Foxwell NT405 User Manual
Foxwell NT405 User Manual

Foxwell NT405 User Manual

Electric parking brake service tool

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1. One-Year Limited Warranty .................................................................2
2. Safety Information ...............................................................................5
2.1 Conventions Used ................................................................. 5
2.2 Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 6
3. Using This Manual...............................................................................7
4. Introduction .........................................................................................9
4.1 Data Link Connector .............................................................. 9
4.2 About NT405........................................................................ 10
4.2.1 Buttons and Controls............................................... 10
4.2.2 Accessories Included .............................................. 11
4.2.3 Specifications .......................................................... 11
4.2.4 Power ...................................................................... 11
4.2.5 System Setup .......................................................... 11
5. Diagnosis ..........................................................................................14
5.1Diagnosis on Audi A8 ........................................................... 15
5.1.1 Guided Functions .................................................... 15
5.1.2 Individual Functions................................................. 22
5.2 Diagnosis on EPB-Other VAG ............................................. 31
5.3 Diagnosis on Mercedes SBC ............................................... 31
5.3.1 Change Brake Fluid................................................. 31
5.3.2 Inspect Air ............................................................... 36
5.3.3 Retrieve ECU Information ....................................... 44
5.4 Diagnosis on PBM-Volvo ..................................................... 44
5.4.1 Retrieve ECU Information ....................................... 45
5.4.2 Advanced Functions................................................ 46
5.5 Diagnosis on EPB-Ford ....................................................... 48
5.5.1 EPB Calibration ....................................................... 48
6. Update ..............................................................................................63
NT405 EPB Service Tool User's Guide_English Version_V1.00

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    5.3.3 Retrieve ECU Information ........44 5.4 Diagnosis on PBM-Volvo ............. 44 5.4.1 Retrieve ECU Information ........45 5.4.2 Advanced Functions..........46 5.5 Diagnosis on EPB-Ford ............48 5.5.1 EPB Calibration ............48 6. Update ....................63 NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 2: One-Year Limited Warranty

    In the event this product fails to operate under normal use, during the warranty period, due to defects in materials and workmanship, FOXWELL will, at its sole option, either repair or replace the product in accordance with the terms and conditions stipulated herein.
  • Page 3 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...
  • Page 4 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 5: Safety Information

    2. Safety Information For your safety, and to prevent damage to the equipment and vehicles, read this manual thoroughly before operating your NT405 EPB service tool. The safety messages presented below and throughout this user’s manual are reminders to the operator to exercise extreme care when using this device.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    And never leave a running engine unattended. Do not wear jewelry or loose fitting clothing when working on engine. Make sure to turn off ignition before connecting or disconnecting the EPB service tool. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 7: Using This Manual

    ● Select menu languages. ● Adjust display contrast. ● View tool information. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a situation, which, if not avoided, may result in damage to the test equipment or vehicle. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 8 3. Tool Information Arrow Icon An arrow icon indicates a procedure. Example: To change menu language: System Setup 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Language from screen. 2. Press the ENTER key to confirm. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 9: Introduction

    4. Introduction NT405 Electric Parking Brake Service Tool is developed by the most distinguished mind of the industry. It is specially designed to work with Mercedes Benz E211/E219 (up to 2006), R230 and S221 (up to 2007) models, Volkswagen Passat (2005-on), Audi A5 (2007-on), Audi A6/A8 (2004-on), Volvo XC70 (2008-2009), XC60 (2009), V70 (2008-2009), S80 (2007-2009), Ford Focus C-MAX (2002, 2007), LS (2003-2006).
  • Page 10: About Nt405

    G. USB Port – provides a USB connection between the EPB service tool and PC or laptop. IMPORTANT Do not use solvents such as alcohol to clean keypad or display. Use a mild nonabrasive detergent and a soft cotton cloth. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 11: Accessories Included

    185mm*85mm*35mm (L*W*H) Weight 750g 4.2.4 Power The NT405 is powered up by vehicle battery when diagnosing. To power on NT405 1. Locate the diagnostic interface on vehicle. 2. Plug in the EPB service tool’s OBDII connector to the DLC. NOTE A plastic DLC cover may be found on some vehicles.
  • Page 12 System Setup 1. Language 2. Contrast 3. Tool Information √ Follow on-screen instructions to program NT405 to meet your specific needs. Changing Language √ NT405 is set to display English menus by default. To change system language: System Setup 1.
  • Page 13 4. Press the Y key to save contrast setting and return. Tool Information Tool Information function is used to view tool information such as software version that may be needed when contacting customer service. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 14: Diagnosis

    ● perform activation/service work on Volvo PBM vehicles ● Reset clutch pedal counter ● Perform EPB calibration on Ford vehicles, including emergency release, EPB function test and acceleration sensor configuration. To perform diagnosis: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 15: Diagnosis On Audi A8

    Audi A8 either. 5.1.1.1 For Pad Change For Pad Change is used to open the brakes completely for change of NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 16 3. View on-screen operation guides. Test Condition 1. Turn ignition on. 2. Release EPB. 3. Shift to P Position [Y] = Continue [N] = Exit 4. Press Y button to read trouble codes. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 17 [Y] = Continue 7. Press Y button to move to next step, and install new brake pads as prompted. Replace brake pads Install the rear brake pads by Audi service manual. [Y] = Continue NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 18 Use UP/DOWN key to enter new pad thickness and use the Y button to confirm and continue. Wait a few seconds while new thickness is being stored. When new thickness is stored, following screen shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 19 4.Lock steering wheel. [Y]=Continue Press Y button to continue and wait until the recalibration is completed. Recalibration The re-calibration will be carried out. The EPB now opens and closes audibly. prompt screen to be continued… NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 20 To do repairs on brakes Select 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Guided Function from Function menu, and press Y button to confirm. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 21 [Y] = Continue [N] = Exit 4. Press Y button to open brake pads. Open Brakes Next the brakes will be completely opened. [Y] = Continue [N] = Exit 5. Wait a few seconds until following screen shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 22: Individual Functions

    To complete individual functions: Select 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Individual Func. from Function menu , and press Y button to confirm. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 23 Please refer to User's Manual!” message shows, prompting you to look up the definition in the vehicle service manual. 3. Use the UP/DOWN key to move back and forth through codes NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 24 √ If codes not to be deleted, select NO, and a “Command Cancelled!” message displays. Wait a few seconds or press any key to return. 3. Wait a few seconds while NT405 is erasing code(s). Depending NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 25 Make sure the vehicle is properly blocked after deactivation of the system. To deactivate brake: 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Deactivate Brake from Individual Func. screen. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 26 2. Clear Code 3. Deactivate Brake 4. Activate Brake 2. Press the Y key to confirm. 3. Wait a few seconds while NT405 is working. Depending on test results, one of the following screen displays. Deactivate Brake Deactivation Done! Any key to continue.
  • Page 27 2. Wait a few minutes while the device is activating the brakes. Depending on activation results, one of the following screen displays. Activate Brake Activation Done! Go to Adaptation? <YES> Activation completed screen NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 28 1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Adaptation from Func screen. Individual Func. 5. Adaptation 6. Function Test √ Or use the UP/DOWN key to select YES and press the Y key to proceed with adaptation after finish activation. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 29 √ To quit the setting, press N button and a “Command canceled message displays. 4. Depending on setting results, one of the following screen displays: Adaptation Adaptation Done! Any key to continue. Adaptation completed screen NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 30 Function screen. Individual Func. 5. Adaptation 6. Function Test 2. Wait a few seconds one of the following screen shows, depending on test results. Function Test Function Test Done! Function test completed screen NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 31: Diagnosis On Epb-Other Vag

    5.1.2 Individual Functions 23-28 in 5.3 Diagnosis on Mercedes SBC NT405 is designed to deactivate/activate SBC functions, read/clear SBC trouble codes, change brake fluid/bleed brake system, inspect brake air, and retrieve ECU information on Mercedes vehicles that are equipped with SBC system.
  • Page 32 Once the voltage is too low to support the operation, a “STOP: Voltage at control unit SBC xx.xV” message indicating battery low comes up as below: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 33 11. To complete the third phase, do the following as instructed: - Set pressure: 0.5bar. - Wait until the pressure has built up. 12. Press Y button to move to phase 4. 13. Following instructions on device screen to finish the fourth phase: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 34 Operate the brake pedal at least 5 times and release again. (pump). √ The number “x” on the upper left corner of screen indicates how many times you need to operate the brake pedal. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 35 - Brake system venting has been completed. - Set filling and bleeding unit pressureless. - Leave filling and bleeding unit connected. 32. Press Y button to continue and wait until the “Operation Done!” message shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 36: Inspect Air

    7. ECU Information 2. View onscreen prompts and press Y button to continue. Inspect Brake Air 1. This test serves to ensure that no air is present in this separate hydraulic circuit. [Y]=Con. [N]=Return NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 37 9. Use UP/DOWN button to view onscreen prompts. Inspect Brake Air 1. Increase brake pressure slowly and evenly. 2. Brake pressure must not rise beyond the specified range! prompt screen to be continued… NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 38 √ Whenever you operate the pedal too hard and the pressure is raised beyond the specified range of current phase, following screens come up prompting you to repeat the process to try again: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 39 - If YES, press [Y] or gently actuate and then release the brake pedal to continue. - If NO, press [N]. 15. Press Y button or gently actuate and then release the pedal to continue, and the device starts to communicate with the NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 40 - Release brake pedal. - Check fill status of wheel brake circuit HZ2 (secondary brake circuit). 20. Press Y button or gently operate the pedal to continue, and the device starts to communicate with the vehicle. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 41 22. Press Y button and following screen shows: Inspect Brake Air 11.8 bar Hold pressure within black range for 5s. 23. Actuate the pedal gently to raise the pressure to 20-24 bar and keep it for 5s. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 42 4. Actual value should Inspect Brake Air be within the black range and be held for 5s. 5. [Y] =Con. [N] =Return 27. Press Y button and following screen shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 43 2. No air is in brake system. 3. End of test. Inspect air completed screen Inspect Brake Air 1. Fail to inspect brake system for air. 2. Function of SBC is not assured. prompt screen to be continued… NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 44: Retrieve Ecu Information

    S/W : 12/04 ID : 00/06 5.4 Diagnosis on PBM-Volvo NT405 is designed to read/clear trouble codes, retrieve ECU information, perform activation and service functions and reset clutch counter on Volvo vehicles that are equipped with PBM system. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 45: Retrieve Ecu Information

    UP/DOWN key to view more information on next screens. ECU Information Serial number _ _ _ _ HW Ver. No. 1-10 _ _ _ _ HW Ver. No. 11-24 _ _ _ _ NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 46: Advanced Functions

    Select Function 1. Activation/service 2. Resetting counter 2. View on-screen instruction and press Y button to continue. Activation/service Activation and service Activation Ignition on. Click on the symbol to select activation. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 47 Y button to confirm. Select Function 1. Activation/service 2. Resetting counter 2. Use UP/DOWN key to view on-screen explanations about resetting the clutch pedal counter and press Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 48: Diagnosis On Epb-Ford

    √ To quit the test, just press the N button. 5.5 Diagnosis on EPB-Ford NT405 is designed to read/clear trouble codes, perform EPB calibration on Ford vehicles that are equipped with EPB system. √ For instructions on reading/erasing codes, please refer 5.1.2 Individual Functions...
  • Page 49 Make sure the vehicle is on flat ground. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit 3. Turn ignition key to the ON position as instructed and then press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 50 6. View on-screen instruction and press Y button to continue. Elec. Parking Brake With the EPB locked, the force should be equal or more than 1100 Newtons. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit 7. If correct EPB pressure displayed, press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 51 √ Set ignition switch to off and press N button to exit. Operation Action Set ignition switch to off(position 0). [N]=Exit 8. Pull manually on the emergency release and press Y button to NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 52 √ If incorrect EPB pressure displayed, use UP/DOWN button to select NO and press the Y button to continue. And follow screen shows: Operation Action Correct pressure can not be achieved. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 53 Operation Action Does the vehicle move freely? [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit √ If the vehicle does not move freely, use UP/DOWN button to select NO and press the Y button to continue. And follow screen shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 54 0). [N]=Exit Press the Y button to continue. Operation Action The EPB emergency release works correctly. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit Pull the switch to lock the EPB and press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 55 Y button to confirm. EPB Calibration 1. Emergency Release 2. EPB Function Test 3. Acc. Sensor 2. Use UP/DOWN button to view on-screen instructions and press Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 56 6. Follow on-screen instructions to complete this step and then press the Y button to continue. - Apply the brake pedal three times. 7. View on-screen instructions and then press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 57 Y button to continue. - Depress the brake pedal and HOLD pushing the switch to unlock/ release the EPB. - Release the brake pedal. View on-screen instructions and then press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 58 Pull the switch to lock the EPB and press the Y button to continue. Operation Action Pull the switch to lock the EPB. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit View on-screen instruction and press Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 59 Operation Action Was the correct EPB pressure displayed? [Y]=Yes [N]=No √ If incorrect EPB pressure displayed, use UP/DOWN button to select NO and press the Y button to continue. And follow screen shows: NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 60 View on-screen instruction and press Y button to continue. Operation Action The air gap is now removed and the EPB switch is correctly calibrated. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit Pull the switch to lock the EPB and press the Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 61 Calibration menu and press Y button to confirm. EPB Calibration 1. Emergency Release 2. EPB Function Test 3. Acc. Sensor 2. Use UP/DOWN button to view on-screen explanation press Y button to continue. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 62 4. View on-screen information and press Y button to continue. Operation Action Longitudinal acceleration sensor will now be configured. [Y]=Enter [N]=Exit 5. Set ignition switch to off and press N button to exit. Operation Action Set ignition switch to off(position 0). [N]=Exit NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...
  • Page 63: Update

    6. Update NT405 is able to be updated to keep you stay current with the latest development of diagnosis. The update of NT405 consists of two parts: program upgrade and DTC upgrade. √ To update NT405, you need following tools: ●...
  • Page 64 √ It may takes several minutes to update the DTCs. 1. Use <Select File> button to locate update file downloaded. 2. Press the DOWN key and a “Connecting to PC” message shows on NT405’s screen. 3. Click <Update> button to start updating. NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00...

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