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Review on ๐Ÿ”ง FOXWELL NT624 Elite OBD2 Scanner: All Systems Diagnostic Tool with EPB Reset & Oil Light Reset - Professional Automotive Code Reader for Check Engine, Chassis, Body, Suspension, HVAC & Headlamp: Suitable for all Cars by Craig Sexton

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Helped me fix my GMC Yukon

. I had a "Service Suspension System" message on my 2016 GMC Yukon Denali which has the RPO code Z95 for the suspension. The truck comes standard with GM's MagneRide (Magnetic Ride Control) system, which combines magnetic dampers at the front and self-leveling dampers at the rear that are inflated with air by a compressor bolted to the rear frame on the driver's side near the wheel is arch. First I inspected and replaced the rear compressor as I was sure the original had failed. After the replacement, my rear suspension worked better, but the suspension system service warning remained. I bought this scan tool in hopes of further investigating the issue as my basic OBD Bluetooth reader + Torque app wasn't showing me any codes. There are many of these different devices out there, but this one was advertised (on the Foxwell website itself) to read the suspension control module (onboard control board that controls the suspension) and that's what I needed to read. It's not the cheapest tool, but it's certainly cheaper than the more official tools used by GM dealers. I have both a GMC Yukon and Sierra and I fix everything myself so I figured it was about time. I have to say that I was really surprised at how durable this little device was. The instructions were clear enough (I didn't register/update, I just plugged it into the car and turned on the ignition by pressing the start button without using the brake). Once the car was on, I used the tool to automatically extract my VIN (it took 5 seconds) and the tool verified my make and model. Then I went to the control modules section (instead of reading all the codes from all the control modules), scrolled down to the suspension control module and read the codes. The tool showed me the old code for the compressor (currently "passed" but didn't work before), so I was happy to see that my original compressor replacement solved an issue. He also showed me C0580-04 (Right front shock absorber drive circuit - open circuit). This one was a surprise for me. I thought it was a loose sensor or something and could see the top of the right front shock absorber from the engine bay. Of course, the small sensor connector above didn't look quite like the connector it plugs into. I unplugged it, fixed the two slightly loose pins and plugged it back in. No more dash alerts. I used the scanner again to read the codes and this time I just had a historical sensor error. I then used this tool to clear codes on my suspension control module and the problem was resolved. This is a long review but I felt it was well deserved as I was very pleased with this little device.

Pros
  • . Permanent test results
Cons
  • . I vaguely remember