Foxwell NT405 User Manual

NT405 EPB Service Tool User’s Guide_English Version_V1.00

Table of Contents

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

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1. One-Year Limited Warranty

Subject to the conditions of this limited warranty, Foxwell Technology Co., Ltd (“FOXWELL”) warrants its customer that this product is free of defects in material and workmanship at the time of its original purchase for a subsequent period of one (1) year. 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. Terms and Conditions

1. If FOXWELL repairs or replaces the product, the repaired or replaced product shall be warranted for the remaining time of the original warranty period. No charge will be made to the customer for replacement parts or labor charges incurred by FOXWELL in repairing or replacing the defective parts.

2. The customer shall have no coverage or benefits under this limited warranty if any of the following conditions are applicable: a) The product has been subjected to abnormal use, abnormal

conditions, improper storage, exposure to moisture or dampness, unauthorized modifications, unauthorized repair, misuse, neglect, abuse, accident, alteration, improper installation, or other acts which are not the fault of FOXWELL, including damage caused by shipping.

b) The Product has been damaged from external causes such as

collision with an object, or from fire, flooding, sand, dirt, windstorm, lightning, earthquake or damage from exposure to weather conditions, an Act of God, or battery leakage, theft, blown fuse, improper use of any electrical source, or the product was used in combination or connection with other product, attachments, supplies or consumables not manufactured or distributed by 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.

4. FOXWELL does not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of the product. If a problem develops during the limited warranty period, the consumer shall take the following step-by-step procedure:

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a) The customer shall return the product to the place of purchase for

repair or replacement processing, contact your local FOXWELL distributor to get further information.

b) The customer shall include a return address, daytime phone number

and/or fax number, complete description of the problem and original invoice specifying date of purchase and serial number.

c) 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, or after a reasonable number of attempts to repair the same defect, FOXWELL at its option, will provide a replacement product or refund the purchase price of the product less a reasonable amount for usage.

e) If the product is returned during the limited warranty period, but the

problem with the product is not covered under the terms and conditions of this limited warranty, the customer will be notified and given an estimate of the charges the customer must pay to have the product repaired, with all shipping charges billed to the customer. If the estimate is refused, the product will be returned freight collect. If the product is returned after the expiration of the limited warranty period, FOXWELL’s normal service policies shall apply and the customer will be responsible for all shipping charges.

5. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE FOREGOING LIMITED WRITTEN WARRANTY. OTHERWISE, THE FOREGOING LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE CONSUMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. FOXWELL SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOSS OF ANTICIPATED BENEFITS OR PROFITS, LOSS OF SAVINGS OR REVENUE, LOSS OF DATA, PUNITIVE DAMAGES, LOSS OF USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT, COST OF CAPITAL, COST OF ANY SUBSTITUTE EQUIPMENT OR FACILITIES, DOWNTIME, THE CLAIMS OF ANY THIRD PARTIES, INCLUDING CUSTOMERS, AND

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INJURY TO PROPERTY, RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE 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.

6. Some states do not allow limitation of how long an implied warranty lasts, so the one year warranty limitation may not apply to you (the Consumer). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental and consequential damages, so certain of the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you (the Consumer). This limited warranty gives the Consumer specific legal rights and the Consumer may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.

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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. Always refer to and follow safety messages and test procedures provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle or equipment being tested. Read, understand and follow all safety messages and instructions in this manual.

2.1 Conventions Used

We provide safety messages to help prevent personal injury and equipment damage. Below are signal words we used to indicate the hazard level in a condition.

No. Signal Word Hazard Level

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or to bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or to bystanders.

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2.2 Important Safety Instructions

And always use your EPB service tool as described in the user’s manual, and follow all safety messages.

Do not route the test cable in a manner that would interfere

with driving controls.

Do not exceed voltage limits between inputs specified in this

user’s manual.

Always wear ANSI approved goggles to protect your eyes

from propelled objects as well as hot or caustic liquids.

Fuel, oil vapors, hot steam, hot toxic exhaust gases, acid, refrigerant and other debris produced by a malfunction engine can cause serious injury or death. Do not use EPB service tool in areas where explosive vapor may collect, such as in below-ground pits, confined areas, or areas that are less than 18 inches (45 cm) above the floor.

Do not smoke, strike a match, or cause a spark near the vehicle while testing and keep all sparks, heated items and open flames away from the battery and fuel / fuel vapors as they are highly flammable.

Keep a dry chemical fire extinguisher suitable for gasoline, chemical and electrical fires in work area.

Always be aware of rotating parts that move at high speed when an engine is running and keep a safe distance from these parts as well as other potentially moving objects to avoid serious injury.

Do not touch engine components that get very hot when an engine is running to avoid severe burns.

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.

Make sure to turn off ignition before connecting or disconnecting the EPB service tool.

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3. Using This Manual

We provide instructions for the usage of your EPB service tool in this manual. Below is a list of conventions we used in the manual.

Safety Information See

Safety Information

on page 6.

Bold Text Bold emphasis is used in procedures to highlight selectable items such

as buttons and menu options. Example: Use the UP/DOWN key to select the desired language.

Bold-Italic Text Bold-italic text is used in the procedures to highlight the menus on the

EPB service tool screen. Example: Use the UP/DOWN key to select Language from

System Setup

screen.

Symbols and Icons √ Check Note

Additional information about the subject in the preceding paragraph is introduced by a √ Check Note. Example:

√ The EPB service tool is set to display English menus by default.

● Solid Spot

Operation tips and lists that apply to specific tool are introduced by a solid spot ●. Example:

System Setup

allows you to:

● 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.

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2. Contrast

3. Tool Information

Example:

IMPORTANT Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into the

EPB service tool.

NOTE

NOTE provides helpful information such as additional explanations, tips, and comments. Example:

NOTE Not all data are supported by all vehicles.

Screens Some help messages, information, and data displayed on the EPB

service tool are also shown in graphical text boxes. The screens presented are examples only and actual test screen may vary for each vehicle being tested. Example:

Arrow Icon An arrow icon indicates a procedure.

Example:

To change menu language:

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Language from

System Setup

screen.

2. Press the ENTER key to confirm.

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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).

4.1 Data Link Connector

The Data Link Connector (DLC) is a standard 16-pin interface located under the dashboard on the driver's side of the passenger compartment. If the DLC is not located under the dashboard as stated, a decal describing its location should be attached to the dashboard in the area the DLC should have been located.

NOTE On some Asian and European vehicles the DLC is located behind the “ashtray”, which must be removed to access it, or on the far left corner of the dash. If the DLC cannot be found, consult the vehicle’s service manual for the location.

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4.2 About NT405

4.2.1 Buttons and Controls

A. OBD II Port - provides communication for vehicle DLC. B. LCD Display – shows menus, test results and operation tips. C. UP Key - moves selection up. Scrolls back and forth through codes retrieved. D. DOWN Key - moves selection down. Scrolls back and forth through codes retrieved. E. Y Key – confirms an action or movement and moves to next level. F. N Key - cancels an action and returns to previous screen or level. 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.

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IMPORTANT Do not soak keypad as water might find its way into

the EPB service tool.

4.2.2 Accessories Included

No. Part Description

1 User’s Manual

Provides operation instructions for the usage of EPB service tool.

2 USB Cable

Provides USB communications for updates of software and DTCs.

3 OBDII Cable Provides connection for vehicle’s DLC.

4.2.3 Specifications

No. Item Specification

1 Display

Backlit, 128 x 64 pixel display with contrast adjustment.

Working Temperature

0 to 60℃(32 to 140℉)

Storage Temperature

-20 to 70℃ (-4 to 158℉)

4 Power 8-18 Volts powered by vehicle battery

6 Dimensions 185mm*85mm*35mm (L*W*H)

7 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.

Remove the cover before plugging the OBD2 cable.

4.2.5 System Setup

System Setup

allows you to:

● Select menu languages.

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● Adjust display contrast.

● View tool information.

√

System Setup

settings remain until changes to the existing

setups are made.

To do system setup:

1. Press N key to enter

System Setup

from home screen.

√

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:

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Language from

System Setup

screen.

2. Press the Y key to confirm.

3. Use the UP/DOWN key to select desired language.

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2. Español

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Contrast

Contrast (40%)

[UP/DOWN] – Adjust

4. Press the N key to save language setting and return.

Adjusting Display Contrast To adjust display contrast:

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Contrast from

System Setup

screen.

2. Press the Y key to confirm.

3. Use the UP/DOWN key to adjust contrast.

4. Press the Y key to save contrast setting and return.

Tool Information The

Tool Information

function is used to view tool information such as software version that may be needed when contacting customer service.

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Tool Information

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2. Contrast

3. Tool Information

To view tool information:

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Tool Information from

System

Setup

screen

2. Press the ENTER key to view information.

5. Diagnosis

Diagnostic Menu

allows you to:

● activate/deactivate brake pads

● read/clear fault codes

● enter thickness of rear brake calipers on Audi A8

● change brake fluid

● Inspect Brake Air

● read ECU Information

● 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:

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1. EPB-Audi A8

2. EPB-Other VAG

3. SBC-Mercedes

4. PBM-Volvo

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2. EPB-Other VAG

3. SBC-Mercedes

4. PBM-Volvo

1. Turn the ignition off.

2. Release the park brake and make sure the car is properly

blocked.

3. Locate the vehicle’s 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC).

4. Plug into the OBDII cable to the vehicle’s DLC.

5. Turn the ignition on.

6. Press Y button from home screen to enter

Diagnostic Menu

5.1Diagnosis on Audi A8

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select EPB-Audi A8 from

Diagnostic

and press Y button to confirm.

5.1.1 Guided Functions

Please select your service purpose properly.

For Pad Change

is used to open the brakes completely for change of worn pads. If you just intend to do repairs on the brakes other than changing the pads, please select For Repair. When

For Repair

is selected, the brakes will not open wide enough for pad change and it isn't necessary to do the adaptation for Audi A8 either.

5.1.1.1 For Pad Change

For Pad Change

is used to open the brakes completely for change of

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1. For Pad Change

2. For Repair

Test Condition

1. Turn ignition on.

2. Release EPB.

3. Shift to P Position [Y] = Continue [N] = Exit

worn pads. To change brake pads

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Guided Function from

Select

Function

menu, and press Y button to confirm.

2. Use the UP/DOWN key to select For Pad Change from

Guided

Function

menu, and press Y button to confirm.

3. View on-screen operation guides.

4. Press Y button to read trouble codes.

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Trouble Codes

Trouble 02596 Rear brake pads worn

[Y] = Continue [N] = Exit

Open Brakes

Next the brakes will be completely opened.

[Y] = Continue [N] = Exit

Replace brake pads

Install the rear brake pads by Audi service manual.

[Y] = Continue

Open Brakes

The brakes are

completely opened.

[Y] = Continue

√ If you wish to exit the test, press the N key.

5. Press Y button and following screen shows:

6. Press Y button as instructed to open brake pads completely.

7. Press Y button to move to next step, and install new brake pads

as prompted.

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Brake closed

The brakes are closed Next enter the new pad thickness.

[Y] = Continue

Close brake pads

Make sure brake pads are replaced OK. Then close it.

[Y] = Continue

Enter Thickness

03 mm

UP/DOWN = Change

[Y] = Confirm

8. When brake pads are replaced correctly, close it by pressing Y

button.

9. Wait a few minutes until brake pads are closed.

10. Press Y button to move to next step.

11. Use UP/DOWN key to enter new pad thickness and use the

Y button to confirm and continue.

12. Wait a few seconds while new thickness is being stored.

13. When new thickness is stored, following screen shows:

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Store Thickness

Thickness is stored. EPB must be closed. Follow these steps:

[Y] = Continue

Recalibration

and release EPB.

3. Switch ignition off and remove key.

4.Lock steering wheel. [Y]=Continue

Recalibration

Now the EPB must be re-calibrated. Requirements:

1. Shift to P Position

2.Depress brake pedal

Recalibration

The re-calibration will be carried out. The EPB now opens and closes audibly.

14. Use the Y button to continue to recalibrate EPB.

prompt screen to be continued…

15. Press Y button to continue and wait until the recalibration is

completed.

prompt screen to be continued…

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Recalibration

The re-calibration has been carried out. Switch on ignition.

[Y]=Continue

End of test

The DTC memory has

been cleared

successfully.

END OF TEST

Recalibration

Wait until this

Procedure

is completed.

[Y]=Continue

16. When recalibration completed, following screen shows:

17. Press Y button to clear DTC memory, and wait a few

seconds until following screen shows, indicating the entire test is completed.

5.1.1.2 For Repair

For Repair

is used to open the brake pads to do repair work on brakes.

To do repairs on brakes

1. Use the UP/DOWN key to select Guided Function from

Select

Function

menu, and press Y button to confirm.

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