Diagnostic tools

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Andy_J said:
Eh - no, water in the boot can stop the sat nav/tv/terrain response TFT screen in the centre console working.

The IID tool used the pixelated display in the main instrument binacle.

It is very good functionality for the price, All Comms is good as well, but does not cover as much as the IID tool or 06 onwards
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Hmmm, I've seen that stop as well with the water.
 
2.0_hippo said:
+1

Plus what happens if the instrument pack is at fault ?
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You can't use it and have to go to the stealer or a good independent.

All diagnostic tools have some kind of draw backs. I would have the faultmate if I had £1k to spend. I would have landrover IDS if money was no object. For £250 the IID tool does a hell of a lot and is very well supported by Gap Diagnostics. I am happy to risk that if the instrument pack fails (not really a very common fault) then I can't fix it with the IID tool
 
Andy_J said:
You can't use it and have to go to the stealer or a good independent.

All diagnostic tools have some kind of draw backs. I would have the faultmate if I had £1k to spend. I would have landrover IDS if money was no object. For £250 the IID tool does a hell of a lot and is very well supported by Gap Diagnostics. I am happy to risk that if the instrument pack fails (not really a very common fault) then I can't fix it with the IID tool
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Lots of good input in this thread, many thanks. Hard to make a decision! Esp with the Britpart tool now also in the mix, as per the other thread...

Seems to boil down to Allcomms vs IID, which boils down to having to cart a netbook around everywhere vs. not being able to use the device if the matrix display fails. Pity the Allcomms won't run from an Android device as that would get around the netbook problem straight away.

However, I think I know how to make the right decision. Andy_J used to have a Lotus Carlton, so he must be right. IID it is then :)


Cheers

Jerry
 
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jerrytlr said:
Lots of good input in this thread, many thanks. Hard to make a decision! Esp with the Britpart tool now also in the mix, as per the other thread...

Seems to boil down to Allcomms vs IID, which boils down to having to cart a netbook around everywhere vs. not being able to use the device if the matrix display fails. Pity the Allcomms won't run from an Android device as that would get around the netbook problem straight away.

However, I think I know how to make the right decision. Andy_J used to have a Lotus Carlton, so he must be right. IID it is then :)


Cheers

Jerry
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You can get cheap Tablet computers running Windows CE on the net, I reckon you should be able to run the Allcomms system on that as I believe it runs under Netframework. I have not tried it yet.
 
I bought an allcomms purely on price, but seen a write up for the new lynx thing that seems ok but the only thing that put me off it is the ****part label.
 
Saint.V8 said:
Doubtful...it runs under the .net framework from Microsoft...

Crapple don't like MS too much!
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thanks saint wont bother with the ipad then I am just going to order the allcomms. one more thing as rs2000 gone off the landyzone i havnt seen him on for a while , I am trying to find out if he has his own garage or if he just works selfemployed
 
So.....I need a diagnostic for my L322 as ive an EAS fault (its been sitting for a very long time and has stuck its self at the rear :/ with the usual Air Suspension inactive message etc)
Some of these options require a laptop, I only have a works laptop and wont be able to run the software for these diagnostics so one would need to be purchased, which I have no problems doing for the right diagnostics

The chances are I'm only needing to clear the fault for my EAS to work again?? so I've looked into the following-

DA6430 Lynx diagnostics interface - £210.00 + Vat = £252 also Laptop Required +£300 = £552 ish (does it calibrate the EAS??)

RSW Solutions - All Comms Tool $284 USD = £200 also Laptop Required +£300 = £500 ish (it calibrates the EAS)

IIDTool/IIDToolBT $567/$756 (BT Works on an IOS Device) = £400/£531 no laptop required, Does use the dash display (which my one needs repaired) and does calibrate EAS

Hawkeye £250 doesn't require a laptop, doesn't calibrate EAS

Icarsoft i930 £98 doesn't require a laptop, doesn't calibrate EAS

Nanocom? tried looking for one for 2002 L322 couldn't find one?

That's what I've looked into so far, just two questions..............in what scenario would I need to re-calibrate the EAS? and.....am I ever likely to re-calibrate the EAS out with the mentioned scenarios??

Thanks all
 
The Nanocom isn't available for the 2002-2005 model...which is a MASSIVE shame...

I have the All Comms...and it works superbly....

EAS calibration is required if you replace a height sensor, or you wish to adjust and re-height the vehicle....I did with mine, it was running an inch low so I used All Comms to get the car back to correct ride height.

You can just use a cheap s/h laptop from ebay it doesn't need to be all singing and dancing...I use a 10" notebook with Win XP on it, fits into a small flight case and is carried strapped to the side of the boot!....I also have all my other diagnostic leads in there...the BMW, The Fiat Group, Vauxhall/Opel/Saab and a generic ELM327 OBDII lead....
 
Thanks Saint
I also have a notebook, I thought I needed a laptop with a cd drive! if I don't then I'm defo going to go with the All Comms!, I might still consider a laptop though, the notebook is near 10 years old and ive not switched it on in 2 years. in fact I should look out the notebook, erase and restore it to its original and see if it'll be able to work the all comm software if not ill go for a laptop
 
DISCO2RS4 said:
Thanks Saint
I also have a notebook, I thought I needed a laptop with a cd drive! if I don't then I'm defo going to go with the All Comms!, I might still consider a laptop though, the notebook is near 10 years old and ive not switched it on in 2 years. in fact I should look out the notebook, erase and restore it to its original and see if it'll be able to work the all comm software if not ill go for a laptop
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No need for CD drive.....the All Comms software is downloaded and installed...no CD required.

It is a very capable piece of kit for its price point.

My notebook is now 8 years old, runs Win XP on an Atom processors so not super quick, but it doesn't need to be.....

All Comms requires the .Net framework to be installed and that's free from Microsoft as a download, but that's it!
 
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