Foxwell ET2530, Manual

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Page 4: ...ator or to bystanders Important Safety Instructions And always use your scanner as described in the user s manual and follow all safety 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 ...

Page 5: ...ning Put the transmission in park for automatic transmission or neutral for manual transmission And never leave a running engine unattended Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine Don t connect or disconnect the equipments while the ignition is on or the engine is running ...

Page 6: ...rrow Icon 9 1 2 3 Note and Important Message 9 2 INTRODUCTIONS 10 2 1 SCANNER DESCRIPTIONS 10 2 2 ACCESSORY DESCRIPTIONS 11 2 3 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 11 3 GETTING STARTED 11 3 1 PROVIDING POWER TO SCANNER 11 3 1 1 Connecting to Vehicle Power 11 3 1 2 Connecting to Computer with USB Cable 12 3 2 APPLICATION OVERVIEW 12 3 3 INPUT DIALOG BOX 13 4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION 14 4 1 SMART VIN 15 4 2 MANU...

Page 7: ...U Information 27 5 2 5 Active Tests 28 5 2 6 Special Functions 29 6 OBDII EOBD OPERATIONS 30 7 SYSTEM SETUP 31 7 1 SELECT LANGUAGE 31 7 2 CHANGE UNITS 32 7 3 CONFIGURE SHORTCUT KEYS 33 7 4 DISPLAY TEST 34 7 5 KEYPAD TEST 35 7 6 TOOL INFORMATION 35 8 UPDATE 36 8 1 CREATE A FOXWELL ID 36 Register with FoxAssist 36 8 2 REGISTER YOUR SCANNER 38 Register With FoxAssist 38 8 3 UPDATE THE SCANNER 39 ...

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Page 9: ...lected a menu that lists all available options displays Menu options include Language Unit Shortcuts Display Test Keypad Test About 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 add...

Page 10: ...d the functions may vary by year and model 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 3 Function Keys Shortcut keys three keys that correspond with buttons on some screens for executing spe...

Page 11: ...ata 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 6 Kg 3 Ge...

Page 12: ... updates and printing of data To connect to computer 1 Connect the scanner to a computer with the USB cable provided 3 2 Application Overview When the scan tool boots up the Home screen opens This screen shows all applications loaded on the unit The available vehicle applications may vary depending on software configuration Take a Toyota customized scanner for example following applications are pr...

Page 13: ...set adaptation value enter block number enter login code key matching look up DTCs The scan tool provides 4 different types of keyboard to meet your specific needs Depending on the needs of text entry it automatically shows the most suitable keypad classic QWERTY keyboard for input of texts that contain both letters and numbers numeric keyboard for input of numbers alphabet keyboard for input of l...

Page 14: ...cation This section illustrates how to use the scanner to identify the specifications of the vehicle under test The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested Therefore certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven you simply foll...

Page 15: ...To identify a vehicle by SmartVIN 1 Scroll with arrow keys to highlight the vehicle application from main menu and press ENTER Figure 4 1 Sample Main Menu Screen 2 Select SmartVIN from the menu and press the ENTER key Figure 4 2 Sample VIN Reading Screen 3 The scan tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically ...

Page 16: ... if incorrect and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually Figure 4 4 Sample Manual VIN Entry Screen 4 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 Scroll with arrow keys to highlight the vehicle application from main m...

Page 17: ...ler selection displays Figure 4 7 Sample Manual Vehicle Selection Screen 5 Diagnostic Operations This section illustrates how to use the scanner to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes and view live data readings and ECU information on controllers installed on a variety of vehicles and also save recordings of the data readings 5 1 Control Module Selection When you completed the identification o...

Page 18: ...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 Main Group Screen 2 To pause the scan press the function key corresponding with Pause on the screen Figure 5 2 Sample Quick Scan Screen 3 At the end of successful automatic controller scan a menu with...

Page 19: ...ding 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 5 Function Menu screen ...

Page 20: ...trol 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 When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle the Function 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 t...

Page 21: ... 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 If a fault occurs a specific number of times the code matures into a DTC and the MIL illuminates or blinks History codes are also referred to as past codes that indicate intermitt...

Page 22: ...ugh different screens of data 5 Press function key Save to store freeze frame information Or use the BACK key to exit 5 2 2 Clear Codes Clear 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 is completely checked and serviced by technicians and no vital i...

Page 23: ...Figure 5 12 Sample Clear Codes Screen 3 Check the codes again If any codes remain repeat the Clear Codes steps 5 2 3 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 List Custom List 5 2 3 1 Complete Data List Complete List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system To vie...

Page 24: ...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 15 Sample Live Data Screen 4 Use up and down arrow key to select line If Graph is highlighte...

Page 25: ...hs to display two PID graphs in one screen Press Single graph to view one plot Figure 5 17 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 18 Sample Merge Graph Screen 7 Press the Back key to return to the previous menu ...

Page 26: ...gure 5 19 Sample Live Data Menu Screen 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 20 Sample Cus...

Page 27: ...dentification data of the control module under test such as the control module identification string the control module coding and Work Shop Code To read ECU information 1 Select ECU Information from the menu and press the ENTER key Figure 5 22 Sample Function Menu Screen 2 A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays ...

Page 28: ... number and type of tests are dictated by the control module On some systems the actuator tests cannot be restarted until the ignition key is switched off for some time Alternatively briefly start and run the engine shut down turn the ignition to the run position then re initiate the actuator tests IMPORTANT The tests activate a component but they do not check if the component is working correctly...

Page 29: ...ial Functions perform various component adaptations of the control module under test allowing you to recalibrate or configure certain components after making repairs or replacement Typical service operation screens are a series of menu driven executive commands Follow on screen instructions to complete the operation To perform special tests on a vehicle 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight th...

Page 30: ...d Service xx Below is a list of OBD diagnostic services Service 01 request 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 speci...

Page 31: ...splays if the option is not applicable to the vehicle under test 7 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 7 1 Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose s...

Page 32: ...guage and press the ENTER key to confirm Press the Back key to exit and return Figure 7 2 Sample Language Selection Screen 7 2 Change Units Selecting Unit opens a dialog box that allows you to choose units of measure To change the unit setup 1 Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Units from Settings menu and press the ENTER key ...

Page 33: ...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 Figure 7 5 Sample Settings screen 2 Press the up and down arrow key select a shortcut key and press the ENTER key A screen ...

Page 34: ... the application to the shortcut key Figure 7 7 Sample Shortcuts Screen 7 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 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 ...

Page 35: ... Figure 7 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 7 10 Sample Keypad Test Screen 3 To quit the test press Back key twice 7 6 Tool Information Selecting About option opens a screen that shows information about your scan tool such as serial number which may be required ...

Page 36: ...u 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 Step3 Update the product by the update application FoxAssist 8 1 Create a Foxwell ID Register with FoxAssist You are also allowed ...

Page 37: ... screen to install the application and driver 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 ...

Page 38: ...ssfully 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 Register With FoxAssist To register with FoxAssist 1 Launch the PC application FoxAssist Sign in with your Foxwell ID registered email and password ...

Page 39: ... 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 3 Update the Scanner To update scanner you need the following tools The scan tool PC application FoxAssist PC or laptop with USB ports Internet service To be able to use up...

Page 40: ...ks correctly Before updating please make sure you have already created a Foxwell ID To update your scanner 1 Double click the desktop icon to launch the application 2 Connect the scanner with your PC via USB cable 3 Log in with your Foxwell ID and password 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 ...

Page 41: ... 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 And you can check the Current Status If the Current Status shows Downloading please do not close the update application ...

Page 42: ...e 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 ...

Page 43: ...xists please contact support endeavourtools com au 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 To uninstall a software or all software select them on the Uninstall tab and click the Uninstall button And the uninstalled i...

Page 44: ...update tool language 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 ...

Page 45: ...45 ET2530 Multi System Scanner Manual_English_V1 02 Figure 8 29 Sample User Information Screen ...