OBD2 scanner
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You need to use this link and see what others are using
Link OBDII Code Scanners ** Member Approved ** - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Link OBDII Code Scanners ** Member Approved ** - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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zjdmm1 (05-15-2014)
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Sellers don't like UK consumer protection laws but that is precisely why those laws exist.
It's not up to you to prove it does or doesn't work or ought to or ought not. All interesting but legally irrelevant.
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From previous testing with a 2006 Jaguar X200 S-Type, I tested the Forscan software with an ELM device. The only reason this worked is because of a Ford engine management system. Another test was with Torque Pro on an Android and Blackberry Q10. I was impressed. The favorite is ScanMaster-Elm. It is simple and effective. Screen captures and video playback is a must when testing new engine management setups. That software needs to be added. Hand held OBDII readers have a place but in my view, live data and the recording ability is a must.
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Against my own "no free lunches" rule I ordered one of these yesterday:-
Jaguar Land Rover Diagnostics equipment | British Diagnostics
It's a touch under £90; if it turns out to be a crock I shall tell all, otherwise it seems a bargain.
If you can wait I'll let you know how I get on. . . . .
Jaguar Land Rover Diagnostics equipment | British Diagnostics
It's a touch under £90; if it turns out to be a crock I shall tell all, otherwise it seems a bargain.
If you can wait I'll let you know how I get on. . . . .
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RJ237 (06-18-2014)
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Against my own "no free lunches" rule I ordered one of these yesterday:-
Jaguar Land Rover Diagnostics equipment | British Diagnostics
It's a touch under £90; if it turns out to be a crock I shall tell all, otherwise it seems a bargain.
If you can wait I'll let you know how I get on. . . . .
Jaguar Land Rover Diagnostics equipment | British Diagnostics
It's a touch under £90; if it turns out to be a crock I shall tell all, otherwise it seems a bargain.
If you can wait I'll let you know how I get on. . . . .
Hmm - I looked at that one as well as a Mongoose Clone - I'm with you on the free lunch thinking...............but you never know who's copying what these days - especially in China!
Please let me know how it turns out - many thanks in advance.
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Cutting a long story short and after a lot of b*ing about here's what I found:-
Install instructions are on a PDF file and are brief but clear.
Set plenty of time aside to install the package - copying and de-archiving the files took me the best part of 30-40 minutes.
The SDD software requires a virtual Windows XP OS provided by the included VMplayer. This software needs a large amount of RAM, my 1GB laptop couldn't hack it and I had to use a desktop with >2GB instead. I'm not sure, but a fast processor probably helps too.
One gotcha is that when the virtual XP is running it may not see the Mongoose's USB presence, however there is a VMplayer menu option to force it to see it.
The SDD software eventually runs and then it's up to you to work out how to drive it - there is no operational info. with the package. After a lot of playing I've only now managed to read DTC codes and reset all the modules.
There is plenty I still don't understand.
In summary:-
You need a reasonable spec. laptop with >2GB RAM. (I'll have to buy a new one if I'm going to use this package a lot)
The SDD package seems to work but can be temperamental sometimes, although in all fairness the British Diagnostics guy does have a helpline (which I haven't used - yet).
If you've got plenty of time to play with it and get familiar with the menus etc. it might be a good buy. Plug and play it is most definitely not.
On the other hand if you're in a hurry and want get in quick with those codes and tweaks then the AutoEnginuity might be better.
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batroute (06-21-2014)
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$299.99 Launch CRP129 Auto Code Reader OBDII CRP-129 Creader Professional CRP 129 OBD2 Scanner
If anybody knows any thing about this readers compatability and overall performance, please let me know. I have taken a wild chance buying it and hope it is compatible with my XKR. On paper, it looks pretty good and there are many positive reviews at the bottom of this web page I have just given the link to.
Once I get home for my R&R from overseas, I will plug in and see if it works and let you all know the outcome.
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Just an update on my original post, I tried the scanner on my wifes BMW X5 2006 model and the scanner works fine so I guess the seller is correct when he says it will only work on 2000 year and newer models only. My conclusion is that pre 2000 Jags had some kind of hybrid OBD system or a OBD1 system. I borrowed an old Snap On scanner from my cousin who has a workshop and that connected to my car fine he said it cost around £2000 when he bought it sometime ago.
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OBD II covers 3 different wirings on different pins so you can easily have a car that works and another that doesn't. It had to do that to satisfy the big auto makers who basically refused to standardise on a single way. They've been forced to, but there's a transitional period and the cars concerned are all in that.
You don't need an expensive tool to do OBD II, just one that works. Most of them do but equally a lot of them have quirks, largely due to the mess I just outlined.
You don't need an expensive tool to do OBD II, just one that works. Most of them do but equally a lot of them have quirks, largely due to the mess I just outlined.
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