Actron Ford Code Scanner CP9015 User Manual
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Self-Test Part 2:
Key On Engine Off (KOEO) Self-Test.
IMPORTANT: You must complete all steps in Self-Test Part 1 before
proceeding to Part 2.
Verify good battery in Code Scanner
(Section 2).
1) Verify
Ignition
Key is in
OFF
Position.
2) Put Code
Scanner
HOLD/TEST
Switch in
HOLD
Position.
• Do the following also:
– For 4.9L only, depress clutch until
Step 5 (codes sent).
– For 7.3L diesel only, completely
depress throttle until Step 5 (codes
sent).
– For 2.3L turbo with octane switch,
put switch in premium position.
3) Turn Ignition Key to ON Position
but DO NOT START THE ENGINE.
4) Put Code Scanner HOLD/TEST
Switch in TEST Position.
• This starts the KOEO Self-Test.
• Testing takes anywhere from 10
seconds to one minute before codes
are sent.
• You may hear clicking sounds in the
engine compartment as relays are
being tested.
WARNING: Stay away from
the radiator cooling fan! It
may turn on momentarily
during the test procedure. (On
certain vehicles with
electrically operated fans.)
5) Get Codes from the Flashing STO
Light.
NOTE: If the light does not flash, go
back and repeat SELF-TEST PART 2
starting with Step 1. If the light still
does not flash, you have a problem
which must be repaired before
proceeding. Refer to the vehicle
service manual “No Codes” trouble-
shooting chart.
• Pay no attention to the brief, rapid
blinks which occur before the regular
codes are sent.
• Count flashes to get service codes.
Code 12 looks like:
❊
PAUSE
❊❊
FLASH (pause) FLASH FLASH
(FLASH = 1, FLASH FLASH = 2.
Put 1 and 2 together = code 12.)
Code 23 looks like:
❊❊
PAUSE
❊❊❊
FLASH FLASH (pause)
FLASH FLASH FLASH
NOTE: Certain 1991 and newer vehicles
use 3 digit codes (refer to vehicle service
manual to determine whether your
system uses 2 or 3 digit codes).
These codes are sent as follows:
Code 123 looks like:
❊
PAUSE
❊❊
PAUSE
❊❊❊
FLASH (pause) FLASH FLASH (pause)
FLASH FLASH FLASH
• Two groups of codes are sent at this
time. Each group is separated by a
OFF
AUDIO
ON
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