03) Hook Up
03.1) RPM pickup with Dispeed probe
03.2) RPM pickup with trigger clamp
03.3) RPM pickup through OBD connector
03.4) Engine temperature sensing
03.5) EOBD temperature sensing
3.5) EOBD temperature sensing
It is also possible to take the engine temperature from the vehicle’s E-OBD system.
This is providing that there are no electronic faults in the vehicle’s own temperature sensor circuit.
OBD connector on an obd compliant vehicle
Connect the (optional) OBD pickup to the vehicle’s diagnostic connector. Select from the screen the OBD option if it was not selected during the previous test.
Oil Temp selection screen
With F5 (connect) the scantool is prompted to establish communication with the vehicle and poll it for temperature data.
Scantool communication process Oil Temp confirmation screen
While the tester is making connection with the vehicle and collects data the above screen is displayed.
Once communication has been established, the actual value will be shown in the screen for confirmation.
Click F8 to carry on to the emission test screen.
Digital readout screen
The screen will show all relevant data, a tester with the NO (Nitreous Oxides) measurement option included will show NO in the same screen.