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bunnyman



Member Since: 29 May 2013
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England 2009 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Galway Green
Diagnostic tester
Engine management light has come on drives ok anybody know of a good diagnostic tester for 2.4 tdci
Thanks bunny
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John64



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Location: Tayport
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I recently bought the Hawkeye which is unlocked to all land rover vehicles so it works on my '08 Defender and my '14 Freelander.
Post #750150 9th Jan 2019 1:14pm
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ozzie1989



Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
Any cheap scanner will tell you the code, but no description and most won't clear it once you've fixed the issue.

I use ForScan, free software designed for Ford engines. All you need to buy is a £20 USB to OBD2 cable (it has to be the right spec though so check the ForScan site). I got mine from eBay off the back of a thread here.

You can read/reset all codes and see their descriptions. Also execute service functions such as pump learn. Also see live data, save it, graph it - great for comparing before and after a part change.

I think they are developing a mobile app one day I read.

Only downside is it won't connect to 10AS alarm unit, as it's designed for Ford, but unless you want that feature you can save a load of cash.

I also use the software on my old man's Transits and the Mrs Fiesta. It's amazing and never had an issue! Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)
Post #750463 10th Jan 2019 11:33pm
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hornet



Member Since: 04 Jan 2010
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Re: Diagnostic tester
bunnyman wrote:
Engine management light has come on drives ok anybody know of a good diagnostic tester for 2.4 tdci
Thanks bunny


I would not take cheap stuff, but something suitable. I have the nanocom and am very satisfied. Scope see here: https://www.nanocom-diagnostics.com/produc...7-2014-kit
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Badger110



Member Since: 06 Feb 2018
Location: South hams
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Buckingham Blue
ozzie1989 wrote:
Any cheap scanner will tell you the code, but no description and most won't clear it once you've fixed the issue.

I use ForScan, free software designed for Ford engines. All you need to buy is a £20 USB to OBD2 cable (it has to be the right spec though so check the ForScan site). I got mine from eBay off the back of a thread here.

You can read/reset all codes and see their descriptions. Also execute service functions such as pump learn. Also see live data, save it, graph it - great for comparing before and after a part change.

I think they are developing a mobile app one day I read.

Only downside is it won't connect to 10AS alarm unit, as it's designed for Ford, but unless you want that feature you can save a load of cash.

I also use the software on my old man's Transits and the Mrs Fiesta. It's amazing and never had an issue!


That’s brilliant, i did think of buying a small unit but this saves some cash Thumbs Up

Found the OBD connector on eBay;

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...3070327324
Post #750565 11th Jan 2019 5:43pm
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MartinK



Member Since: 02 Mar 2011
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United Kingdom 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Orkney Grey
if you haven;t seen these...
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic38873.html
and
https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10829.html

I have a GAP Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's)
Post #750566 11th Jan 2019 6:01pm
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ozzie1989



Member Since: 25 Feb 2009
Location: Wales
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Bonatti Grey
Badger110 wrote:


That’s brilliant, i did think of buying a small unit but this saves some cash Thumbs Up

Found the OBD connector on eBay;

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=ht...3070327324


That's the one I have yes! Was about to posts picture but you beat me to it Razz

I used mine again to day to clear MAF fault and do pump relearn etc. after VCV change for a friend. Done in 15mins and running sweet now. Before and after values taken as well to see the improvement in real time Thumbs Up Now: 2010 2.4 TDCi 110 Utility Wagon
Then: 2004 2.5 TD5 90 Hard Top (X-Tech Edition)
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