D2 Thor V8 engine diagnostic tool.

[northiam]

Can anyone suggest a diagnostic tool just for the D2 v8 engine.
I read somewhere the thor engine is OBD2 compliant?
Anyone had success with obd2 analyser?

[mturri]

Want to read (EOBD) fault codes get a generic scanner / code reader.

Want full access & editing capability on all of the control modules within the D2 then get a Hawkeye or Faultmate (specific diagnostic systems for LR vehicles, affordable by end users).

[mturri]

Have a read at this:
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/discovery-2/129419-obd1-vs-obd2.html

[georgesadlik]

Scanegauge II quite possibly? I use one in my D2 V8 and it's very informative in letting you know whats going on. Also allow you to clear ECU faults.

Cheers

George

[mturri]

Yes, but how about programming key fobs, changing alarm settings, calibrating riding height or interrogating the ACE ECU? To name just a few...

Need LR specific diagnostic gear for that, else will end up in the dealership.

[Hoges]

Yep, get a Faultmate. Will pay for itself in short order.

Last year in local Jag/LR dealer most disgruntled Jag owner was holding forth about a bill for several hundred dollars ... the tech had plugged a wireless handset into the diag. port and cleared a coule of small faults: "known" file corruption problem, no adjustments or parts needed. Total time less than 10 mins... I guess because they CAN :angel::wasntme:

With that sort of gouging prevalent the simplest Faultmate with a $250 (10") netbook makes an excellent investment, esp with the A$ sitting where it is at present.


PS: I've had a simple FMate for 4 yrs. (P38 4.6 Thor) Have used it to reset fuel adaptive settings, measure "rough running" , long/short term air/fuel parameters, reset a rare EMS -BECM number mismatch (2 min job and saved $1200 because local indi swore it was a dud fuel pump...!!!)