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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
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My old bus is nearly 7 years old. I've owned her from new and so know all her little ways.
She is running so well and does everything I need that i see no point in upgrading her, however, I was wondering if it was worth getting a Faultmate just to keep an eye on things.
So the question is why should I get one and what can I do with it? Are there any upgrades that it will do that are worth doing?
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 15th Dec 2011 11:31 am |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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Do you have satnav, do you have phone? If no to the above, then just get the FCR. The other updates are three flash indicators, clock on the dash and a couple of other bits.
The difference in price between FCR and full MSV2 won't be worth it for you IMHO as you coiuld pay someone to do those updates and still come in at under the MSV2 cost.
 Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
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| 15th Dec 2011 11:37 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 14122
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Thanks Bodsy. My bus is a S manual.
Not interested in those upgrades so FCR is probably the route but from a layman's understanding, what will it do for me?
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| 15th Dec 2011 11:45 am |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
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it will read your faults and allow you to reset them. i.e. unlock the FBH if it errors too many times. Read Faults if youi have EGR issues etc.
Saves you having to take it to a dealer. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 15th Dec 2011 11:48 am |
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Moo
D3 Decade
Member Since: 13 Aug 2010
Location: Wiltshire
Posts: 14122
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Worth having?
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| 15th Dec 2011 11:57 am |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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I have used mine to find faults on my car three times. I have used it far more on other peoples cars.
If I only had the single user version, would I have found it useful? Yes, I would. Would I have saved money? Based on three faults so far, probably break even for the single user licence. BUT the big thing is that I can read/reset them at my convenience, not having to go to the dealers.
Was also very useful on the pyreneees trip we had, where I could reset/update anyones vehicle in the group.
nice to know I have it TBH.
The one that is being sold on here for £220 will save you about £30ish, so an ideal opportunity Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 15th Dec 2011 12:09 pm |
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Bodsy
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Member Since: 06 Nov 2006
Location: In the Clubhouse
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Ah looks like that other one sold. Bodsys Brake Bible
D4/D3 Remote FBH heat kits
BAS Remaps/ EGR Blank
Transmission Flush
Software updates/enabling
Clock/ SNOTM /3Flash / 4x4Info /BT Update /Service Reset/Error Codes / Gearbox Reset
See It Here
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| 15th Dec 2011 12:11 pm |
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dsd1036
Member Since: 27 Feb 2010
Location: Surrey
Posts: 2692
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I have an MSV2 on single license with a Panasonic Toughbook to run it, used rarely and like Bodsy said once you've done a few enhancements thats about it!!
I do use mine to check/clear faults but TBH the FCR will do that!
The only others things i find my MSV2 useful for are "Tight Tolerance" mode for setting cars geometry up,and being able to reset the "adaptive gearbox",apart from that it doesn't get much use,but hey i wouldn't be without it, one day it'll safe my sorry  -i hope 
Darrell
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| 15th Dec 2011 2:35 pm |
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john ryan
Member Since: 05 Apr 2006
Location: leamington spa
Posts: 121
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FCR is worth having - saved me the purchase price in resetting errant ABS fault light, and diagnosing parking sensor and HVAC faults. Also useful when diagnosing suspension compresor and EGR problem. I also have 7 year old S -(70K) - good for another 7 years unlike previous D1 and D2. 32K on front tyres,38K on rear.
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| 15th Dec 2011 2:49 pm |
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penpoll
Member Since: 14 Dec 2009
Location: Hampshire
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Has anyone got a multi user one in the Hampshire, Surrey, Sussex area?
I need the D4 bluetooth module switching on in my D3 05 HSE!
Happy to bring car to you and pay the going rate of course
Chris
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| 19th Dec 2011 3:44 pm |
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Flack
Member Since: 06 Sep 2006
Location: Preston Lancashire
Posts: 6267
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H'mm
Flack
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| 19th Dec 2011 4:06 pm |
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mark the spark
Member Since: 22 Jun 2011
Location: southampton
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nearest to you is JDB hes in andover if no joy then try geoff in kent he did mine 3/4 months ago a bloody nice chap
hes been fully wiggs enabled himself !!  MY05 SE D3 Manual my first LR what a car
MY10 HSE D4 auto
MY14 XXV more buttons than the spaceshuttle
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| 19th Dec 2011 4:07 pm |
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