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Disclaimer The information, specifications and illustrations in this manual are based on the latest information available at the time of printing. Foxwell reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice. Visit our website at www.endeavourtools.com.au For Technical Assistance support@endeavourtools.com.au...
FOXWELL. 3 The customer shall bear the cost of shipping the product to FOXWELL. And FOXWELL shall bear the cost of shipping the product back to the customer after the completion of service under this limited warranty.
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If the estimate is refused, the product will be returned freight collect. If the product is returned after the expiration of the limited warranty period, FOXWELL’ normal service policies shall apply and the customer will be responsible for all shipping charges.
● safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects to avoid serious injury. Do not touch engine components that get very hot when an engine is running to avoid severe burns. ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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(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. ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
PPLICATION VERVIEW 3.3 I ........................13 NPUT IALOG 4.VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION ......................14 4.1 S VIN ..........................15 MART 4.2 M ........................16 ANUAL ELECTION 5 DIAGNOSTIC OPERATIONS ......................17 5.1 C ....................17 ONTROL ODULE ELECTION ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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NFORMATION 8 UPDATE ............................36 8.1 C ID ....................... 36 REATE A OXWELL Register with FoxAssist ......................36 8.2 R ......................38 EGISTER CANNER Register With FoxAssist ......................38 8.3 U ......................39 PDATE THE CANNER ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
A NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments. Example: NOTE Test results do not necessarily indicate a faulty component or system. Important IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. Example: IMPORTANT ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introductions Foxwell ET2530 Multi-system scanner is a unique tool that delivers OE-level diagnosis for all the electronic systems of different car brands. What’s more important is that it supports the most commonly required service features such as Oil Light/Service reset, brake deactivation, transmission adaptations, and so on.
The unit operates on any of the following sources: 12-volt vehicle power ● USB connection to computer ● 3.1.1 Connecting to Vehicle Power The scanner normally powers on whenever it is connected to the data link connector (DLC). To connect to vehicle power: ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
● hexadecimal keyboard for special functions, such as key matching, UDS coding ● To input text with the scan tool: 1. When you are requested to input text, press the function key Keyboard. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Each selection you make advances you to the next screen. Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle. It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means: SmartVIN ● Manual selection ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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 menu and press ENTER. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
When you completed the identification of vehicle, you have to identify the control modules installed in the vehicle. There are two ways to identify the controllers installed in a car: Quick Scan ● Control Modules ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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 a list of installed controllers together with their DTC overview displays. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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 ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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: Read Codes ● Clear Codes ● Live Data ● Active Test ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Figure 5-8 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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
To clear codes, make sure that the ignition key is switched to ON with the engine off. ● Clear Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after ● correcting the condition(s) that caused them. To clear codes: ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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Figure 5-15 Sample Live Data Screen 4. Use up and down arrow key to select line. If Graph is highlighted, it indicates graphing is available for the selected line. Press the function key Graph to display the PID graph. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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ENTER key. Alternatively, use the function keys Select All and Deselect to select or deselect all items at once. Figure 5-20 Sample Custom List Selection Screen 3. When finished selection, use the function key OK to display selected items. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Select Active Tests from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-24 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select the test you would like to perform and press the ENTER key. Follow on-screen instructions to make proper selections and operations to complete the tests. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight the special function test you want to perform from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-26 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select an available service from the menu and press the ENTER key to continue. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
When OBDII/EOBD application is selected from Home screen, the scanner starts to detect the communication protocol automatically. Once the connection has established, a menu that lists all of the tests available on the identified vehicle displays. Menu options typically include: System Status ● Read Codes ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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 with a list of loaded applications displays. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight About from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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 to register and create a Foxwell ID with the update client FoxAssist. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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1. Visit our site www.endeavourtools.com.au and search ET2530 to go the Product page. Download FoxAssist Update Tool. 2. Unzip the application file. Follow instructions on computer screen to install the application and driver. Figure 8-10 Sample FoxAssist Installation Screen 3. Double click the desktop icon to launch the application.
5. A Registered account is successful message will appear if you registered successfully. 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.
PC or laptop with USB ports ● Internet service ● 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. ● ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer ● NOTE Before updating, please make sure your network works 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.
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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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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 items can be found in the Uninstall screen. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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. ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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Figure 8-29 Sample User Information Screen ET2530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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