Be warned this is not your typical code reader. This one gets into the the technical stuff. A lot I have no idea what I was looking at. I learned to use a few of the functions from uTube videos. I learned enough to find out I had a plugged EGR valve and I have to 02 sensors that are bad. I have the shop manuals for my car and the more I study this instrument the more I like it. The best feature I think is the graphing. Watching the operation of the 02 sensors on the graph mode enabled me to locate the bad sensors in a couple of minutes. If you are willing to take the time and learn how to use this scanner, you'll be glad you bought it. I'm very pleased with my purchase. However when you order this, order a case and the extention ribbon. You will want to protect this little jewel. The extention ribbon allows you to hook up to your automobile computer and be able to sit comfortably in the driver's seat while you are doing the test instead of being hunched under the steering wheel. Great scanner, great price!
I have never owned a code reader and bought this Foxwell NT301 because I got sick and tired of throwing codes and relying on a dealership or mechanic to tell me what was wrong. I'm pretty handy and an former aircraft mechanic, so I know my way around tools. This was the piece I needed most. This unit does what it says and seems to do it quite well. This is the perfect unit for the handy weekend mechanic who does his own work like me. MY STORY:
I own a 2013 Ford Fusion Titanium that was having some difficulties 2 YEARS AGO with sputtering after start and then sometimes stalling . The dealership and supposed ASE "mechanic" gave me a printout of the thrown codes, (4 or so) and a hefty quote for throttle body replacement, FRP sensors and spark plugs to the tune of $1300.00 !!
Well, being a mechanic on aircraft and a Quality Engineer by trade, I wasn't having it. I berated the mechanic and cause a scene at the dealership and took the car home. On my own, I replaced the most logical item first and went for the spark plugs, for a total or $45 bucks and 40 minutes of my time, I SAVED myself the full $1300... The CEL went away and never illuminated again for nearly 2 years (50,000 miles).
2 years past, and I started to get a hesitation, loss or power and poor performance and logically I assumed the cause of the CEL now was related to the other items I didnt replace 2 years ago, I replaced the FRP sensors and was skeptical of the Throttle body. After getting nowhere and still having the CEL on, I decided to buy this FOXWELL NT301. I plugged it in and was immediately surprised that none of the previous codes were present but the Car was throwing codes for a misfire.
This unit allowed me to READ THE CODE and have the manufacturers reference without having to look it up online.
It allowed me to clear the codes and then drive until the car CEL illuminated again. I used the record option to record the event at the moment the code was thrown, watch the LIVE DATA and then read all the codes present.
Low and Behold, the cars was throwing codes for a Misfire and NOT the throttle body etc. I bought a new set of Spark plugs and replaced them first and yeah, the CEL went away, and I haven't had problems since.
The dealership originally wanted to bone me for $1300.00 and I smelled my way around that issue, and this time I was able to verify my problem with this code reader and ignore the erroneous data the dealership gave me in the past.
Dont waste another dime anywhere. BUY THIS, read the manual, understand its full potential and USE IT.
IT SAVED ME A FORTUNE. Any negative review here unfounded on me. THIS IS A GREAT UNIT.
This analyzer totally performed to my expectations. Very simple and intuitive with minimal need for referencing the instruction book (which is pretty thorough).
It accurately diagnosed the cause of my Check Engine Light (error code P0013). Went on YouTube to learn how the replace faulty VVT exhaust solenoid, and after a trip to Autozone for the new part, was able to replace it in about 20 minutes. Rechecked system and it was good to go. Loved that I was able to clear error code from car's ECM memory after the repair. Now I can pass the annual emissions test that is required to renew my next registration here in Texas.
Chevy dealer wanted $125 just to connect to the OBD2... then would add parts/labor to that.
Paid $65 for the scanner tool, $48 for the part and came out way ahead, plus I now have a scanner to use for any future CEL.
I was able to find out what was wrong with my car, and yes I needed to bring it in. But I wasn't worried I was being ripped off. So I say to you! If you are sick of wondering, hoping and praying you don't get taken for a ride.... Grab yourself a Foxwell fault code reader and know for sure your car needs a little TLC. OR! Are you someone who can work on your own car? Grab yourself a Foxwell, and you know what you need to get to fix your car.
This is the first ODB scanner I have owned. I bought it yesterday to check my daughter's car. Her Check Engine light was on. And the car is very important for her livelihood - but she is also on a tight budget. Rather than running off to a garage I thought it would be good to know just what was happening. (Oh - and I've wanted one of these for years. Not that that had anything to do with it ;) )
Good reviews. Same day delivery. (Checked the reviews with my new friend reviewmeta! Thanks planet money podcast).
This unit was easy to use. Found a misfire on cylinder 3. We pulled the spark plug. Tightened and cleaned the aging gap (and ordered new plugs!). Cleared the code. Checked again. And she's good to go until we can replace those plugs this weekend. Despite a few setbacks of our own making we were done in about an hour.
And yes, if google is to be believed, if the misfire had gotten bad, her driving with the check engine light on MAY have ruined her engine. So this little purchase may have saved her car.
Feature Product
- 😀【Vehicle Doctor】Locate bad O2 sensor, turn off check engine light, reset monitor, read enhanced data. The obd2 scanner can quickly read and erase DTC (engine fault codes). Access to emissions readiness status, on-screen DTC definitions, built-in DTC look up library, allow you accurately determine causes of the check engine light, and turn off the MIL(Malfunction Indicator Lamp). Automatic VIN acquisition and decoding make it easier to read manufacturer specific codes and enhanced mode 6 data.
- 😀【Accuracy】Live data in both graph and text forms. Accurately read and clear vehicle error codes for Worldwide cars, SUVs, light truck and 12V diesels equipped with Obd2. Besides, the car scanner also shows live vehicle sensors data in text and graph format and allows you to focus on any suspicious or symptom-specific data parameters.
- 😀【Worthy to Own】Recommended by Mechanic Scotty Kilmer on Youtube. Supports data logging feature and the ability to record and review log. Printer compatible. Unique PATENTED design, clearly arranged keypad, 2.8" wide TFT color screen with Life-Time Free software update and 1 year Money Back guarantee, it deserves to own. Supported by EXCLUSIVE engineer and service team for product and service quality. (Please note currently the package does not include a CD.)
- 😀【Emission Test Helper】Read/Erase DTC and I/M readiness hot keys make it easy to use this car computer reader right out of the package. Red-Yellow-Green Leds and build-in speaker indicate emission monitor status. The obdii scan tool also help catch intermittent problems and confirm repairs during a drive cycle, so that help you quickly determine the health of the car.
- 😀【Home Necessity】NT301 car scan tool is open to global customers. It is an upgraded version from the basic car obdii diagnostic scanner with distinctive features. No battery required, it is charged directly from the OBDII car scanner interface in your vehicle (please turn your vehicle ignition on), making it convenient for Home and Autoshop Mechanics. It is recommended as a necessity in your toolbox and one of the best gifts for father. Please refer to Technical Specification for Files Download
Description
The NT301 engine diagnostic scan tool is the easiest and quickest solution for OBD faults. When auto scanner comes to diagnosing Check Engine issues you'd never go wrong with the new car diagnostic scan tool. It offers such useful information for entry-level pro and savvy DIYer that they can quickly and efficiently troubleshoot OBD2/EOBD problems on OBD II vehicles.
Even though the diagnostic scanner compatibles with most cars from 2000, but different regions support the vehicle OBDII/EOBD protocol at different times, or some car is in special design, so it may not compatible with some cars which do not support OBD-II protocol. In general, it supports for the 12V voltage, 16 pin interfaces compliant US, European Asian OBDII/EOBD compliant vehicles. The scanner cannot work on all electric car. If you have any question, please email us, we are here and ready to help you at any time. We will provide you with the best of the best obd2 scanners.
FEATURES:
1. Compatible with OBDII/EOBD compliant cars after 1996, light-duty trucks, SUVs sold worldwide.
2. Supports multiple code requests: Generic, manufacturer specific, pending and permanent codes.
3. Clears codes, turns off check engine light (MIL) and resets monitors.
4. Reads freeze frame data which shows engine conditions such as fuel trim, engine coolant temp, at the time the Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) was set.
5. Reads, records, graphs & playbacks live sensor data. Reads live O2sensor/on-board monitor test data.
6. Retrieves vehicle information (VIN, CID and CVN). Enhanced Mode 6 data.
7. Automatic VIN acquisition and decoding makes it much easier to read manufacture specific codes and enhanced 6 data.
8. Prints data through computer.
Please note:
1. The NT301 diagnostic tool cannot be updated on Mac system. Windows system is OK
2. Keep your vehicle's ignition ON while you are going to test your car.
For the past few years I've used a Innova 3030 code reader that was purchased at Walmart for around the same price as the Foxwell NT301 however I was never a huge fan in fact I really hated using the Innova 3030 but it worked in a pinch. After getting the Foxwell NT301 and getting to use it for awhile now I can say I actually really enjoy using it. While both take about a minute to sync with the vehicle you get a loading screen with the Foxwell that doesn't make it seem to take as long. But down to the nitty gritty my old scanner only gave you generic codes. However the Foxwell gives you not only generic codes but once synced with the vehicle it can also give manufacture codes as well. The best part is that I give the codes with a description of the code. Which other wise you would have to write them down and search for them online. This feature is very handy and a major time saver. The Foxwell also has a great easy to use full color display and easy to follow instructions. Additional features of Foxwell that I really like is the ability to read real time data and print off any codes that have been detected. I've used this unit on several vehicles. In the time I've owned it and each time it's worked flawlessly. However I did use it on a Cadillac I was recently working on and the only codes it was not able to pull where the chassis and suspension codes however I wasn't expecting this as they are usually only detectable on the vehicle diagnosis system itself. Overall I really like the Foxwell NT301 and will and have gladly recommended this reader to several people.
This thing is easy to hook up and provides a ton of data, the only problem is that I don't know what most of it means! The color screen is bright and easy to read, but it's not a touch screen, and since we're all kind of used to touch screens now that takes a little getting used to. Navigation is done by the arrow buttons, with up and down placed next to each other at the top and left and right buttons placed over to the sides. The arrows are clearly printed on the buttons, but because they're not in a more standard cross shape like the D-pads I'm used to using on videogame controllers and such, using them to navigate wasn't very intuitive for me. Several times I would catch myself trying to tap on the screen, and then when I remembered I had to use the buttons I had to actually take a second and think about which button I needed to press. So I think the button layout could be improved by making the four directional buttons more like a D-pad and then putting the other buttons in the area around the D-pad.
There are also three lights just under the screen which indicates if everything's good, there's a warning, or there's a serious issue. The two cars I plugged it into both showed green, which is what was expected. There were no codes listed, which was also expected. I navigated through the menus and looked at a bunch of data which I didn't understand at all, and found an area where it can perform diagnostic tests. There's even an option to perform diagnostic tests on the device itself, which I thought was cool.
Physically, I like the feel of the device with the black rubber grip thing all around the outside edge. It makes it feel durable. And the cord is plenty long enough for both using in the driver and passenger seat. No external batteries are required, it uses the power from the car. I wondered what about if the car had no power, but then I realized if that happened then even if the code reader had power it probably still wouldn't be able to the query the car for information due to the car having no power. I don't know much about cars, though, so maybe I'm wrong. Anyway, I like this thing so far but can't really do a fully accurate test until something goes wrong with my car again. I wish I would of had this thing years ago.
I was skeptical as this was really cheap in price. I had priced at a local auto store and the units they sold were averaging $100 and above. I took a shot with this one as I had a check engine light on and had researched it was most likely an oxygen sensor due to the check engine light as well as the VSC light noted. Sure enough, I hooked this up and gave me a code that the sensor in bank two sensor two was bad. I took it to a repair place to have them diagnose as well and it was the same diagnosis. I ended up doing the repair myself after watching some YouTube videos and saved myself almost $400.
Love this product. It saved me some money. Didn't have to take my car to the repair shop for a diagnostic which cost far more than this product and shops see a woman and add unnecessary things that's wrong with your vehicle. When my check engine light came on I was nervous but the diagnostic machine showed it was a minor repair.
I got this when it was on sale for $60. At first, I thought this tool was junk. But then I realized, it was operator error. I've used a lot of tools but never on a push start vehicle. What you need to know is that you have to push the start button but not start the car. Then hold the start button for 3 - 5 seconds without starting the car. After, the car will power into a mode but not be started. Then you can hook up the scan tool and have access to codes and gain the ability to clear them. If you do not do this, you will not be able to clear them. I think this is probably the same as other scan devices as well.
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