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Page 1: ...pyright Information 2015 Shenzhen Foxwell Technology Co Ltd All rights reserved Disclaimer The information specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing Foxwell reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice Visit our website at www foxwelltech com For Technical Assistance send us email at support foxwelltech co...

Page 2: ...ct back to the customer after the completion of service under this limited warranty 4 FOXWELL does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of the product If a problem develops during the limited warranty period the consumer shall take the following step by step procedure a The customer shall return the product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing contact your loc...

Page 3: ...GLIGENCE STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY EVEN IF FOXWELL KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED 6 Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts so the one year warranty limitation may not apply to yo...

Page 4: ...ty messages Do not route the test cable in a manner that would interfere with driving controls Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs specified in this user s manual Always wear ANSI approved goggles to protect your eyes from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids Fuel oil vapors hot steam hot toxic exhaust gases acid refrigerant and other debris produced by a malfunction engine ...

Page 5: ...ETTING STARTED 9 3 1 PROVIDING POWER TO SCANNER 9 3 1 1 Connecting to Vehicle Power 9 3 1 2 Connecting to Personal Computer with USB Cable 10 3 2 APPLICATION OVERVIEW 10 3 3 INPUT DIAGLOG BOX 11 4 DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONS 12 4 1 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 12 4 1 1 Automatic VIN Aquisition 12 4 1 2 Manual VIN Entry 14 4 1 3 Manual Vehicle Selection 15 4 1 4 Vehicle Data Recorder 15 4 2 SYSTEM SELECTION 17...

Page 6: ...ata List 33 5 5 FREEZE FRAME 34 5 6 READ I M READINESS STATUS DATA 35 5 7 O2 MONITOR TEST 37 5 8 ON BOARD MONITOR TEST 38 5 9 COMPONENT TEST 40 5 10 REQUEST VEHICLE INFORMATION 41 5 11 MODULES PRESENT 43 5 12 DTC LOOKUP 43 6 PLAYBACK DATA 45 7 SYSTEM SETUP 46 7 1 SELECT LANGUAGE 46 7 2 CHANGE UNITS 47 7 3 CONFIGURE BEEPER 48 7 4TEST KEYPAD 48 7 5 LCD KEYPAD 49 7 6 TOOL INFORMATION 50 7 7 CONFIGURE...

Page 7: ...ble options displays Menu options include Languages Unit Beep Keypad Test LCD Test About Shortcuts 1 2 2 Arrow Icon An arrow icon indicates a procedure Example To change menu language 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language on the menu 2 Press the ENTER button to select 1 2 3 Note and Important Message Note A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations tips and com...

Page 8: ... scanner Figure 2 1 Front View 1 Diagnostic Port provides connection between vehicle and the scanner 2 LCD Display shows menus test results and operation tips 3 Function Keys Shortcut keys three keys that correspond with buttons on some screens for executing special commands or provide quick access to most frequently used applications or functions 4 Direction Keys select an option or scroll throug...

Page 9: ...0 to 70 4 to 158 Power Supply 8 18V vehicle power 12V AC DC power 3 3V USB power Dimensions L W H 200 130 40mm Gross Weight 1 8Kg Protocols SAE J1850 VPW and PWM ISO 9141 2 ISO 14230 2 KWP 2000 ISO 15765 4 CAN 3 Getting Started This section describes how to provide power to the scanner provides brief introductions of applications loaded on the scanner and display screen layout and illustrates how ...

Page 10: ...o the scanner OBDII EOBD leads to OBDII screens for all 9 generic OBD system tests Scan leads to screens for diagnostic trouble code information live datastream ECU information on 49 vehicle makes sold worldwide Setup leads to screens for adjusting default settings to meet your own preference and view information about the scanner Playback leads to screens for access saved data files Oil Reset lea...

Page 11: ...et keyboard for input of letters hexadecimal keyboard for special functions such as key matching UDS coding To input text with the scan tool 1 When you are requested to input text press the function key Keyboard and the keyboard displays Figure 3 2 Sample Input Text Screen 2 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight your desired letter or number and press the ENTER key to confirm Figure 3 3 Sample N...

Page 12: ...n Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means Automatic VIN acquisition Manual VIN entry Manual vehicle selection Vehicle data recorder NOTE Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles Available options may vary by vehicle manufacturer 4 1 1 Automatic VIN Acquisition Automatic VIN Acquisition allows to...

Page 13: ...acturer A list of vehicle identification options displays Figure 4 3 Sample Vehicle Manufacturer Selection Screen 4 Select Vin acquisition from the menu and press the ENTER key Figure 4 4 Sample Vin Acquisition Screen 5 The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically ...

Page 14: ...O if it is incorrect and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually Figure 4 7 Sample manual VIN entry screen 4 1 2 Manual VIN Entry Manual VIN Entry identifies a vehicle by manually inputting a 17 digit VIN code To identify a vehicle by manual VIN entry 1 Refer to Step 1 3 of 4 1 1 Automatic VIN Acquisition 2 Select a appropriate option from the menu A virtual keyboard opens for VI...

Page 15: ...utomatic VIN Acquisition 2 On each screen that appears select the correct option and then press the ENTER key Do this until the complete vehicle information is entered and the menu of controller selection displays Figure 4 9 Sample Manual Vehicle Selection Screen 4 1 4 Vehicle Data Recorder The scan tool is able to save a tested vehicle by creating a Vehicle Record It provides quick identification...

Page 16: ...een and a screen with a QWERTY keyboard displays Figure 4 10 Sample Save Vehicle Record Screen 3 Enter a unique name for this vehicle and save it and you will see this new vehicle in Vehicle Data Recorder menu Figure 4 11 Sample Vehicle Record Screen To identify a previously tested vehicle 1 Select Vehicle record and press the ENTER key to start ...

Page 17: ... modules are installed on the vehicle and obtain diagnostic trouble codes DTCs overview Depending on the number of control modules it may take a few minutes to complete the test To perform an automatic system scan 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto Scan from the menu and press ENTER to start Figure 4 13 Sample Select System Scan Screen 2 To pause the scan press the function key corresp...

Page 18: ...the function key Quick Erase to clear them Figure 4 16 Sample Display DTC screen 5 Select the system you would like to test and press the ENTER key When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle the Function Menu displays Figure 4 17 Sample Function Menu screen 4 2 2 Control Unit Control Unit screen displays all controllers available of the vehicle manufacturer The controllers listed...

Page 19: ...Diagnostic Function Selection After a system is selected and the scanner establishes communication with the vehicle the Function Menu displays The menu options may include Read Codes Freeze Frame Data Erase Codes ECU Information Live Data NOTE Not all function options listed above are applicable to all vehicles Available options may vary by the year model and make of the test vehicle A The selecte...

Page 20: ... and the MIL illuminates or blinks History codes are also referred to as past codes that indicate intermittent DTCs that are not currently active Code history is number of engine starts since DTC s were first detected to see if they are current or intermittent Self diagnostic lets you manually activate system tests that check for DTCs Usually it includes a KOEO Key on engine off test and a KOER ke...

Page 21: ...creens of data Figure 4 22 Sample Freeze Data screen 3 Press function key Save to store freeze frame information Or use the BACK key to exit 4 3 3 Erase Codes Erase Codes menu lets you to clear all current and stored DTCs from a selected control module Also it erases all temporary ECU information including freeze frame So make sure that the selected system are completely checked and serviced by te...

Page 22: ...ample Erase Codes Screen 3 Check the codes again If any codes remain repeat the Erase Codes steps 4 3 4 ECU Information ECU Information screen displays the identification data of the control module under test such as the control module identification string and the control module coding To read ECU information 1 Select ECU Information from the menu and press the ENTER key Figure 4 25 Sample Functi...

Page 23: ...ata from a selected vehicle electronic control module Menu options typically include Complete Data List Custom Data List 4 3 5 1 Complete Data List Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system To view all live PID data 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key to display the live data menu Figure 4 27 Sample Live Dat...

Page 24: ...ted it indicates the graphing is available for the selected line Press the function key One Graphic to display the PID graph Figure 4 29 Sample PID graph Screen 4 Press the function key Two Graphics to display two PID graphs in one screen Figure 4 30 Sample Two PID Graph Screen 5 Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate for easy and intuitive diagnosis ...

Page 25: ... resume collecting data 9 Press the Back key to return to the previous menu 4 3 5 2 Custom Data List Custom Data List menu lets you to minimize the number of PIDs on the data list and focus on any suspicious or symptom specific data parameters To create a custom data list 1 Select Custom List from the menu and press the ENTER key Figure 4 32 Sample Live Data Screen 2 The custom datastream selectio...

Page 26: ...est current powertrain diagnostic data Service 02 request powertrain freeze frame data Service 03 request emission related diagnostic trouble codes Service 04 clear reset emission related diagnostic information Service 05 request oxygen sensor monitoring test results Service 06 request on board monitoring test results for specific monitored systems Service 07 request emission related diagnostic tr...

Page 27: ...odel and make of the test vehicle A The selected mode is not supported message displays if the option is not applicable to the vehicle under test 5 1 System Status System Status option open a screen with a summary of system status of the vehicle under test To view summary system status of a vehicle 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight System Status from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key...

Page 28: ... not occur within a certain number of drive cycles depending on vehicle the code clears from memory If a fault occurs a specific number of times the code matures into a DTC and the MIL illuminates or blinks To read codes pending codes from a vehicle 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key Figure 5 3 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2 Select St...

Page 29: ... current and stored DTCs from the control module Also it erases all temporary ECU information including freeze frame So make sure that the selected system are completely checked and serviced by technicians and no vital information will be lost before clearing codes NOTE To clear codes make sure that the ignition key is switched to ON with the engine off Erase Codes does not fix the problem that ca...

Page 30: ...again If any codes remain repeat the Erase Codes steps 5 4 Live Data Live Data menu lets you view and record real time PID data from the electronic control module Menu options typically include Complete Data List Custom Data List 5 4 1 Complete Data List Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system To view all live PID data 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highligh...

Page 31: ...e the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data Figure 5 11 Sample Complete List Screen 4 Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line if the One Graphic on the bottom is highlighted it indicates the graphing is available for the selected line Press the function key One Graphi...

Page 32: ...raph to display two PID plots in one coordinate for easy and intuitive diagnosis Figure 5 14 Sample Merge Graph Screen 7 To record the data to memory of the scanner use the function key SAVE and press Stop Saving to stop recording at any time 8 Select Text to return to text viewing of PID data 9 Press Pause to suspend collecting data and use the Start key to resume collecting data 10 Use the Back ...

Page 33: ...mple Live Data Menu Screen 2 The custom datastream selection screen displays Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line press the ENTER key and then repeat the action to make more selections Figure 5 16 Sample Custom Datastream Selection Screen NOTE To deselect an item select it again and then press the ENTER key Alternatively use the function keys SELECT ALL and CLEAR ALL to selec...

Page 34: ...DTC set It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault To view freeze frame data 1 Select Freeze Frame from the Diagnostic Menu Details of freeze frame data displays Figure 5 18 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2 Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data If no freeze fra...

Page 35: ...tus of the monitors since the DTCs were last cleared This Drive Cycle shows status of monitors since the start of the current drive cycle Below is a list of abbreviations and names of OBD II monitors supported by the scanner No Abbreviation Name 1 Misfire Monitor Misfire Monitor 2 Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor 3 Comp Component Comprehensive Components Monitor 4 Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor ...

Page 36: ...est one of these 2 screens will be present Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data Figure 5 21 Sample IM Readiness Screen 1 Or Figure 5 22 Sample IM readiness screen 2 3 Press the BACK key to exit ...

Page 37: ...ommunicate this function is not supported by vehicle Refer to On Board Monitor Tests on page 38 39 for O2 monitor data of CAN equipped vehicles To retrieve O2 monitor data 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight O2 Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key A screen with a list of available sensors displays Figure 5 23 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2 Scroll with the arrow keys to ...

Page 38: ...s for emission related powertrain components and systems that are not continuously monitored for Non CAN vehicles And for CAN vehicles it receives test data for emission related powertrain components and systems that are and are not continuously monitored It is vehicle manufacturer who is responsible for assigning test and component IDs NOTE Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty compon...

Page 39: ...n Or Figure 5 29 Sample CAN vehicle test screen 3 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight a test group and press the ENTER key to confirm A screen with details of the selected sensor displays Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data For non CAN vehicles test screen is illustrated a...

Page 40: ...t allows the scanner to control operation of vehicle components tests or systems NOTE Some manufacturers do not allow tools to control vehicle systems The manufacturer sets the criteria to automatically stop test Refer to appropriate vehicle service manual before using this function To perform a component test 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Component Test from Diagnostic Menu and press ...

Page 41: ...n vehicle control module s calibration verification numbers CVN s and in use performance tracking on model year 2000 and newer OBD II compliant vehicles CVNs are calculated values required by OBD II regulations They are reported to check if emission related calibrations have been changed Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control module It may take several minutes to do the CVN calculation In use...

Page 42: ...on A screen with a list of available options displays Figure 5 35 Sample Vehicle Info Screen 3 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight an available option and press the ENTER key A screen with details of the selected option displays Figure 5 36 Sample Calibration ID Screen 4 Press function key Save to store the readiness data Or use the BACK key to exit and return ...

Page 43: ...gnostic Menu and press the ENTER key Figure 5 37 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2 A screen with the module IDs and protocols displays Figure 5 38 Sample Module Present Screen 3 Press function key Save to store the readiness data Or use the BACK key to exit and return 5 12 DTC Lookup DTC Lookup menus allows to request DTC definitions stored in the scan tool To Look up DTCs 1 Scroll with the arrow ke...

Page 44: ...up Screen 3 A screen with code number and its definition displays If definition could not be found SAE or Manufacturer Specific the scanner displays DTC definition not found Please refer to vehicle service manual If a P1xxx C1xxx B1xxx or U1xxx code is entered select a vehicle make to look for DTC definitions Press the Back key to exit Figure 5 41 Sample Trouble Codes Screen ...

Page 45: ... press the ENTER key Figure 6 1 Sample Home Screen 2 A screen with a list of test records displays If no data is recorded the message No Data available is displayed Figure 6 2 Sample Playback Screen 3 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight a vehicle record and press the ENTER key Details of the test record displays Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data to select lines Figure 6 3 S...

Page 46: ...r Yes to delete and No to quit 7 System Setup This section illustrates how to program the scanner to meet your specific needs When Setup application is selected a menu with available service options displays Menu options typically include Language Unit Beep Set Key Test LCD Test About Shortcuts 7 1 Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language The scan...

Page 47: ...e Language Selection Screen 7 2 Change Units Selecting Unit opens a dialog box that allows you to choose between US customary or metric units of measure To change the unit setup 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Units from Setup menu and press the ENTER key Figure 7 3 Sample Setup Screen 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return ...

Page 48: ...ighlight Beep Set from Setup menu and press the ENTER key Figure 7 5 Sample Setup Screen 2 Press the LEFT RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return Figure 7 6 Sample Beeper On Off Selection Screen 7 4Test Keypad Selecting Key Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the keypad To test the keypad 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlig...

Page 49: ...it works correctly Figure 7 8 Sample Key Test Screen 3 To quit the test click the F2 function key twice 7 5 LCD Keypad Selecting LCD Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the display To test the display 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight LCD Test from Setup menu and press the ENTER key to start test Check if there are any missing spots in the LCD screen ...

Page 50: ...the arrow keys to highlight About from Setup menu and press the ENTER key Figure 7 10 Sample Setup screen 2 A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays Figure 7 11 Sample Tool Information Screen 3 Press the Back key to exit and return to the Setup menu 7 7 Configure Shortcut Keys Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons To assign a func...

Page 51: ...y select an shortcut key and press the ENTER key A screen with a list of loaded applications displays Figure 7 13 Sample ShortCuts Screen 3 Scroll with the UP DOWN arrow keys to highlight an application and press the ENTER key to assign the application to the shortcut key 4 Press any key to exit and return ...

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