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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...
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.
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RESULTING FROM THE PURC HASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM BREACH OF THE WARRANTY, BREACH OF CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT, OR ANY OTHER LEGAL OR EQUITABLE THEORY, EVEN IF FOXWELL KNEW OF THE LIKELIHOOD OF SUCH DAMAGES. FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR DELAY IN RENDERING SERVICE UNDER THE LIMITED WARRANTY, OR LOSS OF USE DURING THE PERIOD THAT THE PRODUCT IS BEING REPAIRED.
(for manual transmission). And never leave a running engine unattended. Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine. ● Don't connect or disconnect the equipments while the ignition is on or the engine is running. ● NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
5.2.2 Clear Codes ..........................18 5.2.3 Live Data ........................... 19 5.2.3.1 Complete Data List ......................19 5.2.3.2 Custom List ........................21 5.2.4 ECU Information ........................22 5.2.5 Active Tests ..........................23 5.2.6 Special Functions ........................24 6 OBDII/EOBD OPERATIONS ........................25 NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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OXWELL 8.1.1 Register through Website ......................31 8.1.2 Register with FoxAssist ......................34 8.2 R ........................35 EGISTER CANNER 8.2.1 Register Through Website ......................36 8.2.2 Register With FoxAssist ......................37 8.3 U ........................37 PDATE THE CANNER NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introductions Foxwell NT530 Multi-system scanner is a unique tool that delivers OE-level diagnosis for all the electronic systems of different car brands. What’s more important is that it supports the most commonly required service features such as Oil Light/Service reset, brake deactivation, transmission adaptations, and so on.
3 USB Cable - provides connection between the scanner and a computer to update and print data. 4 Warranty Card - A warranty card is required if you need any repair or replacement from us. 5 Nylon Carry Pouch - stores the scanner and its accessories. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Toyota - leads to screens for diagnostic trouble code information, live data, ECU information, ● active test, and special functions on vehicles sold worldwide. Settings - leads to screens for adjusting default settings to meet your own preference and view ● information about the scanner. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. When you are requested to input text, press the function key Keyboard. Figure 3-2 Sample Input Text Screen 2. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight your desired letter or number and press the ENTER key to confirm. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
To identify a vehicle by SmartVIN: 1. Scroll with arrow keys to highlight the vehicle application from main menu and press ENTER. Figure 4-1 Sample Main Menu Screen 2. Select SmartVIN from the menu, and press the ENTER key. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Manual Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters, such as model year, and engine type. To identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection: 1. Scroll with arrow keys to highlight the vehicle application from main menu and press ENTER. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
This section illustrates how to use the scanner to read and clear diagnostic trouble codes, and view “live” data readings and ECU information on controllers installed on a variety of vehicles and also save “recordings” of the data readings. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
2. To pause the scan, press the function key corresponding with Pause on the screen. Figure 5-2 Sample Quick Scan Screen 3. At the end of successful automatic controller scan, a menu with a list of installed controllers together with their DTC overview displays. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Function Menu displays. Figure 5-5 Function Menu screen 5.1.2 Control Modules Control Modules screen displays all controllers available on the vehicles. The controllers listed on the menu do not mean that they are installed on the vehicle. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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. 5.2.1 Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read trouble codes found in the control unit. Typical code status include: Present/Permanent/Current Codes ● Pending Codes ● NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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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 5-9 Sample Code Screen 3. Press function key Save to store DTC information. Press function key Freeze Frame to view freeze data. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Clear Codes from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-11 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and answer questions about the vehicle being tested to complete the procedure. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-13 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select the Complete List from the menu and press the ENTER key to display the data screen. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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Press the function key Graph to display the PID graph. Figure 5-16 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. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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 5-19 Sample Live Data Menu Screen NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
ECU Information screen displays the identification data of the control module under test, such as the control module identification string, the control module coding, and Work Shop Code. To read ECU information: 1. Select ECU Information from the menu and press the ENTER key. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Select Active Tests from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-24 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select the test you would like to perform and press the ENTER key. Follow on-screen instructions to make proper selections and operations to complete the tests. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight the special function test you want to perform from the menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-26 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select an available service from the menu and press the ENTER key to continue. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Figure 7-1 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press left and right arrow key select a language and press the ENTER key to confirm. Press the Back key to exit and return. Figure 7-2 Sample Language Selection Screen NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
Selecting Shortcuts option lets you to change the functionality of the shortcut buttons. To assign a function to a shortcut button: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Shortcuts from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with available shortcut keys displays. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
3. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight an application and press the ENTER key to assign the application to the shortcut key. Figure 7-7 Sample Shortcuts Screen 7.4 Display Test Selecting Display Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the display. To test the display: NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Keypad Test from Settings menu and press ENTER key. Figure 7-9 Sample Settings Screen 2. Press any key to start test. The virtue key corresponding with the key you pressed will be highlighted on the screen if it works correctly. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight About from Settings menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 7-11 Sample Settings Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the scanner displays. Figure 7-12 Sample Tool Information Screen 3. Press the Back key to exit. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
8.1 Create a Foxwell ID 8.1.1 Register through Website If you are new to FOXWELL, please register on www.foxwelltech.us and create a FOXWELL ID first. If you have installed the update application FoxAssist, please refer to the registration guide on 8.1.2.
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Please always remember your FOXWELL ID and Password as it’s important for you to manager your product and updates. 4. The registration page will be bypassed, skipping to the log in page. Just input your FOXWELL ID and Password to sign in.
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Figure 8-7 Sample Password Reset Succeeded Screen 8. If you forget your email or Foxwell ID, just click Sign in at the top right of the website, then click Forgot password, and click Forget Email or Foxwell ID. You are required to input your registered serial number.
Figure 8-9 Sample FOXWELL Search Result Screen 8.1.2 Register with FoxAssist You are also allowed to register and create a Foxwell ID with the update client FoxAssist. To register through website: 1. Visit our site www.foxwelltech.us and go the Product page. Find your product model and click it to view the product profile.
5. A Registered account is successful message will appear if you registered successfully. Figure 8-13 Sample Registration Success Screen 6. Click OK. It skips to the login page automatically. You can input your FOXWELL ID and Password to sign in.
8.2.1 Register Through Website 1. Open www.foxwelltech.us main page and click Sign in. Input your FOXWELL ID/registered email and password. Figure 8-15 Sample Sign in Screen 2. When log in successfully, the Member Center will show as below. This platform enables you to review the registered products, register new products, modify personal information or reset the password.
8.2.2 Register With FoxAssist To register with FoxAssist: 1. Launch the PC application FoxAssist. Sign in with your Foxwell ID/ registered email and password. Figure 8-18 Sample Sign in Screen 2. Select Activate and input serial number to complete product registration. If you have multiple scanners to be registered, please enter all serial numbers you wish to activate.
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Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer ● NOTE Before updating, please make sure your network works correctly. Before updating, please make sure you have already created a Foxwell ID. To update your scanner: 1. Double click the desktop icon to launch the application.
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6. When all the items are updated, an “All software downloads are successfully installed!” message displays. Please click OK to confirm. Figure 8-23 Sample Update Completed Screen 7. Please click Return to review all the software status. Figure 8-24 Sample Software Management Screen NOTE NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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9. To uninstall a software or all software, select them on the Uninstall tab and click the Uninstall button. And the uninstalled items can be found in the Uninstall screen. Figure 8-26 Sample Software Uninstallation Screen Please click Setting to change the update tool language. NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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Edit and type in the message box and click Confirm. To help us provide better sales, please make sure that the telephone, email and country are correctly entered. Figure 8-28 Sample User Information Screen NT530 Multi-System Scanner Manual_English_V1.02...
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