Folks, I am planning to get some tools to maintain 2004 XJ8 hopefully for some time. One of the tools on my list is Mongoose cable and SDD.
This is what I found on the web:
https://www.jlridssddmongoose.com/id...ose-v138-v131/
I would greatly appreciate if somebody with experience comment, if judging by description only, this will work for 2004 XJ8 VDP.
Does anybody has experience with these folks?
I will be greatfull for any input.

 

Looks like you will be needing TOPIX.with thie V131

The V130 is what many here use, with no need for TOPIX.

British Diagnostics sells a thumbdrive for about $100.

Their cables are clones, with mixed reviews.

Finding a genuine Mongoose cable, is another story.

$600 + shipping was their price, occasionally see a used one on ebay

 

You dont need topix for v131. Thats what im using. And those are the guys I got it from.

 

@Aarcuda what OS are you running it on XP or Win7? I have decomissioned Win7 laptop from office. wonder if it will do.

 

You can program keys without using TOPIX???
Sorry, its my mistake if you can.
British Diagnostics add, says that you will need TOPIX.
So that's what i believed.
Claim to warranty their cables for a year.
But i had already acquired, a genuine Mongoose from Drew Tech
So the thumbdrive was all i purchased from them.
A friend who knows about coumputers, set it up for me.
Thankfully, as of yet, have not needed it.

 

im using windows xp in a virtual on a windows 7 laptop

 

yes ive programmed my keys many times just with v131. No topix

 

After rereading the add they sell V130 & V138, no mention of V131

 

Thank you, gentlemen, for input!

 

Are you sure? I see it mentioning 131

 

British Diagnostics is who i delt with.
Feature V130 BritishDiag Offline activated version V138 Offline activated version V138 BritishDiag Offline activated version Full offline Diagnostic capability


Module firmwares downloaded and secured offline for programming


Programming keys and trasponders Our version allows key programming all offline without a need for subscriptions Dealer subscription required at £650 P/A Dealer subscription required at £650 P/A IDS Legacy tools with offline access for Pre 2005 Jaguars IDS Tools is available offline

Offline access to JLR service bulletins during diagnostics All TSBs to help with diagnostics is available without a subscription Requires a TOPIX subscription to JLR at £650 P/A All TSBs to help with diagnostics are available without a subscription Proven offline stability during diagnostics and programming


JLR years covered 1998 - 08/2012 2005 - 06/2014 2005 - 06/2018

Hope this helps