Isuzu Trooper (1998-2002 year). Service manual - part 418

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Tech 2

From 98 MY, Isuzu dealer service departments are
recommended to use the Tech 2 Scan Tool. Please refer
to the Tech 2 user guide.

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(1) PCMCIA Card
(2) SAE 16/19 Adaptor

(3) DLC Cable
(4) Tech–2

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Tech 2 Features

1. Tech 2 is a 12 volt system. Do not apply 24 volts.
2. After connecting and/or installing the Vehicle

Communications Interface (VCI) module, PCMCIA
card and DLC connector to the Tech 2, connect the
tool to the vehicle DLC.

3. Make sure the Tech 2 is OFF when removing or

installing the PCMCIA card.

4. The PCMCIA card has a capacity of 10 Megabytes

which is 10 times greater than the memory of the Tech
1 Mass Storage Cartridge.

5. The Tech 2 has the capability of two snapshots.
6. The PCMCIA card is sensitive to magnetism and

static electricity, so care should be taken in the
handling of the card.

7. The Tech 2 can plot a graph when replaying a

snapshot.

8. Always return to the Main Menu by pressing the EXIT

key several times before shutting down.

9. To clear Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), open

Application Menu and press “F1: Clear DTC Info”.

Getting Started

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

1. Insert the Isuzu system PCMCIA card (1) 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 adapter to the vehicle

DLC.
1. For RHD model: Right front side in the console

box.

2. For LHD model: Left front side int the console box.

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6. Turn on the vehicle ignition.

7. Power the Tech 2 ON and verify the Tech 2 power up

display.

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NOTE: The RS232 Loop back connector is only to use for
diagnosis of Tech 2. Refer to user guide of the Tech 2.

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Operating Procedure (For Example)

The power up screen is displayed when you power up the
tester with the Isuzu systems PCMCIA card. Follow the
operating procedure below.

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Menu

D

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

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DTC Modes

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On OBD vehicles there are options available in Tech 2
DTC mode to display the enhanced information available.
After selecting DTC, the following menu appears:

1. Read DTC Info by Priority
2. Freeze Frame
3. Fail Records (not all applications)
4. DTC Info

5. Clear Info

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The following is a brief description of each of the sub
menus in DTC Info and DTC.  The order in which they
appear here is alphabetical and not necessarily the way
they will appear on the Tech 2.

DTC Information Mode

Use the DTC info mode to search for a specific type of
stored DTC information.

DTC Status
This selection will display any DTCs that have not run
during the current ignition cycle or have reported a test
failure during this ignition up to DTCs.  DTC tests which
run and pass will cause that DTC number to be removed
from Tech 2 screen.

Fail This Ignition
This selection will display all DTCs that have failed during
the present ignition cycle.

History
This selection will display only DTCs that are stored in the
PCM’s history memory.  It will display all type A and B
DTCs that have requested the MIL and have failed within
the last 40 warm-up cycles.  In addition, it will display all
type C and type D DTCs that have failed within the last 40
warm-up cycles.

Last Test Failed
This selection will display only DTCs that have failed the
last time the test run.  The last test may have run during a
previous ignition cycle if a type A or type B DTC is
displayed.  For type C and type D DTCs, the last failure
must have occurred during the current ignition cycle to
appear as Last Test Fail.

MILSVC or Message Request
This selection will display only DTCs that are requesting
the MIL.  Type C and type D DTCs cannot be displayed
using this option.  This selection will report type B DTCs
only after the MIL has been requested.