FOXWELL OBD11 diagnostic tool. More than just a code reader.

[@SteveMonk1956]

Interesting video Frank. I have used a diagnostic tool once, the most difficult part is understanding what it's trying to tell you. 🙂

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 So true Steve. I must admit the "HELP" button on this tool will at least point you in the right direction. To get the most out of this tool you need some understanding of how the vehicle actually works. But it will point you in the right direction 😁. Thanks for watching Steve 😁👍

[@RAMIRELLI-Art]

does the reader find the make of the car? or do you have to go into the screen and find it manually?

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 The reader doesn't really need to know the make of the vehicle. It will only see it as a collection of sensors and modules. It will communicate with the vehicle using the correct protocol at a specific baud rate. And then present you with the diagnostic code of what is wrong. So it doesn't even need to know the brand of vehicle 😁. Hope that makes sense. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@rasmo243]

My nephew has a snap on diagnostic tool and that does not always give you codes either so goes to prove you can buy expensive ones and is no better than a cheaper one👍

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 So true. Not all DTCs (error codes) are stored or available for the home mechanic to access. The more expensive or professional tools can gain access to other sections of ECU memory but this tool should be more than sufficient for an idiot like me and what I need it for 😆. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@allanbeasley4565]

Hi Frank, diesel engines these days are a pain in the butt. Dpf, egr, maf this sensor that. Have various issues with my van every year. I very rarely get error codes either. Think the main problems are emissions related with my van. Thanks for the video, very interesting. 👍

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 I agree, its getting harder to diagnose most of these type of issues at home. I'm sure it will only get worse for home or smaller garages to diagnose these problems so you are almost forced to go to a main dealer... and pay main dealer prices ☹. Emissions problems are always a pain and always difficult to faultfind. You can't beat an old 1980s carburettor car.... they don't always work, but at least you can fix them 😆. Thanks for watching Allan 😁👍

[@ScorchedEarth-cd5cl]

Correct. This couldn't even diagnose air flow sensor fault on my Mazda Bought a petrol car now. Sick of diesel

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

Hi Frank, handy thing to have to keep the car in check, there are to many sensors on modern diesel engine cars, MAF, DPF, EGR and so on. The thing with diesel engines they don't like short runs they got to get to a good running temp, basically do about a 20 mile trip, the thing is you don't have the time to do all that driving. I have been told if your not doing the miles get a petrol engine car. But try and get hold of a Petrol Land Rover or a Petrol Transit they are hard to come by and costly to run, you can get a petrol Fiesta van or a Corsa van but Diesels are first choice in bigger vehicles and vans. I'm glad the diagnostic tool has worked for you and sort the fault out and you got it sorted that's great, Great video, I like some thing different , catch you soon mate Take care

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Hi Shaun, yep, I agree. Far to complicated now days. I have the worst possible scenario. I only live 6 miles away from work. But spend most of the journey sitting in traffic 😔. I guess thats the price I pay for living in Essex 😆. Thanks for watching mate 😁 👍

[@shaun30-3-mg9zs]

@@frankslittleworkshop Hi Frank,thanks for reply mate. My brother has similar problem with his 2018 Vauxhall Insignia Diesel ,reduced power ,EGR lights come on most of the time he only lives 7-8 miles from his work but so often he drives from Wrexham to Liverpool, which is about 37 miles, all his codes are clear after a run like that and lasts for a while and they come back on again until he does anther run at the moment the car is fine on Saturday he drove from Wrexham to Rhyl and that is about 36 miles. Take care mate

[@MarzNet256]

This thing is great for basic diagnostics of the ECM/PCM computer only. It does graphing which is great for things like analyzing fuel trims and o2 sensor data. I use it mainly to check emissions monitors and to pull codes, super fast and easy. Also, the MAF reading at idle went from 9.5 to 11.0 with the new sensor which could indicate a dirty MAF which can underreport data. Sometimes cleaning the MAF (vs. replacement) will correct the problem. You could try cleaning the old one and plugging it back in just to see if data looks correct and no codes are set.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 I am quite impressed with this tool. Even though there was no associated DTCs I could still use it to diagnose and resolve the issue. Its a handy tool to have and I would reccomend it if your after a diagnostic tool on a tight budget 😁. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@cportage556]

You've done well Frank. I had to have a transmission rebuilt because of a faulty throttle position sensor. The rebuild man said the transmission control system was tripping the same transmission codes, and after a shop (he refered me to), looked though much recorded data, they noticed the throttle position sensor feedback was dropping right to the fault threshold, but it never tripped a code. TPS was replaced, and all transmission codes were gone, and the tranny was shifting properly. Hope you are well and thanks for the video.👋👍

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Hi Chris, now that sounds very expensive. I can only say I'm glad you now have it fixed. One thing is for sure with modern electronic control on all parts of the vehicles its guaranteed to be expensive. Hopefully with tools like this OBD2 we stand a chance of saving some money 🤞. Thanks for watching mate 😁 👍

[@Pompey701]

Pretty sure I have a faulty wheel rotation sensor on my audi causing loads of dash lights to come on had the problem last year and audi charged a fortune to run a diagnostic to identify which one it was and change the faulty one which takes less than 10 minutes. Do you know if this will identify which wheel sensor it is so I can change it myself then remove the error codes

[@BAHATI1943]

As usual from you a very informative vlog. I often notice in your vlog the "board" you use to cover your saw/bench. What is the material please?

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😁 Hi Dave. Thanks for your kind comments 😁👍. As far as the material is concerned.... don't laugh... but its actually an exercise mat from Aldi that I cut to length 😆. Its foam, light weight and protects the saw really well. But its not very resistant to lasers or soldering irons 🤣🤣. Thanks for watching Dave 😁👍

[@BAHATI1943]

@@frankslittleworkshop Serves the purpose well. I will try something similar.

[@daryljenkins9246]

i am thinking of buying the foxwell nt301 my injectors are in the cylinders [diesel] will this unit show me the correct codes to correct this problem

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@daryljenkins9246 Hi Daryl, this depends on a lot of factors. If your vehicle has purely mechanical injectors (old style) then probebly not. But the chances are, if you have electronic injectors and it is an electrical fault with the injector and your vehicle generates a standard OBD DTC then yes it should read the fault code for you. It won't tell you how to fix the issue, but the code will give you an indication of where to focus your attention. I hope that helps. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@SBBUK]

Good video - i've bought this code reader from Aliexpress for only £30 which is good value. I had to smile to myself as testing a code reader on a Jaguar Land Rover product seems apt ;)

[@frankslittleworkshop]

@SBBUK £30, sounds like a bargain 😁. All you need now is a Land Rover for endless hours of diagnostic fun 😆😆. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@FixitFingers]

Not my usual content view but interesting to learn something different

[@frankslittleworkshop]

😊 Every day is a school day James. Even if its not normally what you would watch, some times its good to know "other stuff". And even better if it can save you time or money 😆😆. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@RAMIRELLI-Art]

would have been much better if the car had a check engine light on then proceed to read it and find the CODE No and see what the problem is. That is more helpful than going through all the features. Most drivers want to know why the check engine light came on. To the point, cut the red tape, don't beat around the bushes. Thanks in any case.

[@frankslittleworkshop]

Hi, not all issues will trigger a DTC. So a check light is not always presented. Some times a check light will only be triggered if a specified number of events are seen within a specific period of time. So if an issue is intermittent then a check light may never be triggered. Some times it's better if a component has a total failure, then it's so much easier to find. Thanks for watching 😁 👍

[@daryljenkins9246]

Your a beauty 👍🏻

[@ScorchedEarth-cd5cl]

Don't waste your time Couldn't even diagnose air flow sensor on a Mazda 6 Instead a cheap OBD diagnosed the fault