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Foxwell NT680 Pro vs. Foxwell NT680

January 7, 2020 obdiitoolcoukLeave a comment

Foxwell NT680 Pro is the newest full-system multi-brand diagnosis & service reset tool for both OBDI and OBDII vehicles till 2018 or 2019. It has more functions than NT680 scanner.

Foxwell NT680 Pro vs. Foxwell NT680:

	Fxowell NT680	Foxwell NT680 pro
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Target users	workshops, technicians and enthusiasts	workshops, technicians and enthusiasts
Touch screen	4.3″TFT color display	4.3″TFT color display
External Power	8-18 Volts powered by vehicle battery	8-18 Volts powered by vehicle battery
Full – system diagnosis	Yes (ABS, airbags, instrument cluster, etc.)	Yes (ABS, airbags, instrument cluster, etc.)
OBD diagnosis Coverage	Up to 2018/ 2019 year, 60 American, Asian and European vehicle makes (cars, SUVs, minivans, light-duty trucks)	Up to 2018/ 2019 year, 60 American, Asian and European vehicle makes (cars, SUVs, minivans, light-duty trucks)
Oil Light/Service Reset	Yes	Yes
EPB	Yes	Yes
Engine	Yes	Yes
A/T	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes
SRS	Yes	Yes
A /C	Yes	Yes
EPS	Yes	Yes
BRT		Yes
DPF		Yes
TPS/TBA		Yes
SAS		Yes
CVT		Yes
Gear Learning		Yes
TPMS		Yes
Odometer		Yes
Injector Coding		Yes
Language	English, French, German, Polish, Russian, Spanish and much more
Update	Lifetime free update	Lifetime free update

Price:

1.Foxwell NT680 pro OBD2 scanner: £352.00

http://www.obdiitool.co.uk/wholesale/foxwell-nt680pro-all-system-obd2-scanner.html

2.Foxwell NT680 All Systems Scanner: £179.00

http://www.obdiitool.co.uk/wholesale/foxwell-nt680-all-system-obd2-scanner.html

Similarities:

1.Foxwell NT680 and NT680Pro has the same diagnosis function:

– Can Find Troubles More Accurately.

– Shows live vehicle sensors data in text and graph formats

– Merges interactive live sensor graphs for easy and intuitive diagnosis

– Records and playbacks your data-logs to catch intermittent failures

– Identifies cars quickly and easily with one-key VIN reading

– Extremely easy to use with clearly arranged keypad, menu-driven operation and shortcuts

2.They also have the same full package:

In summary, Foxwell NT680 pro is more expensive than NT680 scanner, but it has more functions while NT680 cannot support: BRT, DPF, TPS/TBA, SAS, CVT, Gear Learning, TPMS, Odometer and Injector Coding.

How to update Foxwell NT680 pro OBD2 scanner?

Before updating your scanner, please make sure that you have created a Foxwell ID and you haveactivated your scanner.

l.Launch the update tool FoxAssist by double clicking the desk Icon and login with your Foxwell ID and password.

FoxAssist download: http://www.foxwelltech.us/support-tools.html

2.Connect the scanner to the PC with the USB cable provided.

3.Select Download then all the updates applicable to your tool display Click Update button to start updating

Depending on the file size of the update packaging, the update time varies from one model to another.

That’s all!

Source:http://blog.obdiitool.co.uk/foxwell-nt680-pro-user-manual/

Foxwell NT650 Elite OBD2 Scanner Auto VIN Manual

January 2, 2020 obdiitoolcoukLeave a comment

Foxwell NT650 Elite is a cost- effective professional multi-application service tool. It’s the updated version of NT650 scanner, and adds a new function-Auto VIN function while NT650 cannot support.

Let’s start with the vehicle identification.

How to use the scanner to identify the specifications of the vehicle under test?

The vehicle identification information presented is provided by the ECM of the vehicle being tested. Therefore, certain attributes of the test vehicle must be entered into the scan tool to ensure the data displays correctly. The vehicle identification sequence is menu driven, you simply follow the screen prompts and make a series of choices. Each selection you make advances you to the next screen. Exact procedures may vary somewhat by vehicle. It typically identifies a vehicle by any of the following means:

-Automatic VIN reading

-Manual VIN entry

-Manual vehicle selection

Note: Not all identification options listed above are applicable to all vehicles. Available options may vary by vehicle manufacturer.

Automatic VIN reading

What’s Auto VIN?

Auto VIN is a shortcut for VIN reading menu which typically includes following options:

– Automatic VIN acquisition

-Manual input VIN

1). Automatic VIN acquisition

What’s Automatic VIN acquisition?

Automatic VIN acquisition allows s to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN).

How to identify a vehicle automatic VIN reading?

Step 1: Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto VIN from the main menu

Press the ENTER key

Step 2: Select Automatic VIN Acquisition from the menu

Press the ENTER key

Step 3: The Foxwell NT650 Elite scanner starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically.

Step 4: Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays.

Answer NO if it is incorrect, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually.

Step 5: If it takes too long to get the VIN code, press Cancel to stop and input the VIN manually. Or if failed to identify the VIN, please input the VIN manually or click Cancel to quit.

2).Manual VIN Entry

What’s Manual VIN Entry?

Manual VIN Entry identifies a vehicle by manually inputting a 17-digit VIN code.

How to identify a vehicle by manual VIN entry?

Step 1: Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight Auto VIN from the main menu

Press the ENTER key

Step 2: Select Manually input VIN from the menu

Press the ENTER key

Step 3: Press the function key Keyboard and a virtual keyboard opens for VIN entry

Step 4: Input a valid VIN code and use the function key Completed to confirm

The scan tool starts to identify the vehicle.

2.Manual Vehicle Selection

When you select vehicle brand you want to test, there are two ways you can get to diagnose the car:

Method 1: Smart VIN

Method 2: Manual Selection

Method 1: Smart VIN

Smart VIN allows you to identify a vehicle by automatically reading the vehicle identification number (VIN).

How to identify a vehicle by Smart VIN?

Step 1: Scroll with the arrow keys to highlight ABS& Airbag from main menu

Press the ENTER key to start

Note: If you have the application assigned to one of the function keys at the bottom of the screen, you can alternatively press the function key to start the application

Step 2: A screen with vehicle manufacturer areas displays

Select the area where the car brand is originated

A list of vehicle makes display

Step 3: Select the vehicle manufacturer

A list of vehicle identification options displays

Step 4: Select SmartVIN from the menu

Press the ENTER key

Step 5: The NT650 Elite tool starts to communicate with the vehicle and read the Vehicle Specification or VIN Code automatically.

Step 6: Answer YES if the Vehicle Specification or VIN code is correct and a menu of controller selection displays.

Answer NO if it’s false, and you are required to enter the correct VIN number manually.

Method 2: Manual Selection

Manual Selection identifies a vehicle by making several selections according to certain VIN characters, such as model year, and engine type.

How to identify a vehicle by manual vehicle selection?

1.The step 1 to step 3 is same as Method 1- Smart VIN

2.Select car year-> body-> main groups according to your need

Then press the ENTER key

Do this until the complete vehicle info is entered and the menu of controller selection displays

That’s all!

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Solved! Foxwell NT530 Cannot Update Online Successfully

December 28, 2019 obdiitoolcoukLeave a comment

Customer Problem:

I bought this Foxwell NT530 scanner recently. I have made many attempts to download the software, and they don’t work.

The download starts, then gets stuck at trying to download and unzip the “Home” file.

I have been in contact by email with Foxwell and they suggested unplugging it and then plugging in again and try again. Follow their suggestion, I have tried this and every combination I can think of, but it will not download the VW or Home files.

It has downloaded the OBDII/EOBD file only. So without the software it does no more that a low cost scanner and doesn’t do what it is supposed to do.

OBDIITOOL.CO.UK Engineer Solution:

Try to use a card reader instead of the scanner to update. It has been confirmed can work fine.

It’s easy to use. Just follow the steps below:

1.Download foxwell update tool to your PC from foxwell official website: http://www.foxwelltech.us/

2.Insert the TF card (which comes with Foxwell NT530 Multi-System scanner) into card reader

3.Then connect to PC

4.Copy the update tool to TF card

5.Finally, remove the TF card and insert into Foxwell NT530

Tech support: http://www.obdiitool.co.uk/

Source:http://blog.obdiitool.co.uk/solved-foxwell-nt530-cannot-update-online-successfully/