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Tech 2 OBD II Connection: Notes

In order to access OBD II Powertrain Control Module (PCM) data, use of the Tech 2 scan tool kit (7000086) is required.

  1. The electronic diagnosis equipment is composed of:
    1. Tech 2 hand held scan tool unit (7000057) and DLC cable (3000095).
      Fig 1: Identifying TECH 2 Hand Held Scan Tool Unit And DLC Cable
      G02715510Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
    2. SAE 16/19 adaptor (3000098) (1), RS 232 loop back connector (3000112) (2), and PCMCIA card (3000117) (3).
    Fig 2: Identifying Adaptor, Loop Back Connector And PCMCIA Card
    G02715511Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Connecting the TECH2
Fig 3: Connecting TECH2
G02715512Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Before operating the Isuzu PCMCIA card with the Tech 2, the following steps must be performed:

  1. The Isuzu 2002 System PCMCIA card (1) inserts into the Tech 2 (5).
  2. Connect the SAE 16/19 adapter (3) to the DLC cable (4).
  3. Connect the DLC cable to the Tech 2 (5)
  4. Make sure the vehicle ignition is off.
  5. Connect the Tech 2 SAE 16/19 adaptor to the vehicle DLC.
    Fig 4: Locating DLC
    G02808515Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  6. The vehicle ignition turns on.
  7. Verify the Tech 2 power up display.
    Fig 5: Identifying TECH 2 Power Up Display (1 Of 3)
    G02808516Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
    NOTE: The RS232 Loop back connector is only to use for diagnosis of Tech 2 and refer to user guide of the Tech 2.
  8. The power up screen is displayed when you power up the tester with the Isuzu systems PCMCIA card. Follow the operating procedure below.
Fig 6: Identifying TECH 2 Power Up Display (2 Of 3)
G02715515Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Identifying TECH 2 Power Up Display (3 Of 3)
G02715516Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.

Once the test vehicle has been identified an "Application (Powertrain) Menu" screen appears. Please select the appropriate application.

The following table shows, which functions are used for the available equipment versions.

Fig 8: Identifying TECH 2 Functions
G02715517Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.