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UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
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hi guys
I'm looking to get an up to date OBC tool that can do every car including Land Rovers,
I'd like it to be a code reader and deleter and live engine running info, exhaust gasses.
I'd like it to work with my iPad/iPhone and be fairly idiot proof.
Any recommendations please ?
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 6th Apr 2017 1:01 pm |
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UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
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Nobody ?
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| 18th Apr 2017 12:24 am |
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lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
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OBD = on board diagnostics
Most generic cheapy code readers will do what you need ie read codes, delete codes and display basic live data, the live data normally includes the readings from the lambda sensors on petrols not sure if they read the nox sensors on the diesels?
The problem with a lot of cars incl land rovers is the changeover from their own make specific readers to OBD with land rover theres a blank in between this includes the td5 disco and the P38 rangie lots of readers will plug into them but will only read some systems.
I think as the cars get newer they are easier to read as they all talk much the same language.
Plenty of pro stuff out there but very expensive and normally have an annual update cost.
Might be worth popping into your local garage and see what they they use, bet they have more than one make of kit.
The cheapest for the land rovers is the Icarsoft I930, some good vids on youtube will show you what it will talk to.
There is of course the IID tool but like a lot of kit its one make specialist stuff, like VCDS for the Vag motors etc.
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| 18th Apr 2017 6:56 am |
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anjo14
Member Since: 27 Apr 2012
Location: Lanarkshire
Posts: 562
 
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I purchased a Launch CP129 professional and it covers 47 different vehicle manufacturers. It was well worth the money
https://launchtechusa.com/crp129p
Easy to update and did not pay the silly price that dealers are charging as I bought it on Ebay. So far have used it on Ford, Volvo, BMW, Land Rover, Skoda, Seat and Audi with no problems.  D3 TDV6 S MY2005
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| 18th Apr 2017 6:54 pm |
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BigElk
Member Since: 22 Jul 2017
Location: Peoples Republic of Kent.
Posts: 60
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lynalldiscovery wrote:OBD = on board diagnostics
The cheapest for the land rovers is the Icarsoft I930, some good vids on youtube will show you what it will talk to.
We take delivery of a new (to us) D3 shortly to replace our current D2 Td5. I have a Hawkeye which is licenced only to the Td5, and also an Autel Maxi plus, which i had to get to communicate with my wifes BMW 5 series.
I am anticipating the need for plugging the new car in, and am wondering which route to take? Its expensive to buy an additional licence for the Hawkeye, i am not certain if the Autel will do the job? Which leaves me with the icarsoft you mention, which is far cheaper than buying the Hawkeye licence. I would prefer not to have the expense of the IID if i can avoid it.
Opinions would be gratefully received.
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| 28th Jul 2017 8:44 am |
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DrRobH
Member Since: 10 Oct 2015
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 924
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IID tool. Bluetooth. Visitor from fullfatrr.com
RR Vogue SE 2011 4.4 TDV8
1974 Lightweight
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| 28th Jul 2017 1:52 pm |
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