TAD 4-99 TESTER

This page contains operating instructions for the Peugeot TAD 4-99 diagnostic tester.

TAD 4-99 APPLICATION CHART

CONNECTING THE TESTER

1. Ensure that the slider switch is in position 1
2. Connect the red and black clips respectively to the + and - battery terminals.
3. Connect the black 2 pin socket to the diagnostic connector.
4. "F1" must be displayed in the top screen, if not, disconnect and repeat the procedure.
5. Press on the Blue Button to scroll through the four functions

FUNCTION NUMBERS

When the desired function number is displayed confirm your choice by pressing the White Button.

F1 - AUTODIAGNOSTIC TEST

This function allows the operator to read and erase the control unit memory

Reading the memory

1. Carry out the connection procedure - Select "F1"
2. "C1" appears: - turn the ignition on within 7 seconds.
3. Wait for "00" tobe displayed.
4. Press the Green Button until the upper right dot of the top display has lit.
5. The fault codes are displayed vertically, starting with the "12" indicating the start of test and finishing with "11" indicating the end of the test.

If more than 4 fault codes are received by the tester, the centre point of the last display panel lights up to indicate that there are more codes. To view these codes press on the Green Button.

Erasing the memory

1. To erase the control unit memory you must first read the memory and wait for code "11" (end of test sequence) to be displayed.
2. Hold the red button down until "EF" is displayed. (3 seconds)
3. "EF" will be displayed throughout the entire period of clearing. Once clearing is finished, the display indicates "00". - you must wait for "00" to be displayed before disconnection.
4. Read the memory again. If clearing has been effective, the only codes to appear should be "12" and "11".
5. After clearing the control unit memory it may need to be re-initialised.

F2 ACTUATOR TEST

This function allows the operator to operate certain components controlled by the Control Unit.

Actuator Test

1. Carry out the connection procedure. Select "F2"
2. "C -" is displayed:- You have 7 seconds to ensure that the ignition is OFF.
3. "C1" is displayed:- You have 7 seconds to ensure that the ignition is ON.
4. "- -" is displayed:- after a few seconds the first actuator will operate and the actuator code will be displayed.
5. To move to the next actuator depress the Green Button for 3 seconds.
   After a few seconds the next actuator will operate.
6. To end the test turn off the ignition.

F4 IGNITION ADJUSTMENT

This allows the operator to carry out a timing adjustment on the Magneti Marelli engine managemant systems.

Ignition adjustment

1. Carry out the connection procedure. Select "F4"
2. "C -" is displayed: you have 7 seconds to turn the ignition OFF.
3. "C1" is displayed: you have 7 seconds to turn the ignition ON.
After a short period, "- -" should appear, then code "22" will be displayed.
4. The system is now ready to accept an ignition adjustment.
5. Press the Red Button, one of the following numbers should appear:
   (19, 11, 12, 13,14, 99)
6. To adjust, depress either the Red Button (retard) or the Green Button (advance) until the required setting code is displayed.
   Note: Hold buttons down for at least 3 seconds.
7. To memorise the required ignition setting code, depress the White Button and hold for 6 seconds.
8. Without pressing any further buttons wait for code "11" to appear. This is the validation code from the ECU to the TAD 4-99.

Timing Codes

19 - 0° retard (original factory setting)
11 - 2° retard
12 - 4° retard
13 - 6° retard
14 - 8° retard
99 - 0° end of range (limit stop)

FAULT CODES

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