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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 Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 5: Safety Information
● 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 caustic liquids. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
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 Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 7: Table Of Contents
3.4.3 Diagnostic Menu..........................20 4 VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION......................... 21 4.1 VIN R .............................22 EADING 4.1.1 Automatic Read..........................22 4.1.2 Scan VIN............................24 4.1.2.1 Scan VIN Plate........................24 4.1.2.2 Scan Barcode/QR Code of VIN....................25 4.1.2.3 Photo Recognition........................26 Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 8 MAGE 8.1.1 How to Save an Image........................53 8.1.2 Review Image..........................54 8.2 PDF .............................55 EPORT 8.2.1 How to Create a PDF Report......................55 8.2.2 Review PDF Report........................56 8.3 D ............................57 LAYBACK 8.4 D ............................59 ECORD Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 9 ........................... 70 RINT ETTINGS 11.12 A ..............................72 BOUT 12 MY ACCOUNT.............................. 73 12.1 M ............................73 CCOUNT 12.2 M ............................74 RODUCTS 12.3 F ....................... 74 EEDBACK AND SUGGESTIONS 13 REMOTE SUPPORT............................ 76 Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 10: Using This Manual
Bold text is used to highlight selectable items such as buttons and menu options. Example: Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 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 11: Introduction
Do not soak scanner as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introduction The latest Android tablet scanner GT75 delivers faster and smarter diagnosis for workshops and technicians. Through hardware and software upgrades, technical staff can now approach problems with greater speed and accuracy and produce comprehensive, professional reports.
Page 12: Vci Dongle Descriptions
Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. 2.2 VCI Dongle Descriptions GT75 connects to the vehicle and get data through the VCI dongle either by Bluetooth or USB communication. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 13 5 Vehicle Data Connector - provides connection between vehicle and the VCI dongle through the 16 pin diagnostic cable. Figure 2-7 Bottom View of VCI 6 USB Port - provides USB connection between the VCI dongle and GT75 tablet. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 14: Accessories
Processor Quad-Core, 2.0GHZ Memory 2GB, DDR3L SSD Hard drive 64GB Communication Built-in WIFI 802.11 b/g Wireless LAN Micro USB 2.0 HOST Standard interface Bluetooth 4.0 (10-20 m) HDMI supported Camera 5 megapixels rear-facing Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 15: Getting Started
3.2 Shutting Down the Scanner To shut down the scanner: 1. Press and hold the Power button of the GT75 for 3 seconds. 2. Click the Power off to shut down or Restart to restart. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 16: Establishing Vehicle Communication
To establish communication with GT75: 1. Connect the VCI dongle to the vehicle’s DLC for both communication and power source. 2. Connect the VCI dongle to the GT75 tablet via Bluetooth or USB connection. Figure 3-1 Sample Bluetooth Communication Screen Figure 3-2 Sample USB Communication Screen Please refer to Chapter 3.3.1.1 about the details of how to connect via...
Page 17: Vci Connection
3.3.1 VCI Connection The VCI dongle supports two ways of communication with the GT75 tablet: ● Bluetooth Communication ● USB Communication 3.3.1.1 Bluetooth Communication Bluetooth communication is recommended. The working range for Bluetooth communication is about 10-20m, providing easy connection to vehicles in any location throughout the shop.
Page 18: Usb Communication
USB Type B cable, and the VCI Indicator will turn green, indicating the dongle has connected to the tablet. 3.4 Screen Layout of Home Screen When the tablet boots up, press the GT75 desktop icon to launch the diagnostic application. Figure 3-5 Sample Home Screen 1.
Page 19: Navigation Toolbar
Oil light reset, EPB, BRT, DPF and etc. New Energy - leads to screens for new energy vehicle diagnosis. ● Update - leads to screens for Foxwell ID registration and updating the ● scanner. Data Manager - leads to screens for saved screenshots, pictures and test ●...
Page 20: Diagnostic Menu
Table 3-1 Tool Bar 3.4.3 Diagnostic Menu Touch Diagnostic at the GT75 application menu, and the Diagnostic menu will display. The operations of the buttons on Diagnostic menu are described in the below table. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 21: Vehicle Identification
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: VIN Reading ● Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 22: Vin Reading
Automatic Read allows to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN). To identify a vehicle by Automatic Read: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. Click VIN and choose Automatic Read from the option list. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 23 4. If it takes too long to get the VIN code, press Cancel to stop and input the VIN manually. Or if failed to identify the VIN, please input the VIN manually or click Cancel to quit. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 24: Scan Vin
4.1.2.1 Scan VIN Plate To identify a vehicle by Scan VIN Plate: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. Click VIN button and choose Scan VIN from the option list. 3. Find the VIN plate of your car, and put the VIN number into the scanning box.
Page 25: Scan Barcode/Qr Code Of Vin
4.1.2.2 Scan Barcode/QR Code of VIN To identify a vehicle by Scan QR Code: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. Click VIN button, choose Scan VIN from the option list and enable Scan QR Code at the lower left part of the screen.
Page 26: Photo Recognition
4.1.2.3 Photo Recognition To identify a vehicle by Photo Recognition: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. Click VIN button and choose Scan VIN from the option list. 3. Find the VIN plate, QR code or barcode of your car, and put the content number into the scanning box.
Page 27: Manual Entry
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 GT75 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 28: Manual Selection
Figure 4-15 Sample Vehicle Entry Screen Name Button Description Home Back to the Application Menu. Records the communication data between Data Logging the scan tool and the vehicle to help with troubleshooting of diagnostic failures. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 29: Smart Vin
(VIN). To identify a vehicle by Smart VIN: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. A screen with vehicle manufacturers displays. Select the area where the vehicle manufacturer from. A menu of all vehicle manufacturers displays.
Page 30: Manual Vehicle Selection
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 GT75 application. 2. A screen with vehicle manufacturers displays. Select the area where the vehicle manufacturer is from.
Page 31: Vehicle History
To identify a vehicle by Vehicle History: 1. Select Diagnostic from home screen of the GT75 application. 2. Select History button at the top of the diagnostic page and the diagnostic records will display.
Page 32: Control Module Selection
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 ● Figure 5-2 Sample Diagnosis Screen Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 33: Quick Scan
Figure 5-4 Sample Quick Scan Complete Screen 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. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 34 Figure 5- 7 Sample Erase Screen 5. When running auto scanning, you can press Pause and select the system you would like to test. When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 35: Control Modules
1. Press Control Modules from the menu and a controller menu displays. Figure 5-9 Sample Control Modules Screen 2. Select a system to test. When the scanner has established connection with the vehicle, the Function Menu displays. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 36: Diagnostic Operations
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 Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 37 Frame button on the screen. The screen will display freeze frame data, a snapshot of critical vehicle operating conditions automatically recorded by the on-board computer at the time of the DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 38: Clear Codes
NOTE To clear codes, make sure that the ignition key is switched to ON with the ● engine off. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 39: Live Data
Menu options typically include: All Data ● Custom List ● Figure 5-16 Sample Function Menu Screen Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 40: All Data
To provide help information of a PID To Top To move a data line to the top of Data List screen To view the previous live data records or test History reports Record To make record of live data Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 41 4. To move a data line to the top of Data List screen, just tap the line to select and then press the button To Top. To view data records or test reports, Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 42 Merge Graph: merges multiple PID plots into one coordinate, so you can ● easily see how they affect each other, providing you with the most comprehensive and functional look at live data possible. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 43: Custom List
3. To deselect an item, tap the line again. Alternatively, tap SELECT ALL or CLEAR ALL to select or deselect all items at once. Figure 5-24 Sample Custom List Selection Screen 4. Press OK to complete the selection, and all selected parameters display. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 44: Active Tests
NOTE Available tests depend on the control module under test and the vehicle itself. To start a test: 1. Press Active Test from the menu and a list of available options displays. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 45: Ecu Information
● Never run the tests while the vehicle is moving. 5.2.5 ECU Information 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: Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 46: Special Functions
5.3 Special Functions These functions perform various component adaptations, allowing you to recalibrate or configure certain components after making repairs or replacement. Typical service operation screens are a series of menu driven Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 47: Maintenance
Typical service operation screens are a series of menu driven executive commands. Follow on-screen instructions to complete the operation. Available service and maintenance options include: Oil Light Reset ● EPB Service ● Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 48: Oil Light Reset
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Page 49 Use proper tools to avoid the risk of body injuries of mechanics and ● technicians and damage to the brake system. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 50: Battery Replacement (Brt)
It’s very common to see a customer pull into the shop with a Volkswagen or Audi that just will not idle correctly. One of the possible causes is that the throttle position is not known. When the motion range is not known, the ECU Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 51: Steering Angle Sensor (Sas) Calibration
Write injector actual code or rewrite code in the ECU to the injector code of the corresponding cylinder so as to more accurately control or correct cylinder injection quantity. After the ECU or injector is replaced, injector code Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 52: Abs Bleeding
Data Manager menu let you review stored screenshots and test reports, playback recorded live data and other saved files. Typical menu options include: Image ● ● Data Playback ● Data Record ● Report ● Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 53: Image
8.1 Image Image option leads to screens for review of stored screenshots. In case a failure of GT75 application or the Android system occurs, please just take a screenshot and send it to our team to help with the troubleshooting.
Page 54: Review Image
2. Add a description of the image, and press the OK to save. Figure 8-4 Sample Screenshot Screen 8.1.2 Review Image To review the screenshots: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of GT75 diagnostic application. 2. Press Image from Data Manager. 3. Press for application menu screenshot or Press for system menu screenshot, then all available pictures will be displayed.
Page 55: Pdf And Report
PDF icon on the test screen, add a description and press OK button to save. 8.2.1 How to Create a PDF Report To create a PDF report: 1. If need be, press the Save icon on the test screen to save the data. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 56: Review Pdf Report
2. Add a description to the DPF report, and press the OK to save. 8.2.2 Review PDF Report To review the PDF reports: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of GT75 diagnostic application. 2. Press PDF and all available PDF files will be displayed. Figure 8-9 Sample Browse PDF Screen 3.
Page 57: Data Playback
(forward or reverse) can also be controlled. To review recorded live data: 1. Press Data Manager from home screen of GT75 diagnostic application. 2. Press Data Playback and all available records display. Figure 8-11 Sample Data Playback Records Screen 3.
Page 58 5. To move forward or reverse back of the playing, just drag the progress bar forward or reverse. Press the button to stop. 6. Long press the record to Rename or Delete the records. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 59: Data Record
The logs will be saved to the tablet automatically. To create a debug data log: 1. When connected to a car, GT75 will start record the communication data between the tablet and the vehicle automatically. 2. Click the and add more details for this record.
Page 60: Bluetooth
Update option allows you to update VCI firmware when the new version is available. To update the VCI dongle firmware: 1. Connect the VCI dongle to the GT75 tablet via USB or Bluetooth. And make sure the power supply will not be disturbed during the process of update.
Page 61: Registration And 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 62: Registration
Before registration and updating, please make sure your network works correctly and the tablet is fully charged or connect to external power supply. 10.1 Registration If you are new to FOXWELL, please get a FOXWELL ID first either by Registering with the built-in update client; ●...
Page 63 4. “The account has been created successfully” message will appear if you registered successfully. Figure 10-4 Sample Registration Done Screen 5. The serial number will show after registration. Click Submit to activate the product or press to back. Figure 10-5 Sample Activation Done Screen Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 64: Register Through Website
Figure 10-6 Sample Activation Done Screen 10.1.2 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.
Page 65: Update
2. The available updates display. Click the check box(s) in front of the software you wish to update and then click the Update button to download. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 66: Settings
Uninstall Vehicle Software ● Clear app data ● Print Settings ● About ● 11.1 Units Selecting Unit opens a dialog box that allows you to choose between Imperial customary or metric units of measure. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 67: 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 GT75 diagnostic application and select Language. Then all available language options display. 2. Select your preferred language and click Yes to confirm.
Page 68: Sort Tiles
Figure 11-3 Sample Sort Tiles Screen 11.5 Remote Control This option provides you to select promote Control method if necessary for remote control support, user can select either by QuickSupport or by AnyDesk: Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 69: 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 GT75. 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 70: Clear App Data
4. Press Cancel to quit or and press OK to uninstall. Figure 11-5 Sample Uninstall Vehicle Software Screen 11.10 Clear app data This option allows you to clear data in GT75 app. 11.11 Print Settings This option allows you to print any data or information anywhere and anytime either via PC network or Wi-Fi.
Page 71 Figure 11-6 Sample Print Settings Screen 3. Tap Print Plugin Manager and turn on the Mopria Print Service, then GT75 will search for available printers automatically. Figure 11-7 Sample Print Service Manager Screen 4. Select Mopria Print Service. Figure 11-8 Sample Setting of Print Service Manager Screen...
Page 72: About
Figure 11-10 Sample of File Printing Screen NOTE 1. Please make sure the printer and the GT75 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 73: My Account
Feedback and suggestions ● Figure 12-1 Sample My Account Screen 12.1 My Account My Account option allows you to check and modify your account information including user name, e-mail, telephone, address and so on. Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 74: M Yproducts
Please your Foxwell account on the GT75 before using this function. To send feedback and suggestions about Foxwell products: 4. Press My Account from home screen of the GT75 diagnostic application. 5. Press Feedback and Suggestions option to show Feedback page, there are two options--Diagnosis Feedback and General Feedback.
Page 75 Press Save button to save the feedback. Or press Email button to send if you have an email account. Figure 12-5 Sample Feedback Edit Screen Figure 12-6 Sample Email Select Screen Automotive Diagnostic Platform GT75 User's Manual V1.01...
Page 76: Remote Support
TeamViewer when you have issues with Foxwell products. If you need our team to remote control your GT75, 1. Click the Remote Control icon on the main menu of the GT75 to start TeamViewer. Figure 13-1 Sample Remote Control Screen 2.

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