After throwing money away on a couple of basic, read-only OBD2 scanners, I finally found the Foxwell NT630 Plus, and it’s been a game-changer. For anyone working on cars, especially if you own a GM truck, this tool is essential. It doesn’t just read and clear common OBD codes; it offers full bi-directional control, which is critical for tasks like ABS brake bleeding – something many of us GM truck owners struggle with after replacing brake components. This scanner lets you cycle each brake solenoid individually, making troubleshooting hydraulic issues much easier. Honestly, this feature alone is worth the price.
And speaking of price, it’s only around $150 on Amazon, often with next-day delivery.
The Foxwell NT630 Plus shines with its bi-directional capabilities, especially for GM’s “Active Handling” JL4 roll avoidance system. It performs tests that cheaper, read-only tools simply can’t, such as steering angle sensor tests, yaw sensor tests, wheel speed sensor tests, and voltage load tests – all crucial for GM trucks.
Beyond ABS, it also provides bi-directional SRS/Airbag system testing. After a fender bender where I had to replace airbags and seatbelt tensioners, this scanner allowed me to reset my SRS module directly. No more sending modules out and waiting weeks!
For Chevy and GMC truck owners, this tool seems to handle almost everything except ECM programming, and who knows, that might be coming soon at this price point.
My local mechanic quoted me $150 just to perform an ABS bleed. Buying the Foxwell NT630 Plus was a no-brainer. Initially, I bought it to reset my airbag module, but the brake bleeding function turned out to be an incredible bonus and was surprisingly easy to do myself. The scanner walks you through each step. When it instructed me to “connect brake bleed device,” all I needed to do was open the left front bleed screw, attach a tube into a container, and pump the brake pedal as instructed. It then moved to the right front, left rear, and right rear wheels, cycling the ABS solenoids to push out air. My brake system was completely new, full of air, so it took about 8-10 cycles to get all the air out. Normally, if your system isn’t completely empty, it’ll clear in just one or two cycles.
In my opinion, the Foxwell NT630 Plus is definitely worth the money.
Finally, Foxwell’s online customer service was excellent and quickly answered my questions specific to GM vehicles.
If you’re in the market for an Obd2 Code Reader With Abs Srs capabilities, get the Foxwell NT630 Plus. You won’t regret it! 👍
