Range Rover L322 Diagnostic Tool
Sanny Olafeso
I got an IcarSoft 910 Christmas. It does what it says on the tin i.e. reads and clears codes plus gives a whole range of feedback on various systems etc. What I would say however is it is not very intuitive in that all it offers are ranges of numbers and very little in the way of text about the info it is displaying. Then again it was less than 100.00 so not complaining.
I suspect if you are a suitably qualified user then this is not an issue but to the average competent DIY'er I would have liked a better interface.
I'm hearing a lot of good stuff about the GAP tools. 405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi
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03 L322 Oslo Blue
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98 P38 Rioja Red
89 Classic Cairngorm Brown
They are also usually linked to one VIN number - this is what puts me off.
By the time I might need one of these during my ownership of the vehicle it's probably creeping towards the types of mileage where I am soon to move it on and get something younger and newer, so to have an IID tool (circa 400) which is locked to that car seems a waste of money, as I won't get to use it much.
I think you can have another VIN unlock for about 60 if memory serves me right, but even so, it's a lot of cash to fork out.
What good is it anyway to be able to read codes off, identify a (potential) issue only to have to pay a garage to do the same and fix it? They won't fix something without doing their own investigation. unless you are handy with spanners and plan to do the work yourself I see little point in them.
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Thanks everyone,
I did go and look at the Gap Diagnostics web site, it looks a neat piece of kit, I like the idea that it plugs into the diagnostic port and uses the screen display.
Certainly a lot cheaper than the Hawkeye one, has anyone calibrated their suspension height settings with it or with what?.
I prefer hard wired diagnostics, wi-fi etc is fine but if there is a comms drop out ??.
My other car is a Octy mk1 Vrs and I bought the VAG-Com cd disc + lead for 300. It does all VAG based vehicles upto 09', and i do all my own servicing on it.
RRUK lol you have made a very valid point, crawling around underneath is not for everyone.
I did all the work on my RR Classic, polybushed suspension, stainless exhaust, replaced both diffs prop shafts coils / shocks, petrol tank and pump etc, was finally beaten by the dreaded rust, still got 20 years happy motoring in it.
I dont mind rolling my sleeves up and getting up close and personal with the old girl (the car that is )
Cheers
I have calibrated my EAS with it, it also has the possibility of saving three different settings for the EAS I use one for road use and another for off road where standard height is the "normal" off road height and off road height is even higher..
You can use ANY IID tool on ANY vehicle they make it for to read and clear fault codes, the only thing that is VIN locked is modifications to the CCF file....
If you fix your own car then you can go through all the live values and get an understanding how the car works which helps greatly when you do have problems...
Personally I couldn't live without it now, there again mine never goes to a garage....
It's 270 incl VAT for the non BT tool, so pretty cheap really....
Thanks Haylands,
Im still feeling my way round the new car, sorry dont understand what the following means:- CFF file.
Does the scan tool show the intended max/min values for certain settings.
By the way i like your car colour, my old one was Lincoln Green with colour matched mould around the rear window rubbers.
Cheers
Also Peter
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hi,,before i buy one,,has anyone used one? if so couple of questions
1 is this able to override the suspension when engines not running?
2 will it work on the l322 and discovery4 ??
cheers nige BUILDER PRETENDING TO BE A MECHANIC (give me some bricks and i will build you a house)
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It will work with the key on you have to have key on engine NOT running and you can buy a license for each car you want the first one comes with the tool then you would need to pay a separate fee for the second car
yep sussed that out,,but i need to pick a non runner up, i need to override the suspension to raise it so i can drag it onto a trailer,i know they do a diagnostic tool cos I've seen it done, just can't remember if it was a SNAP ON or similar BUILDER PRETENDING TO BE A MECHANIC (give me some bricks and i will build you a house)
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yep thinking on the full tool,,just emailed the gap company only thing it doesnt do is program l322 keys BUILDER PRETENDING TO BE A MECHANIC (give me some bricks and i will build you a house)
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