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                                                                    FCAR F4SN Manual 

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Set up your personal information: name, phone number, email address, address, etc. 

 

 

 

8.4    Self Test 

Connect the device according to the screen illustration, click [Start Test] to check the 

main test line, OBD-II connector open circuit, short circuit, judge its good or bad. 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for F4SN HD Pad Pro

Page 1: ...FCAR F4SN Manual 1 F4SN HD Commercial Pad VII FCAR Tech USA Toll free 844 FCAR USA 322 7278 Support 443 380 0088 ...

Page 2: ...mage or loss caused by the user s abuse misuse unauthorized alteration repair or failure to perform the operation and equipment maintenance requirements as required by the manual FCAR does not assume any responsibility for expenses etc This manual is written according to the existing configuration and functions of the product If new configurations and functions are added to the product this manual...

Page 3: ...his unit Avoid putting the unit close to the magnetic field Do not leave the unit in a high temperature environment for a long time Do not leave the unit in a low temperature environment for a long time Click on the screen don t use too much force or use sharp weapon Do not use water and chemical solvents to clean the unit Use a soft cloth and a mild detergent to clean the unit Vehicle Inspection ...

Page 4: ...ct to the Tablet for diagnosis Otherwise it is not necessary to test to avoid damage to the Tablet If necessary measure the voltage of the diagnostic socket with a multimeter Instrument use precautions When testing with FCAR series products it is necessary to handle them lightly keep away from heat source and electromagnetic field avoid interference to the main machine You can t click on touch scr...

Page 5: ...CTION TO EACH FUNCTION MENU 12 3 DIAGNOSIS 14 3 1 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS BEFORE DIAGNOSIS 15 3 1 1 Equipment Requirements 15 3 1 2 Vehicle Requirements 15 3 1 3 Service Technician Request 15 3 2 VEHICLE CONNECTION 16 3 2 1 VCI Box Connecting with Vehicle 16 3 2 2 Tablet connecting with VCI Box 18 3 3 CAR SELECTION 20 3 4 INTRODUCTION TO DIAGNOSTIC AND OTHER ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 24 3 5 DIAGNOSIS 25 3...

Page 6: ...unction 32 3 5 4 Actuation Test 34 3 6 SPECIAL FUNCTION ERROR BOOKMARK NOT DEFINED 3 7 GENERAL OBDⅡ 36 4 DATA MANAGEMENT 37 5 REMOTE DIAGNOSIS 38 6 REFERENCE GUIDE 39 7 UPGRADE 40 8 SETTINGS 40 MAINTENANCE AND MAINTENANCE STORAGE ENVIRONMENT 45 WARRANTY 47 ...

Page 7: ...rehensive functionalities diagnostic testing calibration OEM level bidirectional functions All vehicle software are preloaded It works independently without WIFI great for roadside service or remote facility The software will never expire It is also featuring remote diagnostic remote print customized data export and vehicle healthy report The F4SN is designed for your truck or equipment daily repa...

Page 8: ...5 point capacitive screen G G Hardness 7H or more scratch resistant TP thickness 1 1mm COF RAM 3GB RAM 64GB ROM Also supports 128GB TF memory card Connection WiFi Bluetooth 2 0 4 0 Camera Rear 13 megapixels flashing light Interface HDMI HD interface USB2 0 TF slot power interface Size 232mm 159mm 27mm Power DC 12V 3A Working Temperature 0 to 40 Storage temperature 20 to 60 Temperature 55 Non conde...

Page 9: ...ation USB Type C Interface Used to connect a computer and use the tablet as a USB flash drive USB Interface For tablet and VCI connection or connection to U disk HDMI Interface Standard HDMI interface for connecting to TV HD output Power switch Used to turn the tablet on or off or to lock the screen Note USB Type C interface and USB interface cannot be used simultaneously 1 3 VCI Structure Descrip...

Page 10: ...is supplied Diagnostic light Green light flashes when communicating with the vehicle Serial Number Name Description 3 DB15 interface Connect to the main test line and connected to the vehicle via the diagnostic connector USB Type C interface Connect to a flat panel Tablet or upgrade the FV100 ...

Page 11: ...rt of the Tablet and the other end to the wall outlet The power adapter can charge the built in battery pack the built in battery is fully charged to keep the device working continuously for 4 hours or more Note The voltage of the power supply should be within the scope of the product Tablet Exceeding the range may cause damage to the product 2 2 Power On Press and hold the power switch of the tab...

Page 12: ...stic applications before shutting down The shutdown procedure is as follows 1 Short press the tablet Tablet power switch about 2 seconds 2 In the pop up prompt click Shutdown to turn off the tablet Tablet 2 4 Introduction to Each Function Menu After the system is powered on enter the function main menu as shown in the figure Status icon is the default icon for the standard Android operating system...

Page 13: ... screen with one click always available throughout the diagnostic operation Settings Settings function shortcut Table 2 Function Main Menu Icon Function Name Function description Diagnosis Car diagnostic procedures see section 3 VCI connection Establish and manage communication connections with VCI devices see section 3 Data Management Used to view and manage saved data files see section 4 Remote ...

Page 14: ... information view data streams and perform action tests To establish good communication between the diagnostic program and the vehicle you need to perform the following operations 1 Connect the VCI box to the vehicle diagnostics stand and provide power 2 Establish communication between VCI and tablet Tablet via Bluetooth pairing or USB data cable 3 Check the VCI connection status in the upper righ...

Page 15: ...ear The car battery voltage should be between 11 14V or 24 27V subject to vehicle power supply The accelerator pedal is in the closed state that is the idle coupling point The ignition timing and idle speed should be within the standard range The water temperature and transmission oil temperature reach the normal working temperature water temperature 90 110 C transmission oil temperature 50 80 C D...

Page 16: ...d to the vehicle diagnostics and powered by a standard OBDII 16 connector Vehicles that are not compatible with the OBD II management system need to select the corresponding connector some vehicles need to supply power to the VCI box through other power sources Here are the instructions for the two connection methods Standard OBD II interface connection Vehicles connected to the standard OBD II in...

Page 17: ...4 Connect the OBDII 16 connector to the main test lead to the vehicle diagnostics 5 At this time the VCI box FV100 is powered by the vehicle diagnostic seat and the power indicator light is on Note After the test is completed please rotate the fixing bolts and then gently pull off the main test line to avoid damage to the diagnostic interface Non OBD II interface connection For vehicles connected ...

Page 18: ...d connector that is connected to the main test cable to the vehicle diagnostic socket 5 At this time the VCI box FV100 is powered by the vehicle diagnostic seat and the power light is on 3 2 2 Tablet connecting with VCI Box After the VCI box is connected to the vehicle the connection between the Tablet and the VCI box needs to be matched and the vehicle diagnosis can be performed after the matchin...

Page 19: ...tooth pairing is successful and the vehicle diagnosis can be performed Note If the Bluetooth device is not searched the signal strength of the transmitter may be too weak In this case please be as close as possible to the VCI Bluetooth device Via USB cable The USB connection is the fastest communication method between the tablet Tablet and the VCI device Please use the dedicated USB cable configur...

Page 20: ... two connection methods cannot be used at the same time 3 3 Vehicle Selection When all the above connections are completed click Diagnostics on the main menu of the function to start the vehicle diagnosis The following figure shows the vehicle selection interface ...

Page 21: ...related detection functions click on the in the upper right corner of the model to view the function list and other related information of the model 3 Asian European American major brand car selection menu 4 Special function see 3 6 5 General OBD II Vehicle diagnostics see 3 7 ...

Page 22: ...c identification model function Direct access to the vehicle system module By automatically scanning VIN code By manually entering VIN code By OBD II access mode 3 3 1 Manual Vehicle Selection Manually select the model as the menu boot mode only need to follow the screen prompt for a series of choices specific options will vary according to the type measured For a large number of gasoline models c...

Page 23: ...lectronic control system includes engine system anti lock braking system airbag and below take Bosch M797 engine system as an example 1 Select ENGINE SYSTEM under the Chinese train group menu in the model selection interface 2 Select Bosch on the engine electronic control system interface 3 Select Bosch M797 engine control module in Bosch engine interface the system automatically enters the functi...

Page 24: ...identifying the vehicle the system will guide you into the vehicle diagnostic interface 3 3 6 General OBD access mode In some cases because the database does not support or the vehicle has other functional features the diagnostic device cannot identify the vehicle and establish communication through the normal channel At this time the OBDII or EOBD test can be performed through the OBD direct acce...

Page 25: ...model The main function interface usually includes the following options Vehicle information Click to view the vehicle information to be tested including model engine model displacement vehicle identification number etc Diagnosis It can diagnose the vehicle s electronic control system including reading fault codes clearing fault codes reading live data and actuation test Special function The selec...

Page 26: ...pport the reading of global fault codes one key clearing and other functions the following figure is the automatic scanning interface The following table is a functional button in automatic scanning Function name Function description Global fault code Click to view vehicle full system fault code One key erasure One key erasure system all fault codes ...

Page 27: ...control unit enter the diagnostic interface of the control unit as shown below If the model is not configured it can not establish communication with the vehicle ECU Read Fault Code read and display DTC information retrieved from the vehicle system module Erase Fault Code clear the fault code and freeze frame data retrieved from the vehicle system module Read Live Data read and display the current...

Page 28: ...fault code retrieved in the current vehicle system module and explain the fault content as shown in Figure 3 5 1 Figure 3 5 1 Read Fault Code 3 5 2 Erase Fault Code Please read and save the read fault code before erasing fault code for later viewing and comparison ...

Page 29: ...essage pops up select Back and re execute the read fault code function to verify whether the fault code has been cleared Fault code analysis step 1 Read and record all fault codes 2 Erase all fault codes 3 Simulate the conditions of the fault and conduct a road test 4 Read and record the fault code at this time 5 Distinguish between incidental fault codes independent fault codes or historical faul...

Page 30: ... exact position of the fault occurs 3 5 3 Read Live Data Select this function the real time operating parameters of the selected system module will be displayed on the screen The data parameters of different models or different control modules will be different as shown in Figure 3 5 3 Figure3 5 3 Read Live Data 1 Toolbar see Table 1 2 Data stream display area 3 Hidden column see Table 2 Table 1 F...

Page 31: ...mparison Live data waveform In the live data display interface click any value in the hidden bar to run the parameter item and select the live data Waveform function icon You can view the running parameters in the data flow waveform mode as shown in Figure 3 5 4 select the return in the lower right corner return to the numerical display status ...

Page 32: ...ion of data streams When the vehicle is in good condition the data stream is collected and saved for the next test Provide data reference via data stream comparison function when encountering vehicles of the same model How to record live data 1 Click the Select function icon in the upper right corner select the parameter items you want to record in the pop up window and select OK to return 2 Selec...

Page 33: ...tes Data Review in the data management function to view the saved data stream How to perform live data comparison 1 Click the Select function icon In the pop up window select the parameter item that needs to be compared with the data and select OK to return 2 Click the Live Data Comparison function icon in any hidden column on the right In the pop up dialog box select the data file of the same mod...

Page 34: ...re different please refer to the menu display The following is an example of the air conditioner compressor command state under Ford s PCM Powertrain Control Module How to perform actuation test 1 Enter the Ford PCM Powertrain Control Module diagnostic interface by selecting the model automatically or manually 2 Select Actuation Test on the diagnosis interface 3 Test item selection ACC_CMD air con...

Page 35: ...sors associated with the component based on the actuation test helping the service technician to find the vehicle fault more accurately and quickly How to use data customization for actuation test 1 Enter the Ford PCM Powertrain Control Module diagnostic interface by selecting the model automatically or manually 2 Select Actuation Test on the diagnosis interface 3 Test item selection ACC_CMD air c...

Page 36: ...or is normal as shown in Figure 3 5 7 Figure 3 5 7 Data Customization 3 6 General OBDⅡ On the main interface of Car Selection there is a quick access option for OBDII vehicle diagnosis This option can be used to quickly check the fault code and find out the cause of the fault that caused the fault indicator to light up Check monitor status prior to emission certification testing verify successful ...

Page 37: ...CAR F4SN Manual 37 4 Data Management The Data Management application is used to save view or print saved files Most of the files are generated by the toolbar operation of the vehicle diagnostic interface ...

Page 38: ... Diagnosis in the function main menu to open Team Viewer and the system automatically generates and displays the device ID 3 Inform your FCAR after sales team service hotline 0086 755 82904730 with your device ID number waiting for a remote control request to you 4 After receiving the request the system selects Allow to accept in the pop up window or select Reject to reject it Make sure the device...

Page 39: ...FCAR F4SN Manual 39 6 Reference Guide Built in machine instructions fault code query dictionary and other maintenance assistance and other maintenance materials for users to view and learn ...

Page 40: ...pgrade to upgrade the model and other applications to the latest version 8 Settings In the function main menu select Settings to open the setting interface On this interface you can adjust the following system settings 8 1 Language Settings The FCAR F4S N series fault diagnosis instrument supports multiple language settings please set according to your needs ...

Page 41: ...FCAR F4SN Manual 41 8 2 Unit This option allows you to set the data flow units in the diagnostic software Please select metric or imperial as needed 8 3 User Info ...

Page 42: ...al information name phone number email address address etc 8 4 Self Test Connect the device according to the screen illustration click Start Test to check the main test line OBD II connector open circuit short circuit judge its good or bad ...

Page 43: ...ect to the network to enter the settings click Activation the machine can be activated 8 6 Message Push Through the message push feature the tablet Tablet can receive periodic online messages from the server such as system update notifications or other service message notifications It is recommended that you always turn this feature on so that you can receive the latest update service in a timely ...

Page 44: ...FCAR F4SN Manual 44 8 7 About us Can view Tablet system information activation status storage status etc ...

Page 45: ...e 2 Do not place the FCAR car fault computer diagnostic device in direct sunlight or near a heating device 3 Do not place the FCAR car fault computer diagnostic device within the magnetic field 4 Do not place it where it is susceptible to smog or water or oil splashing 5 Do not place in a location subject to vibration dust moisture or heat 6 When the Tablet is dirty please cut off the power wring ...

Page 46: ...mical cleaners to wipe the screen 3 Please do not place the product next to electrical equipment that generates electromagnetic interference so as not to affect the display effect 4 Please do not expose the screen to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light for a long time so as not to affect the screen life Cautions 1 It is forbidden to switch the Tablet frequently suddenly power off power supply is ...

Page 47: ...4 The product shall be purchased from the date of purchase subject to the valid purchase certificate and valid warranty card of this product If the product has performance failure caused by non human damage you may choose to repair the product or replace the same model within one month Free warranty for mainframe main test leads connectors and power adapters within one year 5 In any of the followi...

Page 48: ...ny you must send the product to the company s designated address for repair and maintenance otherwise your product will not be repaired and maintained in time If it happens it will be at your own risk 7 During the warranty service you will bear the costs associated with the delivery of the product to or from the designated location of FCAR Technology including packaging transportation transportati...

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