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ABS / AIR BAG 2004USER GUIDE

Safety PrecautionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideImportant:• To avoid damaging the NGIS tool or generating false data, make sure the vehicle battery is

1IntroductionABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General Information1: General InformationIntroductionABS / Air Bag 2004 is a software program fo

2Equipment DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideEquipment DescriptionsNext Generation Information System (NGIS) ToolThe NGIS tool (purchased separ

3Equipment DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General InformationCablesThe cable used to connect the NGIS tool to the data link conn

4Equipment DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideVehicle AdaptersThe vehicle adapters are used with the DB 25 power cable, shown on the previous pa

5Equipment DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General InformationGM Adapter (212633)Figure 1.9: GM AdapterThe GM adapter is for GM v

6Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideSoftware DescriptionSoftware InstallationBefore using the ABS / Air Bag 2004 software, the soft-ware

7Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General InformationVehicle Identification ScreenWhen you select ABS / Air Bag 2004 from

8Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideDiagnostic Menu ScreenFigure 1.16: Diagnostic Menu ScreenThe Diagnostic Menu screen contains a menu

9Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General InformationCustom DatastreamWhen you select Custom Datasteam from the Diagnostic

IMPORTANT NOTICESSAFETYAll Danger, Warning and Important notes must be followed for your safety. These safety messages arein the following formats:DAN

10Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuidePost Collision TestWhen you select Post Collision Test from the Diag-nostic menu, several step-by-s

11Software DescriptionABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 1: General InformationVehicle InfoWhen you select Vehicle Info from the Diagnostic menu, t

12Vehicle ApplicationsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideSpecial TestsWhen you select Special Tests from the Diagnostic menu, the following screen appears.F

13IntroductionABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 2: Start-up Steps2: Start-up StepsIntroductionAll vehicle setups require a specific cable connecti

14Step 1: Enter the Vehicle InformationABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 2.3: Vehicle Information - Manufacturer Screen4 With the Vehicle Informatio

15Step 1: Enter the Vehicle InformationABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 2: Start-up Steps6 To reuse saved information for a vehicle already teste

16Step 2: Connect the CableABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideStep 2: Connect the CableThe method used to connect the NGIS tool to a vehi-cle’s electronic

17Step 2: Connect the CableABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 2: Start-up StepsNon-OBD II Vehicle Cable ConnectionThis type of connection generally

18Step 3: Select the Diagnostic FunctionABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideStep 3: Select the Diagnostic FunctionAfter connecting the cable, the NGIS tool

19About DatastreamABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: Datastream3: DatastreamThe Datastream function lets you view live ABS and air bag data from

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20Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 3.2: Datastream Screen2 Notice the following about the Datastream screen:• Each line display

21Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: DatastreamRecord and PlaybackThe Record function lets you record up to 150 one-sec-ond

22Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideGraph / Analog / LED / Digital The Graph/ Analog / LED / Digital function lets you change the displ

23Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: DatastreamAbout Graph DisplayIf a selected line’s data reading is a number (such as 14.

24Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideLockThe Lock function lets you “lock” selected data lines so they are always included when recordin

25Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: DatastreamFreeze FrameThe Freeze Frame function lets you “freeze” the data display on t

26Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuidePrintThe Print function on the Datastream screen’s More menu lets you print the data currently disp

27Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: DatastreamFigure 3.17: Datastream Screen - Zoom Function5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for

28Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 3.19: Sort Options Screen4 From the Sort Options screen (Figure 3.18), select one of the fol

29Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 3: DatastreamShow / Hide LED BarThe Show / Hide LED Bar function on the Datastream screen’

30Datastream FunctionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideShow / Hide AnalogWhen analog gauges are displayed at the top of the Datastream screen, the Show /

31ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 4: Custom Datastream4: Custom DatastreamThe Custom Datastream function lets you select specific data items to

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33ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)The Diagnostics Codes (or Read

34Read CodesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideRead CodesThe Diagnostic Codes, Read Codes option lets you use the NGIS tool to read DTCs from a vehicle that

35Read CodesABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)3 Select either History Codes or Current Code as follows:Not

36Read CodesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 5.8: Diagnostic Trouble Codes Menu Screen2 Select Read Codes and press the ENTER key. This dis-plays a

37Review CodesABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)Review CodesFor some vehicles, the Review Codes option app

38Clear CodesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideClear CodesFor some vehicles, the Clear Codes option appears on the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen. Th

39Self DiagnosticsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)Figure 5.18: Clear Codes Instruction Screen3 Read the

iContentsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideContentsIMPORTANT NOTICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside front coverChapter 1: Gene

40Self DiagnosticsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide2 Select Self Diagnostics and press the ENTER key. This displays the Self Diagnostics menu screen.Figur

41Wiggle TestABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)Wiggle TestFor some vehicles (Ford), the Wiggle Test option

42Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes)ABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideRead Codes / Clear Codes(Flash Codes)If a vehicle requires that you read diagnost

43Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes)ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 5: Diagnostic Codes (Read / Clear Codes)Figure 5.31: DTC Retrieval Proce

44Read Codes / Clear Codes (Flash Codes)ABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideClear Codes (Flash Codes)After retrieving flash codes from a vehicle (refer to “R

45ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 6: Post Collision Test6: Post Collision TestThe Post Collision Test function is a preset test for test-ing air

46Post Collision TestABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide5 Select Read Codes from the Diagnostic Trouble Codes menu screen and press the ENTER key. Note: If

47Repair TracABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 7: Pathfinder7: PathfinderThe Pathfinder function lets you access the Pathfinder software’s functio

48Fast FixesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 7.2: Repair Trac Symptoms Screen3 From the list of symptoms, select a symptom to view and press the EN

49Fast FixesABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 7: PathfinderFigure 7.5: Fast Fix Select Category Screen3 From the list of categories, select a cate

iiContentsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideChapter 3: Datastream . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19About Datastream . .

50TSB ReferencesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideTSB ReferencesThe TSB References option lets you look up the num-bers and titles of technical service bul

51SpecificationsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 7: PathfinderSpecificationsThe Specifications option lets you view tune-up, engine, and system s

52Component LocationABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideComponent LocationThe Component Location option lets you view a description of the computer and conne

53Brake Bleed ProcedureABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 7: PathfinderBrake Bleed ProcedureThe Brake Bleed Procedure option lets you view instruct

54Brake Bleed SequenceABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideBrake Bleed SequenceThe Brake Bleed Sequence option lets you view a description of the correct sequ

55SpecificationsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 8: Vehicle Info8: Vehicle InfoThe Vehicle Info function lets you view vehicle-specific informati

56Related TSBsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideRelated TSBsThe Related TSBs option lets you look up the numbers and titles of technical service bulletins.

57System TypeABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 8: Vehicle InfoSystem TypeThe System Type option lets you view the vehicle description.To view the

58PROM IdentificationABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuidePROM IdentificationThe PROM Identification option, which is available for some GM vehicles, lets you

59ABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 9: Controller ID9: Controller IDThe Controller ID function displays identification information about the selec

iiiContentsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideChapter 8: Vehicle Info . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55Specifications. .

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61Basic Special Test ProcedureABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 10: Special Tests10: Special TestsThe Special Tests function lets you perform spec

62Special Test DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideFigure 10.2: Special Tests Menu ScreenNote: The screen shown above is only an example. Actual

63Special Test DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 10: Special TestsAutobleed Test, Automated Bleed, or Service BleedThe bleed tests rem

64Special Test DescriptionsABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideMotor Rehome TestThe Motor Rehome Test prepares the brake lines for bleeding by clearing air f

65Special Test Screen ExamplesABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 10: Special TestsSpecial Test Screen ExamplesThere are two basic types of special

66Special Test Screen ExamplesABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideBasic Multiple Component Control ScreenThe following screen is the basic manual control scr

67Special Test Screen ExamplesABS / Air Bag 2004 User Guide Chapter 10: Special TestsAutomatic Test ScreenThe following screen is an example of an aut

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SPX Corporation Limited WarrantyTHIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO ORIGINAL RETAIL BUYERS OF SPX ELECTRONIC DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS (“UNITS”).SPX Units ar

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ABS / Air Bag 2004 User GuideSafety PrecautionsSafety PrecautionsDanger:• When an engine is operating, keep the service area WELL VENTILATED or attach