Full Text Searchable PDF User Manual
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
1
Fcar F502 EOBD/OBDII Code Reader User’s Manual
Statement
The publication is designed only for the use of FCAR products, and any organization or
individual shall not reproduce and back up this Guide in any form (in electronic,
mechanical, photocopying, recording forms or other forms) without the written
permission of FCAR Company.
The use of the guide is exclusive to professional auto repairing and maintenance
technicians.
The Guide only provides operating method of FCAR products, and FCAR shall not be liable
for any possible consequence of the use of this method that is applied to other equipment.
FCAR shall not be liable for accidents arising from the use of the purchaser himself or the
third party, damages to the equipment due to the purchaser’s incorrect use, misuse or
private modification, repairing or operations and maintenance requirements that are
inconsistent with the Guide, and fees and expense for the loss.
The Guide is based on the current specifications and functions of the product. If the new
specifications and functions are added to the product, there will be corresponding
changes in the Guide without further notice.
FCAR has been registered its trademark throughout the world, with the logo as
.
In countries where any of the FCAR trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and
company names, etc. are not registered, FCAR claims that it still has ownership of
non-registered trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos and company names etc.
Other products or company names, logos, service marks etc. referred to in the Guide still
belong to their respective owners. Anyone, without the written permission from the
owners of the applicable trademarks, service marks, domain names, logos or company
names etc., shall not use any trademarks, service marks, domain names, and logos of
FCAR Company or other companies designated by FCAR Company.
Fcar Series Product Operating Guide
Before using FCAR F3 series product, please read the Guide carefully.
The Guide is based on the current specifications and functions of the product. If the new
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
2
specifications and functions are added to the product, there will be corresponding
changes in the Guide. The new Guide can be downloaded from the FCAR Company’s
website (http://www.fcar.com).
Please carefully read the "Note",
＂
Remark
＂
and “Introductions” of the Guide to ensure that
you can use our products properly and safely.
FCAR F3 Series Main Unit Maintenance and Use Attentions
Do not allow unauthorized demolition.
Avoid strong impact to this machine.
Prevent it from closing to the magnetic field.
Do not put this machine in a hot environment for a long time.
Do not put this machine at a low temperature environment for a long time.
Do not have the screen impacted and keep the keys clean.
Clean the machine with soft clean cloth and neutral detergent, instead of water or
chemical solvents.
Automobile Inspection Notes
Should operate the machine according to safety rules in auto repair industry. Special
attentions should be paid in order to prevent the machine from being affected or
damaged because of the environmental factors such as the surrounding pH, poison gas,
high pressure, heavy objects, etc.;
Vehicle battery fluid contains sulfuric acid, while sulfuric acid is corrosive to the skin.
Therefore, in operation you should protect your skin from directly contacting with battery
fluid. Particularly, make sure that they won’t splash into your eyes. You should also avoid
closing to fire;
Engine exhaust emissions contains a variety of toxic compounds, so you should protect
yourself from inhaling them. During operating, the vehicle should be parked in a
well-ventilated place;
The temperature of the working engine is high, so you should protect yourself from
contacting with high temperature components such as water tank and exhaust pipes;
Before starting the engine, you should hold the handbrake and have gear lever placed in
neutral (Guide transmission) or P gear position (automatic transmission), so as to avoid
the vehicle rushing out and result in accidents when you start the engine;
Before repairing the vehicles, you should hold parking brake well, shift transmission gear
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
3
into the neutral position or P gear, and lower the glass doors and windows on the driver's
seat side;
If the engine can be started, you should firstly warm up it to a normal temperature (water
temperature is at about 80
℃
), and close the auxiliary electrical appliances (such as air
conditioning, lighting, loudspeaker, etc.);
Find the diagnostic socket of this car, and check, confirm that whether the wires of the
diagnostic socket are in good condition, and then connect the main unit for diagnosis.
Otherwise, do not test, and avoid damage to the main unit. If necessary, you can use a
multimeter to measure the voltage of diagnostic socket.
Instrument Use Notes
When you use FCAR series products for testing, you must handle it with care and keep
them away from heat source and electromagnetic field, so as to avoid interference with
the main unit.
When electrical components are energized, you cannot disconnect the circuit to prevent
the self-inductance, mutual inductance from attacking sensors and automotive ECU.
When electrical equipment works normally, you should avoid putting magnetic objects
close to the vehicle control unit, otherwise the vehicle control unit may be damaged.
Vehicle control unit or electrical components dismounting should be done only 1 minute
after the ignition switch is turned off.
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
4
Content
Statement
.............................................................................................................................................
1
1.1 Introduction to Fcar Code Readers
...................................................................................
5
1.2 Introduction to Its Appearance and Basic Function
.....................................................
5
1.2.1 F501 Gasoline OBD
Ⅱ
Code Reader
.............................................................................
6
1.2.2 F502 Diesel OBD Code Reader
.......................................................................................
7
1.3 Product Parameters
................................................................................................................
7
1.4 Operation Methods
................................................................................................................
8
1.5 Product Configuration List
................................................................................................
12
1.6 Warranty Clause
...................................................................................................................
14
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
5
1.1 Introduction to Fcar Code Readers
FCAR F501,F502 OBD
Ⅱ
/EOBD code readers are the latest portable vehicle code readers
launched by FCAR Company. With them, the users can fast and efficiently read out the fault
codes in automobile electric controlling system and then know where the fault codes are and
how they happen through such fault codes read out. The code reader is applicable in all auto
repairing factories. They are portable for car owners to at any time monitor whether there are
faults in automobile electric controlling system. LED-guided operation instructions make them
easy to understand and practical.
FCAR series code reader is applicable to the vehicles equipped with standard OBD
Ⅱ
diagnostic socket and can read and erase fault code and read data stream.
1.2 Introduction to Its appearance and Basic Functions
FCAR F501 and F502 series products are same in appearance and hardware configurations
(mode, serial number that is affixed to the back of the product). 2.8-inch and 320*240 LED
display is adopted. To meet the operation habit of each individual user, the appearance, menu
and functions of the products are well-designed. It supports all-in-one function,
multi-language choosing, and LED-guided operations, which makes it easy to operate and
understand and quite practical.
Also, the product is applicable to vehicles with 8V ~ 32V working voltage, and is stable in
work and can fully meet customers’ different demands for diagnosis.
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
6
1
、
OK diagnosis normal indicator light: The indicator light is on in communication diagnosis.
2
、
OK diagnosis failure indicator light: The indicator light is on when there is a failure of
communication diagnosis;
3
、
Voltage indicator light: The indicator light is on when the machine is connected to OBD
Ⅱ
diagnostic sockets.
4
、
Diagnosis communication line, which should be connected to OBD
Ⅱ
diagnostic sockets on
the vehicle;
5
、
Up and down buttons
6
、
Enter: The button for confirmation;
7
、
USB data line interface: Backup interface for data connecting;
8
、
Exit: The button for cancellation and back.
1.2.1 F501 Gasoline OBD
Ⅱ
Code Reader
Features
Support gasoline cars (1996~2013) which have OBD
Ⅱ
/EOBD and are used in areas like
America, Europe and Asia;
Check fault code general (P0
、
P2
、
P3
、
U0) and particular cars (P1
、
P3
、
U1);
Display definitions of real-time data and storage and confirm “check the reasons of
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) of the engine;
Clear malfunction fault code and reset historical storage, and turn off the MIL of the
engine;
Display freeze frame data; and
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
7
Retrieve vehicle information (VIN
、
CIN
、
CVN).
Diagnostic Protocol
Generic OBDII and EOBDII
OBDII SAEJ1850 VPW Mode
OBDII SAEJ1850 PWM Mode
OBDII ISO9141-2 ISO Address Mode
OBDII ISO14230-4 KWP Address Mode
OBDII ISO14230-4 KWP Fast Mode
OBDII ISO15765-4 CANBUS 11BIT Mode
OBDII ISO15765-4 CANBUS 29BIT Mode
Functions
Read Stored Codes
Read Pending Codes
Erase Codes
Read Freeze Frame
Current Data
I/M Readiness
O2 Monitor Test
On-Board Monitor Test
Component Test
Vehicle Information
DTC Lookup
1.2.2
F502 Heavy truck Code Reader
Features
Support vehicles that compatible with standard protocol of heavy-duty trucks (J1939 and
J1708).
Read DTC
Support ECU of vehicles like CUMMINS
、
Bosch
、
DELPHI
Be connected to OBD16 via diesel 6PIN and diesel 9PIN
Diagnostic Protocol
J1587 Test
J1939 Test
Functions
Engine #1
Turbocharger
Transmission
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
8
Axle, Power Unit
Axle, Trailer
Brakes, Power Unit
Brakes, Trailer #1
Instrument Cluster
Trip Recorder
…………
1.3 Product Parameters
Screen size
2.8 inch 320*240 LCD
Work voltage
8V ~ 32V
Work current
Typical value <100mA
Connection method
Standard
16-PIN
OBD
diagnostic connector
Working temperature
0
℃
~ 50
℃
Storage
environment
temperature
-20
℃
~70
℃
Relative humidity
60%
Product size
（
mm
）
123*88*27
Weight of the main unit
280g
1.4 Operation Methods
1
、
When the MIL of the engine of the vehicle with standard OBD
Ⅱ
diagnostic socket is
lightened up, you must stop the vehicle as well as hold the brake, turn the key ignition to ON
and then insert the FCAR code reader into 16pin diagnostic socket of the vehicle; standard
OBD
Ⅱ
diagnostic socket generally is set below the steering wheel at the driver side.
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
9
2
、
Take F501 for example (the operations for F502 diesel code reader is similar). After being
connected to diagnostic socket, FCAR reader will start automatically and display the logo of
FCAR. A few seconds later, you will enter diagnosis interface and choose the function you want.
If you want to do diagnosis, please choose “Diagnostics” and enter it by clicking the key
“Enter”.
3
、
Vehicle diagnosis
：
Here, you can see the communication protocol available for standard OBD
Ⅱ
diagnosis of gasoline vehicle, and choose the item according to the actual conditions of the
vehicle.
4
、
After you enter the system, you can read fault code, erase fault code and read data stream
and others (When the content of the menu exceeds the largest part that the interface is able to
===========Select
Menu============1/3
Diagnostics
===========Select
Menu============1/8
Generic OBDII and EOBDII
OBDII SAEJ1850 VPW Mode
OBDII SAEJ1850 PWM Mode
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
10
display, you choose the item by clicking up and down buttons). If there is communication
failure prompted during the diagnosis, please check whether key switch is turned on or not,
the diagnostic protocol selected is right or wrong and diagnostic socket on the vehicle has
signal voltage or not, etc.
5
、
Read Stored Codes
，
e.g.
：
6
、
Erase Codes
，
e.g.
：
==========Select
Menu===========1/10
Read Stored Codes
Read Pending Codes
Erase Codes
========Read
Freeze
Frame=========1/1
P0130 O2 Sensor Circuit (Bank 1
Sensor 1)
==========Select
Menu===========1/10
Read Stored Codes
Read Pending Codes
Erase Codes
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
11
7
、
Erase Codes succeeds
：
8
、
Current Data
：
Read the status of all current data stream in a timely manner
9
、
Current Data is displayed as follows
，
and you can browse them by clicking up and down
buttons
============Message
Box============
Message: Successful
==========Current
Data===========1/21
Number of fault codes stored
1
Fuel system 1 status
==========Select
Menu===========1/10
Read Stored Codes
Read Pending Codes
Erase Codes
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
12
5
、
DTC query
：
Select DTC Lookup. This DTC query function is applicable to general standard
DBD DTC. Therefore, if you cannot find the one you want on the screen, it suggests that the
DTC is the one set by the manufacturers.
6
、
Here, you can find all standard OBD
Ⅱ
DTC. According to the tips below, you can query DTC
by changing DTC number. This interface means that when you press up or down button, the
DTC number will increase or reduce 1000 (“Step” for short) for once. If there is a need to
change the step, please press Enter, and step will undergo cyclic change (like 1000
→
100
→
10
→
1
→
1000).
7
、
The interface is as
follows when the
step is switched to 10
===========Select
Menu============1/3
Diagnostics
============
DTC
Lookup===========1/1
P0001 Fuel Volume Regulator Control
Circuit/Open
============
DTC
Lookup===========1/1
P0001 Fuel Volume Regulator Control
Circuit/Open
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
13
===========Select
Menu============1/3
Diagnostics
DTC Lookup
Tool Information
7
、
Product system information
：
Including the information like serial number of the product
8
、
Serial Number, Release Date, Software Version, Hardware Version, Database Version, and so
on
==========Tool
Information==========1/5
Serial Number
：
A13010101
Release Date
：
2013-03-18
Software Version
：
V1.0
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
14
1.5 Product Configuration List
Numb
er
Physical Map
Name
Description
1
Outer
package
2
Main unit of
code reader
3
Diesel-6
Note
：
This
connector is
only limited to
F502
4
Diesel-9
Note
：
This
connector is
only limited to
F502
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
15
5
Operating
guide
Production
introduction,
operation
methods,
warrant
clause, etc.
1.6 Warranty Clause
Dear Fcar users, welcome to choose Fcar F3-W products. In order to enjoy better use of the
product, you are suggested to take good care of your products, and operate the products in
accordance with the operating guide whenever you use it. If you can use the products pursuant
to this requirement, you will enjoy long-term quality service provided by your products.
1
．
After you are sure that the following terms and conditions are met and you have carefully
read the warranty clause of this product, you can enjoy the free maintenance service
provided by FCAR Technology if there are some defects related to materials or
workmanship on your products.
2
．
Your product must be purchased from product dealer that is authorized by Shenzhen Fcar
Technology Co., Ltd (hereinafter referred to Fcar Technology). You have to bear the
maintenance cost for your product if you buy the product through non-normal channels.
3
．
The following objects of the product is out of the warranty range: Operating guide, items
that are easy to wear and tear such as inner and outer package box
4
．
Since the date when the products are purchased, if the products suffer performance failure
caused by non-human factors, you can choose our maintenance services or replace the
product with the same model within 15 days. You can enjoy one year warranty service for
the main unit
5. You may not enjoy free warranty service if the products are in any of the following cases:
Operating Guide for Fcar Code
Readers
16
1
）
Failure, defect or flaw that do not belong to the quality of Fcar Technology products:
including your use of the product not according to the product instruction, improper
operation of the product, crash, fall, disassembly by yourself, connection of improper
accessories, damage owing to crash because of improper transport or storage of the
product, the erosion and corrosion, etc. that caused by infiltration of liquid or food.
2
）
The natural wear and tear of product: Including but not limited to cover, keypad,
accessories etc.
3
）
Product main unit serial number and warranty card product serial number do not match,
and product quality inspection tag or bar code is removed, altered or damaged.
4
）
Maintenance and modification without the approval of Fcar Technology or FCAR
distributor
6. In case of product quality problem or failure occurring during the warranty period, you can
take the following measures:
1
）
You can dial customer service hot-line number of FCAR Technology:
（
+86
）
755-82904730, and get right service information.
2
）
After you get the valid response of our company, you have to post your products to the
address (see the details following the warranty clause) designated by our company for
repairing and maintenance, otherwise, you will not get timely repairing and maintenance.
You will be responsible for the loss of your products.
7. In the process of product warranty, you should bear relevant cost arising before post your
products to the places designated by Fcar Technology: including costs for package,
transportation, delivery and insurance, etc.
8. If enjoying your free warranty service under this warranty clause is the only measure for
the losses due to product defect within the product warranty period, Fcar technology shall
not be liable for your direct or indirect loss.
9.
All product warranty information, product features and specification changes will be
posted on Fcar Technology latest promotional materials and Web site without further
notice.