Foxwell Diagnostic tool?
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$149 Foxwell NT510 test reports
Got one $149 Foxwell NT510, tested it success on
-> Land Rover Discovery 2 2001 (L318) 2.5 TD5...OK
-> 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2...OK
Read fault codes and perform special function on 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 with Foxwell NT510
->Discovery II...OK
-> does ABS bleeds and Power Bleeds on Discovery II.
FYI, got it from Foxwell NT510 Scanner with Free Car Brand Software +OBD
-> Land Rover Discovery 2 2001 (L318) 2.5 TD5...OK
-> 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2...OK
Read fault codes and perform special function on 2010 Land Rover Freelander 2 with Foxwell NT510
->Discovery II...OK
-> does ABS bleeds and Power Bleeds on Discovery II.
FYI, got it from Foxwell NT510 Scanner with Free Car Brand Software +OBD
Last edited by austin_green1985; Nov 15, 2017 at 07:14 PM.
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nt510 vs nt510 pro
As I know, the are the same inside, they have different names because NT510 is supplied on eshop and NT510 is supplied by foxwelltech offline dealers.
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Good to know, thanks. Can you elaborate on your experience with them, please?
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OK, the Foxwell NT510 is interesting for less than $150.
What it can do:
read/clear all codes
activate all systems (yes, ABS, ACE, etc.)
read and program a new EKA code for your driver-side lock+key
program remote fob keys (well, maybe)
Change the VIN of your Disco2 recorded in your various ecus such as transmission, BCU, ECM, etc.
Clear all "adaptive" values such as your long term fuel values (extremely useful if you have changed any emissions components including O2's, fuel injectors, spark plugs, etc.).
What it can't do for Disco2's:
I can't get the NT510 to show oil pressure
It can't program most BCU options, so you can't turn on Daytime Running Lights (DRL) but it can read and tell you if that option is activated, for example.
Same for disabling all alarm functions programmatically, e.g. turning off SuperLock or telling your Disco2 that it doesn't have an alarm (even if it does), or vice-versa. Can't do it.
Same again for telling your Disco that it now has a remote key fob (remember I said "maybe" above?!).
Likewise, it won't program your BCU to activate your front heated windshield if you have installed all of the components onto a Disco that didn't have a heated front windscreen as a factory original option.
Basically, I'm guessing that you need a Hawkeye plus an NT510 or just a Nanocom.
What it can do:
read/clear all codes
activate all systems (yes, ABS, ACE, etc.)
read and program a new EKA code for your driver-side lock+key
program remote fob keys (well, maybe)
Change the VIN of your Disco2 recorded in your various ecus such as transmission, BCU, ECM, etc.
Clear all "adaptive" values such as your long term fuel values (extremely useful if you have changed any emissions components including O2's, fuel injectors, spark plugs, etc.).
What it can't do for Disco2's:
I can't get the NT510 to show oil pressure
It can't program most BCU options, so you can't turn on Daytime Running Lights (DRL) but it can read and tell you if that option is activated, for example.
Same for disabling all alarm functions programmatically, e.g. turning off SuperLock or telling your Disco2 that it doesn't have an alarm (even if it does), or vice-versa. Can't do it.
Same again for telling your Disco that it now has a remote key fob (remember I said "maybe" above?!).
Likewise, it won't program your BCU to activate your front heated windshield if you have installed all of the components onto a Disco that didn't have a heated front windscreen as a factory original option.
Basically, I'm guessing that you need a Hawkeye plus an NT510 or just a Nanocom.
Last edited by No Doubt; Nov 17, 2017 at 08:19 PM.
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For anyone with the Foxwell NT-510... is it a car specific model or are all the NT510 OBD scanners universal meaning they will work on all types of automobiles?
I've seen BMW Mini NT-510 scanners for $120 and the Land Rover NT-510 scanners for $170. I'd rather buy the BMW Mini Mini scanner and update it as a LR scanner if the company is going to have you update it regardless.
I've seen BMW Mini NT-510 scanners for $120 and the Land Rover NT-510 scanners for $170. I'd rather buy the BMW Mini Mini scanner and update it as a LR scanner if the company is going to have you update it regardless.
If you buy the Mini version then you'll need to pay another $60 to $70 to add Land Rover+Jaguar to your unit for Disco 2s.
