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      12-02-2018, 11:07 AM   #1
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Foxwell NT510 vs NT520

Looking at the comparisons on line I still don't quite understand the differences, apart from the 520 being more expensive

Can someone explain?

I would like to use it on a LCI 335D and a Skoda 2 litre diesel Yeti, (the VAG engine)
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      12-03-2018, 01:48 AM   #2
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dont know but i have the NT510 and its great,,free uopdates and pretty cheap imho,,£117 delivered with free updates etc..it will also cost you an extra £50 for another brand added to it,,ie mine was for the machine and bmw software,,so yours would be £167
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dont know but i have the NT510 and its great,,free uopdates and pretty cheap imho,,£117 delivered with free updates etc..it will also cost you an extra £50 for another brand added to it,,ie mine was for the machine and bmw software,,so yours would be £167
Just ordered the NT520 Pro at £139 with BMW etc, software and free upgrades for life - still not sure of the differences between the 520 and 510 but "it says" the 520 is the latest version with upgrades "hardware" - whatever that means

Bought it from the Foxwell UK site - but not sure if that is just a front for the item being shipped from China - I think that it said "UK Warehouse" - whatever that means
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Just ordered the NT520 Pro at £139 with BMW etc, software and free upgrades for life - still not sure of the differences between the 520 and 510 but "it says" the 520 is the latest version with upgrades "hardware" - whatever that means

Bought it from the Foxwell UK site - but not sure if that is just a front for the item being shipped from China - I think that it said "UK Warehouse" - whatever that means
yeh deffo foreign,,i was in contact personally with the seller,,woman i think and a foreign name,,cannot remember it but ill check now. ELYZA is the name.. you always know when they are far east,,starts off with,,dear friend..
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NT520 Pro arrived today - just a couple of days from the order

I bought it with the BMW vehicle specific software - this was NOT loaded onto the device

It would appear that I need to download this from the Foxwell web site - onto the very small (micro SD) card that slots into the 520.

It looks like it is only PC compatible, (I am a PC user) and also that I need to get a micro SD card reader.

a little annoying

I have sent them an email and will continue to update this thread, in the hope that it could help others
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NT520 Pro arrived today - just a couple of days from the order

I bought it with the BMW vehicle specific software - this was NOT loaded onto the device

It would appear that I need to download this from the Foxwell web site - onto the very small (micro SD) card that slots into the 520.

It looks like it is only PC compatible, (I am a PC user) and also that I need to get a micro SD card reader.

a little annoying

I have sent them an email and will continue to update this thread, in the hope that it could help others
Mine NT510 came with a USB-micro chip adapter. I didn't notice it until after borrowing a micro card reader. Check the pouch in the case.
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Mine NT510 came with a USB-micro chip adapter. I didn't notice it until after borrowing a micro card reader. Check the pouch in the case.
nothing there - USA must have favourable treatment
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nothing there - USA must have favourable treatment
No. Probably a mistake

Keep in mind you have to check for updates from Foxwell as they don't send out notices. Most updates are not especially important, but, good to check just in case there is a significant one.

Also, many people are under the impression the tool can code a new battery. It can not (at least my NT510 can't).

It will register a new battery.
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im in england and i got the little micro card,,comes in an orange holder..
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the BMW specific software does NOT come loaded onto the Scanner, (the micro SD card) - Foxwell's instructions on what to do are not that clear as they do not say this.

It can get confusing as you have to switch between 2 of their sites to get the software onto the micro SD card which you can then put back into the Scanner

My problem was worsened as I am a Mac user and the procedure will only work on a PC, plus I did not have a Micro SD card reader so I have to go out an buy one, (cheap - £3). I had to borrow a PC in the end as the Windows emulation program on my iMac, (I use Parallels), would not sync with the installation program, the micro SD card and the Foxwell web site to download the BMW software via the installation program - took me a few hours to get the job done.

next step to go through what the Scanner does!!!

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Just started using the Foxwell and going through the functions and results - is there a dedicated thread on here, (I cannot find one with the search function), to discuss the use and results?
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Just started using the Foxwell and going through the functions and results - is there a dedicated thread on here, (I cannot find one with the search function), to discuss the use and results?
i just went on youtube..although not all functions and tests are ont here,,its just trial and error,,ie using it a few times to get used to it,,like checking the coolant temp,,you have to go through 4 screens to get to it,,its actually on dde2 ..the last of 4 screens to click through
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Foxwell NT520 & GT80 Next Generation

Hi New to this forum
I’m looking at getting the Foxwell Gt80 Next Generation as the prices are coming down
My question is does the GT80 have all the functionality of the NT520 for BMW & Mini, things like Manufacturer Specific Codes, Adaptation reset, Coding Modules and Programming Keys etc or is the NT520 better
Is the GT80 a jack of all trades but a master of none
Regards Assad
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