Diagnostics

Hi
Im Looking at buying nanacom or hawkeye - I'm drawn to the hawkeye as it's a multi vehicle tool - I have a 2.5 p38 my mate has a 4.6 so we could go halves - is the nanacom worth the extra £,s as it only works on one vehicle - hoping someone can advise ?
Thanks In advance

offroadmad said:

Hi
Im Looking at buying nanacom or hawkeye - I'm drawn to the hawkeye as it's a multi vehicle tool - I have a 2.5 p38 my mate has a 4.6 so we could go halves - is the nanacom worth the extra £,s as it only works on one vehicle - hoping someone can advise ?
Thanks In advance

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Nanocom works on all P38 vehicles it is not bound to a vin number. But you would need the codes for the petrol engine.

I dont know how good this is but its over £100 cheaper than other places, and tbh looks like its a good bit of kit and will do most cars, and it has free updates
http://www.autelsale.co.uk/wholesal...wshsg_bhQc-cZrEt_wLrZcLKX4EwUvEgaAlG9EALw_wcB

Dopey said:

I dont know how good this is but its over £100 cheaper than other places, and tbh looks like its a good bit of kit and will do most cars, and it has free updates
http://www.autelsale.co.uk/wholesal...wshsg_bhQc-cZrEt_wLrZcLKX4EwUvEgaAlG9EALw_wcB

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In general generic OBDII scanners do the engines only and do not cover manufacturer specific systems.

That one covers a whole range of things for moden cars, resetting service things, even the electric handbrake

1. Support oil service reset
2. Turn off ECU brake warning light
3. Support battery registration and reset
4. Print diagnostic reports via PC connection
5. Reset service mileage and service intervals
6. Relearn parking brake pad after replacement
7. Reset steering angle sensor (SAS) functionality
8. Diesel particulate service including forced regeneration
9. Support Read/Clear Codes and Live Data functions for ALL systems
10. Perform O2 monitor, on-board monitor, I/M readiness and component testing
11. All OBD II protocols, all 10 test modes and enhanced OBD II mode 6 support
12. Global OBD II coverage for U.S. domestic, Asian and European makes and models
13. Read and clear trouble codes, control and test BMS/Oil Reset/ SRS/EPB/DPF systems

I was looking around for one for myself for when/if I get my new one

I thought the diesel P38 wasn't ODB compliant?

As far as I know, No its not

I think you need dedicated diagnostics, I forgot about that!! lol

offroadmad said:

Hi
Im Looking at buying nanacom or hawkeye - I'm drawn to the hawkeye as it's a multi vehicle tool - I have a 2.5 p38 my mate has a 4.6 so we could go halves - is the nanacom worth the extra £,s as it only works on one vehicle - hoping someone can advise ?
Thanks In advance

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Nanocom is better.

Tenebreaux said:

I thought the diesel P38 wasn't ODB compliant?

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It's not.

This guy has one for sale for £250

https://www.series2club.co.uk/new_forum/index.php/topic,722.0.html

Tenebreaux said:

I thought the diesel P38 wasn't ODB compliant?

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It isn't.

Datatek said:

Nanocom is better.

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Thanks datatek is it true that I would just need different software to talk to the v8 with the deisel nanocom ?

offroadmad said:

Thanks datatek is it true that I would just need different software to talk to the v8 with the deisel nanocom ?

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Yes, about £50 for the V8 module if I remember correctly.