABOUT REPAIRSOLUTIONS® 30 Craftsman 14063 ABOUT REPAIRSOLUTIONS® RepairSolutions® is a web-based service created to a

Using the Code Reader ABOUT REPAIRSOLUTIONS® Craftsman 14063 31 ,  Your default web browser launches automatically and connects to the

Vehicle Applications - ABS 32 Craftsman 14063 VEHICLE APPLICATIONS – MAKES COVERED The Code Reader has the ability to retrieve and erase A

Warranty and Servicing Craftsman 14063 33 , CRAFTSMAN TWO YEAR FULL WARRANTY FOR TWO YEARS from the date of purchase, this product is wa

You Can Do It! EASY TO USE - EASY TO VIEW - EASY TO DEFINE 2 Craftsman 14063 Easy To Use . . . .  Connect the Code Reader to the vehicle’

Safety Precautions SAFETY FIRST Craftsman 14063 3 SAFETY FIRST! This manual describes common test procedures used by experienced service

About the Code Reader VEHICLES COVERED 4 Craftsman 14063 VEHICLE EMISSION CONTROL INFORMATIONVEHICLEMANUFACTUREROBD IICERTIFIEDENGINE FAMI

About the Code Reader CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Craftsman 14063 5 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Figure 1. Controls and Indicators See Figure 1 f

About the Code Reader DISPLAY FUNCTIONS 6 Craftsman 14063 5. YELLOW LED - Indicates there is a possible problem. A “Pending” DTC is presen

About the Code Reader DISPLAY FUNCTIONS Craftsman 14063 7 , 5. MIL icon - Indicates the status of the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL).