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 III Plus | |
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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 | Works with dozens of car brands (refer to NT530 function list). The machine comes with one free car software (Not one VIN), but you need to download the software For Free On Official Website yourself!
It allows you to add up to 5 cars, and $60 -$80 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. Multi-system | 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: | 1.Covers all Nissan car , Infiniti car and Nissan GTRcar from 1996 to 2018. 2.Works with Nissan electromotive such as Leaf. 3.Works with Renault (Consult 3 plus NO, Consult YES). |
| Language | English, Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional),French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Russian, Dutch, Portuguese, 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 |
Conclusion:
Foxwell NT530: much cheaper, mainly for home use / DIYers who doesn’t need to do advanced ECU programming & ECU programming job. Also it will meet the needs of professional technicians because it covers dozens of car brands and access to all systems to perform professional diagnosis.
Nissan Consult 3: 6 times more expensive than Foxwell NT530, mainly designed for professional engineers.
Enjoy!
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