Top 4 diagnostic scan tools for Honda 1996-2013

Many Honda technicians want to buy a diagnostic for Honda, especially from 96 to 2014, but have no idea which one is best for them. In the following parts, OBDII365.COM senior engineer list some best quality and most popular professional Honda diagnostic tools. They are: Honda HDS, fly100 scanner full version and Honda GNA600 V2.027.

Please refer to the following Comparison Table.

Features and Function
Product	HONDA HDS	HDS Calbe	HONDA GNA600	FLY100 scanner
Supported Car Type	Honda Hybird Battery Vehicle Test	Honda and Acura	Honda and Acura	Honda and Acura
Supported Car year	1992-2012	1996-2012	1996-2012	1992-2011
Electronic control system coverage	Cover all the electronic control system, such as: Dynamical, Body, Chassis, ABS, SRS, Anti-theft, etc.	Cover all the electronic control system, such as: Dynamical, Body, Chassis, ABS, SRS, Anti-theft, etc.	Cover all the electronic control system, such as: Dynamical, Body, Chassis, ABS, SRS, Anti-theft, etc.	Cover all the electronic control system, such as: Dynamical, Body, Chassis, ABS, SRS, Anti-theft, etc.
OBDII diagnostic function	Available	Available	Available	Available
Program key function	Not	Not	Can make key and need password to enter immobilizer system, can’t make smart key	Can make key and no password to enter immobilizer system, can make smart key.
Odometer correction	Not	Not	Not	Available, can do without removing the cluster
Airbag reset	Available	Not	Not	Available
Do adaptation for remote controller	Available	Available	Not	Available
OS requirement	Windows XP	Windows XP	Windows XP	Windows XP
Update	Update via CD	Update via CD	Update via CD	Update via CD

NOTE:

FLY100 VS HDS
FLY100 uses USB2.0, HDS use COM port
HDS cannot do Acura, FLY100 can do it
HDS need password when program keys, FLY100 doesn’t need it

http://blog.obdii365.com/2014/09/06/top-4-diagnostic-scan-tools-for-honda-from-1996-2013/

How to replace Honda ECM/PCM by HDS HIM Diagnostic System

WIKI knowledge before entering…

Accessing to Honda key/immobilizer codes require the employee’s personal information to be entered in order to maintain accountability and ensure personal responsibility. To calculate PCM access codes for Honda vehicles (Honda Insight, Civic, Accord, Prelude, S2000, CR-V, Odyssey, Pilot, Element, Ridgeline, Fit and others…) you need to know last 5 digits of VIN (Vehicle Identification Number).

These codes are required for access security procedures with HDS (Honda Diagnostic System) and other OEM equipment (VXDIAG MULTI 3 IN 1 Diagnostic Tool for Toyota/ Honda/JLR, Allscanner IT3, HONDA MVCI, GNA600 etc)

Here we go:

Equipment needs:
Honda HDS HIM diagnostic tool (double board)
HDS IMMO PCM code calculator
A laptop running Windows XP system

Preparation job:
No need to install HDS IMMO PCM code calculator, directly run and use. Connect the USB Dongle when you calculate the PCM Code.
Keep down VIN number, PCM code etc on paper.

Step-by-step ECM/PCM replacement instructions:

1) Connect Honda HDS device into the OBD port located under the dashboard on driver’s side.
2) Turn the vehicle ignition to ON
3) Ensure your HDS HIM is well communicated with the ECM/PCM and other vehicle systems.
4) Select “PGM-F1” in the HDS program
5) Select “INSPECTION MENU” in HDS system
6) Select “ETCS TEST” and then select “TP POSITION CHECK”. Follow the screen prompts.
If fail to select TP POSITION CHECK, repeat the procedure.
7) Select “REPLACE ECM/PCM MENU” and then select “READ DATA”, and follow the screen prompts. The procedure will read the engine oil life data from the original ECM/PCM. If fail to read data, repeat the procedure. You are able to download (WRITES) it into the new ECM/PCM.
8) Select “A/T” system in the HDS program
9) Select “REPLACE TCM/PCM MENU”, then select “READ DATA”. Follow the screen prompts. Ignore SCS line.
10) Turn the vehicle ignition to LOCK (0)
11) Remove the ECM/PCM cover (A)

12) Remove the battery holder (B) and put it away from ECM/PCM.
13) Remove the bolts (D) and loosen the bolt (E)

14) Disconnect ECM/PCM connectors A, B, and C, then remove the ECM/PCM (F).
NOTE: ECM/PCM connectors A, B, and C have symbols (A=□, B=△, C=○) embossed on them for identification.
15) Install ECM/PCM in reverse order of removal
16) Turn the ignition switch to ON
17) Enter the VIN which already actually calculated by HDS IMMO VIN Code calculator to ECM/PCM.
18) Select “PGM-FI” system in HDS program
19) Select “REPLACE ECM/PCM MENU”, then select “WRITE DATA”
20) Select “A/T SYSTEM” in HDS
21) Repeat Step 20). Select “REPLACE ECM/PCM MENU”, then select “WRITE DATA”
22) Select “IMMOBI” system in HDS
23) Manually enter the immobilizer ECM/PCM code that you got previously, and use the ECM/PCM replacement procedure in the HDS; it allows you to start the engine.
24) If the system fails to TP POSITION CHECK, clean the throttle body
25) If the system fails to READ DATA or WRITE DATA, replace the engine oil and the engine oil filter.
26) Select the PGM-FI system, and reset the ECM/PCM with the HDS.
27) Update the ECM/PCM if it does not have the latest software.
28) Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.
29) Do the CKP pattern learn procedure.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2014/12/31/how-to-replace-honda-ecmpcm-with-hds-him-2/

Read Honda PCM code by HIM HDS or HDS IMMO PCM calculator?

How do you obtain Honda PCM code (pincode), by using Honda HDS HIM Diagnostic System or HDS IMMO PCM code calculator? Of course, PCM access code should be read via software calculator by VIN.

To calculate a PCM access code you need to enter last 5 digits of VIN. PCM Code is required in cases when all car keys are lost or PCM/ECM Immobilizer replacement.

Honda HIM HDS diagnostic tool with double board is a comprehensive diagnostic/programming tool for Honda. HDS HIM supports read VIN and IMMO as well, but it CANNOT obtain PCM access code.

Honda HDS IMMO PCM calculator is able to:
1) Calculate old version HDS password 1 and password 2.
2) Calculate new version HDS PCM Code calculation.
3) Calculate Honda vehicle with 17 digit VIN number and Japanese produced Honda with 11 Digit VIN.

Obd365 here provides Honda HDS IMMO PCM Code Calculator free software download
http://www.chinaautodiag.com/download/honda-calculator.zip(Close antivirus software or set your browser to download success)

Buy you need a USB dongle to plug into the computer to work with the program.

Both HIM HDS diagnostic system and IMMO PCM code calculator software will read VIN, but only PCM code calculator can read PCM access code. The better way is to read PCM code with calculator and then program key or program PCM with HIM HDS scan tool. Thus we offer the bundle package: Item No OB32 Honda HIM HDS + HDS immo PCM code calculator: http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/hds-him-immo-pcm-code-calculator.html

How to use HDS IMMO PCM Code Calculator software?

1) Download the software in above link
2) No need to run software, directly run and use.
3) Connect USB dongle to calculate PCM code.
4) Open “HondaCalculator.exe”, it is this window as follows.

5) Manually enter the VIN when change your vehicle’s ECU/PCM. Your real VIN number may be different from your vehicle stored information.

Please note: PC date settings are must be correct because all of secret codes are calculating for the current day only.

Related blog:
How to replace Honda ECM/PCM with HDS HIM

http://blog.obdii365.com/2015/06/23/honda-pcm-code-him-hds-or-hds-immo-pcm-calculator/

Honda HDS HIM “Timed out waiting for device to initialize” Solution

I bought the Honda HDS HIM double board diagnostic scanner with Z-TEK USB1.1 to RS232 Convert Connector, i connect the Z-TEK with HIM well,but it failed to communicate with laptop. I uploaded some error screenshots here:

Timed out waiting for the interface device to initialize.

-Update the MVCI with the provided communication cable,if necessary.
-To connect the MVCI wirelessly,run the MVCI Connection Manager from your PC Desktop or Start menu.
-To change the wireless profile on your MVCI,run the MVCI WiFi Setup Wizard from your PC Desktop or Start menu
-Your local firewall settings may also block MVCI communication
-Check your local firewall or anti-virus software settings.
-Ensure cables are correctly connected if you use USB or Enthernet cable.

I then re-installed the Z-TEK USB1.1  driver and set the COM port. Still got error:

The service “Wired AutoConfig” may not be running.
The PC services (“Wired AutoConfig” ) and “WLAN AutoConfig”) must be set to start automatically.
-Ask your IT administrator for help.

Then I contact the obdii365.com technician. They suggested me changing their Windows XP operating system and follow the video guide to connect Honda HDS and Z-TEK USB step by step. There are 2 tips you should notice：

1. better disable anti-virus software program

2. COM port must be set to COM 1.

Problem solved finally. Thanks for their help.

Ps. here is the video guide on how to install Honda HIM USB.

How to install Honda Daignsotic System HDS software driver

http://youtu.be/dl22d8D4khc

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/05/04/honda-hds-him-waiting-for-device-to-initialize/

Honda HDS HIM failed to connect with car solved by chip fix

A customer reported that he failed to get the Honda HDS HIM double-board diagnostic scan tool to communicate with his car. Here’s the proper solution provided.

He has installed Honda HDS software on Dell WinXP SP3 laptop via RS232 converter. Honda Diagnostic System software goes well, HIM and laptop works after connected with vehicle. But when tried to diagnose car with HDS and selected “select new vehicle”,the windows popped up error message “failed to initialise J2534 dll”. He than changed rs232/usb cable to connect with PC, but still failed to communicate.

Solution:

Contact obdii365.com customer service to send you HDS HIM fix/repair chip,you can replaced the chip marked red in HIM circuit board below:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/03/27/honda-hds-him-failed-to-connect-with-car-solution/

How to Solve Honda HDS HIM “This Function Blocked”

One of Honda HDS HIM double-board diagnostic scan tool customer had the key code function blocked problem when programming keys for CIVIC 2008. Here is the solution provided.

Problem:

He tried to program a new key for Civic 2008 year by using Honda Diagnostic System software and HIM interface.  When process to enter pin code, he enter pin code 3 times, then the HDS displayed error message “This function blocked. Get the unlock password distributor in / Genpo (LAC)”

Password-unlock

Error cause:

Honda PCM security pin code is required when programming keys. You should enter pin code to access immo. If you enter the wrong pin code for 3 times, the HDS immo key programming function is blocked.

Solution:

If your Honda HDS is locked, please send the HDS HIM back to repair. Any questions, free to contact obdii365.com customer service.

Recommendation:

If you need to program key by using HDS, better get the Honda IMMO PCM Code Calculator  to get the pin code first.

Honda HDS HIM+Honda IMMO PCM code calculator 

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/08/16/honda-hds-him-this-function-blocked-solved/

Honda HDS HIM LED initialization solved by COM1 setup

Helped my Japanese friend to solve his Honda HDS HIM LED issues and HDS v3.101.015 “Interface initialization timed out”. Share experience of it and wish the solutions help others.

Connected Honda HIM diagnostic interface to the car, then turned on ignition with the key. HONDA & INTERFACE LED flashed for 5 times at the same time. And then the HONDA LED and INTERFACE LED flashed alternately.

Error message popped up:

Interface initialization timed out. Once, remove all of the cables from the interface device, please, and then re-execute the re-connection. In that case, please make sure that the cable is properly connected. Do you want to retry?

(インターフェイス初期化は時間切れになりました。一旦、すべてのケーブルをインターフェースデバイスから外し、再接続してから再実行してください。その際、ケーブルが正しく接続されていることを確認してください。再実行しますか？)

Professional suggestion from obdii365.com engineers:

– Check the RS232 – USB cable to PC

– Check the driver software installation

– Make sure of the PC with com port

– Setup COM1 in the computer management

Then i did solve with COM1 setup.

Honda hds Honda diagnostic system software works ok without any issue.

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/11/01/honda-him-led-initialization-issues-solved/

Honda HDS HIM v3.101.044 Software Free Download (No pass)

Here, Honda HDS v3.101.044 download to try to work with your Honda HDS tools like Honda HIM and Honda mvci.

Honda diagnostic system download on Mega:

https://mega.nz/#!nJpERZ4Y!wP3ouC2uuo3U-978ifIfmP26TJTy3biyi2K-lmHb2mo

Pass: Honda

Version: Honda HDS 3.101.044

Tested or not:

Being tested; the result will come out in a few days via obdii365.com.

Use without any risk?:

For SAFE Honda HDS software download rar, pls. go to Honda HDS 3.101.015 download:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2017/02/14/download-Honda-HDS-v3-101-015/

Honda HDS 3.101.015 Windows 7 Installation:

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/07/18/install-Honda-HDS-HIM-3-101-015/

Honda HDS 3.101.015 HIM diagnostic tool: 100% tested & work perfect

http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/honda-hds-him-diagnostic-tool-with-double-board.html

Honda HDS scanner review:

http://obd2-diag.blogspot.com/2017/04/honda-hds-him-diagnostic-tool-review.html

Honda diagnostic system personal computer (pc) software requirements:•PC or laptop with either Windows 2000 Professional (SP4 or later) or XP (SP1 or later)
•Hard disk drive with at least 400MB of free space
•CD-ROM drive (if a high-speed Internet connection is not available)
•Type II PC card drive (HDS Tablet only)
•RS232 port required to connect PC to HIM (PC version software only)
•Monitor capable of displaying in VGA mode or above (1024 x 768 recommended)
•Internet connection (high-speed connection recommended)

Honda HDS scanner capabilities:

• DTC reading and clearing
  •Snapshot function (capture data relative to a trigger event)
  •Vehicle data display (value, line graph, or bar graph formats)
  •DLC locator diagrams
  •Data list display (real-time display of ECU parameters)
  •Onboard tutorial
  •Generic scan tool runs basic tests on non-Honda/Acura vehicles (HDS Tablet and Pocket Tester only)
  •Control module update functions (HDS Tablet and Pocket Tester only)

Honda HDS tools can be tried with HDS version 3.101.044:

Honda HDS HIM diagnostic tool

Honda MVCI

Xhorse Honda HDS cable

Honda HDS v3.101.044 diagnostic interface:

BIG thanks for the one share the new software pictures

Good luck with v3.101.044 Honda HDS download!

How to Install Honda HDS 3.101.044 on Windows 7?

Honda HIM (HDS Honda Diagnostic System) With Double Board

Honda HDS HIM Diagnostic Tool for Honda 

Top 6 Reasons to Get HDS Honda Diagnostic System:

1. Newest software version: V3.101.044, no need activation anymore.

2. Test coverage: Dynamical, Body, Chassis, ABS, SRS, Anti-theft, etc.

3. Supports VIN reader and IMMO.

4. Based on PC operation platform,supports CAN BUS system and re-programming Auto ECU.

5. Supports Honda vehicles from year 1992-2016

6. Support Multi-language


How to install Honda HDS v3.101.044 software on Windows 7

Operating system: Windows XP/Windows 7 32/64-bit

Honda HDS Function:

1. Functions Supported by OBD-II Protocols
1) Mode $01 - Displays system current parameters in digital form (up to 8 parameters at once);
2) Mode $02 - Displays parameters of freeze frame;
3) Mode $03 - Reading and decoding of fault codes from control block? memory;
4) Mode $04 - Deleting of fault codes (memory clearing);
5) Mode $05 - Displays results of oxygen sensors;
6) Mode $06 - Displays results of changeably controlled systems and components;
7) Mode $07 - Displays results of constantly controlled systems and components;
8) Mode $08 - Management of executive devices;
9) Mode $09 - Displays car identification info.

2. Functions Supported by Honda/Acura Protocols

1) Reading and decoding fault codes from control blocks memory

2) Deleting fault codes

3) Displays system current parameters in digital form

4) Displays system? current parameters in graphical form

5) Combined displaying of data

6) Management of executive devices

7) Logs keeping - writing and keeping of digital parameters in memory

8) Special functions - changing of permissible settings of blocks, programming etc.

Package list:

1 x Honda HIM double-board with OBD II Cable
1 x 3 Pin Cable
1 x RS232 Cable
2 x Self test Adapter
1pc x AC Adapter

Honda HDS V3.101.044 Software Display: