Radar1946
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Is it ok to leave the nanocom continually connected or do you have to unplug when finish using
P38A Nanocom Evolution Cable
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Datatek
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Personally I would always unplug when finished.
Radar1946
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Ok, Thats good enough for me. It's just that I suffer with a bad back and sometimes I can't get to the plug easy. Looks like a job for the wife.
While i'm here should my BECM be Locked or Unlocked ?.
While i'm here should my BECM be Locked or Unlocked ?.
Datatek
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Can you not just leave the cable plugged in and unplug the Nanocom?
The BECM should be locked.
Radar1946
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I would have done but i'm sure I read from Nanocom you must connect to the unit first and not the socket.
Radar1946
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I did try an extension lead. But it would not work properly. I will test all the pins to see if they match.
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Prerty sure Wammers said not to leave it plugged in while starting the engine. I always shut it down with the "bittons" rather than pulling power.
ALways unplug at the OBD, and keep the cable connected to nano (or be sure to connect that first before use). If the cable is live ie plugged to the OBD it can short out to the nano and you will need to replace F33. i never leave it permanently connected - i think it stops/delays the becm from going to sleep
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I leave the EAS diagnostic cable permanently plugged in to the OBD port on my project P38, it has no effect on the BECM.
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I know my Nanocom powers up with ignition off of I plug it in but I don't know what happens when I switch off because I always power it down first. I'd guess it switches off but for how long I wouldn't want to guess.
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Can you not unplug the cable from the Nanocom?
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Yes you can, but it's not advised by Blackbox. I can't see why it would make any difference, but never tried it just in case.
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I’ve you follow Blackbox advice on powering down & on it won’t freeze and have to be sent back to them at the cost of about £100 to fix ask me how I know
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Never do as the connection isn't too strong.
