This document provides instructions for using an MVCI device to connect to a vehicle, update software, check diagnostic trouble codes, clear codes, view live and historical vehicle data, and run output tests. It outlines several options for hooking up the MVCI, checking codes, clearing codes by disconnecting the battery or resetting the ECM, and viewing different types of live and historical data to aid in troubleshooting.

2. • PGM Tester
• 1994-2002
• HDS
• 2003-2008
• Pocket Tester
• 2005-2007
• GNA
• 2007-20011
• MVCI
• 2011-Present

3. 1. Configure the Laptop’s
Wireless
2. Run the Wireless Connection
Manager
3. Hook MVCI to DLC
4. Connect to Vehicle
5. If software is out of date
…RUN THE UPDATE!
MVCI Hook Up

4. 1. Option #1 Honda Systems
2. Option #2 All DTC Check
1. Good for finding related faults
3. Option #3 SCS
1. Good if you suspect bad module or
need to road test and verify a fix by
canceling 2 trip criteria.
Reading DTC’s

5. 1. The type of fault/fix will
determine how your clear the
DTC.
2. Simple circuit fault…Clear just
the DTC and Freeze Frame
data.
3. If the fault has caused an
adjustment in adaptive strategy
Reset the ECM by
1. Battery Disconnect
2. RESET ECM with MVCI
Clearing DTC’s

6. 1. Live Data
1. Snapshot
1. Manual
2. Parameter
3. DTC
2. High Speed Snapshot
1. Two types of DATA
1. Live
2. Historical
2. Historical DATA
1. Freeze Frame (96-02)
2. OnBoard Snapshot (03-)
Looking at DATA

7. 1. Output Tests
1. Helps isolate Module from Output
Output Tests

8. Questions
?