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NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader 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...
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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.
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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. ● NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
4.8 C ............................29 OMPONENT 4.9 R ......................29 EQUEST EHICLE NFORMATION 4.10 M ..........................30 ODULES RESENT 5 DTC LOOKUP..............................32 6 REVIEW DATA..............................32 7 SYSTEM SETUP.............................. 32 7.1 S ............................ 33 ELECT ANGUAGE NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 6 7.6.3 LED Test............................42 8 TOOL INFORMATION.............................43 9 PRINTING AND UPDATE..........................44 9.1 U ........................44 PDATE THE EADER 9.2 P ............................45 RINTING 9.3 S DTC............................47 EARCHING 9.4 U .............................47 SER MANUAL 9.5 U ..........................47 PDATE OOL SETTINGS NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 7: Using This Manual
IMPORTANT indicates a situation which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. Example: IMPORTANT Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the code reader. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 8: Introduction
2 Introduction NT301 is developed by the most distinguished mind of the industry. It is specially designed to support all 10 OBDII service modes, including live data, O2 sensor test and more, on OBDII/EOBD compliant cars, SUVs, light-duty truck and mini-vans sold worldwide since 1996. -
Page 9: Accessory Descriptions
3. Switch the ignition key to the ON position. 4. The code reader automatically boots up. IMPORTANT Never try to provide power for the code reader from USB connection when the code reader is communicating with a vehicle. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 10: Connecting To Personal Computer With Usb Cable
Once the connection has established, a menu that lists all of the tests available on the identified vehicle displays. Menu options typically include: Read Codes ● Freeze Frame Data ● Erase Codes ● NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 11: Read Codes
If previous data is to be erased, select Yes; if data is not to be erased, Use the LEFT/RIGHT key to pick No. Wait a few seconds to return to Diagnostic Menu. NOTE If no data is stored in the code reader, the above screen will not show up. 4.1 Read Codes NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 12 ECU. There are two ways to read codes using NT301. ● Press the Read hot key to read codes from home screen. ● Traditional way: select Read Codes from the diagnostic menu.
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Page 13: Erase Codes
Figure 4-5 Sample DTC Description Screen NOTE If no DTCs are present, the message “No (Pending) Codes Found!” is displayed. If any manufacturer specific or enhanced codes detected, NT301 reads the correct DTC information automatically according to the VIN. 4.2 Erase Codes Erase Codes menu lets you to clear all current and stored DTCs from the control module. -
Page 14: Live Data
1. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Live Data from Diagnostic Menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 4-8 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Select View Data from the list and press ENTER key to confirm. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 15 Figure 4-11 Sample Complete List Screen 5. Press the ENTER key to view PID graph if the PID gives a numeric reading. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
- Page 16 Figure 4-14 Sample Custom Datastream Selection Screen 3. Use the RIGHT key to select or deselect a line or press LEFT key to deselect all if needed . Press the ENTER key to confirm and BACK key to cancel. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 17: Record Data
Do not operate the code reader while driving; always have two persons in vehicle when recording – one to drive and the other to operate the code reader. To record data: 1. Select Record data from the menu and press the ENTER key. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 18 3. Scroll with the up and down arrow keys to pick a trigger mode and press the ENTER key to confirm. Figure 4-19 Sample Pick Trigger Mode Screen 4. Use the UP/DOWN key to select a memory location and press ENTER to confirm. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
- Page 19 Select Memory screen and choose another one. 6. If Manual Trigger is selected, following screen displays: Figure 4-22 Sample Manual Trigger Recording Screen 7. If DTC Trigger is picked, following screen displays: NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 20: Playback Data
Figure 4-25 Sample Record Data Screen 10. Select YES to view recorded data; pick NO or press the BACK key to return to Record Data. 4.3.3 Playback Data The Playback Data is used to playback recorded PID data. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 21: Freeze Frame
DTC set. It is a good function to help determine what caused the fault. To view freeze frame data: 1. Select View Freeze Frame from the Diagnostic Menu. Details of freeze frame data displays. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 22: Read I/M Readiness Status Data
Below is a list of abbreviations and names of OBD II monitors supported by the code reader. Abbreviation Name Misfire Monitor Misfire Monitor Fuel System Mon Fuel System Monitor Comp. Component Comprehensive Components Monitor NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 23 The built-in beeper works with the colored LED simultaneous, as an assistance to reflect the I/M Readiness test results: Green - two long beeps. ● Yellow - short, long, short beeps. ● NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
- Page 24 Figure 4-29 Sample I/M Readiness Screen 3.Depending on readiness test, one of these 2 screens will be present. Use the up and down arrow keys to scroll through data. Press the BACK key to exit. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 25: O2 Monitor Test
ENTER key. A screen with a list of available sensors displays. Figure 4-34 Sample Diagnostic Menu Screen 2. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight an O2 sensor and press the ENTER key to confirm. A screen with details of the selected sensor displays. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 26: On-Board Monitor Test
Non-CAN vehicles. And for CAN vehicles, it receives test data for emission-related powertrain components and systems that are and are not continuously monitored. It is vehicle manufacturer who is responsible for assigning test and component IDs. NOTE NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 27 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. For non-CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
- Page 28 Figure 4-41 Sample Non-CAN vehicle test screen For CAN vehicles, test screen is illustrated as below: Figure 4-42 Sample Can vehicle test screen 4. Press the BACK key to exit and return. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 29: Component Test
Multiple CVNs may be reported for a control module. It may take several minutes to do the CVN calculation. In-use performance tracking tracks performance of key readiness monitors. NOTE NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 30: Modules Present
3.Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight an available option and press the ENTER key. A screen with details of the selected option displays. Figure 4-47 Sample Calibration ID Screen 4. Press the BACK key to exit and return. 4.10 Modules Present NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 31: Dtc Lookup
DTC Lookup menus allows to request DTC definitions stored in the code reader. To Look up DTCs: 1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT key to highlight DTC Lookup from Home Screen and press the ENTER key. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 32: Review Data
DTC definitions. Press the BACK key to exit. Figure 5-3 Sample Trouble Codes Screen 6 Review Data The Playback option leads to screens for review of recorded test results. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 33: System Setup
7.1 Select Language Selecting Language opens a screen that allows you to choose system language. To configure system language: 1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT key to highlight Setup from home screen and press the ENTER key. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 34: Configure Monitors
This menu allows the users to configure the monitors required to test spark ignition and compression ignition, the number of monitors to pass diagnosis, and restore the default settings. Menu options typically include: Spark IGN Required Monitors ● Compression IGN Required Monitors ● Allowed INC Monitors ● NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... - Page 35 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Configure Monitors from Setup menu and press the ENTER key to confirm. Figure 7-3 Sample Setup Screen 2. A screen with the optional monitors to be configured displays. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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Page 36: Spark Ign Required Monitors
Press the ENTER key to confirm and BACK key to cancel. Figure7-6 Sample Spark IGN Required Monitors Selection Screen NOTE The number to the upper right corner of display indicates the total number of optional monitors and sequence of currently selected monitor. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 37: Compression Ign Required Monitors
Emissions tests vary depending on the geographic or regional area in which the vehicle is registered. NT301 provides a more flexible way to meet different standards, which allows the user to select 0, 1, 2, 3 INC monitors in test. -
Page 38: Reset Factory Default
Monitors will be set to 1. To reset factory default: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Reset Factory Default from the menu and press the ENTER key to confirm. Figure7-10 Sample Configure Monitors Selection Screen NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 39: Unit Of Measure
ENTER key. Figure 7-12 Sample Setup Screen 2.Press the UP/DOWN arrow key select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. Figure 7-13 Sample Unit Selection Screen 7.4 Key Beep Set NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 40: Diag Beep Set
1. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Key Beep Set from Setup menu and press the ENTER key. Figure 7-16 Sample Setup Screen 2. Press the UP/DOWN key to select an item and press the ENTER key to save and return. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 41: Tool Self-Test
1. Use the UP/DOWN key to highlight Display Test from Setup menu and press the ENTER key to start test. Figure 7-18 Sample Tool Self-test Screen 2. Check if there are any missing spots in the LCD screen. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 42: Led Test
Double press BACK to return. Figure 7-21 Sample Key Test Screen 7.6.3 LED Test Selecting LED Test option opens a screen that allows you to check the functionality of the LED. To test the LED: NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 43: Tool Information
Selecting About option opens a screen that show information about your code reader, such as serial number and software version. To view information of your code reader: 1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT key to highlight About from home menu and press the ENTER key. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 44: Update The Code Reader
9 NT Wonder Introduction NT Wonder is an extremely easy-to-use that is used to update NT301 code reader. Also, it allows you to upload recorded test results to your PC or laptop for analysis and printing. Still, it enables you to search DTC, read the manuals as well set up the language and style of the application. - Page 45 4.Click Setting and select the language you want to update. 5.Connect NT301 to computer with the USB cable provided.Please press and hold the HELP key while conecting the USD cable. 6.When NT301 enters the Update Mode, the application would detect it automatically.
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Page 46: Printing Data
Figure 9-4 Sample Printing Activation Function 3.Connect NT301 to computer with the USB cable supplied to power it on. 4.Use the LEFT/RIGHT key to select Print Data from home screen of the NT301 and press the ENTER key to confirm. -
Page 47: Searching Dtc
2.Start the printing application by clicking the Search DTC Button from the menu. 3.Input the valid code number and the definition of the code will be highlighted on the screen. Figure 9-8 Sample Search DTC Screen 9.4 User Manual NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00... -
Page 48: Update Tool Settings
3.Select the language and the style you want from the left to right column. 4.Select and tick the “Auto check for updates” on the bottom of the screen, then press Apply key to confirm. NT301 OBDII/EOBD Code Reader User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
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How can I get all Acronym Explanation for Foxwell NT301
The Foxwell NT301 uses the following acronyms:
- CAN: Controller Area Network
- OBDII: On-Board Diagnostics II
- EOBD: European On-Board Diagnostics
- DTCs: Diagnostic Trouble Codes
- I/M: Inspection/Maintenance
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