F501 EOBD/OBDII Code Reader
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1. The FCAR F501 EOBD/OBDII Code Reader is designed for:
Private gasoline car owners, DIY vehicle maintenance enthusiasts, small repair shops, used car dealers and entry-level mechanics who only need engine emission system fault detection and pre-inspection for annual emission tests.
2. Supported Key Functions & Features
FCAR F501 provides essential OBDII/EOBD engine diagnostic functions for compatible vehicles.
Main Diagnostic Functions
- Read Stored Trouble Codes
- Read Pending Trouble Codes
- Erase Fault Codes
- Clear Check Engine Light (MIL)
- Read Freeze Frame Data
- Display Current Data Stream
- Check I/M Readiness Status
- Perform O2 Sensor Monitor Test
- Perform On-Board Monitor Test
- Component Test
- Retrieve Vehicle Information
- DTC Lookup Function
Product Features
- Supports gasoline vehicles with OBDII/EOBD systems
- Quickly identifies Check Engine Light causes
- Displays DTC definitions directly on the screen
- Supports general and manufacturer-specific fault codes
- Reads real-time vehicle data
- Stores and clears historical fault information
- Retrieves VIN, CIN and CVN information
- Plug-and-play operation through standard OBD connector
- Compact handheld design
3. What Vehicles Does It Support?
Supported Vehicle Type
- Gasoline vehicles
Supported Diagnostic Standards
- OBDII
- EOBD
Supported Vehicle Regions
- America
- Europe
- Asia
Supported Vehicle Years
- 1996 to 2013 OBDII/EOBD compliant vehicles
Supported Fault Code Types
General codes:
- P0
- P2
- P3
- U0
Manufacturer-specific codes:
- P1
- P3
- U1
Supported Systems
- Engine Control System
- OBDII/EOBD Emission System
Vehicle coverage depends on the vehicle manufacturer, model year and ECU configuration.
4. Please Note the Following Limitations
- Only applies to gasoline passenger cars; incompatible with diesel vehicles, new energy EVs, motorcycles, trucks, ATV and construction machinery;
- Only diagnoses engine emission ECU, cannot access ABS, airbag, transmission, body control and other chassis/body electronic modules;
- No advanced functions such as ECU coding, key matching, odometer correction, adaptive reset;
- Does not support 2014 and newer vehicle models, no subsequent new model database updates;
- Not allowed to be sold and shipped to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji regions;
- Cannot identify aftermarket modified racing ECUs and non-original refitted electronic modules.
5. Hardware Accessories & Licensing Requirements
- All built-in OBD diagnostic functions are permanently unlocked out of factory, no extra activation fee or serial authorization required;
- Standard 16Pin OBD cable is integrated with the main unit, no extra conversion adapters needed for standard OBD vehicles;
- USB port reserved for PC firmware upgrade, Windows computer is required for update operation;
- No external power adapter needed, powered directly by vehicle 8V–32V battery via OBD port.
6. FCAR F501 EOBD/OBDII Code Reader Specification
- Display: 2.8-inch 320×240 LCD screen
- Working Voltage: 8V ~ 32V DC
- Typical Working Current: ＜100mA
- Connection Interface: Standard 16-Pin OBD diagnostic connector
- Working Temperature: 0℃ ~ 50℃
- Storage Temperature: -20℃ ~ 70℃
- Working Humidity: 60% relative humidity
- Main Unit Dimension: 123mm × 88mm × 27mm
- Net Weight of Main Unit: 280g
- Supported Language: English only
- Official Upgrade Website: http://fcar.com/en/downcenter/
7. Software Update
- Free offline firmware upgrade is available via official website download package, connect device to Windows PC through USB cable to flash;
- The factory built-in database only covers vehicles up to 2013, no official new model database expansion updates will be released later;
- No annual update subscription fee, all existing diagnostic functions can be used permanently without renewal;
- Do not cut off power during PC firmware upgrade to avoid mainboard damage.
8. Global Version
Global unlocked version without vehicle regional lock, but sales and shipping are prohibited to Australia, New Zealand and Fiji; only English language is supported on the device.
9. Warranty
1-year limited hardware warranty starting from purchase date. Free repair or replacement for non-artificial manufacturing defects including screen failure and connection faults. Damage caused by water immersion, violent drop, overvoltage and unauthorized disassembly is excluded from warranty. 30-day money-back guarantee is available, buyer bears return shipping cost.
10. Package List
- 1 × FCAR F501 EOBD/OBDII Code Reader
- 1 × OBD Diagnostic Cable
- 1 × User Manual (if included by manufacturer)
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