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Explanation of CodeReader Parts

(1). Push Button Switch
Use to activate fault code output on European cars.

(2). Black Jumper Wire
Use with Loose Terminals (5) to ground pins in the vehicles diagnostic connector to start fault code output.

(3). LED Tester
Use with "push on" Loose Terminals (5) to ground pins in the vehicles diagnostic connector to start fault code output.

(4). Coloured Wire Links
Use to link terminals on some vehicles to put into diagnostic mode.

(5). Loose Terminals
Use to push onto or into the diagnostic connector to connect the LED tester.

(6). BMW Adaptor
Allows the UniPlug to connect to BMW vehicles.

(7). Mercedes Adaptor
Allows the UniPlug to connect to Mercedes vehicles.

 

 

(8). Early Model VW-Audi Adaptor
Allows the UniPlug to connet to early Volkswagen and Audi vehicles.

(A) UniPlug Bluetooth Aerial
Allows wireless connection. For maximum wireless range and safety, please hang it over rear vision mirror.

(B) PalmOne Tungsten E2
Connects wirelessly to the UniPlug, allowing a portable solution for roadside breakdowns.

(C) UniPlug
Allows universal code reading from vehicles with the 16-pin OBD2/EOBD style connector.

Explanation of CodeReader Parts (old)

(1). Optical Sensor with Black Cloth Cover
For reading "Flash" codes off Check Engine, ABS, Transmission, Airbag (and other) dash lights or LED's on vehicle computers. Plugs into (3) the CodeReader Grey Cable . A suction cup simply and easily positions the light sensor over the dash light or LED's.

(2). Red Wire Clips
Used with "push on" Loose Terminals (6) to allow the Red Wire Clips to safetly clip onto the vehicle diagnostic connector pins to read the fault codes directly. The two Red clips are not polarity sensitive and are protected by an opto coupler to the Visor Handheld.

(3). CodeReader Grey Cable
Two meter long interface cable between the Visor Handheld and either the Optical Sensor with Black Cloth Cover (1) or the Red Wire Clips (2).

(4). CodeReader Handheld Manual
Detailed explanation and instructions of how to use the CodeReader.

(5). CodeReader Backup Module
Is preprogrammed by Rennacs with Your garage details and stores the CodeReader files in Flash Memory. Also allows you to "Backup" the Saved CodeReader test files for a future reference.

(6). Loose Terminals
Used to push onto or into the diagnostic connector to safetly connect the Wire Cable (2).

(7). Coloured Wire Links
Used to put the vehicle into diagnostic mode. The Red wire links are are used 95% of the time on Asian vehicles. They have an internal resistor built in to ensure they are completely safe to insert to the diagnostic connector.

(8). Magnetic Strip and Metal Bracket
Used to correctly position the Optical Sensor (1) over the LED's on vehicle computers

(9). Black Jumper Wire
Used with the Loose Terminals (6) to ground some vehicle diagnostic connector pins to put the vehicle into diagnostic mode.

(10). CodeReader Carry Case
Contains all of the above components in one sturdy unit. The Carry Case has two compartments, with the smaller components going in the top compartment and the Optical Cable and other larger components going in the bottom. The Handheld pictured on the front of the carry case is included with the CodeReader Handheld unit.

(11). Handheld Visor
The Handheld Visor (8 Meg Visor Deluxe as pictured on the front of the carry case) is included in the price of the Handheld CodeReader package.

* SOFTWARE. You can choose between EFI Petrol, EFI Diesel, ABS, Automatic Transmission or Airbag software modules. You need to purchase at least one of the above software modules with the CodeReader Vehicle Connection Hardware.