For your safety, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your NT200E code reader. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this device.
2. Introduction The NT200E has been developed by leading industry experts. It is specially designed to read/clear codes, read live data, retrieve freeze data and request vehicle information on OBDII/EOBD compliant cars, SUVs, light-duty trucks and mini-vans sold worldwide since 1996.
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1.Display:Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment. 2.Working Temperature: 0 to 60℃ (32 to 140℉) 3.Storage Temperature: -20 to 70℃ (-4 to 158℉) 4.Power: 8-18 Volts powered by vehicle battery 5.Dimensions(L*W*H): 120*75*20mm (4.7*2.96*0.78in) 6.Weight: 300g NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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2.1.4 System Setup System Setup allows you to: ● Select menu languages. ● Change measurement unit. ● Adjust display contrast. √ System Setup settings remain until changes to the existing setups are made. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Language Measurement Unit Contrast √ Follow on-screen instructions to program the code reader to meet your specific needs. 2.1.5 Changing Language √ The code reader is set to display English menus by default NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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1. Use the UP/DOWN key to pick Language from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. System Setup Language Measurement Unit Contrast 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to select desired language NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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2.1.6 Changing Measurement Unit √ Metric is the default measurement unit. To change measurement unit: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Measurement Unit from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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System Setup Language Measurement Unit Contrast 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to select desired measurement unit. Measurement Unit English Metric NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Contrast from System Setup screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. System Setup Language Measurement Unit Contrast 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to adjust contrast. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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[UP/Down Key] – Adjust [ENTER] – Save 4. Press the ENTER key to save contrast setting and return. 2.1.8 Exiting System Setup To quit system setup: 1. Use the ESC key to quit system setup NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
System Setup Language Measurement Unit Contrast 3. OBDII/EOBD Diagnosis Diagnostic Menu allows you to: ● Read DTCs. ● Clear DTCs. ● View live datastream. ● View freeze data. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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“Error Messages” on page 18 of Troubleshooting. √ When the code reader links to a vehicle, it checks the status of I/M Monitors, and gives a summary report on the display as illustrated below. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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(ID) assigned by the manufacturer (i.e. Engine or A/T). √ Use the UP/DOWN key to select a control module where the data may be retrieved when more than one module is detected. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
The Read Codes function is used to read DTCs (stored codes), which are used to help identify the cause of a trouble or troubles with a vehicle, and pending codes from the vehicle’s control modules. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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√ This function can be performed with KOEO or KOER. To read codes from vehicle control modules: Press the ENTER key to start diagnosis from home screen. Use the DUP/DOWN key to select Read Codes from Diagnostic Menu screen. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data Press the ENTER key to confirm. View DTCs and their definitions. P0101 Generic Mass or Volume Air Flow A Circuit Range / Performance NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
It may also erase freeze data, and set monitors to incomplete or not ready. √ Perform Clear Codes function only after systems have been checked completely. √ After servicing the vehicle, erase stored DTCs and verify no codes have been NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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To erase codes from vehicle control modules: Use the UP/DOWN key to select Clear Codes from Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data Press the ENTER key to confirm. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Wait a few seconds until a “Codes Cleared!” message shows indicating codes have been cleared successfully. √ If the code reader fails to clear the codes, a “Clear Error! Turn Key on with NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
The Datastream function allows real time viewing of the vehicle’s electronic control unit’s PID data, including sensor data, operation of switches, solenoids and relays. To view live datastream: Use the UP/DOWN key to select Datastream from Diagnostic Menu screen. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data Press the ENTER key to confirm. View PIDs on code reader. Use the UP/DOWN key when more than one screen of information is retrieved NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
Some vehicles may not support this function, and a “Not Support This Function!” message display. Press the ESC key to return. 3.4 Viewing Freeze Data The Freeze Data function is used to view freeze frame data, a snapshot of vehicle NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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To view freeze frame data: Use the UP/DOWN key to select Freeze Data from Diagnostic Menu screen Diagnostic Menu Read Codes Clear Codes Datastream Freeze Data Press the ENTER key to confirm. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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√ If no freeze frame is detected, a “No Freeze Data Found!” message displays. √ Some vehicles may not support this function, and a “Not Support This Function!” message display. Press the ESC key to return to Diagnostic Menu. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
√ I/M Readiness function is performed with the KOER or KOEO. √ There are two types of I/M Readiness tests: ● Since DTCs Cleared - shows status of the monitors since the DTCs were last NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Comp. Component Comprehensive Components Monitor Catalyst Mon Catalyst Monitor Htd Catalyst Heated Catalyst Monitor Evap System Mon Evaporative System Monitor Sec Air System Secondary Air System Monitor A/C Refrig Mon Air Conditioning Refrigerant Monitor NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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EGR System Mon Exhaust Gas Recirculation System Monitor NOTE Not all monitors are supported by all vehicles. To retrieve I/M Readiness Status data: Use the UP/DOWN key to select I/M Readiness from Diagnostic Menu screen. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Diagnostic Menu I/M Readiness Vehicle Information Press the ENTER key to confirm. √ If vehicle supports both types of monitors, please see the following screen: NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Since DTCs Cleared This Drive Cycle √ Use the UP/DOWN key to select a monitor type and press the ENTER key to confirm. Depending on readiness test, one of these 2 screens will be present. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Since DTCs Cleared MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp. Component This Drive Cycle MIL Status Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Comp. Component NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
√ CVNs are calculated values required by OBD II regulations. They are reported to check if emission-related calibrations have been changed. Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control module. It may take several minutes to do the CVN NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Use the DOWN key to select Vehicle Information from Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu I/M Readiness Vehicle Information Press the ENTER key to confirm. Wait a few seconds or press ENTER key to continue. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Any key to continue. √ Some vehicles may not support this function, and a “Not Support This Function!” message displays. Use the UP/DOWN key to select an available item from Vehicle Information screen. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Vehicle Information Calibration ID Cal. Verif. Number Press the ENTER key to view retrieved information. Calibration ID Cal ID1: 09G927750EK_0706 NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
NOTE Not all data is supported by all vehicles. 3.7 Exiting Test To exit the OBDII test: Use the ESC key to return to Diagnostic Menu screen. Diagnostic Menu I/M Readiness Vehicle Information NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
● Updating the Code Reader ● Printing ● Searching DTC ● Read the manuals ● Update tool settings NT200E is able to be updated to keep you stay current with the latest development of NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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√ The update of NT200E consists of two parts: program upgrade and DTC upgrade. √ To update the code reader, you need following tools: ● NT200E Code Reader ● Update Tool Downloaded in Our Website ● PC or Laptop with USB Ports and Internet Explorer ●...
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Click Setting and select the language you want to update. Connect NT200E to computer with the USB cable provided. When NT200E enters the Update Mode, the application would detect it automatically NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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Figure 4-1 Sample Update Mode Screen NOTE After entering update mode successfully, there are two different ways for you to NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
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If any new diagnosis software found, it will automatically upgrade your NT200E. Otherwise a prompt of new version not detected displays. ● Update offline:Update files will be automatically stored in your computer hard drive with every successful online update.
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Figure 4-2 Sample Update Process Screen A Update Finished Message displays when the update is completed. NT200E OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.0...
● Check DLC for cracked or recessed pins, or for any substance that could prevent a good electrical connection. ● Check NT200E’s OBDII connector for bent or broken pins. ● Make sure the vehicle is OBDII/EOBD compliant. ● Cycle the vehicle key to OFF for 10s and then back to ON.
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5.2 Code Reader Does Not Power Up If the NT200E will not power up, communicate with vehicle’s control module, or functions incorrectly in any other way, do the following: ● Check DLC for broken or bent pins and clean the pins if need be.
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