Which Diagnostics Unit is best for a D3

[EDH]

Just wondering if anyone could recommend which daignostic unit is better for a 2005 Disco 3 Petrol?

I have read very little useful info on the other diag section :wasntme:and was hoping that a fellow Disco owner might have used a certain brand that works.

I like to travel all over the countryside including out west and would feel a little more secure having a device that will reset codes if needed until getting back to a repair agent.

Hawkeye/faultmate/launch x431 ???

And where can they be purchased in Aus

Thanks

[doddsy]

Hi

I have the faultmate FCR2, its a great little unit, shows fault codes, AND gives a text readout of the problem.
Then allows you to reset faults.

Recommended..

If you've been a forum member a while, Colin will give you a 10% discount and because you live in Aus, you don't have the pay the VAT ( gst ) which saves a further 20%.

In hindsight if i'd had more money i would have liked the full on unit MCV 2 or something, which allows config of the D3 systems and software upgrades.

Still, happy with my little FCR2 for our little bush trips.

Cheers

Doddsy

[roamer]

Hi
There are a few phone apps now that will read and clear fault codes.
Don't know how good they are, you use a WiFi or bluetooth in the OBD socket.



Cheers Ken

[CaverD3]

Remmember the LR system is coded differently to others so they may not work with D3/4, RRS FFRR.

[Nomad9]

Hi there,
I have the Faultmate MSV2, great unit with excellent support. You can buy on line. The technical support forum is something to behold. You can download upgrades and if you do run into strife they help you sort "it" whatever "it" is out.
You can use the Faultmate as a stand alone unit or you can use it through a laptop quite easily. The company is based out of Cyprus, don't let that put you off. :BigThumb:

[Desert Traveller]

Another Faultmate user. Its perfect for reading fault codes and resets. Remember, it only works on the first vehicle it is "linked" to.

[RichardK]

I also am a Faultmate user, still haven't used it to anywhere near its' full capacity but love the unit. I have it as a backup should any problems surface during our remote trips.

[discojools]

Anybody local to Melbourne with an Faultmate MSV2..? Would like to see it working before I consider purchasing one.

Discojools.

[Ean Austral]

Another Faultmate user. Its perfect for reading fault codes and resets. Remember, it only works on the first vehicle it is "linked" to.


So are saying a $1000 plus system only works on 1 car ?... so if you get a later model or different D3 its worthless?


Surely not...


Cheers Ean

[Bushwanderer]

Hi Ean,
The cheapest licence that you can get with the Faultmate is for one vehicle at a time.

If you want to either switch to another vehicle or sell the Faultmate, the licence can be transferred to the new vehicle.

HTH,
Peter

[Ean Austral]

Hi Ean,
The cheapest licence that you can get with the Faultmate is for one vehicle at a time.

If you want to either switch to another vehicle or sell the Faultmate, the licence can be transferred to the new vehicle.

HTH,
Peter


Thanks Peter, so you cant use your faultmate to read faults on my D3 Correct..

Cheers Ean

[Bushwanderer]

Hi Ean,
Not unless I purchase a multi-vehicle licence.

Best Wishes,
Peter

[ADMIRAL]

So are saying a $1000 plus system only works on 1 car ?... so if you get a later model or different D3 its worthless?


Surely not...


Cheers Ean

The basic unit is about $440.00. The 'bells & whistles' able to be linked via a laptop is your $1000.00 odd.

[TerryO]

If you don't mind me asking, what are the benefits of being able to link the Faultmate to a laptop?

I have a Hawkeye with D2 codes in it and right now I'm getting a price on unlocking the D3 codes on the same unit. Then the one unit will be able to be used on all D2's and D3's either petrol or diesel.

I know one thing with a Hawkeye you can plug it into any vehicle that you have the codes unlocked for. It isn't limited to just the one vehicle.

I don't mind admitting though I do not know which unit is better and or if any of us back yard mechanics can use all the futures of either unit anyway.

cheers,
Terry

[CaverD3]

There is the Faultmate faultcode reader and there is the Faultmate MSV2. Very different things. The MSV2 is like autologic giving you a full diagnostic and the ability to change many settings.
The Faultcode reader can read fault codes on any vehicle of the same type as yours.

[TerryO]

There is the Faultmate faultcode reader and there is the Faultmate MSV2. Very different things. The MSV2 is like autologic giving you a full diagnostic and the ability to change many settings.
The Faultcode reader can read fault codes on any vehicle of the same type as yours.


OK but with the faultmate reader you can reset any fault codes ...correct?

In reality how many people need to be able to reprogram settings? I would imagine for the average bloke it would potentially cause more issues then not.

Thanks for the reply by the way...

cheers,
Terry

[Neil P]

... I would imagine for the average bloke it would potentially cause more issues then not.

... On D3UK , a couple of years ago , there was a guy who
thought he'd "spice-up" his ZF gear changes ( :eek: ) with the unit.
Vehicle had to be taken away on a low-loader to the Dealer for a reset :lol2:
Not all software is in every D3's system . Altering the rain-sensor wipe
sensitivity is useful :D

[CaverD3]

If you flash the auto box module chip at the wrong temp you cannot reflash and it has to be bench flashed. LR system has a temp check before re-flash. Faultmate doesn't.
Could be what happened. MSV2 is a powerfull tool.
Yes most folk just need the faultcode reader.

[Graeme]

If you don't mind me asking, what are the benefits of being able to link the Faultmate to a laptop?
The MSV2 will only read and clear codes if not connected to a laptop. My MSV2 lives in the vehicle but the laptop only visits for special events.

[ADMIRAL]

It is certainly easier to use via a laptop

[RichardK]

I have done an adaptive reset on the transmission, loaded my BAS upgrade, adjusted the speedo to read the same as my GPS, changed a couple of dash displays' OK'd the settings to accept the Xenon headlights, changed suspension settings as well as read and cleared numerous faults. I am pretty sure that I got get the temperature of the transmission ECU displayed when I did the adaptive reset.
As said previously I have only touched the surface of what it can do. I learn more everytime I use it and read up on BBS site.

[TerryO]

Just got a price from Bearmach to purchase the D3 upgrade for the Hawkeye ...$330.

Admiral said the basic Faultmate was around $440, if so I'd rather look at buying the Faultmate then bother with upgrading the Hawkeye. Can someone please tell me who sells Faultmates thank you.

cheers,
Terry

[RichardK]

Go to this siteBlackbox Solutions Ltd - Designers and manufacturers of the best vehicle diagnostic tools. (http://www.blackbox-solutions.com/)

[Graeme]

Look here first though.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/88555-exclusive-discounts-all-aulro-members.html

[33chinacars]

Also Paul from HARD RANGE AUSTRALIA Stocks BBS products.He is often on the P38 forum as a vendor & owner

www.hardrange.com/ (http://www.hardrange.com/)

Gary

[Mike_S]

Seriously considering investing in a faultmate msv2 before I leave the UK, met BBS chap (Colin) at the LRO show at Billing last year on the BAS stand. Quite a 'lively' chap it has to be said.