Foxwell 38 pin adapter

Avel Du

63,802 posts · Joined 2015

#2 · Aug 17, 2025

https://www.slkworld.com/threads/confused-new-to-forum-some-handy-tips-and-links.610226/unread

 

Avel Du

63,802 posts · Joined 2015

#3 · Aug 17, 2025

@Rofa @M4rCu5 @BaD_81
May know

 

BaD_81

7,377 posts · Joined 2019

#4 · Aug 17, 2025

Short answer NO:

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Full Connector Package for Specific Cars Work with all of Foxwell product

This connector package is for a Code Reader and a professional diagnostic scanner. Includes: BMW 20 PIN GM/Dawoo-12P Mazda-17P Kia-20P Toyota-17P Toyota-22P Honda-3P Nissan-14P Audi-4P Fiat-3P Mitsubishi-12P+16P Mercedes Benz-38P Connector PSA-2P Connector Diagnostic Cable

www.foxwelldiag.com

MayBe if you send them a quick email with your exact model (scanner model) they can advise, as there are plus and pro models...

 

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Rofa

3,251 posts · Joined 2019

#5 · Aug 17, 2025

No it's not. You need to buy the adaptor from Foxwell. It's the set up I had before I switched to SDS. I bought one of those adaptors just after I bought my car and it certainly didn't work. The start of a big learning curve.

 

Rofa

3,251 posts · Joined 2019

#6 · Aug 17, 2025

I'll correct that post slightly. Buy the Benz adaptor from Foxwell. Mercedes were not the only cars to use the 38 pin socket and they were all differently wired.

 

Rofa

3,251 posts · Joined 2019

#8 · Aug 17, 2025

Well I changed to SDS when I'd read a bit more. Í was lucky to get one second hand.....they don't come up very often...... and sold my Foxwell. I always suggest contacting our guru @i860. However the 38 pin adaptor isn't expensive so maybe go for that and see how you progress.

 

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Alex 3

2,833 posts · Joined 2013

#9 · Aug 19, 2025

OscarSLK said:

Hello,

It has not been possible to find any information regarding this, so here goes: I own a Foxwell NT530 Plus scanner, which I would like to be able to use on my 97´ SLK with the 38 pin connector. Does anyone know if the adapter on attached picture is enough to be able to connect? I read somewhere that a so called "multiplexer" is also needed. Can anyone please enlighten me View attachment 657975

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My guess is you will take a year off your life seeking an adapter which looking at it if it exists it will cost as much as a new device.
I watched a guy on YT yesterday and he was making an appraisal of scanners.
He is not impressed with small hand helds but gave the MB version of iCarsoft 3.0 which at $

OscarSLK said:

Hello,

It has not been possible to find any information regarding this, so here goes: I own a Foxwell NT530 Plus scanner, which I would like to be able to use on my 97´ SLK with the 38 pin connector. Does anyone know if the adapter on attached picture is enough to be able to connect? I read somewhere that a so called "multiplexer" is also needed. Can anyone please enlighten me View attachment 657975

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I expect that you will take a year off your life stressing to find this and the other bits if it exists and if you do find them the cost will exceed the $219 USD that an iCarsoft MB V3.0.
I watched a guy on YouTube yesterday rating scanners. He has no use for cheap hand helds but he made the point that while not a full MB scanner the iCarsoft MB V3.0 is a very good choice particularly for occasional home use.
I have been very pleased with mine in V2.0 and it is updated to current specs.
I don't use it every day but I used it today.

 

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Alex 3

2,833 posts · Joined 2013

#11 · Aug 20, 2025

My reply was based on what the OP posted. I assumed he had done a full search. Good catch.

 

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surfer2006

3 posts · Joined 2011

#12 · Aug 20, 2025

I had bought the Foxwell nt530 with the Benz 38 pin adapter, no problems it helps with the older Benz's. Lifetime update no charge. Add different vehicles.
My opinion is that it works for what I need.
1998 Slk 230
2001 S500
2010 S550