Foxwell NT530 Nissan Scanner vs. Consult 3 diagnostic tool
Foxwell NT530 is a hand-held Nissan diagnostic & service reset tool. Nissan Consult 3 is a windows-based diagnostic & programming tool. Moreover, what are their advantages and disadvantages? Look at the following comparison table.
| Foxwell NT530 Nissan Scanner | Nissan Consult | |
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| Operation | Hand-held scanner | Windows-based scanner CSP Software Version : CSP V41.10; Programming Data Version : plus_V75, OS: XP, Win7 /8 /10 |
| Hardware features | Backlit Display, Built-In Battery, Check Engine Light Shut Off, Color Display | OBD-16 Cable & 14Pin cable |
| Software features | Add up to 5 car brands, dozens of car brands are available to add to the NT530 scanner for a fee of $60 per brand. | 1. Scantool Diagnostics: for all Nissan,Infiniti,GTR; 2. Immobi and Smart key: for all Nissan,Infiniti,GTR; 3. Nissan GTR: for Nissan GTR Diagbostics,Immobi; 4. Electromobiles car: for Nissan Electromobiles car Diagbostics and Immob |
| Multi-system | Yes,i.e ABS, DPF, EPB, SAS, SRS, TPMS, Engine, Transmission | Yes. Multi-system |
| Read codes | √ | √ |
| Erase codes | √ | √ |
| Active test | √ | √ |
| ECU information | √ | √ |
| Live data | √ | √ |
| Special functions | √ | |
| ECU Programming | √ | |
| Immobi and Smart key | √ | |
| Coverage | Allmost all Nissan models, refer to the function list: https://www.foxwelltool.com/ext/support-fun-list.html | 1.Covers all nissan car , infiniti car and nissan gtr car from 1996 to 2018. 2.Works with nissan electromobiles such as Leaf. 3.Works with Renault |
| Language | English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional),French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Portugues, Korean, Swedish, Italian | English, Chinese, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese,Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Thai, Czech, Polish, Hungarian |
| Internet Update | Yes, free update lifetime | No, update via CD when the newer software is available. |
| Price | $169 | $659 |
Good to know:
The above table has no enough space to write down the detailed NT530 function list and operation guide, here we go:
1. Foxwell NT530 Nissan Infiniti Function List.
2. How to use Foxwell NT530 to diagnose Nissan Infiniti step by step.
Conclusion:
Foxwell NT530: much cheap, and mainly for home use / DIYers, who doesn't need to do advanced ECU programming & ECU programming job.
Nissan Consult 3: 6 times more expensive than Foxwell NT530, mainly designed for professional engineers.
Enjoy!
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