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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....................................................................................................................
MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................................ 27 6.1 OIL SERVICE RESET............................................................................................................................................28 6.2 ELECTRONIC PARKING BRAKE............................................................................................................................ 29 6.
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.
Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introductions This series of scanners from Foxwell are innovative diagnostic tools for most vehicles on the road today. With the tool properly connected to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC), you can use the scanner to read diagnostic trouble codes and view “live” data readings from a variety of control systems. You can also save “recordings” of the data readings, and print stored information. 2.
2 Diagnostic Cable - provides connection between the scanner and a vehicle. 3 USB Cable - provides connection between the scanner and a computer to update and print data. 4 Warranty Card - A warranty card is required if you need any repair or replacement from us. 5 Blower Molding Case - stores the scanner and its accessories. 2.3 Technical Specifications Display: Backlit, 4.
● OBDII/EOBD - leads to OBDII screens for all 9 generic OBD system tests. Diagnostic - leads to screens for diagnostic trouble code information, live data stream, ECU information of a variety of vehicles. ● Maintenance - leads to screens of tests of the most frequently required service features. ● 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.
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.
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. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto VIN from the main menu and press the ENTER key. 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.
4.2 Manual Vehicle Selection Select vehicle brand you are to test, and two ways of getting to the diagnostic operations are available. ● ● SmartVIN Manual Selection 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 Diagnostic from main menu and press the ENTER key to start.
Figure 4-11 Sample Vehicle Selection Screen 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 4.2.2 Manual Selection Manual Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters, such as model year, and engine type. To identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection: 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.
5.1.1 Quick Scan Quick Scan performs an automatic system test to determine which control modules are installed on the vehicle and provides diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) overview. Depending on the number of control modules, it may take 10 minutes or longer to complete the test. To perform an automatic system scan: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Quick Scan from the menu and press ENTER to start. Figure 5-1 Sample Quick Scan Screen 2.
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. Press function key F1 to save the trouble code information. 6. 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 5-6 Sample Control Module Screen 2. Select the system you would like to test. When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle, the Control Module menu displays. Figure 5-7 Sample Control Module Menu Screen 5.2 Diagnostic Operations After a system is selected and the scanner establishes communication with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays.
Figure 5-8 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays. Figure 5-9 Sample ECU Information Screen 3. Press function key Save to store ECU information. Or use the BACK key to exit. 5.2.2 Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read trouble codes found in the control unit.
Figure 5-10 Sample Function 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. Figure 5-11 Sample Code Screen 3. Press function key Save to store DTC information. Press function key Freeze Frame to view freeze data. Figure 5-12 Freeze Data screen 22 NT6X4Elite Series User’s Manual_English_V1.
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. 5.2.3 Clear Codes Clear Codes menu lets you to clear all current and stored DTCs from a selected control module.
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 List Complete List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. To view live PID data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key.
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. Use up and down arrow key to select line.
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. Figure 5-21 Sample Live Data Menu Screen 2.
Figure 5-22 Sample Custom List Selection Screen 3. When finished selection, use the function key OK to display selected items. Figure 5-23 Sample Live Data Screen 6 Maintenance This section gives brief instructions of the most commonly required service and maintenance operations. Typical service operation screens are a series of menu driven executive commands. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the operation.
Figure 6-1 Sample Main Menu Screen 2. Select a service to test and press ENTER key to start. Figure 6-2 Sample Maintenance Screen 6.1 Oil Service Reset Oil Light Reset menu allows you to reset the service lamps on the instrument cluster. The Service Indicator System is designed to alert the driver when the vehicle is due for a service. Oil service reset methods are determined by the vehicle being tested. Oil Reset With One Button - applicable to GM models only.
6.2 Electronic Parking Brake EPB Service menu allows you to perform the service and maintenance of brake systems, including deactivation and activation of the brake control system, bleeding brake fluid, opening and closing brake pads, and setting brakes after disc or pad replacement, on multiple brands of vehicles where electronic brake systems are fitted. Some tests display a command to the operator.
● ● ● ● Sensor calibration on Honda EPB vehicles - allows to program the current output value of each sensor into the electric parking brake unit. Perform BRT on Citroen/Peugeot cars – make several selections to confirm your car model, and then complete the battery replacement following on-screen instructions. Perform BRT on Audi/VW/Seat/Skoda cars - after communicating with vehicles, there’s two options under Replace battery menu - Validate battery and Display data.
6.11 Injector Coding Write injector actual code or rewrite code in the ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity. After the ECU or injector is replaced, injector code of each cylinder must be confirmed or re-coded so that the cylinder can better identify injectors to accurately control fuel injection. 7 OBDII/EOBD Operations OBDII/EOBD menu lets you access all OBD service modes.
● Beep Set 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. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language from Settings menu and press ENTER key. Figure 8-1 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press left and right arrow key select a language and press the ENTER key to confirm. Press the Back key to exit and return.
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. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Shortcuts from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with available shortcut keys displays.
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 Configure Beeper Selecting Beep Set opens a dialog box that allows you to turn on/off the beeper. To turn on/off the beeper: 1.
Figure 8-8 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press the up and down arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. Figure 8-9 Sample Beeper On/Off Screen 8.5 Display Test Selecting Display 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 Display Test from Settings menu and press the ENTER key to start test. Check if there are any missing spots in the LCD screen.
Figure 8-11 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 8-12 Sample Keypad Test Screen 3. To quit the test, press Back key twice. 8.7 Tool Information Selecting About option opens a screen that shows information about your scan tool, such as serial number, which may be required for product registration. To view information of your scan tool: 1.
Figure 8-13 Sample Settings Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays. Figure 8-14 Sample Tool Information Screen 3. Press the Back key to exit. 9 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.
Figure 9-1 Sample Register Screen b. Click Register link at the top right of the website or at the lower side of home page. Figure 9-2 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.
IMPORTANT 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 9-4 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.
IMPORTANT Before enter new password or confirm password, please enter the correct Verification Code in your registered email. 7. A Password reset succeeded message will appear if you rest password successfully. Now you are able to log in with your ID and the new password. If you want to change the password, please sign in with your user name and password, then select My Profile/Reset Password. Figure 9-7 Sample Password Reset Succeeded Screen 8.
9.1.2 Register With FoxAssist You are also allowed to register and create a Foxwell ID with the update client FoxAssist. To register through website: 1. Visit our site www.foxwelltech.us and go the Product page. Find your product model and click it to view the product profile. Or Find the update tool under Tools in the Support page. Select Download tab to download the PC application file. 2. Unzip the application file. Follow instructions on computer screen to install the application and driver.
Figure 9-12 Sample Register Screen 5. A Registered account is successful message will appear if you registered successfully. Figure 9-13 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 9-14 Sample Sign in Screen 9.2 Register Your Scanner To register a scanner , you can either register on www.foxwelltech.us or by the update PC application FoxAssist. 42 NT6X4Elite Series User’s Manual_English_V1.
9.2.1 Register Through Website 1. Open www.foxwelltech.us main page and click Sign in. Input your FOXWELL ID/registered email and password. Figure 9-15 Sample Sign in Screen 2. 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 9-16 Sample Member Center Screen 3. To register a product, please click My Products>New Registration.
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. You can also find the serial number on the back of main unit or Warranty Card. 9.2.2 Register With FoxAssist To register with FoxAssist: 1. Launch the PC application FoxAssist. Sign in with your Foxwell ID/ registered email and password. Figure 9-18 Sample Sign in Screen 2. Select Activate and input serial number to complete product registration.
● PC or laptop with ● Internet service USB ports To be able to use update tool, PC or laptop must meet the following minimum requirements: ● Operation System: Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10. ● CPU: Intel PⅢ or better ● RAM: 64MB or better ● Hard Disk Space: 30MB or better ● Display: 800*600 pixel, 16 byte true color display or better ● Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer NOTE Before updating, please make sure your network works correctly.
Figure 9-21 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 9-22 Sample Upgrade Check Screen 6. When Upgrade button is clicked, it begins to download. And you can check the Current Status. If the Current Status shows Downloading, please do not close the update application. Figure 9-23 Sample Updating Screen 7.
Figure 9-24 Sample Update Completed Screen 8. Please click Return to review all the software status. Figure 9-25 Sample Software Management Screen 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.
Figure 9-26 Sample Complaint Screen 10. To uninstall a software or all software, select them on the Uninstall tab and click the Uninstall button. And the uninstalled items can be found in the Uninstall screen. Figure 9-27 Sample Software Uninstallation Screen 11. Please click Setting to change the update tool language. 48 NT6X4Elite Series User’s Manual_English_V1.
Figure 9-28 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 9-29 Sample User Information Screen 49 NT6X4Elite Series User’s Manual_English_V1.
