Solus Ultra International Certification 4.1.13

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Course Objectives
• When you finish this course, you will understand:
– The basics of the scan tool
– The SOLUS Ultra Platform
– How to use the vehicle communication software
– Graphing data
– Codes and data
– Functional tests
– Global OBD-II / EOBD / Generic Functions
– The Fast-Track Troubleshooter

Unit 1—Understanding the
Basics of the Scan Tool
This unit provides a high-level overview of
the scan tool.
When you complete this unit, you will:
• Be able to explain “front door” and “back door”
diagnostics
• Understand when to use the scan tool versus
another piece of diagnostic equipment

1—Understanding the Basics of
the Scan Tool
The next slides will explain the role of the scan
tool (see below) in automotive diagnostics.

Scan Tool Basics
• The scanner interfaces with the electronic
control system of a vehicle to retrieve diagnostic
trouble codes (DTCs), access serial data stream
information, and command bi-directional tests.
• The scanner can graph up to four live data
parameters (PIDs) on a single screen, and also
includes an extensive database of vehicle-
specific troubleshooting information.
• A parameter or parameter identification (PID)
is something in a system that can be measured
or tested, such as the rate of revolutions per
minute of an engine. A Data Value.
A Common Complaint Scenario
• The Malfunction Indicator
Light (MIL) shows that
something is not working
properly (see right).
• You might not have additional
information—such as a
complaint from the customer—to help you
diagnose the problem.
• You get out the scan tool and check for codes.
(continued)

A Common Complaint Scenario
• You begin with the scan tool, because without
some basic direction on where to look for a
problem, you literally don’t know which bumper
to go to first.

“Front Door” and
“Back Door” Diagnostics
• When technicians view scan-tool
information, are they looking at cause or
are they looking at effect?
• In considering the answer to this question,
you must first understand the concept of
“Front Door” and “Back Door” diagnostics.
(continued)

• Don’t think of a scan tool as the only diagnostic
tool. A scan tool is a vital aid in almost all
automotive diagnostics, but it’s definitely not the
only tool you’ll need.
• Scan tools are directional tools! They point you
in the proper direction to find the problem.
Engine, Transmission, Fuel, or Ignition?—which
way do you go to locate the cause of that “check
engine” (MIL) light?

• All information from around the vehicle—everything
between the front and rear bumpers—enters the
Powertrain Control Module (PCM), the vehicles’s
computer, by the “front door.”
• Once that information crosses the front door’s
“threshold,” the PCM processes that information and
decides what it “thinks” the problem is.
• Then it sends those “thoughts” as processed data
out the back door to the diagnostic link.

“Backdoor” Diagnostics
• The figure illustrates the concept of “front door” and
“backdoor” diagnostics.
• Remember:
– Front Door = Data into the PCM from sensors and other
inputs (live electrical signals)
– Back Door = Data out from the PCM to actuators and the
data link connector (DLC) (data stream to the scan tool)

“Backdoor” Diagnostics
Front
Door
PCM Backdoor
Front Door = Cause

(Raw Signals)
Back Door = Effect
(Processed/Calculated
Data)

“Front Door” and “Backdoor”
Diagnostics Example
Here’s an example of how “front door” and
“backdoor” diagnostics work:
•You unplug the coolant temp sensor from a
vehicle and the MIL displays. Does this mean the
sensor is bad? No. It simply means the sensor has
been unplugged.
•Does the scan tool tell you what direction to go to
find the cause of the problem? Yes.

“Front Door” & “Backdoor”
Diagnostics
• Does the scan tool tell you what’s wrong with the
system? No. Scan tools do not diagnose
vehicles (cause of the problem). They only point
you in the right direction, but this is an important
first step.
• The scan tool is a backdoor directional tool – it
never shows you the cause of the problem; it
shows you only the effect.

2—Understanding the SOLUS
Ultra Platform
When you complete this unit, you will be able to:
• Explain the features of the SOLUS Ultra
hardware
• Identify the connector locations and icons
• Demonstrate how to power up the SOLUS Ultra
unit
• Employ the unit’s buttons and navigation
functions

SOLUS Ultra Hardware
The SOLUS Ultra kit (see
figure) includes the
following items:
• Keyless vehicle data
cable
• USB cable
• AC power adapter
• Info pack
• Carrying case

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SOLUS Ultra Kit Options
EESP318EUA - European software
activation/adapter kit
• EESP318E - European software activation
• EESP318EU - Euro activation SD card
• EAK0301B07B - European vehicle adapter kit
EAK0301B08A - OBD-I adapters/cable kit 1

• EAX0068L01A - OBD-I data cable
• EAX0066L30A - Data cable extension
• EAK0288B04B - OBD-I adapters kit 2 European
vehicle software/adapters

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SOLUS Ultra Features
• Feature 1: Keyless access to the Data Link
Connector or DLC (the scan tool receives
power from the test vehicle when it is
connected to a powered DLC with the data
cable) Automatically starts (boots) up when
power is received.
• Feature 2: A touch screen and thumb pad
controls
• Feature 3: A battery that charges from the
vehicle and has a life of nearly four hours
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• Feature 4: A larger, color, touch screen
• Feature 5: A navigation screen that is easier to
use
• Feature 6: A larger memory card
• Also features a robust operating system—the
same type that’s used in advanced medical
equipment.
• The system is so robust, it helps you become
more productive.

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No/Exit Yes/Select
Button Button
4-Way
Thumbpad
Power
Button

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Connector Locations
Charging 110 /15v

Data Cable USB Port Indicator Power In
4G Micro
Port Card

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Icons
Home Screen Clock & Battery
Selection Monitor

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Power Supply Icons
These show the status of the power supply.

Powering Up!
Press the power button in the lower right-
hand corner.

Powering Up!
Once the unit powers up, you’ll see the
SOLUS Ultra main menu (below).

Main Menu Icons
The main menu shows four icons:

Using the Tools Option
The Tools option is used to configure the scan tool
for your personal
preferences.
Select the Tools button

to open a menu of
options (shown on
the following slide).

Using Connect to PC
• Solus Ultra can be connected to a PC as a Mass
Storage Device for use with programs such as
ShopStream Connect and Windows Explorer

Using Connect to PC
• 1st, Connect the USB cable from the Solus Ultra
to the PC. (Not required for the Demo)
• 2nd, Select the “Connect to PC” option

Using Connect to PC
• DEMO: If connected to a PC you would select
“Continue”
• For the Demo (no PC connection) select “Exit”

Using Connect to PC
• The Connect to PC selection is used with the
optional ShopStream Connect™ software which
lets you view data files on a personal computer,
transfer files between the scan tool and PC, and
download software updates from the PC to the
scan tool.
• ShopStream Connect is a free software program
that you can download from the Internet at:
http://diagnostics.snapon.com/SSC.

Configure Shortcut Key
• Allows you to change the functionality of
the Shortcut button.
• Select “Configure Shortcut Key”

Options are as follows:
•Brightness—increases the screen backlighting in
incremental steps from lowest to highest, then returns
to the lowest setting and continuously repeats.
•Save Screen—takes a snapshot of the current
screen as either a bitmap (.bmp) or jpeg image.
(continued)

• Save Movie—Saves a recording of a number of
frames of data (buffered data plus data transmitted
after triggering) for each available parameter.
• Show Shortcut Menu—Opens the Configure
Shortcuts menu when the Shortcut button is pressed
so you can quickly select from any of the available
functions.
• Toggle Record/Pause—Programs the Shortcut
button to work as the Pause and Play buttons, the first
press pauses data collection and the second press
resumes live data.

• For the Demo, make sure “Save Screen” is
selected.
• Select the Back button to return to the Tools and
Setup screen.

Viewing System Information
• Lets you view configuration information for your scan tool.
• Select “System Information”
• Be sure to scroll to view all the available information

Viewing System Information
• Select the Back button to return to the Tools and
Setup screen.

Using the Settings Options
The SOLUS Ultra Tools offers several options.

Configuring Tool Settings
This option allows you to adjust certain basic scan tool
functions to your personal preferences. Setup
options include (quick overview, more detail later):
• Brightness—Adjusts the intensity of the screen
back lighting.
• Touch Screen Calibration—Calibrates the touch
screen display.
• Time Zone—Sets the internal clock to the local time
standard.
Clock Settings – Sets the actual time of the internal
clock.
• Daylight Savings Time—Configures the internal
clock for Daylight Savings Time.
• Time Format—Configures whether time is displays
on a 12 or 24 hour clock.
• Date Format—Configures how the month, date,
and year display.
• High Contrast Toolbar – Changes the toolbar
color from color to black & white.
• Color Theme – Changes from the default to a
black colored theme.
• Font Type – Changes from Normal to Bold type
font.
• Backlight Time—Configures how long the
screen backlight stays illuminated.

Configuring Brightness
• Allows you to adjust the backlighting of the
display.
• Select “Brightness”

Configuring Brightness
• Each touch of the Plus and Minus buttons (or the up
and down keypad arrows) incrementally changes the
backlighting up or down.
• Select “Back” from the toolbar or press the N/X
button to exit.

Configuring Touch Calibration
• Calibrating the touch screen maintains the accuracy
of the touch-sensitive display screen.
• Perform the procedure shown on the next slide on a
routine basis to keep your scan tool in good working
order.
• Select
“Touch Calibration”

Configuring Touch Calibration
• Touch each box on the screen as it displays.
• The display returns to the Settings menu once the
screen calibration procedure is complete.

Configuring Time Zone
• Select “Time Zone”
• This option opens a menu of time zone settings.
Scroll to highlight, then select the local time zone.
• Select “Back” to return to the Settings Menu

Configuring Clock Settings
• Select “Clock Settings” A warning may appear, just
wait a few seconds, it will continue.
• Select desired digit and use the + and – icons to
incrementally change hours, minutes, and AM/PM up
or down.
• Select Back when finished.

Configuring Daylight Savings Time
• Select “Daylight Saving Time”
• This option configures the internal clock for Daylight
Savings Time.
• Select either On or Off, and then select Back.

Configuring Time Format
• Select “Time Format”
• Allows you to select how the time is
displayed. Either the 12 or 24 hour clock.
• Select “Back” to exit.

Configuring Date Format
• Select “Date Format”
• Allows you to select how date information
is displayed.

Configuring High Contrast Toolbar
• Select “High Contrast Toolbar”
• Allows you to select from either Color or High
Contrast (Back & White) toolbars.

Configuring Color Theme
• Select “Color Theme”
• Allows you to select from either Default (Color)
or Black background color theme.

Configuring Font Type
• Select “Font Type”
• Allows you to select from either Normal or
Bold font types.

Configuring Backlight Time
• Select “Backlight Time”
• Allows you to select the amount of time the
backlight will remain on.

Tools and Setup Options
• Click “Back” to return to the main Tools
Settings menu.
• Should be back to the screen on the right.

Configuring Units
• Select “Configure Units”
• Allows switching between Metric and US standard
units

Configuring Units
• Select each box to choose between US customary or
metric units of measure for temperature, vehicle
speed, air pressure, and other variables.

Configuring Units
• Select the “Home” icon

Using the Previous Vehicles and
Data Option
• Allows you to quickly configure the scan tool to the
identity of a recently tested vehicle and allows you to
access saved data files.
•Select “Previous Vehicles and Data

Accessing Vehicle History
• Displays a list of up to 25 previously tested vehicles.
• Select “Vehicle History”

• NOTE: Your list will be different based on past tool
usage
• Select the vehicle you want to continue working on
(not required for this demo). Remember to use the
scroll bar to view the entire list.
• Select “Back”

• DEMO ONLY: Student does not need to navigate
on their own tool.
• With the item to be opened highlighted, either select
the vehicle ID or press the Y/√ button.
• The appropriate software loads and a vehicle ID
confirmation screen displays.

Viewing Saved Data
• Opens a list of all the data movies and
screen images that are stored in the scan
tool memory.
• Select “View Saved Data”

Viewing Saved Data
• NOTE: Your list will be different based on past tool
usage
• Saved files are listed in chronological order by the
date and time that they were created with the most
recent files are at the top of the list.
• The vehicle ID characteristics (for movies) are
included in the listings as well.

Previous Vehicles and Data
• Saved files can be opened directly on the scan
tool or downloaded to a personal computer and
opened using ShopStream Connect software.
• Scanner
Movie = .scm
• Scanner
Snapshot =
.scp
• Image = .bmp
Deleting Saved Data
• Permanently erases saved files from scan tool memory
when they are no longer needed.
• Select “Delete Saved Data”

Deleting Saved Data
• You can select individual items.

Deleting Saved Data
Or you can select all by tapping the “Select All”
button. Press the X to Delete

Deleting Saved Data
• When finished, return to the Home screen by
selecting the “Home” icon.

Unit 3—Using Vehicle
Communication Software

Unit 3—Using Vehicle
Communication Software (VCS)

• Understand how to identify (ID) and connect
to vehicles
• Understand how to create a new vehicle ID
• Understand how to navigate VCS menus

Vehicle Communication Software
• There are two ways to ID a vehicle that you
want to access via the Scanner function of
your SOLUS Ultra:

Vehicle Communication Software
1. The Scanner option links you to the
vehicle ID process and directions for the
electronic control module (ECM)
connection.
2. The Previous Vehicles and Data option
allows easy entry for vehicles that have
been identified before.

Now let’s create a
new ID using the
DEMO vehicle for
training.

Creating a New ID
In this section, you’ll learn how to create a new ID
using the Demo vehicle for training.
1.Select the Scanner icon
•The manufacturer
menu, which
lists all of the
vehicles available
for testing will be
displayed.

Creating a New Vehicle ID
2. On the “Select a Make” screen, select “Demonstration”
A screen advising that you are in simulation mode
appears.
NOTE: You may need to scroll down to find the vehicle
make you need

Creating a New ID
3. Select Year = 2001

Creating a New ID
4. Select Model = Commadore VX

Creating a New ID
5. Select Engine = 5.7L MFI (Multiport Fuel Injection)

Creating a New ID
6. Confirm Your Selections by selecting “OK”

Creating a New ID
Click Continue

Creating a New ID
• The SOLUS Ultra can communicate with many
systems and subsystems on the vehicle.
• For the purposes of this course we will focus on the
Engine.
• Many of the techniques you will learn in this section

apply to other systems on this menu.

Creating a New ID
• Select Engine

Creating a New ID
The SOLUS Ultra displays the proper adapter required
and the location of the connector.
• Select Continue

Accessing Information
• Under the “Engine System” there are 4 main
categories of information to choose from.
• Each one will be covered in detail, but first select
“Data Display”

Select “Engine Data 1” to view live vehicle data.

Toolbar Options
The toolbar at the top of the screen (see figure below) can
display many buttons, including:
•Tools Triggering
•Save •Pause / Record **When
•Lock/Unlock pressed the toolbar
•Change Views changes**
•Custom Data List
•Zoom
•PID (Parameter Identifier)

Side (Scroll) Bar Options
• A vertical scroll bar displays on the main body of the screen
when there is additional data either above or below what is
currently shown on the display.
• Select the arrowheads (see 2 and 4) at the ends of the scroll
bars to move through the data in the direction of the arrow one
page at a time.
• Selecting an arrowhead that points to a line (see 1 and 5)
moves you directly to the beginning or end of the data.
• The slider (see 3) in the center portion of the scroll bar
indicates the relative position of the current screen to the total
available data.
1—Go to beginning
2—Go up 1 page
3—Slider (position indicator)
4—Go down 1 page
5—Go to end

The Tools Button
• Select “Tools” as a shortcut to the Tool Settings.
• Quickly change options as needed while working.
• Select “Back” to continue

The Save Button
• The Solus Ultra automatically begins recording data
as soon was you view the PID List. The Solus Ultra
will keep up to 2000 frames of data in its temporary
memory . This memory is automatically erased when
exiting the PID List.
• To save the temporary data to permanent memory you
need to save a movie or a snapshot. A movie is all
the data in the temporary memory saved as a single
file.

The Save Button
• A snapshot is taken when using PID Triggers
(discussed later). A snapshot will have up to 2000
frames of data, but include some data from before and
after the triggering event.
• Summary:
• Movie (.scm): Up to 2000 data frames all from
BEFORE the time it was saved.
• Snapshot (.scp): Up to 2000 data frames, but
includes frames from both before and after it was
saved

The Save Button
• Select “Save” to save a scanner movie (.scm) which
can include up to 2000 frames of data.
• NOTE: After 2000 frames of data have been collected
the first frame collected will be deleted, always
keeping the most recent 2000 frames for review.

The Lock/Unlock Button
• This option allows you to rearrange (move) PIDs so
specific data points can be put next to each other for
observation

• Scroll/Select TPS(V)
• Select “Lock” to move the PID to the top of the screen

• NOTE: TPS(V) is now locked at the top of the screen
and is still in the PID list (2 – TPS(V) PIDs)

• Scroll/Select DESIRED IDLE
• Select “Lock” to move the PID to the top of the screen

• NOTE: DESIRED IDLE is now next to TPS(V) for
easier comparison

• Scroll/Select DESIRED IDLE
• Select “Lock/Unlock” to remove the PID from the top
of the screen

• Scroll/Select TPS(V)
• Select “Lock/Unlock” to remove the PID from the top
of the screen

• Practice Test: Use the Lock/Unlock button to create a
screen that looks identical to the one below
• Have your instructor check your screen when you are
finished

• Practice Test: Return your screen back to normal by
removing the locked PIDs
• Have your instructor check your screen when you are
finished

The Change Views Button
• The Change View button switches between the PID
List View and Graphing View
• Select “Change View”
• Select “1 Graph”

The Change Views Button
• Graph View plots the PID values over time to make it
easier to see the rate and direction of change in the
data values
• Select “Change View” and then select “PID List”

The Custom Data List Button
• By default ALL PIDS are collected by the scan tool.
Many PIDs can slow down the display rate of the tool.
• A Custom Data List allows you to choose what PIDs to
collect. The lower the number of PIDs, the faster the
display rate of the tool.
• Note the
speed of the
numbers
• Select
“Custom Data
List”
The Custom Data List Button
• By Default
ALL PIDs are
selected
• Select
“Deselect ALL”
NOTE: The
Check Marks
(√) are
removed

The Select/Deselect All Button
• Scroll down and select only the following PIDs.

The Custom Data List
• Note the speed of the numbers. Fewer PIDs will
increase the display rate
• Select “Change View” and then select “4 Graphs”

• A faster display rate will also produce more
detailed graphs.
• Select “Change View” and then “PID List”

• Practice Test: Change the Custom Data List back
to include ALL PIDs.
• You screen should now look like this. Show your
instructor.

The Zoom Button
• The Zoom feature works differently in PID List
View and Graph View
• Select ‘Zoom” and then select 2x
• NOTE: The number of PIDs viewed changes to 2

The Zoom Button
• Switch to a 4 Graph view.

The Zoom Button
• The default Zoom is 1x, (note the graph size)
select “Zoom” and then 8x
• The Zoom feature in Graphing view changes the
sweep (number of data frames visible)

The Zoom Button
• Compare the 1x graph view (left) at frame 166
and the 8x graph view at the same frame, 166.
Same data, different view. More detail when
zoomed in.

The Zoom Button
• Select “Zoom” and then select “Zoom Out”
• Zoom -2x and Zoom Out shows more frames of
data. Zoom Out will show ALL frames of data
(2000)

The Zoom Button
• Select “Zoom” and then select “1x” to return to the
default view

The PID Triggering Button
• A PID Trigger is an automatic data storing (save a
Snapshot) event. The user will set specific data
values that when reached will cause the scan tool to
automatically capture the recoded data.
• Up to three (3) PIDs can be set as the trigger at the
same time.

• Select “PID Trigger” and then select “Set Trigger”

• The highlighted PID (RPM) will be zoomed in on.
• Select “+” to set the Maximum Trigger to more than
3000
• Select green check

• After setting the Maximum Trigger you then set the
Minimum Trigger.
• Select “-” to set the Minimum Trigger to less than
1200
• Select green check

• On the graph you will see both the Upper and Lower
Trigger Levels
Upper Level
Lower Level

• After the trigger levels are set the trigger then has to
be armed. Once armed, the scan tool will monitor the
data values and as soon as one is reached a
snapshot will automatically be saved
• Select “PID Trigger” and then select “Arm Triggers”

• NOTE: The change in color of the trigger lines
(purple) signifies that the trigger is armed.
• Wait for the data values to hit one of the trigger lines
(levels). A snapshot will automatically be saved.

• After the snapshot is saved the data collection will
stop or pause. This allows you to review up to 2000
frames of collected data.
• NOTE: The triggering PID (activating event) has a
BLUE colored vertical marker line. All other PIDs
have a GREEN marker line
• Scroll down
through the
entire PID list to
view the values
at the trigger
event
• Select the left single arrow and continue to press it.
• Watch as the slide counter moves and the blue
cursor line appears (Moves from slide 1975 to 1974)
• Note:
The PID
values
change
to match
the
cursor
line
position
• Select the left double arrow and continue to press it.
• This allows quick review of the collected data (Moves
from slide 1974 to 1394 to 814)
• Note: A
saved
Movie or
Snapshot
file is
navigated
the same
way

Unit 4—Graphing Data
• Understand the difference between digital
data and graphed data
• Know how to capture and save graphed data
• Know how to interpret graphed data
• Know how to work with multiple graph views

Comparing Digital Graphing
Data With Graphed Data
What’s the difference?

Front Backdoor
Door
PCM
Cause or Effect?

Digital PID List Display
• What’s Back Door

happening
now?
• Good or
bad?

Why Graph Data?
• Is this engine RPM changing or not?
• Is it speeding up or is it slowing down?
• Was there a fast change that lasted only momentarily?
• Graphing data is the best way to tell.
• Difficult for the
human eye to
“see” the
changes
• Easier for the
human eye to
“see” the
changes
Why Graph Data?
• Graphing Data is also easier to “see” how PID data
relates to one another. Easier to “catch” problems.
• Can you see (catch) the problem?
• Maybe, but could your Students or Technicians?
• Can we make it easier for everyone?
• Difficult for the
human eye to
“see” the
changes

Why Graph Data?
• Graphing Data is also easier to “see” how PID data
relates to one another. Easier to “catch” problems.
• Can you see the problem? With a spike in RPM we
should see an increase in the TPS voltage
• Easier for the

human eye to
“see” the
changes

Graphing Data Displays
• Recorded history
• Graphing data
• Select the “Home” icon

Review a Movie or Snapshot in
Graphing View
• Select “Previous Vehicles and Data”
• Select View Saved Data”
• Select the
Snapshot (.scp)
file. This is the
saved file from
the PID Trigger

Graphing View
• NOTE: That saved files such as Movies (.scm) &
Snapshots (.scp) have NO Record feature, this is NOT
live data (NO vehicle connected to the scan tool)
•Only Playback Controls are active

Graphing View
• Many of the “live data” features can still be used
when viewing saved data (movies & snapshots).
• Select “Change View” and then select “4 Graph.”

Graphing View
• Rearrange the PIDS to match the screen below
using the “Lock / Unlock” feature. It is used the same
in Graph View as it was previously used in PID List
view

Graphing View
• Use the Arrow Buttons to move the cursor to a spot
of interest (anywhere is fine for the demo)
• NOTE: For the Demo frame 1653 was used.

Graphing View
• Select “Zoom” and “4x” to zoom in and get a closer
look.
• The frame number will stay the same (zoom to that
area)

Graphing View
• Frame 1653 is on the left edge of the screen.
•Use the “Arrow” buttons to reposition the screen and
cursor to refocus your zoomed in screen

Graphing View
• When finished viewing the saved data file select
“Back”
• Select “Home”
• You should now be at the Main Home Screen

Unit 5—Understanding Codes
and Data

• Understand how to pull codes
• Understand how to capture relative data in
Text, PID, and Graphing displays

The Cause and Effect Model
Backdoor Checks
Front • Trouble Codes
Door Backdoor
• Graphing Data History
• Functional Test
• Troubleshooter
Remember, the effects are road

signs to the actual cause.

Common Complaint Scenario
• MIL is on
• What should you

do first?

Pulling Codes
1. If not already powered up, press the power
button in the lower right corner.

Pulling Codes
• Once the unit boots up, the SOLUS Ultra main
menu displays. We are ready to work!

Pulling Codes
•The manufacturer
menu, which
lists all of the
vehicles available
for testing will be
displayed.

Pulling Codes
appears.
make you need

Pulling Codes

Pulling Codes

Pulling Codes

Pulling Codes

Creating a New ID
Click Continue

Pulling Codes
• The SOLUS Ultra can communicate with systems and
subsystems on the vehicle.
• For the purposes of this course, you’ll focus on the
Engine.


Pulling Codes
• Select Engine

Pulling Codes
• Select Continue

Pulling Codes
• Each one will be covered in detail, but now select
“Codes Menu”

Using the Codes Menu
1. Select “Trouble Codes”
2. Select “Trouble Codes Logged”

• Scroll through the list to view all of the current
diagnostic trouble codes (DTC)
• Most the codes deal with the MAP & MAF
sensors. Lets look at relative data next.

• Select the “Back” button three (3) times to return
to the Main Menu Engine.
• “Back”
button
three (3)
times

• Select “Data Display”

Select “Engine Data 1” to view live vehicle data.

Viewing Relative Data
• A Custom Data List allows you to choose what PIDs to
collect. The lower the number of PIDs, the faster the
display rate of the tool.
• Better yet, let’s look at the relationships of only the
Data relative to our Diagnosis.
• Note the
speed of the
numbers
• Select
“Custom Data
List”
• By Default
ALL PIDs are
selected
• Select
“Deselect ALL”
NOTE: The
Check Marks
(√) are
removed

Viewing Relative Data Based On the
Trouble Codes
• Scroll down and select only the following PIDs.

• Note the speed of the numbers. Fewer PIDs will
increase the display rate

• A faster display rate will also produce more detailed
graphs and only shows relative data for the codes.
• Select “Change View” and then “PID List”

• All of the features (Lock/Unlock, Zoom, Pause, Cursor
Line, PID Triggers) can still be used.
• Advantage is you are ONLY looking at data that is
connected to the diagnostic trouble codes.
• Select
“Back” to
return to the
Main Menu
Engine

Code Menu Options
• Normal Diagnostic Procedures:
1. Pull Codes
2. Look at Data Relevant to that code
• What if you still don’t have a solution/circuit to

pursue the diagnosis?
– Have you looked at Freeze Frame?
– Checked DTC status?
– Checked Global EOBD?

Freeze Frame/Failure Records
1. Select “Codes Menu” and then select Frame/Failure
Records

• Certain OEMs offer Freeze Frame data
• This is an EOBD function as well.
• Select Code “P0102”

• This is PID List data that was recorded (saved) at the
time code P0102 was set and saved in the vehicle
control computer. Similar to the flight recorder (black
box) on airplanes. Allows you to view the data at the
time of the problem.
• Select “Back” two
(2) time to return
to the Codes
Menu

Checking DTC Status
• From the Codes Menu.
• Select DTC Status.

Checking DTC Status
1. Select each correct number (P0102) for the
position indicated by the Code box.

Checking DTC Status
2. Once all characters are selected, select the
green check mark.

Checking DTC Status
• The screen automatically updates to show code
definition and five (5) information fields.

Checking DTC Status
• Select the “Back” three (3) times to return to
Main Menu Engine.
• Next we are going to look at Functional Tests

Unit 6—Understanding
Functional Tests

• Understand how to compare and contrast the
types of functional tests
• Understand how to perform the five (5)
functional test categories

5 Types of Functional Tests
• Information Tests: are read-only tests, like
selecting “VIN” (vehicle identification number) from
a Functional Tests menu to display the VIN of the
identified vehicle
– Example: VIN
• Toggle Tests: switch a component, such as a

solenoid, relay, or switch, between two operating
states.
– Example: Injector Balance

Types of Functional Tests
• Variable Control Tests: command a certain value for a
system or component. For instance, the “delta spark
retard °” test allows the scan tool to vary spark timing in
one-degree increments up to ten degrees.
–Example: IAC or EGR Valve
• Reset Tests: reset the adaptive, or learned, values stored
in the PCM.
–Example: Fuel Trim (Reset)
• Scripted Tests: are software routines that place the test
vehicle into special operating modes for performing
certain repairs, such as a brake bleeding sequence.
–Example: ABS Auto Bleed
Types of Functional Tests
Some toggle and variable control tests display functional
test controls at the top of the screen with data stream
information below. Functional test controls allow you
manipulate the test signal (as shown in this table).

Running Functional Tests
1. Select “Functional Tests”

Performing a Calibration P/N
Test
• Take a tour through each type of test.
• Select Calibration P/N.
• What type of functional test is this?
• Then select “Exit”

Performing a Fuel Trim Reset Test Test
• Select “Output Controls”
• Select (may need to scroll down) “Fuel Trim
(Reset)”

Performing a Fuel Trim Reset Test Test
• Select (from the test screen)“Fuel Trim (Reset)”
• Select “Reset”
• NOTE: The current state indicated in the upper right

Performing a Relay Test
• Select “Fan 1 Relay (ON/OFF)”
• Select (from the testing screen) “Fan 1 Relay
(ON/OFF)”
• Select “ON”

Performing a Relay Test
• NOTE: The current condition is identified in the
upper right corner.
• At this time you would watch the PID data to look for
changes (no changes are seen in the demo)
• When finished Select “Back”

Performing an Idle Air Control (IAC)
Test
• Select “IAC Control”

Performing an IAC Test
• This allows bi-directional control of the IAC

motor.

• Many of the data view features discusser earlier such
as the Custom Data List and Graph View are still
functional

• Select “Test"

• Tap + or - to increase or decrease RPM while viewing
the “effect” of related PIDs.
• DEMO: The values do not change correctly

• Select “Return” to deactivate.

• Select “Home” to return to the Main Home
Screen

Performing an ABS Auto Bleed Test
• DEMO ONLY: Students follow presentation.
DO NOT follow on the scan tool.
• Functional Tests are found in many vehicle
systems, not just the Engine. The next slides
show an example of an ABS Auto Bleed
Procedure

• Select “Anti-Lock Brakes”
• Select “Functional Tests”

• Select “Brake Bleed”
• Follow instructions to bleed the brakes with
help from the scan tool


Unit 7—Using the Fast-Track®
Troubleshooter
• Be able to describe the Fast-Track®
Troubleshooter
• Be able to explain how to use the Fast-
Track® Troubleshooter
• Be able to discuss when to use the Fast-
Track® Troubleshooter

Introducing the Fast-Track®
Troubleshooter
Information in the Fast-Track® Troubleshooter is organized
into a series of diagnostic tips designed to quickly lead you
to the root cause of a problem. The tips are vehicle-
specific, which means that only tips that relate to the
identified vehicle are presented. Selecting opens a menu
that typically includes the following:
•Code Tips: provides detailed information on setting
conditions, testing, and interpreting test results for specific
codes.
•Symptom Tips: provides diagnostic tests and procedures
based on vehicle operation.
(continued)
Troubleshooter
• Time Savers: provides supplemental information,
such as firing order and #1 cylinder location, that may
be needed to make a diagnosis.
• Common Problems: provides advice and remedies
for certain “pattern failures” that have been
experienced on vehicles of the same model.
• Tests and Procedures: explains how to perform
certain tests on the specific test vehicle. Some tips
provide specifications and installation information as
well.
Confidential & proprietary information of (continued)

Troubleshooter
• Fast-Track Data Scan (Normal Values): contains
information and guidelines on how to quickly validate
data readings for certain sensors and actuators: live
data values are provided for comparison.
• Certain live data parameter values display directly
within the tip when you perform Troubleshooter tests
and procedures. A tip may also contain a hyperlink to
another test or procedure or a supplemental
operation, such as Clear Codes. Hyperlinks are shown
in blue, and selecting them opens the link.

Using the Fast-Track®
Troubleshooter
Information in the Fast-Track® Troubleshooter is
organized into a series of diagnostic tips that are
designed to quickly lead you to the root cause of a
particular problem on the test vehicle.
Tips are vehicle-specific, which means that only
those tips that relate to the vehicle identified to the
scan tool are presented.
To use the Fast-Track® Troubleshooter identify a
vehicle either using the “Scanner” or “Previous
Vehicle”
Fast-Track® Troubleshooter
•The manufacturer
menu, which
lists all of the
vehicles available
for testing will be
displayed.

appears.
make you need





Click Continue

• The SOLUS Ultra can communicate with systems and
subsystems on the vehicle.
• For the purposes of this course, you’ll focus on the
Engine.


• Select Engine

• Select Continue

• Each one will be covered in detail, now select
“Troubleshooter”

Troubleshooter
Most technicians check the “basics” first before they
plug in the scanner. Whether or not the scanner shows
a DTC, the next step is to scroll down the data list. If
none of the PID data appears suspicious, what’s next?
It’s time to go to Troubleshooter. Even if codes and
data clued you into the problem, you’ll still need real-
world information to come up with a repair solution.
Whenever you feel you want advice, the
Troubleshooter is there for you.

Troubleshooter
• Select “Engine”

Using the Fast-Track® Troubleshooter
• CODE TIPS is the diagnostic road map to follow
when a DTC is present.
• It contains repair tips for most DTCs.
• Select “Code Tips”

Code Tips
• Remember our previous practice code P0102? Let’s
see what Troubleshooter can do to help us with that.
• Select “P0xxx DTC Tip List”
• Select “P01xx Fuel & Air Metering”
• Select the specific code: “P0102”

Code Tips
• We have 4 pages of information to review. Read
and follow directions to complete the diagnosis
• Select “Next” to read all 4 pages
• Page 2 has Live Data from the vehicle to help with
the diagnosis

Code Tips
• Page 3
• Page 4 Has more live data
• When finished select “Exit”

Code Tips
• Select “Back” three (3) times until you return to the
Troubleshooter Menu.

Symptom Tips
• SYMPTOM TIPS is the diagnostic road map for
situations in which a DTC is not present.
• It also teaches diagnostic procedures for systems
that are not computer controlled.
• Select “Symptom Tips”

Symptom Tips
• Select “Starting Problems” (Remember if NO
CODES are available, use “Symptom Tips”
• Select “No Fuel Pump Operation”

Symptom Tips
• Select “Starting Problems” (Remember if NO
CODES are available, use “Symptom Tips”
• Select “No Fuel Pump Operation”

Symptom Tips
• Select “Next” to read through the 4 pages of
diagnostic information
• Select “Exit”

Symptom Tips
• Select “Back” two (2) times until you return to the

Time Savers
• Time Savers: provides supplemental information
that may be needed to make a diagnosis or job.
• Select “Time Savers”
• Select “Interior”

Time Savers
• Select “Unlocks Automatically”
• Select “Next” to read the 2 pages of diagnostic
information
• Select “Exit” when finished

Time Savers

Common Problems
• Common Problems: provides advice and remedies
for certain “pattern failures” that have been
experienced on vehicles of the same model.
• Select “Common Problems”
• Select “Electrical”

Common Problems
• Select “Battery Goes Flat if Vehicle Left”
information”
• Select “Exit” when finished

Common Problems
Troubleshooter Menu

Tests and Procedures
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES teaches methods for
component testing and reset procedures.
• It also contains tips for frequently suspected
components.
• Includes General
Information, After repair
procedures, Test the part
guidance, and R&R info.
It also provides training
on Drive Cycles
and Readiness Monitors.
• Select “Tests and Procedures”
• Select “Test the Part”
• Select “Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor Test”

information.
• Note the live data on page 2
• Note the live data on page 3
• Select Exit
when finished

Troubleshooter Menu

Fast-Track Data Scan
• Fast-Track Data Scan shows normal values for
components and systems under specific conditions.
• If you are not sure what a good value is for any PID
use Fast-Track Data Scan to find the answer.
• Select “Fast –Track Data Scan”

Fast-Track Data Scan
• Scroll down until you find “MAF(gm/Sec)” and select it.
• Note the MAF operational description, operating
range, and live data reading to compare to the given
specifications
• Select “Home” when finished.

Unit 8—Understanding
EOBD
• Understand the difference between the two rooms in
a vehicle’s PCM
• Identify the data link connector (common
connector)
• Understand how to use EOBD functions
• Be able to list and describe the 10 service modes

Understanding EOBD
• EOBD Functions are accessed by selecting the
OBD-II/EOBD icon.

Using EOBD
OEM Room
I do a lot but… at the VIN-Specific
manufacturer’s (backdoor)
discretion
Data
Inputs
(front
door)
-------PCM--------
I’m here to help the
“aftermarket Tech” ”
EOBD
and I control the
(backdoor)
Check Engine light!
EOBD Room
Understanding the Common
Connector (DLC)

Connecting to EOBD
• Select “OBD-II / EOBD”

Connecting to EOBD
• Select “EOBD”
• Select “OBD Training Mode”
• Select “Start Communication”

Connecting to EOBD
• Select “12V Light Duty Vehicle”
• Select “Continue”
• Select “Continue” after reading the vehicle information

Understanding the 10 Service Modes
• The dollar sign ($) is the symbol for a hexadecimal
number, which is a standard within EOBD
Service Mode Definition

Service $01 Live Data and System Monitors
Service $02 Freeze Frame Data
Service $03 Read Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Service $04 Clear Diagnostic History
Service $05 Oxygen Sensor Monitor Status
Service $06 On-Board Monitor Test Results
Service $07 Pending Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Service $08 Request Control of On-Board System
Service
Confidential &$09 Request
proprietary information of Vehicle Information
Service $0A
Snap-on. Do not reproduce. Emissions DTCs247 With Permanent Status
Understanding Service $01 Mode
• Select “($01) Display Current Data”
• Displays live data in both PID List and Graph views. It’
’s
valuable when looking for hard faults, some intermittent
failures when in graph mode, and for verifying repairs.
• ALL the scanner features and navigation learned
previously apply.

248
• Select “($02) Display Freeze Frame Data”
• Similar to the flight recorder on an airplane. This
information helps you determine what system was out of
spec during the failure. Mode $02 takes a snapshot of
the Mode $01 data when a code is set.
• Select “Exit”

249
• Select “($03) Display Trouble Codes”
• Typically is the starting point of the diagnostic road map.
Mode $03 is a continuous running test that controls the
MIL light on the dash and reports any current failures
and a history report of any codes within the last 40 warm
up cycles. Remember, checking for DTCs in the OEM
room only is not enough!

250
• ($04) Clear Emission Related Data
• Clears/erases DTCs, resets diagnostic data, and more.
WARNING: If you clear diagnostic data, you will also
clear freeze frame, pending codes, and readiness
monitor status.
• Service technicians can use this mode to turn off the MIL
after a repair and to validate a repair.

251
• Select “($05, 06, 07) Display Test Param./Results”
• MODE $05: Provides test results for all oxygen sensors
during the last drive cycle. This is a PCM’’s way of
monitoring the O2 sensor the way a technician would
use a lab scope. Up to 40 tests are monitored and
repeated before reporting the result. It’s a combination
of time and voltage calculations at different points in the
O2 sensor’ ’s crossover cycle. Technicians use this to
look for discrepancies in uniformity. This mode is no
longer used for CAN applications.

252
• MODE $06: Provides test result values and malfunction
limits for various OBD-II monitors. This looks at non-
continuously monitored systems. Service technicians
can use this data to see which monitors failed, and by
how much, during the self test. It’s invaluable when
validating repairs. Many times this is the “missing link”
”
in the diagnostic decision. This is where you find your
answer to: “How bad can it be, and still be OK?” ”

253
• Mode $07: Reports pending emission-related DTCs.

Starting in the 2005 model year, all pending DTCs must
be reported, not just continuous pending DTCs. A
pending DTC is reported if the last monitoring cycle had
a malfunction. Service technicians can use pending
codes for faster validation on a repair. If the complaint is
an intermittent problem, go to Mode $07 early.

254
• Select “($08) Request Control On-Board System”
• Mode $08 allows a service technician to invoke an on-
board test mode. Only one test mode (Test ID $01) is
currently defined. It allows a service technician to seal
the evaporative system for a pressure test.
• “Functional Test” of EOBD
• Select “Continue”

255
• Select “($09) Read Vehicle Identification”
• Mode $09 allows a service tech or I/M test technician to
obtain vehicle VIN, module calibration number (CALID),
Calibration Verification Number (CVN). Basically, Mode
$09 is the vehicle’s fingerprint.

256
• Select “($09) In-Use Performance Tracking”
• Recent Changes to Global OBD-II: Starting with 2005
model years, CARB required industry-standard counters
that display how often OBD monitors run during real-
world driving conditions. In-use performance counters
are now required for catalyst, O2 sensor, EGR,
secondary air, and evaporative system monitors.
• Select “Return”

257
Understanding the Service $0A Mode
• Mode $0A (Mode 10): Even when codes are
cleared from memory this allows you to display
them for the next 400 days. (Note that the vehicle
also needs to support this feature.) These codes
cannot be cleared by a technician. Valuable
historic repair information for technicians. If car
was worked on somewhere else previously, you
would be able to see the code history.
• Only the module itself can clear these codes. No
scan tools generic or enhanced (factory), or a
battery disconnect will clear these codes.
• Typically model year 2010 and later
Conclusion
Backdoor Checks
• Trouble Codes
Front • Graphing Data History Backdoor
Door
• Functional Test
• Troubleshooter
Remember, the effects
are road signs to the
actual cause.


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