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  • Page 1: Statement

    Disclaimer  The manual is designed only for the use of FCAR series products. Without written approval of Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd., any corporation or individual cannot copy and backup in any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or other means).
  • Page 2 FCAR Code Reader User Manual  Before using FCAR Coder Reader series product, please read the manual carefully.    The manual is based on the current specifications and functions of the product. If new specifications and functions are added to the product, there will be corresponding changes in the manual. The new manual can be downloaded from the FCAR Company’s website (http://www.fcar.com).
  • Page 3  Instrument Use Notes  When you use FCAR series products for testing, you must handle it with care and keep them away from heat source and electromagnetic field, so as to avoid interference with the main unit.  ...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Statement ......................……………………………1 1.1 Introduction to FCAR Code Readers ............5 1.2 Introduction to Its Appearance and Basic Function ..............5 1.2.1 F501 Gasoline OBDⅡ Code Reader ..................... 6 1.2.2 F502 Diesel OBD Code Reader ..................... 7 1.3 Product Parameters ........................ 7 1.4 Operation Methods ........................
  • Page 5: Introduction To Fcar Code Readers

    Company. With them, users can fast and efficiently read out DTC in automobile electric control system, diagnose fault position and find out fault cause. FCAR code reader is applicable in all auto repairing factories. It is portable for car owners to diagnose DTC in automobile electric control system anytime and anywhere. LED signal lights make easy and practical operation.
  • Page 6: F501 Gasoline Obdⅱcode Reader

    5. Up and Down buttons 6. Enter: For confirmation. 7. USB Interface: Backup interface for connection; 8. Exit: For cancel and back. 1.2.1 F501 Gasoline OBDⅡCode Reader Features ➢ Support OBDⅡ/EOBD gasoline cars (1996~2013) in America, Europe, Asia, etc. ...
  • Page 7: F502 Diesel Obd Code Reader

    1.2.2 F502 Heavy truck Code Reader Features ➢ Support heavy-duty trucks that is compatible with standard protocols (J1939 and J1708).   ➢ Read DTC (Diagnose fault code)  ➢ Support ECU like CUMMINS, Bosch, DELPHI   ➢ Connection to OBD16 via diesel 6PIN and diesel 9PIN  Diagnostic Protocols ...
  • Page 8: Operation Methods

    1. When Engine MIL of vehicle with standard OBD Ⅱlights up, driver must stop the vehicle and hold the handbrake, turn on the key switch and then insert the FCAR code reader into 16pin diagnostic socket of the vehicle. Standard OBDⅡ diagnostic socket is generally set below the steering wheel at the driver side.
  • Page 9 4. After enter the system, users can read fault code, erase fault code, read data stream and others (When menu exceeds the available largest interface, users can click up and down to choose). If it indicates “communication failure” during the diagnosis, please check whether the key switch is turned on, selected diagnostic protocol is right and vehicle diagnostic socket has signal voltage, etc.
  • Page 10 7. Erase Codes succeeds: ============Message Box============ Message: Successful Press any key to continue 8. Current Data: Read the status of all current data stream timely. ==========Select Menu===========1/10 Read Stored Codes Read Pending Codes Erase Codes Read Freeze Frame Current Data I/M Readiness O2 Monitor Test On-Board Monitor Test...
  • Page 11 5. DTC Query: Select DTC Lookup. DTC Query function applies to general standard OBD DTC. If users cannot find on the screen, it suggests that the DTC is set by manufacturer. ===========Select Menu============1/3 Diagnostics DTC Lookup Tool Information 6. Now users can find all standard OBDⅡ DTC. According to below tips, users can query DTC by changing DTC number.
  • Page 12: Product Configuration List

    7. Product system information: contains information like product serial number. ===========Select Menu============1/3 Diagnostics DTC Lookup Tool Information 8. Serial Number, Release Date, Software Version, Hardware Version, Database Version, etc. ==========Tool Information==========1/5 :A13010101 Serial Number :2013-03-18 Release Date Software Version :V1.0 Hardware Version:V8.5 Database Version:V5.8 1.5 Product Configuration List...
  • Page 13 FCAR Code Readers User Manual Main unit of code reader Note:This connector is Diesel-6 only limited to F502 Note:This connector is Diesel-9 only limited to F502 Production introduction, operating User Manual methods, warranty clause, etc.
  • Page 14: Warranty Clause

    2.Your product must be purchased from product dealer that is authorized by Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd (Hereinafter referred to FCAR Technology). You have to bear the maintenance cost for your product if you buy the product through non-normal channels.
  • Page 15 8. If enjoying your free warranty service under this warranty clause is the only measure for the losses due to product defect within the product warranty period, FCAR technology shall not be liable for your direct or indirect loss. 9. All product warranty information, product features and specification changes will be posted on FCAR Technology latest promotional materials and Web site without further notice.
  • Page 16 Quality Certificate This Certificate indicates that this product is qualified and has passed the strict inspection and reached the stipulated standard of Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd. See details in Warranty Clauses. FCAR Auto Diagnostic Computer Equipment Product Name - Code Reader Series Product Model □...

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