Recently,more and more people talk about this theme：which VAG Scanner is the best?Both Autel VAG505 scan tool and Foxwell NT500 is capable of performing OEM level diagnostic tool for most Volkswagen VW/ Audi/ Seat/ Skoda vehicles sold worldwide. Here‘s Compared Foxwell NT500 with Autel VAG505,it hopes to help you .
| Item | Foxwell NT500 VAG Scanner | Autel MaxiService VAG505 Scan Tool |
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| Brand | Original Foxwell | Original Autel |
| Language | English only | English only |
| System | Full system, engine, airbag, ABS, A/T, instrument cluster etc | Full system, engine, airbag, ABS, A/T, instrument cluster etc |
| Update/Cost | By SD Card/free update for 18 month, 60USD/year to update software | By TF card, one year free update online |
| Official website | http://www.foxwelltech.com/ | http://www.auteltechh.com/ |
| Support vehicle brand | VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda | VW/Audi/Seat/Skoda |
| Function | Read Codes, Erase Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Mon. Test, On-Board Mon. Test, Component Test and Vehicle Information, EPB, Resets oil service light, Retrieves ECU information, Resets the brake pad thickness after AUDI A8 service, Retracts calipers for brake pad replacement, Deactivates and re-activates brake control system, service interval | Read Codes, Erase Codes, Live Data, Freeze Frame, I/M Readiness, O2 Mon. Test, On-Board Mon. Test, Component Test and Vehicle Information |
| Support car year | Till 2016 | 1996-2005 around |
| Protocol | EU VW VAG UDS, US VW OBDII and OBDI | EU VW VAG UDS, US VW OBDII |
| Registration/Activation | NO | YES |
| Region | All regions | All regions |
| Price | US$169.00 | US$105.00 |
Summary:
1.VAG505 cheaper than Foxwell NT500
2. Foxwell scanner works newer VAG models than Autel.
3. NT500 supports more special functions than VAG505.
4. Foxwell NT500 support both OBDII and OBDI US VAG cars.
5. NT500 works 90% function as original vag 5054a ODIS. Autel VAG505 cannot.
6. VAG NT500 performs exactly the same function as Foxwell GT80 Plus, but compatible with only 5 car software
Here‘s their user manual:
Foxwell NT500 VAG Scanner User Manual
Autel VAG 505 Code Reader Scanner User Manual
Add:Recen days our engineer use Foxwell NT500 and NT510 scanner tested on diesel cars
Result:NO issues!
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