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Block drive wheels before testing with engine running. 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. ● NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
Example: IMPORTANT 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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
This section lists the accessories that go with the scanner. If you find any of the following items missing from your package, contact your local dealer for assistance. 1 Quick Start Guide - provides brief operation instructions for the usage of the scanner. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
The available vehicle applications may vary depending on software configuration. Auto VIN - leads to screens for identifying a car by VIN reading. ● OBDII/EOBD - leads to OBDII screens for all 9 generic OBD system tests. ● NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
● 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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle. It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means: Automatic VIN reading ● Manual VIN entry ● Manual vehicle selection ● NOTE Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles. Available options may vary by vehicle manufacturer. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
2. Select Automatic VIN Acquisition 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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
4. Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Completed to confirm. The scan tool starts to identify the vehicle. 4.2 Manual Vehicle Selection Select vehicle brand you are to test, and two ways of getting to the diagnostic operations are available. SmartVIN ● NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
2. A screen with vehicle manufacturer areas displays. Select the area where the car brand is originated. A list of vehicle makes display. Figure 4-10 Sample Vehicle Manufacturer Area Selection Screen 3. Select the vehicle manufacturer. A list of vehicle identification options displays. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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 NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
A controller menu displays. Figure 5-6 Sample Control Modules Screen 2. Select the system you would like to test. When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle, the Control Module displays. Figure 5-7 Sample Control Modules Screen NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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. Typical code status include: Present/Permanent/Current Codes ● NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Clear Codes from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-13 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and answer questions about the vehicle being tested to complete the procedure. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-15 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select the Complete List from the menu and press the ENTER key to display the data screen. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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Press the function key Graph to display the PID graph. Figure 5-18 Sample PID Graph Screen 5. Press the function key Multi-graphs to display two PID graphs in one screen. Press Single graph to view one plot. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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 NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
The service tool displays guides for you through the process. A number of instructions that require a response to continue display, including an option to clear any stored codes once the interval has been reset. Follow the on-screen instructions. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
2. Connect the scanner to the vehicle’s 16 pin Data Link Connector (DLC) with the diagnostic cable. 3. Boost the device and select BRT; it will display all the vehicle makes available. Choose your vehicle make and follow the scanner instruction to start. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
TPMS Service menu allows you to check the tire sensor IDs from the vehicle ECU and to perform TPMS programming and reset after tires and/or TPM sensors are replaced and/or tires are rotated. 6.10 Odometer This function allows you to revise the date of odometer and write the original date into new odometer. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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 ● Beep Set ● Display Test ● NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
Figure 8-5 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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Beep Set from Settings menu and press ENTER key. 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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
To view information of your scan tool: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight About from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 8-13 Sample Settings Screen NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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2. A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays. Figure 8-14 Sample Tool Information Screen 3. Press the Back key to exit. NT680 Series User’s Manual_English_V1.01...
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