As I have a an "old" low spec laptop lying around, I am looking for some software that I can use to see what error codes are being generated. Also, as it is a latop, I can be kept amused playing minesweeper or solitaire when stuck and awaiting rescue...
2nd Aug 2010 2:20 pm
crwoody
Member Since: 09 Mar 2009
Location: Littleborough
Posts: 2109
I've tried several different "Generic" code scan tools, including the Pro Scan one (albeit an older version.)
The problem with any of these is that they are just "Generic", they will read some of the engine fault codes but that's about it, I've not found any that will communicate with any of the other modules, presumably because the protocol is very specific to Land Rover.
Looks like you want a "Fault Mate", (I know I do) Clive
2nd Aug 2010 5:14 pm
trigram
Member Since: 25 May 2010
Location: Coulsdon
Posts: 135
Thanks for your opinion crwoody...
I will be good for the rest of the year and hope santa gets one for me...
3rd Aug 2010 8:39 am
fade2grey
Member Since: 06 Sep 2008
Location: Reading
Posts: 304
I've got a Ross-tech vag-com lead for the Audi\VW's & the software is great - does all the random vag specific modules & strange protocols etc. It would be great if something similar existed for the landy, even better if it used a std obdII cable & was usb.56 HSE
3rd Aug 2010 6:24 pm
camelrock
Member Since: 11 Oct 2008
Location: north yorkshire
Posts: 446
Try the bearmach hawkeye, good peice of kit though you want version 4 which is the latest software upgrade.
3rd Aug 2010 10:54 pm
chrised143
Member Since: 22 Jan 2008
Location: Burnham Bucks
Posts: 8
Well after reading all the threads I have bought a Hawkeye, still waiting for it to come. So where do I plug it in ?? and is there a list of the codes and what they mean??
16th Oct 2010 3:08 pm
ids
Member Since: 12 May 2009
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 384
I keep thinking about a FaultMate but it does not reset the service indicator does it ? The Bearmach Hawkeye looks a good device then for the money.
I'd rather have a PC based one but no one seems intersted in doing one, as I could link it to my Carputer.
Intrested in any feedback with either device.
ids
16th Oct 2010 7:43 pm
MacLeod 313
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
trigram wrote:
Thanks for your opinion crwoody...
I will be good for the rest of the year and hope santa gets one for me...
Or come to our SE pub meet on a monthly basis..................One member has Faultmate, and he brings it along to aid us all.
Member Since: 18 Apr 2008
Location: away
Posts: 10723
chrised143 wrote:
Well after reading all the threads I have bought a Hawkeye, still waiting for it to come. So where do I plug it in ?? and is there a list of the codes and what they mean??
You plug it into the OBD socket. Its above the pedals on the panel...
16th Oct 2010 7:49 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
ids
the faultmate does reset service indicator and does a lot more
geoff
ps trigram you could always give me a shout i,ll show what the faultmate can do
16th Oct 2010 8:54 pm
ids
Member Since: 12 May 2009
Location: Herefordshire
Posts: 384
Quote:
the faultmate does reset service indicator and does a lot more
The FCR I meant not the MSV2 I meant or have I got it wrong ?
Ids
16th Oct 2010 10:58 pm
geoff.
Member Since: 24 Jan 2010
Location: West kent
Posts: 8531
FCR is only a fault code reader and clears them , the msv can do a lot more
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