1 IDSS - Training G-IDSS Aug 13082013

Global Isuzu Diagnostic Service System (G-IDSS) -1-
G-IDSS
Global- Isuzu Diagnostic Service System
Background of G-IDSS Adoption

Necessity of Isuzu Own Scan Tool for the Next Term
• GM decided to develop a PC-based scan tool. As a result, Tech2 does not have a priority for further
development. Also, the development of the PC-based scan tool is slow and Isuzu cannot depend on
their development schedule.
→ Discontinuation of GM joint development
• Adoption of electronic control devices much accelerated for enhanced emission control and safety
control.
→ Higher skill level is required for repairing.
• Numbers of scan tool and other surrounding device are required due to high performance control
module protocols and OEM vehicles.
New Scan Tool ⇒ involving to the overall service tool

 Carry-over of current functions: Tech 2 functions (Data display, data download & upload, programming)
 Connection to internet: Data correction, online updates & information distribution
 Linking with workshop Manuals, wiring diagrams
 MIMAMORI/ DRM data downloading & analyzing
 Others……….
Changes of Scan Tool and Related Equipments

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Tech 1 →
Checker Ⅲ → → → → → → →
Tech 2 ☆ → → → → → → → → → → → → →
32MB card ☆ → → → →
TIS2000 ☆ → → → → → → → → → →
SPS ☆ → → → → → → → → → →
24V adopter ☆ → → → → → → → →
(THA-1)
24V adaptor ☆ → → → →
(THA-10)
CAN-di ☆ → → → →
module
NA-IDSS ☆ → → → →
G-IDSS ☆ →
CSS-NET ☆ → → → → →
G-IDSS – Current Functions

 Diagnostics of each system => Equivalent or enhanced as compared to Tech 2
 Programming of control modules => Equivalent to SPS
 Download of Mimamori/ DRM data
 Wiring diagram: ETM (Electrical Troubleshooting Manual)
 Linking between scan tools and workshop manuals
 Latest data distribution by updating software via the internet
Future Development and Functions

 Wireless connection between interface box and PC
 Electrical service bulletin
 Remote repair support
 Dealer management system
Price list
Items Remarks Price (JYEN)

Notebook PC Purchased separately.
Interface box Data convertor between vehicle

and PC. \133,000
(except shipping charge)
Smart cable DLC cable

Interface box: \126,000
Smart cable: \6,500
USB cable Cable between PC and interface USB cable: \500
box
Annual license By order form

fee Adobe Acrobat \ 100,000/ year (CV or TF)
Document
\ 120,000/ year (CV & TF)
Required PC Spec./ Recommended PC Spec.
Required specification Recommended specification

CPU Intel/ AMD Single core 1GHz or Dual core 2GHz or higher
higher
Memory 512 MB or higher 2GB or higher
Wireless function Not available Available (802.11b/g)
Monitor 1024 x 768 (XGA) or larger 
HD drive 40 GB or higher 80 GB or higher
DVD drive External drive can be connected 
OS Windows XP or newer 
PC type Normal laptop PC Solidly-built laptop PC
(NEC ShieldPRO/ Panasonic
Toughbook/ Dell Latitude E6400)
Internet Environments
Access to the Internet is necessary to use G-IDSS.
1. Web authentication is required for G-IDSS installation
(The serial numbers of PC and G-IDSS have to be registered with the G-IDSS server first,
and then G-IDSS can be started and used.)
2. Web authentication is required for control module programming.

(hardware key function)
3. Updating G-IDSS to reflect the latest data

• Availability of the latest data by regular update
• Addition of production vehicle data
• Addition and changes in service data, such as workshop manuals
• Addition and changes in scan tool software
• Update of ECU software
• Update of G-IDSS software
• Update of interface box software
Components: 1) Interface Box

Communication between PC and interface box
• Wired (USB or Ethernet)
• WiFi (802.11 b/g) - future
Communication between interface box and vehicle

• 16 pins DLC connection cable (12V or 24V)
• 3/10/20 pins connector connection cable (C&E, Bus)
Others
• Auxiliary power input (DC12 or 24V)
Physical size
• 130 x 190 x 45 (mm)
Programming power output Trigger and RS232 debug

(currently unused) (currently unused) AUX power input 12/24V
Wireless antenna
Protocol Tx and Rx USB detection

communication Heartbeat blink
USB port LAN cable port Smart cable port
Firmware debugging Wired Ethernet

only power
Wired Ethernet
Protocol connected Unused communication
2) Smart Cable
C & E Models only
DLC Cable between interface box and vehicle

• 24V adaptor is unnecessary
• 3/10/20 pins connector (internal parts of THA-1) can be connected.
Connections & Communication
Download cable for DRM G-IDSS server
G-IDSS installed PC
RS232 cable for BCM
Smart cable USB cable, wired LAN

or wireless LAN
Interface box
C&E and Bus (internal parts of THA-1)

G-IDSS scan tool

Actual Connections
PC (Wireless)
Server
Internet
PC USB cable or LAN
Interface box Smart Cable
G-IDSS Software DVD

G-IDSS Software Registration number and Dealer code

G-IDSS Installation Procedure / instructions:

NOTE: Logon your PC with administrator privileges before installing the IDSS.
1. Insert the Isuzu Diagnostic Service System (IDSS) SETUP DISC into the DVD drive on the PC.
NOTE: The IDSS DVD has a feature that will begin the installation process upon inserting the DVD in the DVD Drive.
2. You will be reminded to ensure the IDSS Interface Device is not connected to the PC during installation.
3. Follow the on screen installation instructions.
Language selection screen

Preparing setup screen

License agreement screen

Destination location screen

You must register the program before you can use it. A registration key is assigned to each IDSS disc. This registration key can only be
used once.
NOTE: You must be connected to the internet to complete registration.
If you are connected to the internet, registration will take place and your IDSS program will be registered.
4. Once the registration is complete follow the on screen installation instructions:
Registration
On the DVD available Dealer code
and serial number
Installation startup screen

Instillation status screen

Finish screen 5. Click the Finish button.

Device drivers installation Note: Make sure the interface device is not connected to the computer.
Then, click the OK button. The device drivers will begin installation.
The device drivers will automatically install.

Update 7. Once the device drivers are installed, the web updater will
display. Click the OK button to check for any updates.
The Web Updater configuration window will open and any updates
will automatically be installed.
Once your system is up to date the window left will appear.
NOTE: If the PC is not connected to the internet you will receive an

error message.
Confirm the Screen message

“Your system is up to date. No updates are available at this time”
Power options – PC set up

When downloading the software updates sometimes it will take long times
based on the data availability to avoid the PC automatic shutdown / standby etc
Need to set up the power options
 Start
 Control panel
 Power options
 Power schemes
 Set up all drop down menu to
“NEVER “Apply” and “OK”
Hardware Connections:
Before IDSS can be used to diagnose a vehicle, the following
system components must be connected together:
• Laptop PC that has IDSS program installed
• IDSS Interface Device
• Smart cable
• USB cable
1. Connect the USB Cable to the computer

2. Connect the USB Cable to the IDSS Interface Device
3. Connect the Smart Cable to the IDSS Interface Device
4. Connect the Smart Cable to the vehicle
When the USB is connected to the computer it will launch the

Found New Hardware Install Wizard. Follow the on screen
installation instructions:
To open the I-DSS Scan tool operations

Click on the IDSS icon from Desktop
1. The IDSS main page will open

To check the software / helpdesk / instructions details

Click on the RHS corner Question mark icon
Help File & Version Information:
Clicking the Help icon, then selecting “Help File” from the
drop‐down menu will open a help file.
Help file is user’s guide for generally using the IDSS.
Clicking the Help icon, then selecting “About G-IDSS” from the
drop‐down menu will open a window containing the current
Scan Tool, Service Information and Firmware versions,
Release Date, Dealer Code and Serial Number.
1 - Help file
I-DSS user guide / instruction manual
2 - I-DSS Live support

I-DSS Live support

3 - I-DSS comments
4- I-DSS software version details

Serial number and dealer code details etc
G-IDSS Main Screen
Vehicle Selection
1. Selecting vehicle from drop
down menus.
2. Selecting vehicle from entered
VIN.
1 2
3. Selecting vehicle from
programmed VIN in ECM.
4. Selecting vehicle from recently

3 used model.
Web Updater
Updating IDSS software
Recent Service Bulletin

30 most recent service bulletins
Recent Loaded Vehicles

4
Web Updater (1/2)

You will receive updates to IDSS through the internet.
The Web Updater is included in your PC’s startup processes.
If you leave your PC on and connected to the internet, the updater will run
automatically at midnight.
If you want the updater to run automatically you must do the following:
• You must be logged on to your PC
• Your PC cannot be in standby mode
Manual Updating
At any time, You can open the Web Updater by clicking on the "Internet
Updater" button in the IDSS Application. If you are connected to the
internet, IDSS will check for updates and download them to your PC.
1. Connect to the internet.
2. Launch IDSS (double click on the IDSS icon).
3. Click on the Internet Updater icon from the IDSS Main Screen.
4. Close IDSS (click on the orange X in the upper right corner of IDSS) if
opened.
5. Click on Check Updates Now in the Web Updater box.
6. If no updates are available, text will appear saying "Your system is up
to date. No updates are available.”
7. If there are updates available, the updates will automatically be
loaded to the PC after you click the Check Updates Now button.
8. After the updates have been downloaded to the PC, select "Install
Updates". The updates will then be installed to the IDSS application.
Web Updater (2/2)

Automatic Updating
1. Click the "Internet Updater" button. The Web Updater configuration
window will open.
2. From the drop‐down menu select Daily, Weekly or Monthly. This
selection is when you will receive updates to IDSS through the
internet.
3. Make sure to follow these guidelines for the automatic updates to
occur:
• The PC must be turned ON.
• IDSS should be CLOSED, but this does not matter as if you’re using
the system as it will prompt you to install the updates by first closing
IDSS. You can also install the updates at a later time (box will
reappear each time you launch IDSS until the updates have been
installed).
• The PC CANNOT be in standby or hibernation mode.
• You MUST be connected to the internet.
Once selection of vehicle details,

Click on Request VIN
Confirm the VIN and recheck with actual vehicle

Click on “OK”
• Select the Vehicle, Model year, Engine, Transmission and

Click on “Load Vehicle” icon
The selection menu / tool bar will open

Toolbar:
10 Status: Connection status with interface box and vehicle. Color will
change from gray to yellow when connections are established.
9 Print: Prints the screen currently viewing
8 Table of contents: Minimize or restore the TOC view
7 DRM: Launches the DRM data download application
6 MIMAMORI: Launches the Mimamori data download

application
5 Utility functions: View saved snapshot, freeze frame and

other function
4 Controller programming: Performs calibration updates to ECU
3 Diagnostics: View scan tool data for the vehicle selected
2 Service information: View service information for the vehicle

selected
1 Home: Return to the main screen

G-IDSS Overview, TOC: (Table of contents)
Once the Load Vehicle, Search for VIN or Request VIN button has
been selected, a new window will open with the Table of Contents
(TOC) on the left and an active toolbar on the top.
The following functions may be accessed, for the selected vehicle:
• Service Information
• Diagnostics
• Controller Programming
• Utility Functions
TOC provides a structured view of all IDSS options.

The TOC may be viewed or hidden by two selection methods:
• Click the TOC icon on the toolbar.
• Click the TOC arrows located between the two panes.
The icon on the toolbar and the arrows on the vertical split bar
perform the same functions to minimize and restore the TOC.
2. Service Information: (Workshop Manual Mechanical Section)
IDSS contains service information for the vehicle selected.

Navigate through the TOC by clicking on titles to find information
you would like to view.
When a title in the TOC is selected, the associated information will
display on the right side.
Scroll down to view all text and graphics for the title selected.
Service Information: (Workshop Manual Control Section)

Service Information: (Workshop Manual Control Section) Link to Scan Tool
When you click the "Enhanced Diagnostics"

icon, a new window will open. This window will
display "live" values from the vehicle for all
parameters discussed in the diagnostic chart.
This window will also display DTC status for
the vehicle module diagnosed by that chart.
ETM: Electrical Schematics (1/3) – Electrical Troubleshooting Manual
 Select ETM
 Engine
 Select wiring diagram
 Click on page
IDSS contains electrical schematics/ ETM for the

vehicle selected. Navigate through the TOC by
clicking on titles to find information you would like to
view.
When a title in the TOC is selected, the associated
information will display on the right side. Scroll down
to view all text and graphics for the title selected.
The Schematics section lists all schematics for the
vehicle.
Electrical Schematics (2/3)
Click on the image displayed to open it in an image viewer.

When the image viewer opens it has a toolbar at the top.
The toolbar allows the user to select desired actions or
functions from within the viewer.
Navigation: Directional navigation of

the viewer
Zoom: Zoom in/ zoom out on the viewer
Magnifier/ Fit to page: Magnifier

function and fit to page formats the
image into a single page frame size
Previous: Moves to the previous or next

frame
Search: Searches for and

highlights text within the image
Electrical Schematics (3/3) – To find out the connector pin number and location of connector in the vehicle
There are linked areas within the ETM image viewer that when
selected will open a window with information pertaining to that area
of the ETM.
3. Diagnostics Function:
When you select the Diagnostics option from the TOC, IDSS will
attempt to connect to the vehicle.
If all IDSS Interface Device and vehicle connections are ok, IDSS
will connect to the vehicle and display current vehicle information.
Once a connection to the vehicle has been established, the
following functionality is accessible:
• DTC(s)
• Data List
• Actuator Test
• Programming
• Special Functions
• Module Information
If there is an update required for the IDSS Interface Device, IDSS

will detect that an update is available and will perform the update
the first time it is connected to a vehicle.
If an update is required, the screen left will appear and the update
will begin:
Do not disconnect the interface device while it is being
programmed.
If there is an update required for the IDSS Interface Device , IDSS will detect that an update is available and will
perform the update the first time it is connected to a vehicle.
If an update is required, the screen left will appear and the update will begin:
Do not disconnect the interface device while it is being programmed.
If an update is required, the screen left will appear and the update will begin:
Do not disconnect the interface device while it is being programmed.

I-DSS Sometimes not able to communicate to the modules or system not available
Sometimes not able to communicate to the modules or system not available

Diagnostic Function (Scan Tool > DTC) (WHEN COMMUNICATED)

Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > DTC)
The DTC area in IDSS will provide the following information:

DTCs set for all communicating modules including:
• Current and History.
• DTC information for each communicating module.
• Clear DTC functions for all modules and each specific module
　 Freeze Frame / Failure Record information for DTCs that are
currently set.
The DTC Description screen will display DTC information for all
DTCs set. When a new DTC is set, it will be added to the DTC
Description table under the applicable module.
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > DTC) Link to Workshop Manual

Click on the DTC to open workshop manual
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data)
IDSS Data List functionality

includes the following:
• Live Data
• Requested DTCs
• Zoom View
• Graph
• Quick Snap
• Snapshot
Live Data
You can view Live Data
information for a module by
selecting the Data List title in the
TOC.
Information for each data list is
displayed on a tab along with a
Search tab. Click each tab to
view the data list information.
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data > Request DTC & Zoom Window)
Request DTCs
The requested DTCs information
is displayed in the upper right
corner of the data list page.
DTCs set will display in the list.
Click on the DTC title to go to
the DTC Info screen for the DTC
selected.
Zoom Windows
When you click the Zoom Window within a parameter a new window
will open. This window will display "live" values from the vehicle.
Multiple parameters can be selected for viewing.
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data > Graph)
When you click the Graph icon within a parameter a new window
will open. This window will display "live" values in graph form.
The IDSS graph function can be used as follows:
Data List information can be graphed "Live" when viewing a data list
on vehicle.
Snapshot information can be graphed.
Each graph parameter will display in a different color.
The graph colors can be changed.
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data > Quick Snap)
The Quick Snap function allows the user to capture data and review
it. The user starts and ends the data collection period by using the
Quick Snap button.
1. Click the Quick Snap button to trigger and start recording

frames.
2. Click the Stop Snapshot button to stop recording frames.
3. Upon completing of collecting the data, the Quick Snap view

will appear.
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data > Quick Snap)
After Quick snapshot,

Click on Save or Live data
Diagnostic Function: (Scan Tool > Live Data > Snapshot)
Click on the snapshot

The Snapshot function allows the user to capture data and review
it. The user starts and ends the data collection period by using the
Snapshot button.
1. Click the Snapshot button and a Snapshot Setup window will
display.
2. Click the Continue button to open the Snapshot viewer or click

the Return button to return to live data.

1. Click the Trigger button to start recording frames.
2. Click the Stop Snapshot button to stop recording frames.
4. Controller Programming: Function (1/4)
Controller Programming allows you to update and

reprogram various vehicle controllers based on part
numbers and/ or new available calibration files.
Request Programming Permission
In order to access Controller Programming your

dealership will need to have permission from Isuzu
Motors. If you have not been granted permission, you
may request it by selecting the “Request Programming
Permission” button.
Controller Programming: Function (2/4)
After selecting Controller Programming, choose the controller you

wish to update. You will be asked to confirm the VIN.
Controller Programming: Function (3/4)
This screen displays the current part number

and update status. If an update is available, a
new part number, “Calibration update found”
and “Program” will be displayed.
After completing program: confirm part number is changed to new one
If no updates are available, “No updates

necessary” and “Overwrite” will be
displayed.
Controller Programming Function (4/4)
During downloading, time in progress and

estimated time remaining are displayed.
Once programming is completed, you will be taken to the following screen.

5. Utility Function: to see the saved snap shot Click on the “Utility Functions”
Utility Functions allows you to access previously saved information. You can
access the following types of files by selecting Utility Functions from the TOC:
• Manage Saved Snapshot files

• Manage Saved Freeze Frame Failure Record files
• Scan Tool Preview
• Graph Colors
• Table of Contents Colors
Utility Function: (Manage Saved Snapshot File)

The Manage Saved Snapshot Files screen will display all
the Snapshot files currently saved for viewing. Select the
file you want to "manage" by clicking in the box in the far
left column. Then click on one of the manage options. To
select all files, click the box in the title row.
Open
1. Select the Snapshot you would like to open by clicking
in the box in the row.
2. Click the Open button.
3. The saved Snapshot viewer will open.
Import
1. Click the Import button; this will open the “Select the
DAT file to import” window.
2. Select the file you want to import.
Export
1. Click the Export button; this will open the “Browse For
Folder” window.
2. Select the file you want to export.
Export to CSV
1. Click the Export to CSV (Comma Separated Variable)
button; this will open the “Browse For Folder” window.
Delete
1. Select the Snapshot you would like to delete by clicking
in the box in the far left column. You can select multiple
files to delete at once.
2. Click the Delete button.
3. You will be prompted to confirm the delete process.
Utility Function: (Manage Saved Freeze Frame Failure Record)

The Manage Saved Freeze Frame Failure Record screen
will display all the Freeze Frame Failure Record files
currently saved for viewing. Select the file you want to
"manage" by clicking in the box in the far left column.
Then click on one of the manage options. To select all
files, click the box in the title row.
Open
1. Select the Freeze Frame/Failure Record you would
like to open by clicking in the box in the row.
2. Click the Open button.
3. The saved Freeze Frame/Failure Record viewer will
open.
Import
1. Click the Import button, this will open the “Select the
FF2 file to import” window.
2. Select the file you want to import.
Export
1. Click the Export button; this will open the “Browse For
Folder” window.
Delete
1. Select the Manage Freeze Frame Failure Record
Files title you would like to delete by clicking in box in
the far left column. You can select multiple files to
delete at once.
2. Click the Delete button.
3. You will be prompted to confirm the delete process.
Utility Function: Scan tool preview
The scan tool future allows you to parameter names and units for any datalist on any vehicle
without being connected
Utility Function: vehicle parameters details

6. Mimamori Function
7. DRM Data Download procedure (1/4)

As same manner with hardware connections, following
components must be connected;
• USB Cable to the computer
• USB Cable to the IDSS Interface Device
• Smart Cable to the IDSS Interface Device
• Smart Cable to the DLC
Launch the DRM data download application on the toolbar icon
Select the Download

Download procedure (1/3)
1. Select your distributor code and country code.
2. Turn ON the ignition and press “Get Vehicle VIN” to

retrieve the VIN from the ECM. If the IDSS
application is opened, VIN cannot be retrieved.
Close the application.
3. Input mileage from the odometer and the engine

type.
4. Select the type of vehicle and type of freight.

DRM Data Download CONNECTIONS (2/3)
Connect the DRM download cable

1. Turn OFF the ignition.
2. Disconnect the DRM harness connector, and connect the
DRM download cable between the DRM and the disconnected
DRM harness connector.
3. Unplug the smart cable from the DLC and connect to the DRM
download cable.
DRM Data Download (3/3)

Downloading
1. Leave the ignition switch OFF and press “Download DRM
Data”. Once verify again the download cable connections.
2. Downloading starts after pressing “OK”, and progress bar
appears. Until finish of complete download, it takes
approximately 3 minutes.
Location of downloaded file

Press DAT. You will find the location of downloaded file.
Location is G-IDSS folder in your computer is,
My computer
Hard drive “C”
Program files
G-IDSS
DRM Download Data
Dated Folder

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Global Isuzu Diagnostic Service System (G-IDSS) -1-

Background of G-IDSS Adoption

New Scan Tool ⇒ involving to the overall service tool

Changes of Scan Tool and Related Equipments

G-IDSS – Current Functions

Future Development and Functions

Items Remarks Price (JYEN)

Interface box Data convertor between vehicle

Smart cable DLC cable

Annual license By order form

Required PC Spec./ Recommended PC Spec.

Required specification Recommended specification

2. Web authentication is required for control module programming.

3. Updating G-IDSS to reflect the latest data

Components: 1) Interface Box

Communication between interface box and vehicle

Programming power output Trigger and RS232 debug

Protocol Tx and Rx USB detection

Firmware debugging Wired Ethernet

C & E Models only

DLC Cable between interface box and vehicle

Connections & Communication

Download cable for DRM G-IDSS server

RS232 cable for BCM

Smart cable USB cable, wired LAN

C&E and Bus (internal parts of THA-1)

G-IDSS scan tool

G-IDSS Software DVD

G-IDSS Software Registration number and Dealer code

G-IDSS Installation Procedure / instructions:

Language selection screen

Preparing setup screen

License agreement screen

Destination location screen

Installation startup screen

Instillation status screen

Finish screen 5. Click the Finish button.

The device drivers will automatically install.

Once your system is up to date the window left will appear.

NOTE: If the PC is not connected to the internet you will receive an

Confirm the Screen message

Power options – PC set up

Need to set up the power options

1. Connect the USB Cable to the computer

When the USB is connected to the computer it will launch the

To open the I-DSS Scan tool operations

1. The IDSS main page will open

To check the software / helpdesk / instructions details

Help File & Version Information:

2 - I-DSS Live support

I-DSS Live support

4- I-DSS software version details

G-IDSS Main Screen

4. Selecting vehicle from recently

Recent Service Bulletin

Recent Loaded Vehicles

Web Updater (1/2)