OBD2 SOFTWARE

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yelnats69

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Is there any OBD2 software available, or can I buy a copy from members, that will allow the adding of modules, in particular the steering lock module.
I have reader (USB) also an ICarsoft but I need to access the modules.

can anyone help

2008 Freelander 2 HSE diesel auto
Located in Dymchurch.
 
The only programmer I'd consider using is the Gap Diagnostics IID in Bluetooth form.
It'll do all you'll ever need, and fits in the glove box so is always handy for little diagnostic jobs.
 
You can find older (pre 2014) JLR SSD. You will need the right cable (mongoose) and laptop to install it on (Panasonic tough book). I had a version that was essential to keep a 2002 Jaguar s-type on the road... Chech our the Jaguar forums
 
I have ordered a Toughbook, mongoose cable and JLR SSD software' at the moment I am looking at a specific problem, "Steering column locked" I will try and post on how I get on trying to resolve it.
in the meantime any help or advice would be greatly appreciated .

2008 Freelander HSE
 
First, just check the codes. The JLR software will give you way more information than the generic OBDII readers will. Plenty of advice as to what’s wrong or where to look. Biggest recommendation is to not ‘play’. With that system you can turn the vehicle into an unrecoverable brick if you’re not careful. A friend of mine ‘bricked’ his ZF HP6 gearbox in his Jaguar with remarkable ease. Only solution was a $5000 reconditioned unit.
 
Well nothing but aggrovation to report, finally got the software installed, tried it on my car reads the vehicle information but not a lot else, more information to follow.
 
yelnats69 said:
Well nothing but aggrovation to report, finally got the software installed, tried it on my car reads the vehicle information but not a lot else, more information to follow.
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I suggested the Gap Diagnostics IID BT for a reason. It may cost £470 but it'll do much more than any other diagnostic tool and the Gap help desk is only an email away. ;)
 
yelnats69 said:
Well nothing but aggrovation to report, finally got the software installed, tried it on my car reads the vehicle information but not a lot else, more information to follow.
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Where did you buy the SSD software from? There's a number of fake versions being sold.
 
Donna C said:
First, just check the codes. The JLR software will give you way more information than the generic OBDII readers will. Plenty of advice as to what’s wrong or where to look. Biggest recommendation is to not ‘play’. With that system you can turn the vehicle into an unrecoverable brick if you’re not careful. A friend of mine ‘bricked’ his ZF HP6 gearbox in his Jaguar with remarkable ease. Only solution was a $5000 reconditioned unit.
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Hey Donna,
are you still using JLR software, now got a RR Vogue so dusting off my version
 
Hi

nice motors , if I may add @Nodge68 comment ref diagnostics , ref the gap iid, also have one and an amazing bit of kit that has been tried and tested , along with fantastic after service which is second to none

now u have a landy with an extremely large amount of electronics i can’t stress enough plse don’t mess around with cheap code readers

enjoy the new motor
 
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