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Tech 2 OBD II Connection: Notes

In order to access OBD II Transmission Control Module (TCM) 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 & DLC Cable
      G02789861Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
    2. SAE 16/19 Pin Adapter (3000098)(1), RS232 Loop Back Connector (3000112)(2), and PCMCIA Card (3000117)(3).
    Fig 2: Identifying SAE 16/19 Pin Adapter
    G02789862Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
  2. Connecting the Tech 2
Fig 3: Connecting Tech 2
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  1. The Isuzu 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. Mark sure the vehicle ignition is off.
  5. Connect the Tech 2 SAE 16/19 adapter to the vehicle DLC.
    Fig 4: Locating DLC
    G02789864Courtesy 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 Screen
    G02789865Courtesy 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 Screen Operating Procedure (1 Of 2)
G02789866Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.
Fig 7: Identifying Tech 2 Power Up Display Screen Operating Procedure (2 Of 2)
G02789867Courtesy 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 Functions Table
G02789868Courtesy of ISUZU MOTOR CO.