Home Screen Diagram

Home Screen Diagram

Shortcuts Toolbar Diagram

Network View Diagram

Read and Clear DTCs

View and Graph Data

Start an Actuator

Set Customer Preferences

Download Flash Updates

Install Flash Updates

Create a Custom Display

Cable Connections Diagram

Update Tool

Calibrate Touch Screen

Care of the StarSCAN Tool

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Shows list of all ECUs onconnected vehicle. Indicates ifan ECU is responsive, if DTCsare set, and if ECU is locatedon the CAN B or CAN C Bus.

ECU View

Shows graphical represent-ation of vehicle’s network. Redbuttons indicate trouble spotssuch as loss of communicationor DTCs.

Network View

Shows the vehicle organizedby system, such as ClimateControl or Security. Data frommany different ECUs might beshown in each system display.

System View

Find and download anyavailable flash updates. Searchusing a connected vehicle ormanually entered criteria: VIN,ECU part #, TSB #, or Year /Model / Engine combination.

Flash Download

Perform common pre-deliveryroutines, such as settingcustomer preferences like“Program Key”.

Vehicle Preparation

Access additional features,such as creating a custom datadisplay, creating data recordingtemplates, or viewing TSB’s.

More Options

Print paper copy ofcurrent screen

Print ScreenS

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Home

Adjust tool settings

Tool Menu

Closes the Shortcutstoolbar

Hide Shortcuts

Download and installsoftware updates

Update ToolView electronic usermanual

Help

Touch to display StarSCANstatus. Turns red to indicatea serious malfunction in theStarSCAN tool itself.

StarSCAN

Touch to display vehiclecommunication status. Turnsred to indicate CAN electricalfaults such as short to grounds,power, and opens.

Diag CAN C

Touch to display a list of theconnected vehicle’s ECUs andother configuration information.Turns red to indicate thatStarSCAN can’t communcatewith the gateway.

Gateway

Touch to display CAN B orCAN C Bus status. Turns redto indicate electrical faults suchas short to grounds, power,and opens.

CAN B / CAN C Bus

Touch to display a list ofproblem ECUs. Turns red toindicate problem ECUs suchas non-responsive ECUs orECUs with DTCs set.

Powertrain / Chassis

Touch to display a list ofproblem ECUs. Turns red toindicate problem ECUs suchas non-responsive ECUs orECUs with DTCs set.

Body / Interior / Safety

Touch to display detailednetwork communication DTC’sreport.

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ECU View shows a list ofECUs.

If not on Home screen, touchShow Shortcuts, thenHome, then ECU View.

Touch ECU View

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STEP 1

Touch an ECU

Touch scroll arrows tobrowse list.

Touch column names tosort list.

STEP 2

Touch View DTCs

View DTCs displays a listof Active, Stored andPending DTCs in the ECU.

STEP 3

Read DTC information

Touch a DTC, then touchEnviron. Data to displayenviromental data forhighlighted DTC.

STEP 4

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Touch Clear Stored DTCs

Read and Clear DTCs

Clear Stored DTCs showsa Confirm message box.

Active and Pending DTCswill not be cleared.

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STEP 5

Touch Yes

Touching Yes clearsDTCs.

Touch No to keep storedDTCs and return to list.

STEP 6

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Data Display shows a listof status and sensor valuesfor the selected ECU.

Most recent DTC set is atbottom of screen.

Touch ECU View



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STEP 1

Touch an ECU



STEP 2

Touch Data DisplaySTEP 3

Read data



STEP 4

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View and Graph Data

Touch a row

Isolate Row shows agraph of selected row.

Touch Un-isolate Row toreturn to Data Display.

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STEP 5

Touch Add to Graph

Touch another row, thentouch Add to Graph foreach row on graph.

Touch Show Graph toview graph.

STEP 6

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View and Graph Data

Touch More Options

To show all rows on onegraph, touch More Options,then Merge Graphs.

STEP 7

Touch Back

Back returns to DataDisplay.

STEP 8

Touch Actuators

Actuators displaysavailable actuators for theECU.

Touch an ECU name





Touch ECU View

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STEP 1

STEP 2

STEP 3

Touch an actuator


STEP 4

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Start an Actuator

Start Actuator shows aSelect an Option messagebox.

Touch Cancel to return tolist.

Touch Start Actuator

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STEP 5

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Start an Actuator

Select a way to start theactuator.

Sparkplug icon shows thatactuator has started.

Touch an optionSTEP 6


Touch column names to sortlist.

Touch Vehicle Preparation

Vehicle Preparation showsa list of preparations.If not on Home screen, touchShow Shortcuts, thenHome, then VehiclePreparation.

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STEP 1

Touch a preparation nameSTEP 2

Touch Start

Start shows thepreparation wizard.

Touch Cancel to stop andreturn to list.

STEP 3

Set Customer Preferences

Follow wizard steps

Touch Next aftercompleting each step.

Touch Finish aftercompleting last step.

STEP 4

Wizard downloads updateand stores it on USB device.

Click Next after completingeach step. Touch Finish aftercompleting last step.

Obtain Update Kit

The StarSCAN update kitcontains a CD-ROM, a USBstorage device, and a USBadapter. You can use the kitwith TechCONNECT or a PC.

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STEP 1

Insert CD-ROM

Insert CD-ROM intoTechCONNECT or PC.Software starts automatically.

Click Controller Flash.

STEP 2

Follow wizard stepsSTEP 3

Connect USB deviceRemove USB device fromTechCONNECT / PC.

With tool powered off,connect USB device toStarSCAN tool using suppliedadapter.

STEP 4

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Turn on StarSCAN tool

Turn on StarSCAN toolwith USB storage deviceconnected.

Touch Flash Download tostart flash file wizard.

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STEP 5

Follow wizard steps

Touch Next after completingeach step.

Touch Finish aftercompleting last step.

STEP 6

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Download file to scan tool

Touch a flash file, then touchDownload to Scantool.

STEP 7

Touch Close

Wait for download to finish,then touch Close.

STEP 8

More Options shows a listof buttons.

Touch ECU View



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STEP 1

Touch an ECU



STEP 2

Touch More OptionsSTEP 3

Touch ECU Flash

ECU Flash shows a list ofavailable flash files for thecurrent ECU.

STEP 4

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Touch a flash file

Touch the flash file youwant to use to update theECU.

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STEP 5

Touch Update Controller

Update Controller beginsthe process of updating theECU with the flash file youselected.

STEP 6

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Touch OK

OK shows the list of flashfiles.

STEP 7

More Options shows a listof buttons.

If not on Home screen,touch Show Shortcuts,Home, then More Options.

Touch More Options

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STEP 1

Touch Custom Display

Custom Display shows alist of custom displaychoices.


STEP 2

Touch Create New Display

Create New Displaydisplays a list of ECUs.

STEP 3

Touch an ECU

ECU shows a list of DDEs(data elements) within thatECU.


STEP 4

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Checkmarks indicate DDEsto display.

Repeat Steps 4 and 5 forall desired ECUs and DDEs.

Touch desired DDEs

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STEP 5

Touch Save

Touch Show Keyboard toenter name of new customdisplay.

Touch Save to confirmname.

STEP 6

Type name of new display

Touch Backspace todelete letters.

Touch Enter, then Save toclose keyboard and savename.

STEP 7

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Touch a custom display

Touch Load to viewdisplay.

STEP 8

Press vehicle cable connectorfirmly into jack.

Tighten screws on connector tolock cable into place.

Connect power cableConnect power cable to chargebattery or use tool when notconnected to vehicle.

Battery will not charge with toolpower off. Battery may need upto 4 hours to charge fully.

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Connect vehicle cablePART 2

Connect network cableUse network (Ethernet) cable toconnect scan tool to dealershipnetwork.

Press network cable into networkjack until it clicks.

PART 3

Cable Connections Diagram

Connect USB cableUse USB cable to connect scantool to PC or other peripheraldevices.

Press USB cable firmly into USBjack.

PART 4

The StarSCAN Update Kitcontains a CD-ROM, a USBstorage device, and a USBadapter. The kit works withTechConnect or a PC.

Obtain Update Kit

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STEP 1

Insert CD-ROMInsert the CD-ROM intoTechConnect or PC. TheStarSCAN software startsautomatically.

Click Software Updates.

STEP 2

Follow wizard stepsWizard downloads updateand stores it on USB device.

Click Next after completingeach step. Click Finish aftercompleting last step.

STEP 3

Connect USB deviceRemove USB device fromTechConnect / PC.

With tool powered off,connect USB device toStarSCAN tool using suppliedadapter.

STEP 4

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Update Tool

Connect DIN cable to thescan tool and your shop’sMDS2 power supply

Connect DIN cable

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STEP 5

Turn on StarSCAN toolTurn on StarSCAN tool withUSB storage deviceconnected.

Software will updateautomatically.

STEP 6

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Update Tool

Turn off StarSCAN toolAfter software updatefinishes, press and holdpower button for 5 seconds.

Remove USB storage device.

STEP 7

Pressing both SHIFTbuttons at same time showsthe System Menu.

Remember to turn on scantool before beginning.

Press both SHIFT buttons

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STEP 1

Touch V (down arrow)

V (down arrow) movesmenu cursor to Calibratetouchscreen.

Press ENTER to startcalibration.

STEP 2

Follow calibration steps

Touch red crosshairs asinstructed on screen.

Use stylus for betterprecision, but finger alsomay be used.

STEP 3

Check motion tracking

Drag stylus or fingeraround screen.

Calibration is complete atend of 5-secondcountdown.

STEP 4

Calibrate Touch Screen

Follow standard guidelinesThe StarSCAN tool has been designed to operate in a typical shopenvironment, but treating it with care will ensure its long life.

Clean the tool regularly and avoid long-term contact with harsh materialsor temperatures.

Avoid using StarSCAN tool for long periods in temperatures above 104F (40 C).

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PART 1

Care of the touch screenPART 2

Care of the enclosureUse a clean (damp) non-abrasive cloth towel and a mild cleaning solutionto clean the enclosure’s surface.

Apply cleaning solutions to the towel rather than directly to the toolenclosure.

PART 3

Care of the StarSCAN Tool

Cautions and warningsDo not allow the StarSCAN tool to come into contact with strong solventssuch as throttle body cleaner, brake cleaner, contact cleaner, xylene,or acetone.

Avoid exposure to brake fluid, antifreeze, and petroleum products. Ifexposed, remove all traces of the chemical as described above.

Avoid contact of the tool’s case with high temperatures. version 1.0 11/06/03

PART 4

Use a clean (damp) non-abrasive cloth towel and glass cleaner (suchas Mopar Window Cleaner) to clean the touchscreen surface whennecessary.

Apply the cleaning solution to the towel rather than directly to thetouchscreen.

Documents

Home Screen Diagram