Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
Posts: 421
Which fault code reader
Simpleish question
What's the best OBD reader iid, hawkeye etc. suggestions?
Thanks
Mick
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30th May 2017 5:58 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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IID BT. Siiiiiiiimples.
30th May 2017 5:59 am
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
Posts: 421
I was leaning towards iid, but I'm completely new to LR so wanted opinions of those that have different tools have to have a good read up and get my credit card out
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30th May 2017 6:15 am
lynalldiscovery
Member Since: 22 Dec 2009
Location: Maidstone
Posts: 7274
99 percent of people on here are going to say IID
Seems the back up support from the other one aint what its meant to be!
Read a few threads and you will get the idea.
30th May 2017 6:20 am
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
Location: None
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How do Mick? Guess yr the same Mick from D2BC *D3 V8 SE Blue 2004 on LPG with Rock sliders, roof rack/Ladder, snorkel, 275/65x18 STT Muds, engine/G/box ally protection.
*D2 TD5 Epson Green 2002 Off roader (weekend toy)
*D3 V8 HSE silver 2004 on LPG (Wife's) SOLD
*Maserati Gran Turismo, the Gentlemans cruiser with a V8 soundtrack.
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30th May 2017 11:58 am
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
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@Trollman No not me
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30th May 2017 2:02 pm
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
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iid ordered
Thanks for the advice
M6NIO
30th May 2017 2:05 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
Member Since: 11 May 2006
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You won't regret it. Lots of experience on here and the support from GAP is second to none. Even for a complete Diagnotics Dummy like me it's a fantastic piece of kit.
My only advice for when you do your first update, when the dash lights are all flashing and it looks like things have gone a little weird? Close your eyes.
30th May 2017 3:19 pm
Sea Raider
Member Since: 01 Nov 2016
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+1 re close your eyes
Its a brown trouser moment when the door locks energise and they dash lights up
30th May 2017 3:32 pm
Discoveringcomfort
Member Since: 16 Sep 2015
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 637
I have the other one as I didn't want to use a phone for a screen, it is OK but I can't see a way to revert software as the website does not have a lot that fits my 2005?
Gap however seems to allow saving the original version first? Also I see and have spoken to Gap about mods eg. Gap have a Clock on Dash upgrade that does not move the warning lights pre 2007 but the other company only offers the std 2007 software?Series 1 V8
Series 2 Hibrid V8
Discovery 3 HSE V8
30th May 2017 3:35 pm
UtilityGuy
Member Since: 26 Mar 2016
Location: Northampton
Posts: 343
can you use this tool on other brands of cars ?
1st Jun 2017 12:20 am
mick_n3
Member Since: 19 May 2017
Location: Kettering
Posts: 421
Well it should have been here yesterday but good old Parcelforce took it to the wrong depot so should be here today, won't be trying it though I have a few issues to sort first
Tailgate won't open motor is working so looks like the cable/hook has broken
Coolant level sensor stuck so warning always on
To top it all off on going christmas tree lights on dash which looks like the ecu behind the battery, it has definitely got signs of water ingress, so new one ordered and going in tomorrow to be done
We were supposed to be going away Sunday with the caravan but not sure now don't fancy suddenly having the suspension lowering with the van on the back, would rather try it for a few days to make sure it is just the one ecu at fault
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