Worth the Money? Foxwell NT301 Scan Tool - Review and Demo

Review and demo of the Foxwell NT301 Automotive Scan Tool. How good is it? Is it worth the money?
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[@TheTophat1962]

I have one of these i bought back in 2021. It came also with battery clamps to test batterys condition. I love it, but it's time to upgrade. Good obs tester for ordinary car/truck owner. Great video, thank you.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!

[@alpinehs]

Great video. I am getting one tomorrow morning. This information had been helpful.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@randomspirit]

Might have been a review, but was actually a pretty good tutorial to get started with this reader. I bought one a year ago, figured it was time I learn to use it. LOL

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad it was helpful!

[@timallen6025]

Thank you muchly sir, nice comparing the two vehicles too

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

My pleasure!

[@TroyBoyReviews]

Another great video, thank you

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Thanks!!

[@johnteague6766]

Fantastic video and well presented. However, you said the tool didn't give much info regarding the Ford F350 deisel. I see at the 3.16 minute mark of the video when you were going through the 'set up' section, you actualy selected 'spark IGN', when with a deisel you should have selected 'compression IGN'. This may have made a difference to the readings...😎. Thank you for a great video, from Adelaide Australia.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Wow, I'll have to revisit it then. I didn't even catch that. Thanks!!

[@juanguzman2954]

Thank for beautiful video 😊

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Glad to help!

[@DarrenJohnson1973]

Will this lookup and clear codes for airbag sensors or is it purely engine and gearbox?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Don't think it will do SRS

[@bimatube1274]

I believe it does.The nt530 does SRS and a lot of things

[@ORagnar]

8:42 "MAF" I believe is "mass airflow" for air intake. How do you know if the reading is too high or too low? Does the device show that? 2/18/24, 5:46 p.m.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It just shows the reading.

[@MrMrsregor]

this will show you what the readings are. but you probably need to look up the specs for your car. all vehicles are different.

[@2bnax]

WHERE CAN THE AVG. GUY GET THE SPECS. FOR THE VEHICLES TO COMPARE THIS DATA. IN OTHER WORDS, HOW CAN WE DETERMINE WHAT'S AVG. IN TERMS OF READINGS? GREAT VIDEO!!

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I would actually like to know that myself.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

could i test EVAP solenoids from the classic GM 449 code?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Most likely.

[@BlondieSL]

We have a 2016 Honda CRV AWD. Is there any truth to what I've heard that with Honda, their code are not necessarily standardized and it's difficult to impossible to get a REAL list of the codes? I doubt it, but I'm not sure as this is not my strong point.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I have used this scanner on an Acura MDX and didn't find anything unusual. Keep in mind that there are OBD2 "generic" codes which most scanners will read, then there are OEM Extended OBD2 codes which require a MUCH MUCH more robust scanner which typically cost near $1000 to start. My Autel 906 was almost $3K.

[@BlondieSL]

@@ProjectTimeGarageInterestingly enough, I contacted the seller to confirm if our vehicle model was compatible with this device. (I guess that means for the OEM extended codes). To my great shock, the seller confirmed that IT IS NOT! Honda is a very common vehicle all over N. America, so for it to not be included is silly to me. I ended up ordering the MUCAR CDE900 PRO. I realized that I'm not going to get much info, really, from cheap ones. I also realized that I'll have to bite the bullet and buy 1 or 2 of their expansion packages. There's a package that provides "full function/features" and one that provides 28 resets. I'm not sure if the "full" package includes the 28 resets, so I'll order that one first and find out. If it doesn't, then I'll get the 28 resets package. I justified this purchase, that will end up costing me well over $300 with the idea that it would only take just one breakdown that a garage would charge well over that amount.

[@jamesmichael8549]

What is the year of this scanner ? What version is this ? Does this scanner scan for Fuel Presure Test example Fuel Pump or Fuel Injectors ? Does this do Compresion test for Sparks ?

[@MrMrsregor]

it only will tell you what the sensors tell the cars computer

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yep, @MrMrsregor is correct 100%

[@corderoblake150]

I dont have the option to read trans codes. Idea why not?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No idea.

[@Elo-hv3fw]

At 5:02 it reads "ignition type spark".......... on a diesel ???

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, no idea why. Maybe I have one of those rare diesels with spark plugs?

[@Elo-hv3fw]

@@ProjectTimeGarage Mine does the same thing !!!!!!!!!!!

[@shamiraltaf5402]

Hey, would you recommend this scanner for inspection only purposes (i.e. just to check a car before you buy the car, not to perform any sort of repairs)

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I'd say it's perfect for that.

[@shamiraltaf5402]

@@ProjectTimeGarage thanks for the reply! Ended up going with the nt680 all systems, given this one only reads the ECU and no other modules. Loving the 680, perfect for inspections!

[@ourvlife1]

So unfortunately no live transmission fluid temp. So many say it had the capability but it doesn’t based on your video.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Actually, it all depends on what the vehicle can report over basic OBD. For example, my 2015 GMC can show total timing advance, but my 2014 ford cannot. The scanner can listen to and report trans temp, as long as the vehicle is sending that PID out.

[@ourvlife1]

@@ProjectTimeGarage good to know. Thanks. I’ll grab it from Walmart and give it a try on my 2021 Tacoma.

[@dragan3290]

I have a chevy Aveo (Holden barina tk 2010) aussie version of the Aveo. Can you tell me why the exclamation mark comes up? But on the Mitsubishi ASX 4B11 2014? Reads perfectly. Reds the Holden barina but that exclamation mark? It has me confused? Any reply appreciated cheers from Australia 👍. The I/M readiness reads fine on the Holden barina? Weird

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

I believe that means it has found either an active code, or a pending code. May want to scan all modules.

[@dragan3290]

@@ProjectTimeGarage aahh thanks mate ! Yes you're spot on! I hooked up again an air sensor and on sensor. Now it makes sense as I've only AED ( advanced engine diagnostic) on a laptop and it's aldl tech 2 compliant but extremely detailed! Thanks heaps 👍

[@dragan3290]

If you have any links on oscilloscope testing? Oh yeah! That would be great 👍

[@oscarhampton9503]

Will this device erase codes as well

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yes

[@alfonsofuentes2634]

But I understand that engine has to be off and the power circuit open?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Not for live data.

[@joejoelowrider]

I hook the cable to my computer and when I'm finish using unit, I really have a hard time to pull out cable from plug do you have the same problem?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

No, I don't have that issue.

[@pareshlalta792]

hey man thinking of getting one of these from ebay is it worth it ? I'll be using it on Japanese cars in a third world country 🥲

[@joejoelowrider]

@@pareshlalta792 for the price its ok

[@joejoelowrider]

@@ProjectTimeGarage that's weird

[@junmarcelino4207]

No ABS live data?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

None that I saw.

[@chriscruz8269]

does this read abs

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

It does.

[@greatnesswithin6873]

Does it clear abs?

[@BlondieSL]

I went to their site to see if they had some sort of database lookup where you can enter a vehicle to confirm if a model of the Foxwell will work with it. I have to say, for a layperson, the site sucks. LOL There's a drop down with a list of "things" and then you enter the vehicle's Make, Model and year if that's available. Ok... do that... a weird message comes up, then suggests their more expensive models. So then you go back to the drop down to select something else, but rather than the dang site retaining the vehicle info, it makes you enter it again. This is for EVERY ITEM in the list. I find that just stupid. I would have preferred where you'd enter the vehicle info, then it would provide a list, with diff. models and checks or X as to which model can detect which item. So it's difficult for a lay person to know which model would be best for basic to a bit more than basic reader. When I saw that the "firing" info wasn't there for that GM, THAT is exactly where my concerns are. What is supported and what isn't and which models do support. OH well.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Unfortunately, I have nothing to do with the manufacturer. I'm just some dude who was asked to use/review the tool.

[@williamdieffenbach3264]

19:58 "Mid April 2003", hmmm

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

LOL! I didn't even catch that. Talk about living in the past.....

[@LaffyGaffy69]

Yeah I bought one and tried it today. Things garbage lol

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Cool.

[@monsterenergy11555]

April 2003..?

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, somebody else caught that mistake too.

[@ScorchedEarth-cd5cl]

Absolutely rubbish. Mine couldn't even diagnose air flow sensor on a Mazda 6 A friend diagnosed it with an OBD scanner which cost less than £20.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

So far I've found nothing it didn't do. Of couse, if I need something in-depth, I turn to my Autel MaxiSys.

[@samkitty5894]

Those buttons are very confusing and extremely non intuitive.

[@ProjectTimeGarage]

Yeah, I've said that about every single scantool I've ever owned.

[@BuffyNoir140]

Bought one for "Manufacturers specific code) for Chevy Equinox 2012 (P1035). Still taking it auto shop, quoted me $125 for diagnostic.