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XTOOL AD20 Pro OBD2 Scanner User Manual

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AD20 Pro OBD2 Scanner

User Manual

Contents
1 AD20 Pro OBD2
Scanner
2 Documents / Resources
2.1 References

AD20 Pro OBD2 Scanner

Common Issues and Answers for AD20 & AD20 Pro

1. How to use this device?

Step 1: Download the “ Advancer AD20 ” on APP Store for iOS devices or “Google Play ” for Android. And
follow the tips to turn on the location permissions and Bluetooth permissions(Required by Google for APP
development).
Note: Enable permissions: Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Bluetooth/Location > (Then enable Advancer
AD20).
Step 2: Enter your email account and a 6-digital password.
Note: Please make sure that the email address/account is correct (no space or incorrect letters including letter
cases).
Step 3: Scan&Pair Device: scan the QR code on your AD20.
Step 4: Plug AD20 into your vehicle’s OBD2 port and pair the AD20 and your vehicle.
Note: Please make sure that the ignition switch is in “ON” position.
 Step 5: Start the vehicle engine and the diagnosis..
2. It says failed to send code when i forget the password:
– Please make sure the APP has access to the Network.
3. Bluetooth connection issue
– Please check the following cases to locate the reason.
• Please check OS version of your device because scanner is compatible with devices of OS Android 4.4+
(with64-bit processor) and iOS 11+.(Android devices with 32-bit processor is not compatible since it is
relatively old in the market)
• Please make sure the dongle is firmly plugged into the OBDII port.
• Please make sure that the network is stable.
• Please make sure that the vehicle is started or the ignition switch is in “ON” position.
• Please allow the APP to access your permission: Settings > Privacy > Bluetooth/Location>Enable the
advancer AD20. Or please just uninstall the APP and reinstall the APP. Allow the permissions when policy pops
up.(Please rest assured that it is not our intention to have your data. According to Google’s requirements, the
development of this Bluetooth type of APP requires location permissions in order to efficiently locate and scan
specific Bluetooth devices. This is to ensure a better matching between the AD20, the user’s device, and the
car.)
Can it work on vehicles with VIN that is not 17-digit?

Please try entering your vehicle information manually first to see if

it can be paired successfully.

If it doesn’t work, please kindly send us the SN of your device and VIN of your vehicle so we can offer you tech
support. Tech Support: xtoolofficialeur@outlook.com
Can it work with other APPs or other scan tools?

I am sorry it cannot. The APP is tied to the device. Other apps or devices are not compatible.

Downloaded app goes straight to sign in page, I don’t see any

where to register to start account

Registration and login share the same page. An unregistered email address will be automatically registered an
account the first time you log in the device, please see the screenshot below:

cannot perform “In-depth check” the first time I use it.

 Please connect the device to Internet/Wi-Fi so the diagnostic software can be downloaded automatically when
performing the “In-depth check for the first time.

Unable to scan any vehicles. Every time I press to do a check, it comes up with “load diagnosis pack failed”.
Bluetooth and network is fine.

Please kindly send us the S/N of your device and the VIN so we can ask the engineers to locate the issue for
you.
I can use it on several cars, but it failed to scan my friend’s car.
The software of some new or rare vehicles hasn’t been devoloped yet. Please kindly send us the S/N of your
device and the vehicle information/VIN so we can check the compatiblity for you.

It cannot read codes. I have lights on the dashboard.

AD20 Pro can read codes in all available systems. AD20 can only read codes related to OBD2.
Please feel free to reach out to us with the S/N of your device and the vehicle information/VIN so we can offer
you further tech support.

It cannot clear the codes

AD20 Pro can clear codes in all available systems. AD20 can only clear codes related to OBD2.
The manufactured stipulates that some codes can only be cleared after the faults are eliminated, which means
that you need to get the vehicle repaired first. Because it will affect the driving safety of the vehicle if the fault is
not solved.

There is no trouble light on the dashboard, but the code cannot be cleared.

If the code is started with “U”, it just shows the state of communication and you don’t need to worry about it.
Please kindly send us the S/N of your device and the screenshot of the code if you need further assistance.

I have repaired the vehicle, but the code still cannot be cleared.

The code will disappear automatically when the ECU detects no faults after a driving cycle(only if the vehicle is
truly repaired). So, as long as the fault is eliminated, please don’t worry about it.

Speed/Water temp/oil volume is not accurate because it is different from those on the dashboard.

There will be a slight adjustment on those live data streams on the dashboard due to the vehicle settings.
You can verify it if you have other scanners.
If it is still the case or other live data streams are not accurate, please kindly send us the S/N of your device
and the vehicle information/VIN so we can offer tech support.

Cannot read O2 sensor data

 You can generally get the O2 sensor data via the “O2S Monitoring Test” under “OBD2” menu . If it isn’t there, it
is most likely that your vehicle is not set to send data of O2 sensors to ECU when manufatured.
You can send us the S/N of your device and the VIN so we can ask the engineers to verify.

There is no diagnostic reports after scanning.

Sorry that diagnostic reports is not added on this device due to product design and the cost. But it is expected
that the feature of converting data streams into CSV will be added in the near future.

Please stay tuned.

Can i select the live data streams freely?

Sorry that this feature is only available on Any scan series and diagnostic tablets currently.

The battery of my car is dead after using the AD20 for a long time.

Reason 1: When the battery is running low, multiple fault lights may also appear on the dashboard. After
reading the codes, most of them indicate low voltage. Such fault codes can be cleared directly without affecting
the use of the vehicle.
Reason 2: While connecting to the device, the OBD2 port on a very small number of vehicles will not get into
sleep mode due to its special settings even if the ignition switch is in “OFF” position, therefore, the battery will
be drained out. Once this happens( very rare cases), please unplug the device while not in use next time.

If no power consumption is found during use, the device can be plugged in permanently.
Can I plug this device in the vehicle permanently?

The battery power consumption of the AD20 is less than 1W, therefore there will be no big impact on the
battery if you plug it in the vehicle permanently. We suggest you unplug the device if you don’t use the vehicle
for more than 7 days.

Some strange codes are pulled out. I cannot clear it.

Please kindly send us the S/N of your device and the VIN so we can ask the engineers to help you locate the
reason and fix the issue.

Can this device remind me of the faults on the vehicle?

There is “Fault warning” menu in “General settings” under “My info” which can warn you when the DTC codes
are detected on the car(only codes related to obd2 system) and when the coolant overheats.
You can activate this feature if you need it.
Can I register it with gmail or outlook?

There is no restriction on registered email types. Please reach out to us if registration fails.

It cannot auto detect my car. Does this mean it is not compatible?

Not necessarily. Probably because the vehicle is relatively old/rare/new, it cannot be auto detected. Please try
manually selecting your vehicle information to see how it works. If it still doesn’t work, please kindly send us
the S/N of your device and the VIN so we can ask the engineers to check the compatibility for you.

Unable to add another car

Please click “My info” and unpair the current vehicle first.
Then please try “Pair your car >Add” and scan the AD20 QR code again. Plug the AD20 into the new vehicle’s
OBD2 port and pair it again. (Make sure the vehicle is started or the ignition switch is in “ON” position)

Feel free to reach out to the seller with your Order ID and S/N via email listed on the Amazon product
page(xtooltoolsus@outlook.com) if you encounter any tool-related issues, our after-sales team will provide you
with a prompt and reliable tech support.
The unit is metric, can I change it to U.S unit ?

Sure, you can change it via the path below:

My info>General settings>Unit>U.S. System

Check Engine light is on after plugging the AD20 into the OBD port

Turn off the ignition and remove the key, get off the vehicle and lock the door with remote. Start the vehicle after
an hour. Or please unplug the AD20 and disconnect the battery of the vehicle for 5 minutes. And send the S/N
to us so we can help you fix the issue if you still need help.

What if the QR Code wipes off accidentally? Can I still use it?

Every device has a unique QR Code.

If you still diagnose the same car, the device will be connected automatically, you don’t need to scan the QR Code
again. If you want to use it on other cars, you can come to us with the email you logged in before. We will give you
the QR Code that match’s your device. You just need to unpair your vehicle first and then re-scan the QR Code
we send you.

Login Failure: Device has been bound to other users?

Please check if the email you entered is identical with the email you logged in before.
The login system recognizes email addresses as case-sensitive, which means that the capitalization of letters
in your email address matters when logging in to your account. For example, if you previously used
john@example.com” to log in, using “ John@example.com” will be considered a different user.
If the email is identical and it still shows “bound to other users”, please kindly send us the S/N of your device
and your email you logged in so we can offer you tech support.

Can I install it on tablets?

 It can be installed on tablets as well.

But the UI may not be matched properly if you use it on tablet because the APP is designed to be used on phones.
And please be informed that it cannot be installed on other diagnostic tablets.
It cannot record the trip, no mileage display

You need to plug in the device all the way during the driving process. Turn off the car and open the APP with
network connection.
Then the trip mileage will be uploaded to the Cloud Server, and the mileage will be displayed on the device.

What vehicles are compatible with this device?

Most vehicles with standard OBD2 port are compatible. You can send us the VIN of your vehicle and we can
check the compatibility for you.

What trouble codes can it read?

The AD20 can read codes related to OBD2.

AD20 Pro can read codes of all available systems.

Can I swap to another new car? Or pair it with many vehicles?

Sure, you can swap to pair with another new car or with many vehicles. But you will need to scan the QR code
again if you want to swap to another vehicle. Because the AD20 is designed to monitor the vehicle
performance in real time, the original purpose is to pair

Can I use it in my repair shop?

Yes, it can, but it may not work on all the vehicles in your shop because there might be too many different
vehicles.

What’s the difference between AD20 and the AD20 Pro?

AD20 can read/clear codes related to OBD2 while AD20 PRO can read/clear codes for all available systems
including the OBD2. AD20 Pro comes with “Maintenance light reset” function while AD20 doesn’t.

There is no menu for my vehicle to select.

Please just select Manufacturer and the Year to see if it can be diagnosed. If it doens’t work, please kindly send
us the S/N of your device and the VIN of your vehicle so we can offer you tech support.
It failed to access the OBD2 or says Bluetooth timeout

Please unplug the device first, turn on the ignition switch, re-plug the device and then turn off the Bluetooth and
close the APP, turn on the Bluetooth and open the APP to see if you can re-activate the device and pair the car
again.

it cannot clear the tire pressure light

Most tire pressure lights will disappear automatically after the tire is pupped up to a standard pressure and
some time of driving. But some lights can only be cleared after TPMS Reset.

I cannot log in my account anymore

Please check if the network is stable and try again. Try another network if possible to see if it works. Please
kindly send us the S/N of your device and email you logged in if you need further assistance.

Documents / Resources
 XTOOL AD20 Pro OBD2 Scanner [pdf] User Manual
AD20, AD20 Pro, AD20 Pro OBD2 Scanner, OBD2 Scanner, Scanner

References

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