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| Crafty1980 Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Norfolk Posts: 74  
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So... I had to call out LR assist earlier in the week to sort out an issue which turned out to be a faulty steering angle sensor... To diagnose, he plugged in a laptop to a socket under the dash.
I'm guessing that software/hardware is a closely guarded item as far as LR is concerned... So does anyone know where I can get a copy and buy the hardware lead? 
...or are there other equal products on the market? Much like the RossTech VAG-COM system for Audis/VWs etc... B |
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22nd Jan 2015 10:22am |
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| TJ101 Member Since: 30 May 2007 Location: Taunton Somerset Posts: 3750  
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Andy
For 2015 MY Steering angle sensor for the DSC system !! Yep, been there, was not faulty ? as such, just needed to be re calibrated,, Unless you want to spend loads, you will not be able to play with the vehicle's software,, a cheap scangauge will be able to read and reset simple trouble codes California F1, 75th 110 "Kermit", 50th Ann V8, 90 V8 Hybrid, 55 Series 1 Main Brian James Trailer Dealer for South West UK |
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22nd Jan 2015 1:24pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663 
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There's the normal:
Blackbox Nanocom Britpart Lynx Bearmach Hawkeye Terrfirma (iCarSoft thing which isn't all that intuitive unless you just want error codes) I know the LR system for the TD5 and previous was the Testbook, which will set you back 4 figures. The Nanocom can do most of it though. For the Puma's, there's plenty of rip-off/copy units floating around on some of the Chinese OBD sites. There's also a Mongoose cable I believe which is a home brew system to. Designed to talk to later (OBD protocol) defenders. There's the SmartGauge and UltraGauge system to which is good for codes and live stream data. I also have a Delphi clone system which is pretty good. Gets a good chunk of info from the TD5's and can cover a good 60-70% of Puma stuff. Great for live recording and playing back using charts and tables. I also have the Nanocom with Def TD5, Disco TD5 and Def Puma and it's a lovely easy system! |
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22nd Jan 2015 1:27pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17731
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Don't forget also on the list is Faultmate from Black Box, which has most of the capabilities of the genuine item (and more than Nanocom).
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22nd Jan 2015 1:31pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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Yeah, FaultMate is good to. Though I dont think this is sold anymore, unless one comes up on eBay?
BlackBox just said to get the Nanocom when I asked basically. The Puma's can also put out a good amount of info through the Bluetooth OBD modules and aps like TorquePro etc etc. Great for leaving them plugged in permanently if you're into that kind'a thing .
Think the new system is JLR SDD/IDS? Something like that! No good for TD5 though! |
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22nd Jan 2015 1:33pm |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5892 
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Oh my god, more electronics to go wrong.
Andy |
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22nd Jan 2015 1:34pm |
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| Crafty1980 Member Since: 21 Jul 2014 Location: Norfolk Posts: 74
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Whether it's faulty or just needs calibrating, LR still have my defender and it's been over a week now! Christ knows what they're doing to it!!
In the meantime, I'm still driving around in their £65k Discovery HSE loan car! It's a bit too comfortable... Cheers for the info/advice about the gear though! Will look into it... |
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22nd Jan 2015 1:40pm |
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| carrotbay Member Since: 18 Aug 2013 Location: Northants, UK Posts: 702 
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Black box are still selling Faultmate. My Faultmate MSV-2 arrived this morning from them  2008 Defender 110 XS SW - M57N2 / 6HP28X |
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22nd Jan 2015 8:13pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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Hmm... Damn! I was almost positive they said to me they were discontinuing the faultmate. That's what I was after over the nanocom.
Ah well. Might just have to expand the kit one day just to try one :p! Unless I can find an uber cheap T4! |
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22nd Jan 2015 8:33pm |
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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555 
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Currently using SDD. It'll cost you upwards of £8k for one unit, and you'll have to jump through hoops to prove that you're entitled to use it. An engine to TDi for!
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22nd Jan 2015 8:50pm |
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| taazzukcb Member Since: 30 Aug 2013 Location: Derbyshire Posts: 663
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There are clones around that do work rather well.
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22nd Jan 2015 9:15pm |
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