MY13 D4 Diagnostic / Calibration Tools [Archive]

4xforgold

21st September 2013, 08:41 AM

Hi all,
After the 'BEST' and most versatile diagnostic and calibration tool for MY13 Discovery 4.

Would appreciate experiences of those who own one or have used one.
What do you have? and what do you have wished to have now you have got said device?
What is your favorite feature of the said device?
and
What is your most disliked feature of said device?
Input from those users would be appreciated as am going to get one soon and as it will be a long term accessory of our D4 would like to be sure we get the most suitable one available.

Thanks in advance,
4xForGold

Mattt

21st September 2013, 12:01 PM

A lot of it comes down to budget!

I have the IID Tool (Bluetooth) and it seems great for the money, there are more expensive systems though that offer more but are aimed more at dealerships/clubs.

phl

22nd September 2013, 10:35 PM

IID Tool BT

For me, the best balance of price and features. Support has been great; sent out a new unit because the initial BT batch had problems and firmware updates for requested fuel consumption adjustment in CCF.

Someone has always answered question quickly.

33chinacars

23rd September 2013, 01:21 AM

IIDTool for me too. Back up service second to none.

Home - GAP Diagnostic (http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/)

Gary

the_amors

23rd September 2013, 08:32 AM

Sounds good we're did you purchase from?

33chinacars

23rd September 2013, 10:02 AM

Try Ebay is your best bet.

IIDTOOL Britpart Diagnostic Tool for Land Rover Discovery 4 | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IIDTOOL-Britpart-Diagnostic-Tool-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-4-/360709205336?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item53fbf1ad58)

Or with bluetooth

IIDTOOL Britpart Diagnostic Tool for Land Rover Discovery 4 with Bluetooth | eBay (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/IIDTOOL-Britpart-Diagnostic-Tool-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-4-with-Bluetooth-/360709205156?pt=UK_Diagnostic_Tools_Equipment&hash=item53fbf1aca4)

There may be others. Bripart are the agents for GAP Diagnostic. So check all the usual players in UK.

Gary

4xforgold

23rd September 2013, 10:36 AM

Epic pooh

23rd September 2013, 11:59 AM

Another thumbs up for iidtool (i have the D3 non-bt version but they all work basically the same way). I got mine from lrdirect.com which was the best price at the time. Great tool and great support.

the_amors

23rd September 2013, 02:34 PM

Has anyone got one of these in a D4 my13 interested in knowing a bit more.
Cheers.

jon3950

23rd September 2013, 03:02 PM

Has anyone got one of these in a D4 my13 interested in knowing a bit more.
Cheers.

Yes. I have a non BT one, which I bought for my D3 and upgraded the software when I bought a MY13. What do you want to know?

GregMilner

23rd September 2013, 08:21 PM

I have a L322 TDV8 2012 model, is it safe to assume this IID tool would connect to my car, off the shelf so to speak?

sniegy

23rd September 2013, 09:02 PM

I have a L322 TDV8 2012 model, is it safe to assume this IID tool would connect to my car, off the shelf so to speak?

As long as you buy the one for the L322. (If there is one available)

Sent from my iPad using Forum Runner

jon3950

23rd September 2013, 09:05 PM

I have a L322 TDV8 2012 model, is it safe to assume this IID tool would connect to my car, off the shelf so to speak?

Looks like its still in development:
IIDTool for Land Rover - GAP Diagnostic (http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/?id=86#309)

Cheers,
Jon

GregMilner

23rd September 2013, 09:31 PM

Looks like its still in development:
IIDTool for Land Rover - GAP Diagnostic (http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/?id=86#309)

Cheers,
Jon

Thanks Jon, I checked that site, their drop down menu for vehicle models for L322 doesn't go beyond 2009! Bit out of date by the looks of it.

phl

24th September 2013, 09:26 PM

Has anyone got one of these in a D4 my13 interested in knowing a bit more.
Cheers.

My D4 is the MY13, so yes, the BT version does work on the MY13.

I got it from Salop 4x4, as they were one of the few ones that had the BT version available. GBP 375 including delivery.

RBT

25th September 2013, 05:56 AM

Another with the IIDTool BT, £370.00 from LRParts. Very happy with it, great support from Patrick at GAP Diagnostic!

If you join their beta program it gives you access to new trial features in development.

The main things I wanted were to be able set/recall my own EAS heights, fix the fuel consumption figure and read fault codes.

GregMilner

25th September 2013, 10:20 PM

Just got a reply from Britpart about my inquiry re the tool for the 2012 L322 - it hasn't been released yet, but he's promised to let me know when it is. Seems strange, since the 4.4V8 has been around for 4 years or so.

4xforgold

25th September 2013, 11:09 PM

Thanks for the input.
Am down to 2, not that there is much choice for MY13 D4.
IIDTool Bluetooth. Definite plus about the customer service and sound like a good bit of kit.
and
Faultmate MSV-2 extreme. Bigger price tag but on first look seems to do more.
For what they can do, not cheap especially single VIN, but they certainly can do a lot and it is market driven.
Late nights researching continues.:wallbash:

4xforgold

1st October 2013, 09:48 PM

Scrap last reply, only choice it seems is the IIDTool or the IIDTool Bluetooth.
Another night scouring the web.

the_amors

1st October 2013, 11:56 PM

Scrap last reply, only choice it seems is the IIDTool or the IIDTool Bluetooth. Another night scouring the web.

Have you found somewhere to purchase? Very interested in purchasing for my d4

Mattt

2nd October 2013, 05:55 PM

I bought from Land Rover Spares, Range Rover Parts & Accessories | LR Parts (http://www.lrparts.net/)

4xforgold

2nd October 2013, 09:38 PM

Have you found somewhere to purchase? Very interested in purchasing for my d4

Best price from a safe supplier's seems to be £370.00 ($620-$650) so far will let all know best price dealer I have found. May need to be a group buy to get better :ehigh5::ehigh5:

But 'n' Ben

4th October 2013, 04:10 PM

Also interested for MY11 D4.
Question for RBT, was that price of 370 Quid delivered to OZ? and if I may ask, what was the connection with Patrick at GAP.
Would also appreciate your experience with the unit's Interface with Apple products.
Thanks,
Don.

RBT

4th October 2013, 09:35 PM

Don

Unfortunately no precise delivery cost answer as I bought the Landmark grille which cost £50 for shipping, they included the IIDTool in the box at no additional cost...

When I sent a request to GAP for information regarding fixing the fuel consumption figure, Patrick replied and was extremely helpful.

iPad App works fine, is functional but basic, might be worthwhile to monitor live data but I haven't as yet. I've found the steering wheel buttons quick & easy for EAS adjustment rather than bothering with the iPad.

Cheers,
Rob

4xforgold

6th October 2013, 08:24 AM

After an arduous internet research stint https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/1164.jpg (http://www.sherv.net/emoticons.html) I have ordered a IIDTool BT for the D4.
Hope to get within a week and if all goes well I will post the suppliers details once received.

IndusD4

8th October 2013, 01:08 PM

Also interested for MY11 D4.
.....
Would also appreciate your experience with the unit's Interface with Apple products.

I have a MY11 D4 and use an IIDTool BT with iPhone. I find that controlling the device via the phone works much quicker than via the steering wheel buttons.

Ron

4xforgold

21st October 2013, 10:05 AM

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/imported/2013/10/432.jpg (http://s737.photobucket.com/user/4xForGold/media/20131021_094707_Morehead_St1.jpg.html)
Well it finally arrived [bigsmile] (no thanks to Australia Post..:mad:..2 days to get to Australia from UK and 11 days to arrive at our door step.)
Got the Bluetooth version of the IIDTool for our D4 for GBP 330 delivered from the link below, these guys seem to be the cheapest at the moment
Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. - Island 4x4 - Specialists in Land Rover and Range Rover Parts and accessories for all models. UK and worldwide mail order. (http://www.island-4x4.co.uk/)
. Cannot wait to plug it in:BigThumb:

tonyci

21st October 2013, 10:51 AM

Hi 4xforgold

Thanks for the posts. If not too much trouble could you post an update once you get time to try it out.
Cheers
Tony

the_amors

21st October 2013, 01:05 PM

Yeah awesome would love to hear more once you have played around with it too

Mattt

21st October 2013, 09:30 PM

Well mine works fine, you need to activate (VIN lock) it then update to the latest firmware.

So far just used for EAS control (height adjustment) and fault code reading, but it can do other things like update car software etc.

Mattt

22nd October 2013, 09:12 PM

New update today for the IID Tool, email below:

As you may already know, we have been working on the next firmware release, V2.18, for the IIDTool. It is now available for your vehicle and it includes the following new features:
-Control IO, for manually activating individual components of a system
-Service Routine (Parking Brake Unjam routine, Steering Angle Sensor Calibration, etc)
-ECU Reflashing (Instrument Pack, Body Control and RLM Suspension ECU's)
-For more details, please consult the user manual for this firmware version.

4xforgold

22nd October 2013, 09:46 PM

Yeap D4 IIDTool I got was supplied already updated with latest firmware, V2.18.05 in fact. :BigThumb:

tonyci

23rd October 2013, 04:22 PM

Hi Matt
Parking brake unjam, what exactly does this do, is it a software attempt at releasing the brake or reseting any associated fault codes as a result of a jammed handbrake ?.
Cheers
Tony

mike7

23rd October 2013, 07:16 PM

Hi Guys,

Please forgive my naivety but can this unit clear suspension faults that might cause the car to end up on the bump stops?

Any ideas where is the unit manufactured?

Cheers
Mike

Mattt

23rd October 2013, 09:26 PM

No idea on the parking brake unjam - if you email them they are pretty helpful.

Mine also as running V2.18.05 - not sure if this is a newer version (V2.18.06?) or just an email to let people with older firmwares know.

As for manufacture, no idea - but it seems pretty solid (much more so than a eBay cheap OBD2 reader).

33chinacars

24th October 2013, 01:46 AM

Hi Guys,

Please forgive my naivety but can this unit clear suspension faults that might cause the car to end up on the bump stops?

Any ideas where is the unit manufactured?

Cheers
Mike

GAP Diagnostic is a Canadian company .

Will clear most faults. See their web site. They give excellent after sales back up.

Home - GAP Diagnostic (http://www.gap-diagnostic.com/)

Gary