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Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0

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  • Page 1 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.foxwelltech.us For Technical Assistance, send us email at support@foxwelltech.com...

  • Page 2: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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.
  • Page 3 The customer will be billed for any parts or labor charges not covered by this limited warranty. d) FOXWELL will repair the Product under the limited warranty within 30 days after receipt of the product. If FOXWELL cannot perform repairs covered...
  • Page 4 (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    ● Fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris produced by a malfunction engine can cause serious injury or Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 6 ● 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. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    6.4 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Regeneration.................39 6.5 Throttle Body Alignment (TPS/TBA)....................39 6.6 Steering Angle Sensor (SAS) Calibration..................39 6.7 Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT)..................39 6.8 Gear Learning............................. 39 6.9 Tire Pressure Monitoring System Programming................40 Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 8 11.4 Sort Tiles............................59 11.5 Remote control..........................59 11.6 Automatic Update..........................60 11.7 System Settings..........................60 11.8 General.............................. 60 11.9 Uninstall Vehicle Software......................60 11.10 Clear app data..........................61 11.11 Print Settings...........................61 11.12 About..............................63 12 Remote Support............................64 Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 9: Using This Manual

    Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Select Diagnostic from the Home screen of the NT809 application. 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 ●.

  • Page 10: Introduction

    Do not soak scanner as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introduction The brand new Android scan tool NT809 inherits the same Foxwell advantages in car fault diagnostic tech, such as multi manufacturer coverage, service functions and accurate test data, making it the perfect tool for busy garages or workshops, who need the latest technology at unbeatable value.

  • Page 11: Accessories

    2.2 Accessories 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. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 12: Technical Specifications

    Built-in WIFI 802.11 b/g/n Wireless LAN Communication USB2.0 OTG/standard USB 2.0 HOST interface Bluetooth specification v2.1+EDR; Bluetooth 4.0 Low Energy (LE) (10-20 m) 4000mAh, Lithium-polymer battery, chargeable via 5V USB power Built-in Battery supply Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    3.1 Powering up the Scanner Before using the NT809 applications (including updating the scanner), please make sure to provide power to the scanner. The unit operates on any of the following sources: Internal Battery Pack ●...

  • Page 14: Shutting Down The Scanner

    Figure 3-2 Sample Application Screen This section briefly introduces the applications that are preloaded into the scanner: Diagnostic - leads to test screens for diagnostic trouble code information, ● freeze frame, live data and ECU information. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 15 Maintenance - leads to screens for common used special functions like ● Oil light reset, EPB, BRT, and DPF etc. Update - leads to screens for Foxwell ID registration and updating the ● scanner. Data Manager - leads to screens for saved screenshots, pictures and test ●...

  • Page 16: Vehicle Identification

    2. Attached the diagnostic cable to the scanner and tighten the captive screws to ensure good connection. 3. Connect a correct adapter to the data cable according to the vehicle being serviced and plug it into the vehicle DLC. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 17: Vin Reading

    (VIN). To identify a vehicle by Automatic Read: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the NT809 application. 2. Click VIN and choose Automatic Read from the option list. 3. When the scan tool builds connection with the vehicle, the VIN number displays.

  • Page 18: Manual Selection

    Manual Entry allows to identify a vehicle by inputting VIN manually. To identify a vehicle by Manual Entry: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the NT809 application. 2. Click VIN and choose Manual Entry from the option list. 3. Press Keyboard button to input a valid VIN code and press OK to continue.
  • Page 19 (VIN). To identify a vehicle by Smart VIN: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the NT809 application. 2. A screen with vehicle manufacturers displays. Select the area where the vehicle manufacturer from. A menu of all vehicle manufacturers displays.
  • Page 20 VIN characters, such as model year, and engine type. To identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the NT809 application. 2. A screen with vehicle manufacturers displays. Select the area where the vehicle manufacturer is from.

  • Page 21: Vehicle History

    To identify a vehicle by Vehicle History: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the NT809 application. 2. Select History button at the top of the diagnostic page and the diagnostic records will display.

  • Page 22: Vehicle Identification

    (DTCs) overview. Depending on the number of control modules, it may take a few minutes to complete the test. To perform an automatic system scan: 1. Press Quick Scan option to start. 2. To pause the scan, press the Pause button on the screen. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 23 4. Press Report to create an overview of installed control units and their system status, or press Save to save the report. Press Erase to clear the information. Figure 5-4 Sample DTC Save Screen Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 24 Control Modules displays all controllers available of the vehicle manufacturer. The controllers listed on the menu do not mean that they are installed on the vehicle. It is useful for technicians who are familiar with the vehicle specifications. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 25: Diagnostic Operations

    ● Live Data ● ECU Information ● NOTE Not all function options listed above are applicable to all vehicles. Available options may vary by the year, model, and make of the test vehicle. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 26 Freeze Frame - select one fault code from the code list and click Freeze ● Frame button at the bottom bar. The screen will display freeze frame detail data, a snapshot of critical vehicle operating conditions automatically Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 27 NOTE To clear codes, make sure that the ignition key is switched to ON with the ● engine off. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 28 There are two ways to select the PID data of control module: All Data ● Custom List ● Figure 5-14 Sample Function Menu Screen 5.2.3.1 All Data All Data menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected control module. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 29 Figure 5-15 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Press OK to complete the selection and all readings will be displayed in text format by default. Figure 5-16 Sample Live Data Selection Screen Figure 5-17 Sample Live Data Screen Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 30 Compare Mode - If that vehicle comes in is with a problem, you can easily ● compare the faulty sensor and parameter readings to the good readings, and you will be alarmed when a faulty sensor reading is detected. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 31 Figure 5-20 Sample PID Graph Screen Multi-graphs: displays the parameters in waveform graphs, giving you ● the ‘real picture’ of what’s going on in the vehicle. You can view up to 4 parameter graphs simultaneously. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 32 2. The custom data stream selection screen displays. Tap the lines you wish to select. The numbers showing on the right side indicates the order of selection and the live data will show as this order. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 33 Data Record is for recording the running data of the current control module. To Record Data 1. Press Record button to record all selected live data, then it will show the record time and frames. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 34 ECU Information screen displays the identification data of the control module under test, such as the control module identification string and the control module coding. To read ECU information: 1. Press ECU Information from Select Diagnostic Function menu. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 35 Press to exit. 4. Press Save to store ECU information screen and Press OK to complete save or Press Cancel to give up. Figure 5-29 Sample ECU Information save Screen Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 36: Maintenance

    The exact order of the test operation steps may vary depending on the test vehicle. Be sure to follow all on-screen instructions. The manual reset procedure can be interrupted and aborted if the ignition key position is changed. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 37: Electronic Parking Brake (Epb) Service

    Perform control function and reset function on Opel EPB vehicles - ● allows to apply/release park brake cable service, provide park brake cable Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 38: Battery Replacement (Brt)

    ECU and to turn off dashboard warning lights. The on-screen instructions would guide you step by step to complete the replacement. - Display Data menu lets you to check the battery information or battery replacement records Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 39: Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Regeneration

    The diagnostic device detects the DTC P 1336 'tooth not learned'. In this case, you must the diagnostic device to perform tooth learning for the car. After tooth learning is successful, the MIL turns off. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 40: Tire Pressure Monitoring System Programming

    7 Data Manager Data Manager menu let you review stored screenshots and test reports, playback recorded live data and other saved files. Typical menu options include: Image ● ● Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 41: Image

    7.1 Image Image option leads to screens for review of stored screenshots. In case a failure of NT809 application or the Android system occurs, please just take a screenshot and send it to our team to help with the troubleshooting.
  • Page 42 Figure 7-4 Sample Screenshot Screen 7.1.2 Review Image To review the screenshots: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Press Image and all available pictures will be displayed. 3. Press Diagnostic Screenshot for application menu screenshot or Press System Screenshot for system menu screenshot, then all available pictures will be displayed.
  • Page 43 Print to print the pictures and press Rename to change the picture name. Figure 7-6 Sample Edit Picture Screen 6. Long press the screen to edit all pictures like Rename or Delete. Figure 7-7 Sample All Pictures Edit Screen Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 44: Pdf Report

    OK button to save. 7.2.1 How to Create a PDF Report To create a PDF report: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Press Report from Data Manager. 3. Press any reports saved. Figure 7-8 Sample of Reports Screen 4.
  • Page 45 Figure 7-10 Sample of Report edit Screen 7.2.2 Review PDF Report To review the PDF reports: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Press PDF and all available PDF files will be displayed. Figure 7-11 Sample Browse PDF Screen 3.

  • Page 46: Data Playback

    (forward or reverse) can also be controlled. To review recorded live data: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Press Data Playback and all available records display. Figure 7-13 Sample Data Playback Records Screen 3.

  • Page 47: My Account

    This section introduces user account registration, login, device activation and other information. When My Account application is selected, a menu with available options displays. My Account Menu options typically include: My Account ● My Products ● Feedback and Suggestions ● Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 48: Registration

    Figure 8-1 Sample My Account Screen 8.1 Registration If you are new to FOXWELL, please register a FOXWELL ID first either by Registering with the built-in client; ● Or registering through our website with the URL: ● http://www.foxwelltech.us/register.html 8.1.1 Register with Built-in Client You are allowed to create a Foxwell ID with the built-in client.
  • Page 49 4. “The account has been created successfully” message will appear if you registered successfully. Figure 8-5 Sample Registration Done Screen 5. The serial number will show after registration. Click Submit to activate the product or press to back. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...
  • Page 50 8.1.2 Register through Website To register through our website: 1. Visit Foxwell official website www.foxwelltech.us and press Register icon, or go to the registration page by selecting Support from home page and then click Register. Figure 8-6 Sample Website Register Screen Figure 8-7 Sample Website Register Screen Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 51: Sign In

    Figure 8-9 Sample Product Register Screen 8.2 Sign in Press My Account or Update from home screen of NT809 diagnostic application, the user login page will show, enter your FOXWELL ID and password, and press Sign in button to sign in.
  • Page 52 To activate product 1. Press OK button to activate product and press Cancel to back. Figure 8-11 Sample Product Activation Screen 2.Click Submit to continue the activation and press to give up activation. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 53: My Account

    Figure 8-14 Sample My Account Screen 8.4 My Products This option let you activate a new product and manage activated products including serial number and expiration date. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 54: Feedback And Suggestions

    This option allows you to log on your e-mail and send feedback and suggestions about Foxwell products. NOTE Please download e-mail client on the NT809 before using this function. To send feedback and suggestions about Foxwell products: 1. Press My Account from home screen of the NT809 diagnostic application.

  • Page 55: 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. You can register both on Foxwell website or by the built-in update client.

  • Page 56: Manual Update

    Figure 9-1 Sample Automatic Update Screen To automatic update or refer to 11.4 Automatic Update: 1. Press Settings from home screen of the NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Select Automatic Update, then set automatic update notice enable. 9.2 Manual Update To update the diagnostic application: 1.

  • Page 57: Vci Manager

    1. Click the Update application on the NT809 home screen. 2. Check and download the firmware package. 3. Click the VCI Manager application on the NT809 home screen. 4. Click Update option to update the firmware. Figure 10-1 Sample firmware update option Screen 5.

  • Page 58: Settings

    Selecting Unit opens a dialog box that allows you to choose between Imperial customary or metric units of measure. To change the unit setup: 1. Press Settings from home screen of the NT809 diagnostic application. 2. Press Unit and available unit system display. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 59: Language

    Select Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. To configure system language: 1. Press Settings from home screen of the NT809 diagnostic application and select Language. Then all available language options display. 2. Select your preferred language to change.

  • Page 60: Automatic Update

    This option allows you to uninstall the vehicle software installed in the scanner. To uninstall a vehicle software: 1. Tap Settings application on home screen of NT809. 2. Tap the Uninstall Vehicle Software option on the option list. 3. Choose the vehicle software you want to delete or choose Select All.

  • Page 61: Clear App Data

    This option allows you to print any data or information anywhere and anytime either via PC network or Wi-Fi. To setup the printer connection: 1. Tap the Settings application on home screen of NT809. 2. Tap the Printing Settings option on the option list. Figure 11-3 Sample Print Settings Screen 3.
  • Page 62 Figure 11-5 Sample Setting of Print Service Manager Screen 5. Choose the right printer. Press for return. Figure 11-6 Sample of Printer Screen 6. Select a available printer, then press PRINT TEST PAGE button at the right-bottom. Press for return. Automotive Diagnostic System NT809 User's Manual V1.0...

  • Page 63: About

    Figure 11-8 Sample of File Printing Screen NOTE 1. Please make sure the printer and the NT809 in the same Wi-Fi or Network when printing. 2. If Mopria Print Service driver can’t workable for your printer, please download the driver to work for your printer on Print Service Manager.

  • Page 64: Remote Support

    About how to set the tool of default, please refer to 10.5 Remote control. TeamViewer QuickSupport To use QuickSupport for to remote control: 1. Click the Remote Control icon on the main menu of the NT809 to start TeamViewer QuickSupport. Press for return.

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