Essential Special Tools - New Releases
CATEGORYTools
SECTION PAGE
1 47
ISSUE CODE
10/95-0624 100
Subject:
New Essential Special Tools
Application:
1996 Models
This bulletin contains information about new essential special tools which have been designed to help repair 1996 models. On page two there is information regarding the availability of some other tools you might find useful.
Parts:
ISAT Flash Memory Module 86 11 998
Price: $496.00
Your 1995 Program board must be returned to Kent-Moore. Upon receipt of your program board, we will issue a $100.00 credit to your Saab parts account. Only 1995 boards can be returned for this credit. Program boards must be returned to Kent-Moore prior to November 15, 1995.
Important
The Flash Memory Module is extremely sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Be extremely careful during handling.
A new option of the SAT main menu, "UPDATE ISAT" permits updating the Flash Memory Module with new software downloaded from another SAT or a PC. DO NOT attempt to use this function at this time. If this option is accidentally selected, press ESC immediately. ISAT makes room for new data by erasing the existing program, leaving you with an empty program board and no way to reprogram it at this time.
We will inform you about the proper updating procedure in a later bulletin.
88-pin OBD II BOB cable 86 11 238
Price: $236.60
Ordering Information:
The above tools are considered essential tools. One of each was automatically shipped from Kent-Moore in mid-October, 1995. Billing will be done on your Saab parts account the month following shipment.
Available Tools:
See below for information on some additional tools that have just been made available. These will not be issued as essential tools but are available for ordering directly from Kent-Moore.
The following tools are also being made available for ordering directly from Kent-Moore. Call 1-800-345-2233.
Diagnostic Cable 2.5 meter* 86 12 004
(*Replaces 86 11 337: the new part number is approx. 1/2 meter longer.)
Price: $ 66.50
Saab Interface Module (SIM)* 86 11 972
(For use on vehicles up through 1995)
* Includes adapter box to utilize existing BOB harness as shown in Figure 5.
Price: $1682.55
This new SIM has been developed for use in combination with other ISAT scan tool features in order to facilitate fault diagnosis in electrical systems.
NOTE
This SIM is not to be used on M96 (OBDII) or later vehicles.
SIM software is integrated in the ISAT Flash EPROM. This means that future upgrades are possible without changing the EPROM.
Some of the features provided with this new SIM are:
Automatic Test
Reads the pins in the pre-programmed control module in logical order. Sampling speed between the pins is less than 10 milliseconds.
Manual Test
Reads in the same way as the automatic test but with manual control, meaning that any pin can be continuously monitored. The result is displayed as a maximum reading, minimum reading and actual reading in volts, pulse time or frequency, depending on the pin being measured.
Breakout Test
Simultaneously reads any three pins in the control module or three different units on the same pin: voltage, frequency or pulse time/pulse ratio.
Running Test
Automatic running test of control module pins during a test drive in order to detect intermittent faults.
Active Test on Grounding Points
A fast automatic feature for testing grounding points to battery negative.
System Information Test
Continuously measures four pre-programmed parameters. These parameters are selected by the technician before each test.
Multimeter Feature
A complete multimeter feature is included in the software. This has a calibration feature for accuracy comparable with commercially available multimeters.
Printout Feature
A printer can be coupled for hard copies of the test results.