FX Series Full System Scan Tool Table of Contents 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND WARNINGS ............... 4 2. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................... 5 2.1 ON-BOARD DIAGNOSTICS (OBD) II .............................. 5 2.2 DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) ........................ 5 2.3 LOCATION OF DATA LINK CONNECTOR (DLC) .............. 7 2.4 OBD II READINESS MONITORS ..................................... 8 2.5 OBD II MONITOR READINESS STATUS.......................... 9 2.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.9 SETTINGS ..................................................................... 23 Language ...................................................................... 24 Unit ................................................................................. 25 Beep ............................................................................... 26 Key Test ......................................................................... 27 LCD Test .....................................
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 1. Safety Precautions and Warnings To prevent personal injury or damage to vehicles and/or the scan tool, read this instruction manual first and observe the following safety precautions at a minimum whenever working on a vehicle: Always perform automotive testing in a safe environment. Wear safety eye protection that meets ANSI standards. Keep clothing, hair, hands, tools, test equipment, etc. away from all moving or hot engine parts.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 2. General Information 2.1 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) II The first generation of On-Board Diagnostics (OBD I) was developed by the California Air Resources Board (ARB) and implemented in 1988 to monitor some of the emission control components on vehicles. As technology evolved and the desire to improve the On-Board Diagnostic system increased, a new generation of On-Board Diagnostic system was developed.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool provide you with a guide as to where a fault might be occurring within a vehicle. OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes consists of a five-digit alphanumeric code. The first character, a letter, identifies which control system sets the code. The other four characters, all numbers, provide additional information on where the DTC originated and the operating conditions that caused it to set.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 2.3 Location of Data Link Connector (DLC) The DLC (Data Link Connector or Diagnostic Link Connector) is the standardized 16-cavity connector where diagnostic scan tools interface with the vehicle's on-board computer. The DLC is usually located 12 inches from the center of the instrument panel (dash), under or around the driver’s side for most vehicles. If Data Link Connector is not located under dashboard, a label should be there telling location.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 2.4 OBD II Readiness Monitors An important part of a vehicle’s OBD II system is the Readiness Monitors, which are indicators used to find out if all of the emissions components have been evaluated by the OBD II system. They are running periodic tests on specific systems and components to ensure that they are performing within allowable limits. Currently, there are eleven OBD II Readiness Monitors (or I/M Monitors) defined by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
FX Series Full System Scan Tool These monitors are termed non-continuous monitors. For different ignition type engines, the available monitors are different too.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool The power-train control module (PCM) sets a monitor to “Ready” or “Complete” after an appropriate drive cycle has been performed. The drive cycle that enables a monitor and sets readiness codes to “Ready” varies for each individual monitor. Once a monitor is set as “Ready” or “Complete”, it will remain in this state.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool problem with one or more of vehicle's systems and may cause emissions to exceed federal standards. If the MIL illuminates with a steady light, it indicates that a problem has been detected and the vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Under certain conditions, the dashboard light will blink or flash. This indicates a severe problem and flashing is intended to discourage vehicle operation.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool needs to be reset. For vehicle specific drive cycle, consult the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual. Freeze Frame Data -- When an emissions related fault occurs, the OBD II system not only sets a code but also records a snapshot of the vehicle operating parameters to help in identifying the problem.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3. Using the Scan Tool 3.1 Tool Description 1 2 3 4 5 Up button Left button Right button Down button OK button 6 7 8 9 10 Power Supply Port USB Port Esc button Function button Main cable port 3.2 Specifications No 1 2 3 4 Item Display Working Temp Storage Temp.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.3 Accessories Included No 1 2 Item User Manual Main cable 3 OBDII connector 4 USB cable 5 Carry case: Description Instructions for tool operations Connect the tool and the OBDII connector to the vehicle Provide the power supply and communicates between tool and vehicle Used to upgrade the software for the scan tool A portable case to store the scan tool when not in use 3.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.4.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.4.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool A red cross will be popup on the left of the live data Three conditions are shown as below when click the Fn button, in this case the Up, Down, Left, Right and OK buttons will be activated accordingly: Note: Move Up and Down to select more items Move Left and Right for page up and page down Only live data can be selected for graphic display Esc Button Esc Button - Cancels a selection (or action) from a menu or returns to the previous screen Up Button Up Button - Moves up
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Right Button Right Button -When look up DTC definitions, moves to next character and view additional information on next screens if DTC definition covers more than one screen; views next screen or next frames of recorded data.. It is also used to view next trouble code when viewing DTCs. OK Button OK Button - Confirms a selection /action from a menu. 3.5 Power Supply Before using the scan tool, you must provide power to the scan tool.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.6 Diagnose This section provides the car diagnosis base on different areas and car makes.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool European coverage ALFA-ROMEO AUDI BENZ BMW CITROEN VOLKSWAGEN FIAT FORD JAGUAR LANCIA LANDROVER MINI OPEL PEUGEOT PORSCHE RENAULT VAUXHALL SEAT SKODA SMART VOLVO 19
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Asian coverage ACURA DAEWOO DAIHATSU TOYOTA HONDA HYUNDAI INFINITI ISUZU KIA LEXUS MAZDA MITSUBISHI NISSAN SSANGYONG SUBARU SUZUKI 20
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.7 Favorite This section provides user customizing car makes adding function. How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Menu to select the button Diagnose. 2) Press OK, and then select some area from American, Asian and European. The screen will display different car makes in list. 3) Press Fn, a green mark will be displayed on the upper right corner of the car make icon. 4) Press OK to save the setting.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.9 Settings This section provides system setting functions for the scan tool. Five options are available for area choices as below: LANGUAGE UNIT BEEP KEY TEST LCD TEST To enter the Settings menu From the Main Screen, use Left/Right to select Settings, and press OK. Following the instructions to do adjustments and settings could make your diagnosis more conveniently and easily. NOTE: Settings of the unit will remain until change to the existing settings is made.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Language This section provides multiple languages for different areas. Generally speaking two languages will be fixed, and English language is set as default before delivery. How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Screen to select the button Settings. 2) Press OK and then press Language. 3) The screen will display two languages in list.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Unit This section provides unit measuring options between English and Metric. How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Screen to select the button Settings. 2) Select Unit and press OK. 3) The below screen will be displayed for unit measurement setting. 4) Move the button Left/Right to set the unit required. 5) Press OK to save the selection. NOTE: Metric is the default setting. Press Esc to exit without saving.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Beep This section provides button sound testing with ON/OFF options. How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Screen to select the button Settings. 2) Select Beep and press OK. 3) The below screen will be displayed for button beep sound setting. 4) Move the button Left/Right to set the unit required. 5) Press OK to save the selection. NOTE: ON is the default setting. Press Esc to exit without saving.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Key Test This section provides the keys testing options. The user can check whether the keyboard is working properly. How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Screen to select the button Settings. 2) Select Key Test and press OK. 3) The below screen will be displayed: 4) Press the button Fn, Esc, Up, Down, Left, Right, OK one by one to test keys. NOTE: Press Fn for 2s to quit the testing.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool LCD Test This section provides LCD display testing options. The user can check How to do: 1) Move the Left/Right or Up/Down button under the Main Screen to select the button Settings. 2) Select LCD Test and press OK. 3) The LCD screen will display red, green, blue, white and black with sequence to test whether the LCD display is working properly. NOTE: Press Esc to exit the screen testing. 3.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3.11 Vehicle Coverage On the basis of all OBD II compliant vehicles, including those equipped with universal protocol -- Control Area Network (CAN), ANCEL FX Series Auto Scanner expands vehicle system coverage and offers more diagnostic power to the vehicle technicians. Featuring expanded global vehicle coverage, the scan tool offers technicians a significant improvement on model years covered by supported manufactures.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Operating Error If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU (Electronic Control Unit) is too slow to respond to requests. You need to do the following to reset the tool: Reset the scan tool. Turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds. Turn the ignition back to on and continue the testing.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 4. Diagnostic operations 4.1 Start a New Test Before using the scan tool to diagnose, you must connect the scan tool to the vehicle with the OBDII connector and the main cable. Insert the OBDII connector into the OBD II socket on the car correctly. The OBDII port locations vary according to the different car models. Follow the steps to begin the diagnostics. 1) Turn on the scan tool and wait for the Main Screen. 2) Select Diagnose in the Main Screen.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 3) Select EUROPEAN as below: AMERICAN ASIAN EUROPEAN 4) Select BMW for testing (Taking BMW as an example): ALFA-ROMEO AUDI BENZ BMW CITROEN VOLKSWAGEN FIAT FORD 31
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 5) The page pops out, select item [1] 1 Series as below: Diagnosis [1] 1 Series [2] 2 Series [3] 3 Series [4] 4 Series [5] 5 Series [6] 6 Series [7] 7 Series 6) Press OK, the following page will be displayed: 1 Series [1] E87 / E88 [2] F20 / F21 32
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 4.2 Start a Quick Test 7) The page will be displayed as below: E87 / E88 [1] Quick test [2] Drive [3] Chassis [4] Body [5] Service functions NOTE: The Quick test on the first line supporting all system listed in Drive, Chassis and Body.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 9) Press OK to select Yes for starting the quick test. It will take several seconds to actuate the short test. Information Short test have been finished! Press OK key to continue! NOTE: Press Right to select NO and cancel the quick test. Press Esc to stop the operation during the quick test.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 11) Press OK, the below page will be displayed: Short test DME/DDE (Motor/Diesel Electronics) 1F 29CC DME: Misfire, several cylinders EKPS Fuel-pump control 3F 50 Ignition, cylinder 3 67 Knock sensor 4 NOTE: The scan tool will display all control units with this item selection.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 13) Press OK, the below page will be displayed: Short test CAS Car Access System No fault code! EGS transmission control No fault code! DME/DDE (Motor/Diesel Electronics) 1F EKPS Fuel-pump control system 3F AL active steering No fault code! ARS Dynamic Drive 2 No fault code! NOTE: The scan tool will display all quick test results with this item selection.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 15) Press OK, the below page will be displayed: Quick delete [1] Clear fault in control unit [2] Clear faults of all control unit NOTE: Up/Down: To view items on current page one by one Left/Right: To view items on next and previous page 16) Press OK to confirm the first choice [1] Clear fault in control unit.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 17) After pressing OK, the page will be displayed: Short test CAS Car Access System No fault code! EGS transmission control No fault code! DME/DDE (Motor/Diesel Electronics) 1F EKPS Fuel-pump control system 3F AL active steering No fault code! ARS Dynamic Drive 2 No fault code! NOTE: Up/Down: To view items on current page one by one Left/Right: To view items on next and previous page Esc: Back to previous menu 4.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 19) Press OK to confirm the first choice [1] Identification. The following information will be displayed: Identification CAS Car Access System Physical hardware number 8353731 BMW Part number 8353731 Coding index 48 Date of manufacture (DD.MM.YYYY) 30.07.2015 Diagnosis index 12611 NOTE: Up/Down: To view items on current page one by one Left/Right: To view items on next and previous page Esc/Enter: Back to previous menu 4.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 21) After pressing OK, the below page will be displayed Information No fault code! Press OK key to continue! NOTE: Enter: Back to previous menu 4.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 23) The following page will be displayed as below Information Do you want to carry out this function? Yes No NOTE: Press Right to select NO and cancel the quick test. 24) Press OK to select Yes and delete fault memory.
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FX Series Full System Scan Tool 29) After pressing OK, the page will be displayed: Diagnosis request [1] Terminal 30E [2] Terminal 30L [3] Terminal 15-1 [4] Terminal 15-2 [5] Terminal 15-3 [6] Terminal 15-4 [7] Terminal 15, Wake Up (PT CAN) 30) Press Left and Right to view next or previous pages.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 31) Press OK to select all items listed. Diagnosis request [1] Terminal 30E 16.65 (V) [2] Terminal 30L 16.65 (V) [3] Terminal 15-1 16.65 (V) [4] Terminal 15-2 16.65 (V) [5] Terminal 15-3 16.65 (V) [6] Terminal 15-4 16.65 (V) [7] Terminal 15, Wake Up (PT CAN) 16.65 (V) 32) Press Fn to select items requested.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 33) Press Down to select [5] Service functions: E87 / E88 [1] Quick test [2] Drive [3] Chassis [4] Body [5] Service functions NOTE: ANCEL FX Series scan tool provides other system available, such as Drive, Chassis, Body, ABS,Airbag, EPB, AC,ACS(esp) etc. 5. Software Update This function always you to update the scan tool software through a computer 5.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 5.2 Software Update Flow Chart Visit ANCEL website as below www.anceldirect.com/download.html 1 2 4 3 Download Update Client and then following the instructions Connect PC and the mian unit with USB cable before software updating Input details for online registration and submit the form.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 6. Warranty and Service 6.1 Limited One Year Warranty Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, ANCEL warrants its customer that this product is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase for a subsequent period of one year.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 4. a) b) c) d) e) ANCEL 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: The customer shall return the product to the place of purchase for repair or replacement processing, contact your local ANCEL distributor or visit our website www.anceldirect.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool 5. Any implied warranty of merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose or use, shall be limited to the duration of the foregoing limited written warranty. Otherwise, the foregoing limited warranty is the consumer’s sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied. ANCEL shall not be liable for special, incidental, punitive or consequential damages, including but not limited 6.
FX Series Full System Scan Tool Why the Operating Error? If the scan tool freezes, then an exception occurs or the vehicle’s ECU is too slow to respond the requests. Answer: Reset the scan tool first and turn the ignition off and wait for about 10 seconds and turn the ignition back to ON and continue the testing. Why the Scan Tool Doesn’t Power Up? If the scan tool won’t power up or operates incorrectly in any other way.
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