NEXPEAK OBD2 Diagnostic Scanner, OBDII NX501 Vehicle Fault Code Reader, Auto Check Engine Light Scan Tool for Most OBD2 Protocol Car Since 2003

This is my first Scanner/Code Reader and very impressed.I did lots of searching before buying and in this price bracket, seemed to get very good reviews overall.Sturdy, good sized screen, colour screen, long connecting lead (important), lots of functions and crisp buttons. Easy to use but written instructions could perhaps be a little better. Although once you've got the hang of it, it is really easy to useWorks straight out of the box.Has lots of other functions which I am yet to exploreThis has saved me hundreds of pounds rather than going to a garage to get them to check any fault codes.I rate myself as a good car diy'er. Scan the codes with this reader. Go online to car forums or youtube and find the most likely things which would cause the error code and nine out of ten times you can fix it yourself for very little money.At worst, you'll know what the problem is when you talk to your garage mechanic.Really good and pretty essential for any modern car.

This reader saved me a fortune, I had an engine warning light on and went into limp home mode. I was going to book it into a merc garage for repairs. I bought this scanner to check what was wrong first, it turned out to be a wire on the fuel pressure switch. On closer inspection I noticed that a mouse had chewed through a wire, quick solder and job done, ££££saved.Most scanners don’t work on Mercedes but this one does, excellent.

Found initially it did not communicate at all with my MG ZT ( 97% BMW electrics) whereas a cheaper one previously did work about 60%.But went through the Youtube videos on how to update the firmware ( pretty easy even though a Bit Chinglish) , and now it does at communiate with the latest firmware.Back Again,So far tried this on :A Ford cmax/Focus , and all reading data OkA Fiat Grande Punto Diesel all reading data OkA MG ZR ( K series) all reading data OkAn MG ZT with a Ford 4.6 V8 ( right pig normally with even the proper gear ( but now it at least comunicates and reads a fair bit of data )Still a bit limited with My ZT diesel ( BMW motor and Electrics ) but does read some data, but this a known problem for this car .Still got the 1.8 ZT turbo ( K series) to try with it weird ECU..So all in all seems pretty good, bearing in mind how many cars/models are out there in the world , one cannot expect 100%. compatibilty .latest 2020 ...... latest update from the nexpeak upload tool and the 501 now does NOT read anything on MG ( bmw) cars , works ok on the Ford .......also the latest car a 330 D 2010 bmw, also will not communicate . so currently a BIG failure !!! so reduces the stars ..Revised 2.. back to 4 stars ....had very good support from nexpeak customer service... sent me file to "downgrade" or backwards flash the tool and at the moment does seems to be back to reading all our carsBut still will NOT talk to the newest one 2010 Bmw 330d .

Item arrived the next day and put it at use on a BMW F30 to identify some misfire issues. It immediately indicated cylinder 2 misfire and that helped me a lot as I did not have to check all the spark plugs and ignition coils.The OBD cable is long enough to get it over the steering wheel and leave the scanner on the passenger seat for live monitoring while driving. The screen has good colours and is decently bright, therefore I did not even have to remove the protection screen to read the data. I would have liked a night mode display as it is much easier to read, maybe the manufacturer will have this in mind for future models.The update process is easy and quick: have your PC connected to the Internet, download the app from the Nexpeak website, keep pressing the OK button then connect the USB cable to the PC. The scanner will take about three or four minutes to complete the software update.Another positive thing is that you can download the user guide from their website and have it on your mobile phone if you are not comfortable with a hard copy.Not all functions will be available as some of them may be restricted by the car maker, it's best to check with Nexpeak upon particular tests prior to purchasing the scanner. This is not a scanner issue as it aplies to all budget universal scanners.

A few months ago I spent over £50 on my Honda getting it checked the engine light. So I decided to buy this OBDII Fault Code Reader Tool and now I can read the code myself, saved me so much of money. Now I can just go myself to the garage and tell them what is wrong with my car.Was easier to use then I expected. I found the OBD2 diagnostic socket just where the INTEY manual said it would be. Plugged it in. I turned on the car and the Reader booted up a simple menu. I just read the code and this awesome Code Reader told me in really easy English what the problem was. Now I know what’s the problem with my car, why my dashboard looked like a l Christmas tree with all the warning lights on. It helps me to recognize the issue’s and from now on, if it’s only a minor problem maybe I can fix it myself, checking on Youtube how to deal with the situation, or Even if I have to take it to someone else to repair, I will know ahead of time the error my car is having.I would definitely recommend this product for anyone needing to pull codes when that check engine lights comes on. Save yourself some money! Get the parts yourself and maybe even do the labour on your own if you're able to!