[John 070]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

I had forgotten all about this post. I bought the unit several months ago after my car wouldn't start and it ended up at the dealership on a flatbed with me not having a clue of what was wrong.

I remember being curious about it...so I guess you're saying the tool did not help you.

It seems like many if not most are comfortable even coding with bluetooth and smartphones...it kind of makes me wonder why we would have bothered with the bav tech and ISTA's of the world....I haven't made that leap and still prefer to plug in a laptop, but I guess this behavior is like being a dinosaur...

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by John 070

I remember being curious about it...so I guess you're saying the tool did not help you.

It seems like many if not most are comfortable even coding with bluetooth and smartphones...it kind of makes me wonder why we would have bothered with the bav tech and ISTA's of the world....I haven't made that leap and still prefer to plug in a laptop, but I guess this behavior is like being a dinosaur...

No, the tool has helped me a lot. It cleared the wear indicators on my transmission and transfer case fluid after I changed them and helped me diagnose a few other things.

It was because I didn't have it to tell me what was wrong that the car ended up at the dealership.

[nitehawk]

So is there any difference in function between the foxwell NT510 and the Schwaben version? I know that with the Foxwell you can add other makes not just BMW. With the Schwaben scan tool, can you also add non-BMW software later on?

[Efthreeoh]

Originally Posted by Greyfox

No, the tool has helped me a lot. It cleared the wear indicators on my transmission and transfer case fluid after I changed them and helped me diagnose a few other things.

It was because I didn't have it to tell me what was wrong that the car ended up at the dealership.

This post and one other post convinced me to get the Schwaben scan tool. I keep it in whichever car I'm driving for the day. Having the OBD2 functionality is a bonus.

[Sgt Fox]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

So is there any difference in function between the foxwell NT510 and the Schwaben version? I know that with the Foxwell you can add other makes not just BMW. With the Schwaben scan tool, can you also add non-BMW software later on?

Yes, you can.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by sp1tfire

Install parallels or any other virtual OS type software or bootcamp, that will do it for updates.
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Definitely gonna look into this tool and probably order in few days. seems to be very nice tool for reasonable price.

Doesn't boot camp Asst ask for a version of Windows?

Boot camp is a good idea, but if you don't have a version of Windows handy??

[nitehawk]

So can anybody confirm the difference in function between the foxwell and the schawaben branded units? The Schwaben unit costs an extra $20 and is a different color, is there anything else lol?

[nitehawk]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

So can anybody confirm the difference in function between the foxwell and the schawaben branded units? The Schwaben unit costs an extra $20 and is a different color, is there anything else lol?

Bump

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

So can anybody confirm the difference in function between the foxwell and the schawaben branded units? The Schwaben unit costs an extra $20 and is a different color, is there anything else lol?

I doubt you are going to find anyone that has both to compare for you. Your best bet would to be contact Foxwell direct.

I do know that mine will do BMW and Mini...

[9iron]

Originally Posted by nitehawk

So can anybody confirm the difference in function between the foxwell and the schawaben branded units? The Schwaben unit costs an extra $20 and is a different color, is there anything else lol?

I thought the same thing. I ended up just buying the Schwaben tool from ECS. My guess is they are the same, but for an extra $20, give ECS the business.

Mine works great BTW. Found my "SES" light was from a dirty solenoid. Cleaned it (not replaced) and it fixed the problem....that right there saved me $140. Damn near paid for itself on the first day.

[Greyfox]

Well, mine just gave me a serious peace of mind. Had to drive the car to the indy shop that is going to replace the water pump. Monitored the engine and radiator temp and the rpm of the water pump the whole way there to make sure if the water pump died on the way I would know.

[gjm120]

From the Q&A on the ECS page and after a search of the BMW Functions List, it appears you cannot change the battery type (AGM <-> flooded cell). I'm assuming you can register the same type of battery with a different Ah rating!?

Certainly is a good tool that seems to be pretty reliable and easier to use than a PC based system.

[Greyfox]

Originally Posted by gjm120

Certainly is a good tool that seems to be pretty reliable and easier to use than a PC based system.

Yep... I carry mine in my car and you just plug it up and start checking systems out.

I set it to pull up the live data for the coolant and pump today. Worked like a charm.

[terryd5150]

I bought the ECS unit.

It has more than paid for itself with airbag & service resets and pointing me towards a faulty vanos (problem gone).

[John 070]

Originally Posted by terryd5150

I bought the ECS unit.

It has more than paid for itself with airbag & service resets and pointing me towards a faulty vanos (problem gone).

What was the issue with the airbag? After all this Takata stuff, I'm beginning to question if say the warning goes on and the airbag is disabled, is it better to leave it as such? (the thought is just like something doesn't usually spontaneously combust, and airbag lamp doesn't just turn on for no reason) My Nissan was the first year that side airbags came out on the Maxima, and over the years I've reset it hundreds of times, rather than buying a new module which was in the $800 ballpark. Now I leave it disabled.

[terryd5150]

Originally Posted by John 070

What was the issue with the airbag? After all this Takata stuff, I'm beginning to question if say the warning goes on and the airbag is disabled, is it better to leave it as such? (the thought is just like something doesn't usually spontaneously combust, and airbag lamp doesn't just turn on for no reason) My Nissan was the first year that side airbags came out on the Maxima, and over the years I've reset it hundreds of times, rather than buying a new module which was in the $800 ballpark. Now I leave it disabled.

Mine were related to removing/installing seats on one car. The second car had the passenger occupancy sensor on the passenger front seat go bad.

None were steering wheel related.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by terryd5150

Mine were related to removing/installing seats on one car. The second car had the passenger occupancy sensor on the passenger front seat go bad.

None were steering wheel related.

Gotcha--when I removed my DSC hydro pump, and turned the ignition on (not to start the car but to see the mileage), the car went berzerk--all kinds of fault codes related to velocity, including the airbag. Wipers went on full blast and could not be turned off. googling and searching only lead to a few posts, and a person here was good enough to respond to a PM when the thread was years old. The implication was that the condition was 90% due to turning the ignition on with the DSC hydro out. Upon reinstallation, the faults all cleared upon their own.

[mweisdorfer]

Originally Posted by Guntharia

I would love to know what the scan tool can do. I am curious myself if it can do the simple stuff like code out bulb checks and if it can do some of the custom stuff like 5 blinker turn signals, mirror folding, window roll up? One big thing for me wrapping up my NBT retrofit is if it can code out SOS not working check control.

Carly can code out bulb checks

[tclippinger]

Originally Posted by 9iron

I thought the same thing. I ended up just buying the Schwaben tool from ECS. My guess is they are the same, but for an extra $20, give ECS the business.

Mine works great BTW. Found my "SES" light was from a dirty solenoid. Cleaned it (not replaced) and it fixed the problem....that right there saved me $140. Damn near paid for itself on the first day.

All, yes both are 100% the same but the black and grey color. I will explain... Foxwell is the maker of the software and producer of the tool. So, Schwaben and ECS gets their support from Foxwell. I bought the identical scan tools, Foxwell NT510 but at a better price than at ECS. Don't get me wrong I support them but I get my support directly from Foxwell. Best tool ever, IT CAN do everything. Enjoy.

[Packin4]

The tool can do lots of good things, like register a new battery (as long as it is the same spec). BUT, it will not 1) code a battery with a different Amp/hour rating, and 2) switch battery types (from wet to AGM or vice versa). I confirmed this with Foxwell tech support after trying to find it on my scanner. Latest firmware update did not add this simple feature so if enough owners request a feature maybe it will happen????

[GottWhat]

Wish it would do simple coding like the carly app. I would buy one today if it did...

[JackF]

Foxwell NT510 scanner test report OK experience:
- The included software is not native to Mac computers.
- win10 is compatible.
- Can can provide sensor data from the oil level system on an F82 M4, The M4 apparently can only read the oil level with the iDrive, which we plan on permanently removing for non-street use.
- Allow me to alignment and calibrate fuel injectors on a 2009 535i N54 engine
- Can read codes from a transmission control unit (TCU) on a 2003 e46 325xi.
- Can register a battery to an e90 328i.
- I have a 2007 328i Coupe, NT510 can determine which wheel speed sensor is bad.
- NT510 can read and reset airbag service light. I have an intermittent airbag service light on a 2004 X3 that BMW service cannot track down as it clears from memory before I can get it in for service.
- Have the ability on the 09 BMW E82 135 to scan for ghost codes, and any other stored codes. For example, example it will read codes that you did not get a scanner connected fast enough while the check engine light was on and it goes off before you know what the code actually was.
-Can code new injectors in the BMW 2010 335i.
-Can Re-program the Speed Governor on 2011 e90 328i LCI model, vin WBAPH7C52BE852716...please note: Performance software is required to manipulate top speed limiters.
-Can perform a throttle actuator adaptation on an e92 M3 after replacment
- Is capable of functioning as a universal OBDII reader for all makes in addition to it's BMW/Mini/RR Specific functions.
- Can work with a 2012 mini cooper countryman s all 4.
- Have E36 OBD1, for OBD1 cars will require adapter ES2992111 to perform function, Available features will be dependent upon the cars abilities. Not all features are compatible with all models.
-Communicates via the obdII plug in the cabin on the E39 M5 2000, no extra adapters needed.
- Whether NT510 can read TPMS codes or not (Specifically to tell which TPMS receiver is malfunctioning), it depends on the vehicle,If your car has the ability to provide this information the tool will be able to pull this data.
- can read and reset O2 sensor readiness codes but will not code them off permanently.
- Updates can be skipped; sequential installation of updates is not required.
- Can reset "Right/Left Cornering light" warnings on 2011 335d caused by after-market halo installation. To properly clear the error code you need halos with proper resistance, this will cause the car's computer to automatically reset the warnings.
- I own a 2011 335i N55. all functions are supported across the E93 series.
- Able to reset the (sas) steering angle sensor
- Ok to reset the Airbag/seatbelt light on Mini Cooper S R56.
- Ok to modulate the e-parking brake on a 2012 BMW F10 to enable a rear brake job with rotor replacement.
- Module recoding and programing is possible with this tool.
- Availability of features of this nature will vary heavily model to model and year to year.
- Can register new tire pressure monitoring sensors.
- Can do VANOS test, Idle Sync etc for e46 m3.
-Can activate the abs unit in order to bleed it on a 2008-011 m3.
- Can do battery registrations and coding on BMW and mini cooper.
- Be able to code a new battery on 08-2011 M3's.
- To make NT510 is compatible with the early E36 (The car has ads modules for Abs and srs), need the 20 pin adapter ES2992111.
- Can reset the adaptations needed after an e46 m3 smg clutch change.
- Allow for line code changes when programming car options, such as automatic door locking.
- Enable auto rear window defogger for GM5 module on BMW E46. E46 general module coding is possible.
- Can perform the dynamic drive reset for a 2002 745.
- Reset the transfer case oil wear indicator on BMW e83.
- Be able to display the sensor's output if this function is registered by the car's dme.
- Can pull codes from the SRS system and reset the light once all issues are corrected-
- Able to reset transfer case adaptations after transfer case fluid change in an F32.
- Allow coding of the LCM and GM on BMW vehicles.
- Have the ability to program new ABS components to current vehicle.
- Can code for Xenon headlight conversions and also for activating *Sirius Retrofit Enable Code (FSC)* for Mini Cooper R56's, but only some models not all.
- Can read BMW Specific (Shadow/Hidden Codes)
- Can code injectors and new battery on 2008 BMW 135i.

NT510 scanner test report Fail experience::
- NT510 scanner cannot remove the top rpm limiter on a bmw z4m roadster 2007, performance tuning software is required to remove top speed limiters.
- Can't retract the calipers on a 2005 BMW x5 4.4i e53. The E53 does not have electronically controlled calipers. On the E53 you'll manually compress the pistons after removing the caliper, please see the following tools to assist you with this task, http://www.worldobd2.com/wholesale/f...i-scanner.html ES8211 ES9747 ES2153340

Where to buy Foxwell NT510 Multi-System Scanner?
Make sure buy from an authorized Foxwell dealer with good quality device and fine after-sales service, more importantly able to register at official site foxwelltech.com. FYI, I bought from the dealer www.worldobd2.com, the customer service is helpful when I have any issue, they response quickly.