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Solutions
OBD II, what does it mean?
Important information you need to know
Enhanced OBD II diagnostic trouble codes (vehicle manufacturer specific codes).
Generic OBD II diagnostic trouble codes for vehicles model year 1996 or newer. Within each of the categories of DTC’s (diagnostic trouble codes), the categories being Powertrain, Body, Chassis, and UART, there
U.S. Federal Government regulations require that all light duty vehicles (cars, vans and trucks whose gross weight is 8,500 lbs. or exists both generic and enhanced codes. The majority of our scan tools including the CP9135 OBD II AutoScanner™ (with the
less) manufactured for sale in the U.S. beginning January 1, 1996 be OBD II compliant. In California the GW is extended to 14,000 exception of the 9640 Professional Enhanced Scan Tool ) are designed and sold as generic OBD II tools. They are guaranteed to
pounds. Some vehicle manufacturers converted some of their engines to the OBD II standard beginning in model year 1994. retrieve and display generic codes.

If you have a 1994 or 1995 light duty vehicle... Under some circumstances, the manufacturer will define and implement enhanced codes. Enhanced codes may be displayed on
check the Vehicle Emissions Control Information decal located under the hood of your vehicle. Typical locations for this decal are: a generic scan tool. Their definitions will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer solely at their discretion, and are not defined
a shock tower, an engine valve cover, a wheel well, the fire wall, the underside of the hood, or a radiator support. On this label by our generic OBD II tools. Enhanced codes are easily distinguished. The first numeric character of an enhanced code will be a
look for the “OBD II” acronym in the statement of emissions compliance. Make sure to look for the Roman numeral “II”. “1” as opposed to a “0” or a “2”, i.e., P0443 or P2443 is generic, P1443 is enhanced.

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SCAN TOOLS & CODE SCANNERS IF THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ISN’T ON...
If the Check Engine light is on, your vehicle is telling you there is a problem that is affecting performance, gas mileage, or but the car “just doesn’t run right”, you may need to take the next step in diagnostic equipment… a Scan Tool. A scan tool will do
emissions. You need to know why the light is on, how to fix it and how to turn the light off. Code Scanners “read and reset” everything the code scanner will do, and much more, including: read & erase codes, display live diagnostic data, record and
the diagnostic trouble codes stored in the vehicle’s computer memory. playback live diagnostic data, other tests allowed by the vehicle maker.
1982 - 1993 GM cars and light trucks: CP9001 CodeScanner™
1983 - 1995 Ford cars and light trucks: CP9015 CodeScanner™ 1996 and newer All makes CP9145 SUPER AutoScanner™
Scanners

1984 - 1995 Chrysler No tools needed, see service manual 1984 and newer GM cars and light trucks CP9145 plus CP9127 kit

Scan Tools
1985 - 1992 Honda CP9025 CodeScanner™ 1984 and newer Ford cars and light trucks CP9145 plus CP9128 kit
1984 - 1992 Nissan CP9025 CodeScanner™ 1989 and newer Chrysler cars and light trucks CP9145 plus CP9129 kit
'84-'95 GM, '84-'95 Ford, '89-'95 Chrysler
1983 - 1992 Toyota CP9025 CodeScanner™ CP9150 SUPER AutoScanner™ Kit
1996 and newer - all makes
1996 and newer: All makes CP9135 OBD II AutoScanner™ Other accessories: Chrysler LH cable - CP9130 Ford MECs cable - CP9131
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SENSOR TESTERS & MULTIMETERS BASIC CIRCUIT TESTING

Sensors are the “eyes and ears” for the on-board computer. They tell the computer what’s happening in the engine. Besides sensors, you may need to test circuits for voltage, resistance, and continuity. The most versatile tool for this job is the
Sensors can be expensive to replace, so it’s a good idea to test them before replacing them. Ignition module and sensor Digital Multi-Meter, or DMM for short.
testers test all types of vehicle sensors.
CP7672 Our most economical DMM, featuring several ranges of DC volts, AC volts, Ohms, and amps.
coolant temperature, air charge, intake air temperature, throttle CP7674 Featuring several ranges of DC volts, AC volts, Ohms, and amps, plus UL listing.
Resistance sensors:
position, mass air flow and manifold absolute pressure

Multi-Meters
Sensor Testers

CP7665 DC volts, AC volts, DC amps, Ohms and battery test functions plus data hold feature.
CP9087 Voltage sensors: oxygen sensor and others Adds the automotive-specific functions of RPM and dwell. These functions are measured from
CP7676
Frequency sensors: mass air flow, manifold absolute pressure and others the primary side of the ignition coil and are useful on distributor equipped vehicles.

Hall Effect sensors: camshaft position, crankshaft position and others CP7677 All of the features of the CP7676 plus performs continuity test and has protective hoster.
CP7678 Includes all of the features of the CP7677 plus an automotive duty cycle function,
*2994 Sensor Simulator and Tester tests sensors, and can simulate sensors as well.
Our top of the line DMM with frequency & temperature scales, autoranging, bar graph display,
*Available by special order. See sales associate for details. CP7680
data hold and an inductive pickup for RPM measurement.
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MORE SENSOR TESTERS FUEL PRESSURE AND INJECTION TESTERS

The tools listed below may be called out in various service manual test procedures. Like multi-meters, circuit testers and Fuel delivery is one of the three essential ingredients to make an engine run (the other two being air and spark). The fuel injection
test leads are among the basic tools required for simple electrical testing, as well as troubleshooting some electronic system uses a pump to move the fuel from the gas tank to the engine, and one or more injectors to spray it into the cylinder
systems and components. where it is burned.

Mini Circuit Tester quickly is our most basic circuit tester; designed for 12 volt vehicle Fuel Pressure Tester Kit includes the fittings to connect to the majority of multi-port
Circuit Testers & Leads

CP7841
electrical systems. It quickly and easily locates hot circuits. CP7818 fuel injection systems. If your fuel system is not covered, optional adapters are
probably available for your application, see store associate for details.
LED Circuit Tester represents the next level in circuit testers. Its 4 LED's illuminate at

Fuel System
CP7847 4, 9, 12, and 13 volts respectively, allowing simplified determination of Fuel Pressure Tester Kit with 0 - 60 PSI gauge is designed specifically for the low
approximate circuit voltage level. CP7817 operating pressures encountered in the General Motors Throttle Body Injection
(TBI) system used on many of their vehicles produced in the 1980's and 90's.
Twin 5' Jumper Leads are equipped with high visibility color coded (red and black)
CP7863
coiled leads. Booted alligator clips are permanently attached to each end. Fuel Injector & Harness Tester not only has the capability of pulsing the injectors,
*2531 but can also read the signal from the injector harness as supplied by the
Twin 5' Multimeter Lead Set are equipped with high visibility color coded (red and vehicle computer. Includes adapters for most common injector connectors.
CP7866 black) coiled leads. Multimeter probes with standard banana plugs are permanently
attached to the coiled leads. Attachments allow them to be used as a jumper lead set. *Available by special order, see store associate for details.
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IGNITION SYSTEM IGNITION TIMING

Spark is one of the three essential ingredients to make an engine run (the other two being fuel and air). “Back in the day”, Even though ignition timing isn’t adjustable on most modern vehicles, some diagnostic procedures require a timing light to verify
ignition systems were simple: a coil, a distributor and a set of points. For the most part, those days are gone forever. that ignition timing is within specifications.
Now we have electronic ignition both with, and without a distributor. DC Power Timing Light is our most economical timing light. It's powered from the vehicle's 12
CP7520 volt battery. Connects directly to the spark plug using the adapter. If your vehicle's spark plug is
Ignition Module and Sensor Tester will completely test the ignition modules used on easily accessible & not recessed in a "spark plug well", this timing light does the job nicely.
many distributor equipped vehicles. The CP9087 includes an instruction manual that covers
CP9087

Timing Lights
test procedures for GM, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Honda and Nissan ignition modules. Inductive Timing Light is economical with an inductive spark plug pickup. Simply clamp the
Ignition Testers

The CP9087 also tests most computer sensors. P7504 inductive pickup around the spark plug wire; no adapters are required. The inductive pickup
makes it simple to connect to spark plugs that are recessed in a "spark plug well".
Ignition Module/KV Tester tests ignition modules & coils on both distributor and Distributorless
*2993 Ignition System (DIS) vehicles. It also gives you a way to peak spark plug firing voltage on a CP7515 Chrome Inductive Timing Light, similar to CP7504 w/heavy duty chrome case & detachable leads.
running engine as well as full secondary ignition system diagnostic capability.* Timing Advance Analyzer is our best timing light. This timing light provides all the features of the
Secondary Ignition Tester is a great way to do quick checks on the CP7515 and adds the capability of checking both "base" and "advanced" timing.
*2968 CP7519 On almost all automotive engines, ignition timing changes with engine speed and/or
secondary ignition system, including peak KV measurements.*
load. Initial or base timing is only a starting point. If vehicle troubleshooting procedures have
*Available by special order, see store associate for details. directed you to check timing advance calibrations, this is the tool for the job.
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COMPRESSION TESTERS REMOTE STARTERS & VACUUM TESTERS

All internal combustion engines need good compression in order to run properly. If the valves and piston rings aren’t in Remote Starter Switch is an easy to use remote starter that offers a power tool type
good condition, they can’t seal the combustion chamber when the spark plug fires the air/fuel mixture. Compression CP7853
trigger switch, heavy-duty neoprene leads, and alligator clips with insulated boots
testing is done by replacing each spark plug (one at a time) with a compression gauge. The engine is then cranked to build
up pressure. Inconsistent pressure readings between cylinders can be a sign that a problem exists. All gasoline engines develop vacuum (negative pressure) in the intake manifold. Like compression, vacuum is a
good measure of the engine’s mechanical condition. Vehicle manufactures make use of engine vacuum to drive
many different devices such as vacuum, EGR valves, PCV valves & ventilation dampers, etc.
Stem Compression Tester is an easy to use, economical compression tester. This tester
CP7821
Compression

is good for spark plugs that are not recessed in deep wells in the cylinder head. Vacuum & Pressure Tester Kit checks engine vacuum and includes the following:
CP7803
3½" diameter, 0 - 30", 0 - 10 psi compound gauge, 24" hose, miscellaneous adapters
Compression Tester Kit is complete including heavy duty hose & adapters to fit 14mm &
CP7827 Hand Vacuum Pump provides a source of vacuum for checking vacuum-controlled

Vacuum
18mm spark plug threads found on all modern gasoline engines in light duty vehicles.
devices. Its built in 0 - 30" gauge can also be used as a stand alone gauge for
Professional Compression Tester Kit is our best & most complete kit. In addition to the CP7830 checking engine vacuum. Includes: rugged steel handle frame, solid brass cylinder,
CP7828 14mm & 18mm adapters, it includes 10mm and 12mm adapters. These adapters allow cylinder head and piston, 24" hose with tapered hose adapter,
you to test compression in motorcycle and other small engine applications. cushioned handle grips, barbed brass hose fitting
CP7850 Includes CP7830 and CP7840 Brake Bleed Kit