How to Use Vident iLink400 Perform Active Test Function

Active Test function is available in iLink400,iLink410 and iLink450 for its own covered systems.

The Active Test function is used to access vehicle-specific subsystem and component tests.
Available tests vary depending on the manufacturer, year and model, and only the available tests display in the menu.
During an active test, the tester outputs commands to the ECU in order to drive the actuators.
This test determines the integrity of the system or parts by reading the engine ECU data, or by monitoring the operation of the actuators, such as switching a solenoid, relay, or switch, between two operating states.

Selecting Active Test opens a menu of test options that varies by make and model. Selecting a menu option activates the test. Follow all screen instructions while performing tests. The content and pattern of the on-screen information vary according to the type of test being performed. Some toggle and variable control tests display Active Test Controls at the top of the screen with data stream information below, or vice versa.

How to Use Vident iLink400 Perform Vehicle Diagnostic Functions

After a system is selected and the scan tool establishes communication with the vehicle, the

Function Menu displays.Now you can use Vident iLink400 tool to diagnose vehicle,now here vident-tech will instruct you how to use it to perform vehicle diagnose.

How to Use Vident iLink400 to Perform Auto Scan and Control Unit Selection?

This instruction show you guide on how to perform auto scan and control unit selection by Vident iLink400 When you have completed the identification of vehicle by Vident iLink400, a menu for selecting systems to test displays. Menu options typically are
● Auto Scan
● Control Unit
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Auto Scan
Auto Scan performs an automatic system test to determine which control modules are installed on the vehicle and obtain diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) overview.
1. Select Auto Scan from the menu and press OK to start.

How to Use Vident iLink400 to Identify Vehicle?

The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly. The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven, you simply follow Vident iLink400 OBD2 Scanner screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you to the next screen.
How to Use Vident iLink400 to Read I/M Readiness Status Data? 

It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means, The options available vary by vehicle manufacturer, not all the following options are available for all vehicles.
● Automatic VIN acquisition
● Manual VIN entry
● Manual vehicle selection
● Vehicle data recorder

iLink400 Automatic VIN Acquisition
Automatic VIN Acquisition only available on some manufacturers. It allows to identifying a vehicle by automatically requesting the vehicle identification number (VIN).

1. When a vehicle make has been selected, the following screen displays. Select VIN acquisition from the menu, and press the OK key.

How does VIDENT iLink400 diagnose Land Rover L319 2006?

Here UOBD2 share the guide on how to use Vident iLink400 Scanner to do diagnosis and special function for Land Rover L319 2006.Hope it helps!

VIDENT iLink400 diagnosed Land Rover L319 2006:

Select the car: 2006 Land Rover L319

How to Use Vident iLink400 to Read I/M Readiness Status Data?

Vident iLink400 I/M Readiness option allows to view a snapshot of the operations for the emission system on OBDII/EOBD vehicles.

I/M Readiness is a useful function used to check if all monitors are OK or N/A. The vehicle’s computer performs tests on the emission system during normal driving conditions. After a specific amount of drive time (each monitor has specific driving conditions and time required), the computer’s monitors decide if the vehicles emission system is working correctly.


When the monitor’s status is:
  OK - vehicle was driven enough to complete the monitor.
  INC (Incomplete) - vehicle was not driven enough to complete the monitor.
  N/A (Not Applicable) - vehicle does not support that monitor.

There are two types of I/M Readiness tests:
Since DTCs Cleared - shows status of the monitors since the DTCs were last cleared.This Drive Cycle - shows status of monitors since the start of the current drive cycle.

How to Buy Extra Software for Vident iLink400?

VIDENT iLink400 is authorized with one free software when delivery and can cover up to six vehicle makes.More software can be added anytime at extra cost. You can contact the reseller or following the steps below to buy extra software.

VIDENT iLink400 Extra Software:
1. Log in at our website www.videnttech.com and go to your Member Center, click Registered Products.