Fcar F5 Series Product Manual

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This manual is designed for the use of FCAR automobile diagnostic tool and cannot be copied or
stored in any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior
written permission being secured by Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd.
This manual is intended for professional vehicle repair technicians and provides the operation
methods for using FCAR products. FCAR Technology accepts no responsibility for the consequences
caused by abusing the operation methods on other equipment.
FCAR Technology shall not undertake any responsibility for accidents caused by the user personally
or the other person, or costs and expenses due to equipment damages, equipment loss that are
caused by the user's abuses, misuses, arbitrary changes or repairs , operations of the equipment
not in accordance with the manual requirements. This manual is written in accordance with the
existing configuration and functions of the product, it's subject to change without notice if the
product adds new configuration and functions.
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  • Page 1: Statement

    Statement  This manual is designed for the use of FCAR automobile diagnostic tool and cannot be copied or stored in any form (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise) without prior written permission being secured by Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd.
  • Page 2 The new version of the manual can be downloaded from FCAR official website, please pay attention to "Note", "Remark" and "Instruction" in the manual to make sure the safe and correct use.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Contents STATEMENT ......................1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ................5 PRODUCT FEATURES .................. 5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ..............6 1.3.1 ................6 TORAGE NVIRONMENT 1.3.2 ..................6 ROTECTION 1.3.3 .................. 7 CREEN AINTENANCE 1.3.4 ....................7 RECAUTIONS 1.3.5 SD C ................
  • Page 4 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool CHAPTER IV PRODUCT REGISTRATION, ACTIVATION, DOWNLOAD & UPDATE ... 22 PRODUCT REGISTRATION ................ 22 PRODUCT ACTIVATION ................24 DOWNLOAD & UPDATE ................27 ANNEX: WARRANTY TERMS & DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE DEFINITION AND DESCRIPTION OF STANDARD OBD-II ..............37...
  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Chapter I Product Introduction Product Overview FCAR automobile diagnostic tool is developed and promoted with emphasis by the Shenzhen FCAR Technology Co., Ltd. Its comprehensive automobile diagnosis equipment on diesel electric control system detection are applicable to large, medium and small repair enterprises, training institutions, automakers, maintenance station and many more.
  • Page 6: Service And Maintenance

    CAN-BUS. It also fully supports all OBD-II protocols. With a USB port to connect the printer, FCAR automobile diagnostic tool host is convenient for the maintenance staff to record data and save fault codes and other important information during the automobile fault diagnosis.
  • Page 7: Screen Maintenance

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool the process of movement, please first loosen the screw after use and then unplug the main testing cable to avoid that the diagnosis interface gets damaged. 3) After using the instrument, put the test cable, connectors and other accessories back to the assembly case to avoid the missing.
  • Page 8: Sd Card Maintenance

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 1.3.5 SD Card Maintenance 1) Please do not frequently turn on/off the automobile diagnosis tool host. 2) Please take static electricity protection measures so as not to contact the SD card with static electricity. 3) When upgrading or performing on-line operations, please wait until the data transmission is finished and then operate on the SD card.
  • Page 9: Product Help

    Our marketing networks all around the country could provide the most convenient and fastest services in all aspects of purchase, use, upgrade and maintenance. FCAR Technology also provides online help function for users. If you want to learn our latest products or automobile diagnostic information, please visit www.fcar.com for comprehensive and...
  • Page 10: Host Hardware Instruction

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Chapter II Product Structure Host Hardware Instruction 2.1.1 Host Front Diagram Front Structure Diagram Side Structure Diagram...
  • Page 11 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Rear Structure Diagram Serial No. Name Application Test Indicator Test indicator light flashes with the communication to ① Light the vehicle ECU. Power Supply Power supply indicator light is normally on after the ② Indicator Light machine is switched on.
  • Page 12: Host Parameters

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Power Supply The interface is used to connect the power adapter, cigar ⑦ Interface lighter, battery terminal and the host. Storage position for the touch pen when the machine is ⑧ Touch Pen not used. ⑨...
  • Page 13: Chapter Iii Operation Manual

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Chapter III Operation Manual FCAR series product operatios are similar. Here we take general version as an example and the display content of the host in practical work shall prevail. Connection of Power Supply & Main Testing Cable 3.1.1...
  • Page 14: Start And Shutdown

    3.2.1 Start LOGO Interface Connect the power supply, press the power button, the screen shows the FCAR logo first, and then the start progress bar will roll, now if the touch screen calibration is needed please click the screen directly and it will enter the screen calibration interface.
  • Page 15: 3.2.2 Touch Screen Calibration

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3.2.2 Touch Screen Calibration Remark: If you need a touch screen calibration, please click on the screen with the stylus anywhere on the touch screen to enter the calibration mode. During touch screen calibration, you must use a touch screen pen to correct.
  • Page 16: Main Interface

    3.2.3 Main Interface There are differences between models, software systems and menu in FCAR series models. The actual configuration displayed in the product shall prevail and this manual only takes some models as examples. The actual interface is subject to product display.
  • Page 17: Interface Setting

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3.2.5 Interface Setting In [Setting] function, various operations can be performed on the host. The followings will introduce respectively. 1. System Information You can view product information, serial number, date of an upgrade date. 2. Mechanical Self-test Host test, open circuit and short circuit test of main testing cable and OBD connector can be performed.
  • Page 18 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3. Machine Activation Each FCAR host is not permanent activated when leaving the factory. Only after the purchase of no abnormality is found in use, you can activate the device. The new shipped host will prompt “You are using the trial version;...
  • Page 19 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 5. Language Setting Since the product can support users in different regions, the language can be set according to user’s purchase. Please note that if the language you want to set does not have permission, the diagnostic program cannot be used, please set it back.
  • Page 20 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool upper left, lower left, lower right, upper right. 7. Screen Brightness You can set the screen brightness that adapts to different environment.
  • Page 21 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 8. Data Manager View the screenshot which is saved during diagnosis.
  • Page 22: Chapter Iv Product Registration, Activation, Download & Update

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Chapter IV Product Registration, Activation, Download & Update Product Registration After purchasing the FCAR product, regular update of the product is needed. Please visit the official website www.fcar.com and operate according to the following procedure. Register Username and Password 1.
  • Page 23 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3. Set your user name and password, then enter the serial number and other information on the back of the host. 4. After registration, it will prompt “Registered successful”. Please remember your mailbox and password for future software update.
  • Page 24: Product Activation

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Product Activation 1. Please enter your registered user name and password, click [Login]. 2. Click [Product Activation].
  • Page 25 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3. Start host, enter [Set], then click [Machine activation], and click [Activate], then it will show characteristic code. 4. Enter the Characteristic code into below page, and click [Get Activation Code].
  • Page 26 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 5. Act. SN. will show. 6. Enter the Act. SN. to the host, and click [Activate]. 7. ”Activated successfully” prompted.
  • Page 27: Download & Update

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Download & Update 1. Please enter your registered user name and password, click [Login]. 2. Login successful.
  • Page 28 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 3. Click [Download], and select [F3/F5 Series Software Upgrade]. 4. Click [Dowanload] after [Download all] to download the latest full package. 5.Click [Save], select [Save as] and save on the desktop.
  • Page 29 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 6. Download process shows as below. 7. The following dialog box will popup when download is completed. 8. After completing, the desktop shows a complete update package. 9. Remove the SD card in the top of the host, insert the card to the card reader configured in the box and connect it to the computer with Internet access, and double-click the mouse to open the desktop [computer], which is also named “My Computer”...
  • Page 30 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 10. Open the removable disk inserted just now. 11. Move the mouse over the removable disk, right-click it and select [Format]. 12. Select [Start].
  • Page 31 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 13. Click [OK]. 14. Formatting is completed, please click [OK].
  • Page 32 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 15. Click [Close]. 16. Double click the complete upgrade package on the desktop, and then open it. 17. Click [Run].
  • Page 33 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool 18. Click [Start]. 19. Update in progress, and this interface will be held for 15 to 90 minutes, please wait patiently for the completion of the update.
  • Page 34 20. When update succeeded is prompted, click [OK]. 21. After the update is completed, please remove the SD card and insert it back into the host Then the product software program will be the latest. Please visit www.fcar.com for more detailed usage and update guide.
  • Page 35 FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Chapter V Warranty Dear FCAR users, welcome to choose FCAR products. In order to make better use of the product, we recommend you to maintain your product and use it according to the user manual each time. If requirements are met, the product will serve you longer.
  • Page 36 3) After obtaining the company's effective reply, the product must mailed to our designated address (see full address on the official website of FCAR Technology) for repair and maintenance, otherwise your product can not receive timely repair and maintenance. And you have to take the lose of your product.
  • Page 37: Description Of Standard Obd-Ii

    FCAR Auto Diagnostic Tool Annex: Warranty Terms & Diagnostic Interface Definition and Description of Standard OBD-II 1. OBD-II General Introduction OBD-II is the abbreviated name of ON-BOARD DIAGNOSITICS-II.The first generation of diagnostic system is before 1993, and the diagnostic socket, fault codes, diagnostic function of each manufacturer was all different, which caused difficulties for repair personnel.
  • Page 38 (CAN-H line) diagnostic line (CAN-L line) KWP1281 or KWP2000 protocol KWP1281 or KWP2000 protocol diagnostic line (K line) diagnostic line (L line) Factory retained Connect battery “+” pole For more product introduction and help, please visit FCAR official website www.fcar.com.
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