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NT500 VAG Scanner User's Guide_English Version_V1.00

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

  • Page 2: One-Year Limited Warranty

    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 under this limited warranty within 30 days,...
  • Page 3 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.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    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. ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    4.1.3.6 Custom Data ..............................24 4.1.3.7 Active Tests ..............................24 4.1.3.8 Advance ID ............................... 27 4.1.3.9 Security Access (Login) ..........................28 4.1.3.10 Basic Settings ............................... 30 4.1.3.11 Adaptation............................... 32 4.1.3.12 Readiness Test ............................34 NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 6 ..................................64 7.2 C HANGE NITS ................................65 7.3 C ONFIGURE EEPER ..................................65 7.3 T EYPAD ..................................66 7.4 LCD K EYPAD ................................67 7.5 T NFORMATION ............................67 7.6 C ONFIGURE HORTCUT NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the scanner. 2 Introduction NT500 VAG Scanner is a dealer level diagnostic tool for Audi, Seat, Skoda and Volkswagen vehicles sold worldwide since 1990. With the tool properly connected to the vehicle’s data link connector (DLC), you can use the scanner to read diagnostic trouble codes and view “live”...

  • Page 8: Scanner Descriptions

    2.2 Accessory Descriptions 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. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 9: Technical Specifications

    1. Insert the small end of the USB cable to the USB port at the right side of the scanner and the large end to a computer. 2. Press the power switch of the scan tool to power it on. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 10: Application Overview

    ● hexadecimal keyboard for special functions, such as key matching, UDS coding ● To input text with the scan tool: 1. When you are requested to input text, press the function key Keyboard. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 11: Vag Operations

    VAG vehicles and also save “recordings” of the data readings. 4.1.1 Vehicle Identification The VW application offers two ways of identifying a vehicle. Models (Guide Function) ● Vehicle Record ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 12: Models (Guide Function)

    Figure 4.2 Sample Vehicle Selection Screen 4.1.1.2 Vehicle Record The NT500 VAG professional scan tool is able to save the installed control units on a tested vehicle by creating a vehicle record. It provides quick identification of previously tested vehicle(s), and installed control modules.
  • Page 13 3. Start an automatic system test to determine the installed controller by selecting Auto Scan Figure 4.5 Sample Select System Scan Screen 4. When the test finished, press the function key Save on the screen, and a screen with a QWERTY keyboard displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 14: System Selection

    2. Select a vehicle you wish to test and press the Enter key. 4.1.2 System Selection When you have completed the identification of vehicle, a menu for selecting system to test displays. Menu options typically include: Auto Scan ● Control Unit ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 15: Auto Scan

    Figure 4-10 Sample Automatic System 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. Figure 4-11 Sample Auto Scan Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 16: Control Unit

    To select a system for testing: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Control Unit from the menu and press the ENTER key. A controller menu displays. Figure 4-14 Sample Control Unit Menu Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 17: Diagnostic Function Selection

    To read codes from a vehicle: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Read Codes from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. A code list including code number and its description displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 18: Freeze Frame Data

    1. Select Freeze Data from the Function Menu. Details of freeze frame data displays. Figure 4-12 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Use the arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 19: Erase Codes

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Erase Codes from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-14 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Follow the on-screen instructions and answer questions about the vehicle being tested to complete the procedure. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 20: Ecu Information

    2. A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays. Figure 4-17 Sample ECU Information Screen 3. Press function key Save to store ECU information. Or use the BACK key to exit. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 21: Live Data

    Figure 4-20 Sample Channel Information Screen 4. To record the data to memory of the scanner, use the function key SAVE, and press “Stop Saving” to stop recording. 5. Press the BACK key to return to Function Menu. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 22: Custom Data

    To deselect an item, select it again and then press the ENTER key. Alternatively, use the function keys SELECT ALL and CLEAR ALL to select or deselect all items at once. 3. When finished selection, use the function key VIEW DATA to display selected items. Figure 4-23 Sample Datastream Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 23 8. Press Text to return to text viewing of PID data. 9. Select Pause to suspend collecting data from the scanner and use the Continue key to resume collecting data. 10.Press the Back key to return to the previous menu. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 24: Active Tests

    To select an actuator test to run: 1. Select Active Tests from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-27 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select Selective Active Tests from the menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 25 Figure4-30 Sample Turbocharger Bypass Valve Control Unit Screen Sequential Active Tests Sequential Active Tests activates different actuator tests in sequence. To run an actuator test in sequence: 1. Select Active Tests from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 26 3. A screen with “Turn ignition off and then on again” message displays. Figure4-33 Sample Communication Screen 4. Press the function key OK and the scanner proceeds directly to the first actuator test available for the current vehicle. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 27: Advance Id

    Figure 4-35 Sample Advanced ID Screen 2. A screen with detailed information of the selected control module displays. Use the arrow keys to scroll back and forth through different screens of data. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 28: Security Access (Login)

    To login with a 5-digit security code: 1. Select Security Access (Login) from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-37 Sample Function Menu Screen 2. Select 5 SN from the menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 29 Importer Number for the dealer that generated the SKC. ● To login with a 7-digit security code: 1. If you are working on an Immobilizer, select Security Access (Login) from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 30: Basic Settings

    This depends on the entered block number (000–255). After entering a valid block number, data values or text can be NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 31 3. A screen with detailed data of this channel displays. When more than 3 function keys display, use the left and right arrow keys to select a command and press the ENTER key to confirm. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 32: Adaptation

    Channel that you did not intend. 4.1.3.11 Adaptation Adaptation menu let you change adaptation values from the control module and allows you to alter certain values and/or settings in control modules that support it. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 33 3. Enter a new value and press the function key Set new value. The controller will temporarily use the new value so you can evaluate its effect. Figure 4-50 Sample Set New Value Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 34: Readiness Test

    Non-US models and older TDIs may not support the Readiness function even though they are otherwise OBD-II compliant. OBD-I did not require any "monitors". To view readiness status of the vehicle under test: 1. Select Readiness Test from Function Menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 35: Maintanance

    On VW/Audi vehicles with electronic dashboards, the following functions may be available: Reset Service Interval ● Reset Service Interval Oil(Km) ● Reset Service Interval Insp1(Km) ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 36 Depending on the type of Instrument Panel, the limit values for the above type of inspections are ● in kilometers and/or days. To perform an electronic service interval reset: 1. Select Oil Service from Maintenance menu. Figure 4-55 Sample VW Menu Screen 2. The Oil Service menu displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 37 Single or Reset. The screen for new channel value entry displays as below. Figure 4-58 Sample New Channel Value Input Screen 5. Input a valid channel number and use the function key Finish to confirm. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 38: Electronic Parking Brake

    The EPB system must be put into a service mode prior to the calipers being removed from the ● vehicle so the pistons can be pushed into the caliper housing. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 39 A8, or answer NO if not. Figure 4-62 Sample Audi A8 Function Mode Choice Screen 5. Select Open Parking Brake from the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-63 Sample EPB Menu Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 40: Close Parking Brake

    Close Parking Brake menu allows to close the rear caliper after completing the mechanical repairs. To close the rear calliper: 1. Select Close Parking Brake from the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-66 Sample EPB Menu Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 41: Parking Brake Test

    Parking Brake Test menu allows to perform a function test on EPB to check if there are any fault codes stored. To perform a function test on EPB: 1. Select Parking Brake Test from the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-69 Sample EPB Menu Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 42: Adaptation

    1. Select Adaptation from the Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-71 Sample EPB Adaptation Screen 2. The following screen displays and press function key OK to enter into next page. Figure 4-72 Sample Store New Pad Thickness Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 43 Figure 4-74 Sample Stored New Pad Thickness Screen 5. Press the function key OK to continue to recalibrate the EPB. Figure 4-75 Sample Recalibration Screen 6. Press the function key OK to continue and wait until the recalibration is completed. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 44: Obdii/Eobd Operations

    Once the connection has established, a menu that lists all of the tests available on the identified vehicle displays. Menu options typically include: System Status ● Read Codes ● Freeze Frame Data ● Erase Codes ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 45: System Status

    2. A screen with detailed information displays. Figure 5-2 Sample System Status Screen 5.2 Read Codes Read Codes menu lets you read both stored codes and pending codes found in the control unit. Typical menu options include: Stored Codes ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 46 Figure 5-4 Sample Read Codes Screen If no DTCs are present the message “No (Pending) Codes Found!” is displayed. If any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes detected, select vehicle a make before viewing DTC information. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 47: Erase Codes

    Erase Codes does not fix the problem that caused the fault! DTCs should only be erased after ● correcting the condition(s) that caused them. To clear codes: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Erase Codes from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 48: Live Data

    Complete Data List menu lets you view all live PID data from a selected system. To view all live PID data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Live Data from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 49 4. Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to highlight a line, if the One Graphic on the bottom is highlighted, it indicates the graphing is available for the selected line. Press the function key One Graphic to display the PID graph. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 50 8. Select Text to return to text viewing of PID data. 9. Press Pause to suspend collecting data and use the Contiune key to resume collecting data. 10.Use the Back key to return to diagnostic menu. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 51: Live Data List

    To deselect an item, select it again and then press the ENTER key. Alternatively, use the function keys SELECT ALL and CLEAR ALL to select or deselect all items at once. 3. When finished selection, use the function key VIEW DATA to display selected items. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 52: Freeze Frame

    OK - vehicle was driven enough to complete the monitor. ● INC (Incomplete) - vehicle was not driven enough to complete the monitor. ● N/A (Not Applicable) - vehicle does not support that monitor. ● NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 53 2. Depending on readiness test, one of these 2 screens will be present. 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. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 54: O2 Monitor Test

    CAN-equipped vehicles. To retrieve O2 monitor data: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight O2 Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with a list of available sensors displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 55 3. 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 5-25 Sample O2 Bank1 Sensor 1 Screen 4. Press Enter key to view data of selection. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 56: On-Board Monitor Test

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight On-Board Monitor Test from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-27 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Depending on the protocol the vehicle used, one of these 2 screens shows. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 57 For non-CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: Figure 5-30 Sample Non-CAN vehicle test screen For CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 58: Component Test

    ENTER key. A screen with a list of available tests displays. Figure 5-32 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight a system or component, press the ENTER key to start test and the scanner displays the message “Command Sent!”. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 59: Request Vehicle Information

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Vehicle Info. from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-34 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Follow on-screen instruction and send the command to read vehicle information. A screen with a list of available options displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 60: Modules Present

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Modules Present from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 5-37 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. A screen with the module IDs and protocols displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 61: Dtc Lookup

    Figure 5-40 Sample DTC Lookup Screen 3. A screen with code number and its definition displays. If definition could not be found (SAE or Manufacturer Specific), the scanner displays “DTC definition not found! Please refer to vehicle NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 62: Playback Data

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight PlayBack from home screen and press the ENTER key. Figure 6-1 Sample Home Screen 2. A screen with a list of test records displays. If no data is recorded, the message “No Data available!” is displayed. Figure 6-2 Sample Playback Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 63: System Setup

    Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. The scan tool is set to display English menus by default. To configure system language: 1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Language from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 64: Change Units

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Units from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 7-3 Sample Setup Screen 2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 65: Configure Beeper

    2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. Figure 7-6 Sample Beeper On/Off Selection Screen 7.4 Test Keypad Selecting Key Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the keypad. To test the keypad: NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 66: Lcd Keypad

    1. Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight LCD Test from Setup menu and press the ENTER key to start test. Check if there are any missing spots in the LCD screen. Figure 7-9 Sample LCD Test Screen NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

  • Page 67: Tool Information

    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 Setup menu and press the ENTER key. A screen with available shortcut keys displays. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 68 Figure 7-13 Sample Shortcuts Screen 3. Scroll with the UP/DOWN arrow keys to highlight an application and press the ENTER key to assign the application to the shortcut key. Press any key to exit. NT500 VAG Scanner User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

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