Foxwell NT710 review BMW bi-directional all systems scanner 

Right on

Thanks! I do like this one a lot

How about subscription costs? Alot of scanners won't give u updates or allow bi directional if ur not up to date 💩🗑️🗑️

Thanks I appreciate that!

They are actually pretty accurate within 1-2 mpg depending on how often you reset it. Easy to test. Fill tank, reset Indicator. Drive to half talk roughly. Fill tank, then divide miles driven by fuel filled that will Give you the number.

Why would you have even entered that if there was no issue……… also thats not a coding. Its a transmission range sensor learning so it learns the correct gear selection positions

I don’t see it listed on foxwells site, when I can I will check the scanner to see if it shows the model.

Nothing was wrong with the vehicle I scanned. Often times there will be codes with no symptoms. You will have to have the car scanned to get the codes to know what to do from there. Best of luck.

I have not personally used it on a honda but with the capability I seen with the bmw I fully believe if there’s a factory function to relearn a transmission then this I would think would do it as well.

Probably especially since its as thorough as it is

Depends on your intentions, but xtool for cost if youre just worried about 1 make of car. Or try icarsoft v3.0 for toyota 🤷🏼‍♂️

@@MasterTechLou , u thing is Beter the xtool d8 for data and anything at all pls let me know thanks

@@jeffgalanos3207 yes, it seems very much like Autel software. Very similar

There is nothing that does compare to driving certain Mercedes and BMW’s . As long as you are aware that finding a qualified experienced tech is gonna cost you and so will the parts, or youre gonna have to learn how to work on them, they are not problematic cars they are just expensive to maintain for no reason at all other than the names. I personally dont fond value in cars. They are consumables. So its hard for me personally to justify a 1800$ over a 40$ for my dodge van. If and when they fail. Especially when I have kids to take care of. But that’s my personal preference. When all my kids are grown, and I can afford to throw money away on things like cars, heck yeah id love to own so many nice ones. But once you drive one you’ll never wanna go back to a chevy or toyota.

I have a Mercedes C 300. IMO, they do cost more to maintain but they don’t break down as much. They don’t seem to be overly difficult to work on, for the things that I would do i.e. alternator power steering struts. I replaced the front driveshaft and drive shaft bearing. It wasn’t that bad. In that regard they seem to be cost-effective. Also, I love driving it. I plan to get 500,000 miles on mine.

@@GreggDurbin heyo!

@@MasterTechLou 😎 Awesome channel.

@@GreggDurbin Thanks Gregg! My main goal is to help educate people on why they need things and or how to use things or share my experiences to help others. You know me, always trying to be in the spotlight!

Nothing can erase the gear ratio. But if youre not careful you can wipe out the drive authorization info. If that was done you will need to have the dealer replace the transmission control unit

@@MasterTechLou It says driver authorization activated as well I **** with that **** but I see what you're talking about but the cars seem like it's stuck in reverse or something like I guess when it shook I don't know if this immobilized mode because I do see that it says let limp mode home activated mode and it says immobilize but it said driver authorization activated but the car won't start but yeah the scanner it says teach in transmission Rain sensor and when I try to do that it says that it clears the cold and then you know erase the cold then when I scan it again the code is still there it's a permanent sensor but it won't teach it in or it won't erase the code p2008

@@MasterTechLou No after that II stopped talking with the scanner everything that as far as that driver Authorization iit say activated I see all that stuff which you're talking about you could play that **** but I'm not doing it it just keeps saying transmission right sensor range sensor Not taught in Even when I tried to teach it in it won't do it it is the permanent p2008 code

I believe so as it can activate whatever the modules can activate

Yes, true , but a lot of scanners are going this way it seems. Some may only use scanners on personal cars and only own 2-3 brands so it may be cheaper to buy ala cart. It all depends on the person’s needs

Yes I believe you can

​@@MasterTechLouThank you!

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Not sure what model foxwell youre looking at but this one in the video blows away the topdon 600. The 600 looks to be an decent scanner but not near the functions of the nt710.

@@MasterTechLou yes I was half expecting that as there is almost $100 difference between the two on ebay. I was building high performance engines in the 70's and some dealership work in the late 80's. Had very little exposure to OBD2 but still like to do my own car work where possible. I think that a good obd2 scanner should be part of every tool box, a decent set of spanners can cost $200 - $300. Not much good if you don't know where to apply them.

Well I reached out to topdon and they sent me a 600s to review 😇.

​@@MasterTechLou fantastic Lou, my understanding is that the foxwell nt710 is probably achieves more functions but if I wasn't too concerned about functions I would rarely or never use then the Topdon Artidiag600s would be the best value for money choice. My current vehicles are Ford territory sz diesel v6 and Holden VE Commodore. I prefer to work on these cars myself where ever possible. So if I don't need a 10 ton press or a hoist I do any maintenance /repairs. In the last 20 years if you don't have a scan tool you can cause more problems ($$$) than fixes. I look forward to seeing your review!

@@MasterTechLou Hi Lou I know you are busy running a business but I am wondering if you have had a chance to look at the Topdon Artidiag600s yet.

I think they will both be near identical but I do like the foxwell

@@MasterTechLou thank you

The $800 one at harbor freight is the only good 1

This one is strictly BMW, I havnt tried the mercedes software on here.

Im not fluent in BMW, what is a DMTL test?

@@MasterTechLou Diagnostic Module for Tank Leakage. It is BMW's evap monitoring solution. The DMTL pump pressurizes the tank and measures the loss. The DMTL test will force the OBDII evap monitor to complete. I got a response on Amazon saying the NT710 can do it but the NT809BT can't. Foxwell tech support says my car doesn't support the function at all. Launch and Topdon do support the function on older models but not mine; I suspect that is the case for Foxwell too but Foxwell doesn't provide a breakdown like the other two as far as I can tell.

@@AlanBurnham ah gotcha we just started using those in mercedes but I have experience with audi/vw and those. I wish I had the answers but I have no bmw to plug into and check for you. My apologies. If I get lucky to try one I will update.

I dont think so no

They are currently 30$ off and have a 18$ coupon and if you choose the promotion you get a free gift as well. thats all I see.

Thanks for your quick reply! Can this provide error code and live data on ABS sensors for E36 model?@@MasterTechLou

@@KnightSpirit001 I believe so. I don’t see why not.

Hello, I have tried this scanner and it reads all other modules but ABS...does this scanner have ADS capability?@@MasterTechLou

@@siyingwang2174 you said ads and then abs, if its suspension sometimes aftermarket ones wont read suspension. Try manually selecting different years or models to try and trick the scanner.

More generic tools like this usually use generic parts. You can probably find a new battery for it somewhere

Because I have enough experience to know when a product is junk or not. I been doing this a long time, I know how to use scanners, I dont know how to speak fluent bmw with them. Theres a difference. The foxwells I have for BMW are really very good units for what they can do. I hope that answers your question……….

I wish I could answer that I am a Mercedes guy by trade BMWs are new to me.

CMEDS this tool will be very capable for live data on the e53.