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Safety Information For your own safety and the safety of others, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your scanner. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this device. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by vehicle manufacturer. Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual.
Table of Contents ONE-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY.............................................................................................................................2 SAFETY INFORMATION...............................................................................................................................................4 SAFETY MESSAGE CONVENTIONS USED.....................................................................................................................
5.2.5 Special Functions..................................................................................................................................... 26 6 STEERING ANGLE SENSOR (SAS) CALIBRATION........................................................................................ 28 7 OBDII/EOBD OPERATIONS.................................................................................................................................. 29 8 SYSTEM SETUP................................................
1 Using This Manual We provide tool usage instructions in this manual. Below is the conventions we used in the manual. 1.1 Bold Text Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Press the ENTER button to select. 1.2 Symbols and Icons 1.2.1 Solid Spot Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid spot ●. Example: When Settings is selected, a menu that lists all available options displays.
2 Introductions NT630Plus Professional ABS & Airbag Reset Tool works on most vehicles on the road today. It does not only have extensive coverage of vehicles but also provides accurate and professional diagnosis of ABS and airbag faults. 2.1 Scanner Descriptions This section illustrates external features, ports and connectors of the 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.
4 Warranty Card - A warranty card is required if you need any repair or replacement from us. 5 Nylon Carry Pouch - stores the scanner and its accessories. 2.3 Technical Specifications Display: Backlit, 240*320 TFT color display Working Temperature: 0 to 60 ℃ (32 to 140℉) Storage Temperature: -20 to 70℃ (-4 to 158℉) Power Supply: 8-18V vehicle power and 3.3V USB power Dimensions: (L*W*H): 200*100*38mm Weight: 0.
ABS & Airbag - leads to screens for diagnostic trouble code information, live data, ECU information and special functions of ABS and airbag systems on 49 vehicle makes sold worldwide. ● Settings - leads to screens for adjusting default settings to meet your own preference and view information about the scanner. ● Data Manager - leads to screens for access to data records. ● Update - leads to screen for updating the scanner. ● Figure 3-1 Sample Home Screen 3.
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 Numeric Keyboard Screen 3. To delete a letter or number, use the function key Cursor Forward to move the cursor to it and then press the Backspace button. 4. When finished the entry, press Completed key to continue. 4.
4.1 Auto VIN Auto VIN is a shortcut for VIN reading menu which typically includes following options: ● Automatic ● VIN acquisition Manual input VIN 4.1.1 Automatic VIN Acquisition Automatic VIN Acquisition allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN). To identify a vehicle automatic VIN reading: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto VIN from the main menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-1 Sample Main Menu Screen 2.
Figure 4-3 Sample Automatic VIN Reading Screen 4. Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays. Answer NO if it is incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually. Figure 4-4 Sample Manual VIN Entry Screen 5. If it takes too long to get the VIN code, press Cancel to stop and input the VIN manually. Or if failed to identify the VIN, please input the VIN manually or click Cancel to quit.
Figure 4-6 Sample Main Menu Screen 2. Select Manually input VIN from the menu, and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-7 Sample VIN Reading Screen 3. Press the function key Keyboard and a virtual keyboard opens for VIN entry. Figure 4-8 Sample Manual VIN Entry Screen 5. Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Completed to confirm. The scan tool starts to identify the vehicle. 4.
4.2.1 Smart VIN Smart VIN allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN). To identify a vehicle by SmartVIN: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight ABS&Airbag from main menu and press the ENTER key to start. If you have the application assigned to one of the function keys at the bottom of the screen, you can alternatively press the function key to start the application. Figure 4-9 Sample Main Menu Screen 2.
4. Select SmartVIN from the menu, and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-12 Sample VIN Reading Screen 5. The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically. Figure 4-13 Sample Automatic VIN Reading Screen 6. Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays. Answer NO if incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually. Figure 4-14 Sample Manual VIN Entry Screen 4.
1. Refer to step 1-3 of 4.2.1 SmartVIN. 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 5-2 Sample Quick Scan Screen 3. At the end of successful automatic controller scan, a menu with a list of installed controllers together with their DTC overview displays. Figure 5-3 Sample Quick Scan Screen 4. If there is diagnostic trouble code(s) detected in a control unit, press the function key corresponding with Report on the screen to view details of code information. Or press the function key Erase to clear them. Figure 5-4 Sample DTC Screen 5.
Figure 5-5 Function Menu screen 5.1.2 Control Modules Control Modules screen displays all controllers available on the vehicles. The controllers listed on the menu do not mean that they are installed on the vehicle. To select a system for testing: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Control Modules from the menu and press the ENTER key. A controller menu displays. Figure 5-6 Sample Control Module Menu Screen 2. Select the system you would like to test.
5.2 Diagnostic Operations After a system is selected and the scanner establishes communication with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. The menu options may include: ECU information Codes ● Clear Codes ● Live Data ● Special Functions ● ● Read 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. 5.2.
Present/Permanent/Current Codes Pending Codes ● History Codes ● ● Present/Permanent/Current codes stored in a control module are used to help identify the cause of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle. These codes have occurred a specific number of times and indicate a problem that requires repair. Pending codes are also referred to as maturing codes that indicate intermittent faults. If the fault does not occur within a certain number of drive cycles (depending on vehicle), the code clears from memory.
Figure 5-12 Freeze Data screen Freeze Frame Data: a snapshot of critical vehicle operating conditions automatically recorded by the on-board computer at the time of the DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault. 4. Use left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. 5. Press function key Save to store freeze frame information. Or use the BACK key to exit. 5.2.
Figure 5-14 Sample Clear Codes Screen 3. Check the codes again. If any codes remain, repeat the Clear Codes steps. 5.2.4 Live Data Live Data menu lets you view and record real time PID data from a selected vehicle electronic control module. Menu options typically include: ● Complete ● Custom List List 5.2.4.1 Complete Data List Complete List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. To view live PID data: 1.
Figure 5-16 Sample Live Data Menu Screen 3. Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line, and left and right arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. Press function key Pause to suspend collecting data from the vehicle and use the Start key to resume collecting data. To record data to memory of the scanner, use the function key SAVE, and press Stop Saving to stop recording at any time. Figure 5-17 Sample Live Data Screen 4.
Figure 5-19 Sample Two PID Graph Screen 6. Press the function key Merge Graph to display two PID plots in one coordinate to check how they affect each other. Figure 5-20 Sample Merge Graph Screen 7. Press the Back key to return to the previous menu. 5.2.4.2 Custom List Custom 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.
2. The custom data 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. To deselect an item, select it again and then press the ENTER key. Alternatively, use the function keys Select All and Deselect to select or deselect all items at once. Figure 5-22 Sample Custom List Selection Screen 3. When finished selection, use the function key OK to display selected items.
IMPORTANT Before bleeding the brake system, make sure no diagnostic codes are present. Do not let the master cylinder run dry during the brake bleeding procedure. After bleeding the brake system, check the brake pedal for excessive travel or a “spongy” feel. Bleed again if either condition is present. ● Automated Test - automatically commands each solenoid valve and the pump motor on and off to test for proper operation.
Figure 5-24 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. A group selection screen, test selection screen, several step-by-step instruction screens, or bidirectional control screen may appear. Read the screens and follow all instructions. If necessary, use the function keys to perform commands or answer any questions. If more than 3 function keys displays, use up and down arrow keys to select a command and press the ENTER key to confirm. Figure 5-25 Sample Special Function screen 3.
Figure 6-2 Sample SAS Calibration Screen 7 OBDII/EOBD Operations OBDII/EOBD menu lets you access all OBD service modes. According to ISO 9141-2, ISO 14230-4, and SAE J1850 standards, the OBD application is divided into several sub programs, called ‘Service $xx’.
8 System Setup This section illustrates how to program the scanner to meet your specific needs. When Settings is selected, a menu with available service options displays. Menu options typically include: Language Unit ● Shortcuts ● Display Test ● Keypad Test ● About ● ● 8.1 Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. The scan tool is set to display English menus by default. To configure system language: 1.
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Units from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 8-3 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press the up and down arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. Figure 8-4 Sample Unit Selection Screen 8.3 Configure Shortcut Keys Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons. To assign a function to a shortcut button: 1.
2. Press the up and down arrow key select a shortcut key and press the ENTER key. A screen with a list of loaded applications displays. Figure 8-6 Sample Shortcuts Screen 3. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight an application and press the ENTER key to assign the application to the shortcut key. Figure 8-7 Sample Shortcuts Screen 8.4 Display Test Selecting Display Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the display. To test the display: 1.
2. To quit the test, press the Back key. 8. 5 Keypad Test Selecting Keypad 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 highlight Keypad Test from Settings menu and press ENTER key. Figure 8-9 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press any key to start test. The virtue key corresponding with the key you pressed will be highlighted on the screen if it works correctly. Figure 8-10 Sample Keypad Test Screen 3.
Figure 8-11 Sample Settings Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays. Figure 8-12 Sample Tool Information Screen 3. Press the Back key to exit. 8 Update The scanner can be updated to keep you stay current with the latest development of diagnosis. This section illustrates how to register and update your scan tool. To update your scanner, please follow the three steps as below: Step1: Obtain an FOXWELL ID. Step2: Register the product with the product serial number.
To create a Foxwell ID and register your scan tool a. Visit our site www.foxwelltech.us and then select Support>Register. Figure 8-1 Sample Register Screen b. Click Register link at the top right of the website or at the lower side of home page. Figure 8-2 Sample Register Screen 2. Enter your own email address and click “Send code” to find the verification code in your mailbox. Create a unique password, confirm password and then click “Free registration” to complete.
Please always remember your FOXWELL ID and Password as it’s important for you to manager your product and updates. 4. The registration page will be bypassed, skipping to the log in page. Just input your FOXWELL ID and Password to sign in. Figure 8-4 Sample Sign in Screen 5. When log in successfully, the Member Center will show as below. This platform enables you to review the registered products, register new products, modify personal information or reset the password.
Figure 8-7 Sample Password Reset Succeeded Screen 8. If you forget your email or Foxwell ID, just click Sign in at the top right of the website, then click Forgot password, and click Forget Email or Foxwell ID. You are required to input your registered serial number. Figure 8-8 Sample Product Serial Number Required Screen 9. Your Registered email or Foxwell ID will appear under SEARCH RESULT. Figure 8-9 Sample FOXWELL Search Result Screen 8.1.
Figure 8-10 Sample FoxAssist Installation Screen 3. Double click the desktop icon to launch the application. Figure 8-11 Sample FoxAssist Main Screen 4. Click Register button, a Register window will pop up. Enter your own email address and click “Send code” to find the verification code in your mailbox . Create a unique password, confirm password and then click “Free registration” to complete. Figure 8-12 Sample Register Screen 5.
Figure 8-13 Sample Registration Success Screen 6. Click OK. It skips to the login page automatically. You can input your FOXWELL ID and Password to sign in. Figure 8-14 Sample Sign in Screen 8.2 Register Your Scanner To register a scanner , you can either register on www.foxwelltech.us or by the update PC application FoxAssist. 8.2.1 Register Through Website 1. Open www.foxwelltech.us main page and click Sign in. Input your FOXWELL ID/registered email and password.
Figure 8-16 Sample Member Center Screen 3. To register a product, please click My Products>New Registration. Input correct serial number and click the Submit button to complete product registration. Please repeat the process if you have more products. Figure 8-17 Sample New Product Registration Screen NOTE To check the serial number of a device, please boot it up, and select Setting>About. The serial number is right on the About page.
connect the scanner with your PC via USB cable, choose the Update icon and press the Enter Key on the scanner, then your serial number will be automatically acquired by the FoxAssist and please click Activate to complete. Figure 8-19 Sample New Product Activate Screen 8.
Figure 8-20 Sample Sign in FoxAssist Screen 4. You are lead to Download tap after you sign in, please choose the Update icon and press the Enter Key on the scanner, then all updates applicable to your scanner display. Figure 8-21 Sample Download Screen 5. Click the check box(es) in front of the software(s) you wish to update and then click the Upgrade button on the top of the software(s) to download. Figure 8-22 Sample Upgrade Check Screen 6. When Upgrade button is clicked, it begins to download.
Figure 8-23 Sample Updating Screen 7. When all the items are updated, an “All software downloads are successfully installed!” message displays. Please click OK to confirm. Figure 8-24 Sample Update Completed Screen 8. Please click Return to review all the software status. Figure 8-25 Sample Software Management Screen 43 NT630Plus ABS & Airbag Reset Tool Manual_English_V1.
NOTE If “Update Failed” dialog comes up, it indicates that the software updates failed. Please check the network connection. If the problem still exists, please contact support@foxwelltech.com or your local dealer for assistance. 9. Should you have any questions regarding the product, please click Complaint, fill in all required information and click Submit to send us your issue. Figure 8-26 Sample Complaint Screen 10.
. Figure 8-28 Sample FoxAssist Setting Screen 12. Please click User Information to view your personal information. To modify your personal information, just click the Edit and type in the message box and click Confirm. To help us provide better sales, please make sure that the telephone, email and country are correctly entered. Figure 8-29 Sample User Information Screen 45 NT630Plus ABS & Airbag Reset Tool Manual_English_V1.