NANOCOM - Yes or No?

[Xtreme]

I just read the following posted by 'johnp38' in another thread (TD5 Delayed Acceleration at low engine speeds (https://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/145235-td5-delayed-acceleration-low-engine-speeds-3.html)) where various people were chasing performance problems with their Td5's.

Just thought that it (or Nanocom) deserved a thread of it's own ............

"So it is a long process of elimination and I wish I had a nanocom before I started buying sensors as it would have been much easier getting an insight into the way this engine works and saved a lot of probing with the multimeter.

For those who haven't got one and are diy types stop thinking about it, just get one, life is a lot easier when you can log the sensors and the three tracks on the throttle pot doing their thing instead of farting around doing continuity and voltage checks manually.

I saved 150 straight up by clearing the flashing odo and bought a 315mhz key on ebay for 30 bucks and synced it then went and paid another 10 to get it cut. So spare key for 40 bucks or would have been 220 at locksmiths and much more at dealers. Not to mention being able to grab another ecu at 6pm and have it in the vehicle and test driving half hour later all synced up with bcu at home thanks to mr nanocom"
So it seems undeniable that the answer to the question posed in the title to this thread is a definite YES. :thumbsup:

PS - Although I'm a long time basic user of a Nanocom, I have no pecuniary interest/association with BBC or Nanocom.

[rick130]

Yeah, there's a reason why I ordered a Nanocom before I even picked up the current D2

[Tins]

And there's a reason I'm rueing the day I sold mine. Definitely getting another.

[Parker]

Answer: YES

AND, what I’d really like is a more user friendly instruction on what it can do (a lot) and how to do that. Like the 315mhz key thing and the fuel graphing johnp38 mentions.

But hey, this thread could be the answer!

[rick130]

Answer: YES

AND, what I’d really like is a more user friendly instruction on what it can do (a lot) and how to do that. Like the 315mhz key thing and the fuel graphing johnp38 mentions.

But hey, this thread could be the answer!The forum at the Black Box Solutions website can be quite helpful, too. [emoji6]

[Parker]

Yes the BBS/Nanocom forum is helpful.

I’ve had my Nanocom for a while and used it as a instrument panel, plus cleared a few fault codes for my 2004 TD5 Defender.



I have looked at the instructions for downloading my ECU map to save and then install another ECU map. Let's be honest, they are really is not that easy to read? And please note that I am a Phd and not that unfamiliar with training instructions. But not into IT! I do know from experience with various hardware/software that one gets into the groove when working with them regularly, but what about folk like me who dive in every now as they need information to do something?



After reading johnp38 I thought I download the CSV software. Here is the thing: I have used MAC for ever and have no idea even how Windows looks. BBS suggestion to try ‘WINE’. So I thought that if BBS know that WINE works on MAC then a quick guide on how to use the CSV, with WINE, on MAC would be a good idea? I know it is selfish but I rather not start by having to first work out emulation software.



Believe me I do like my Nanocom, but it is not a user friendly piece of kit. It is also expensive, so I like to make more use of it to justify the expense (would be cool to have a spare key as per johnp38!). I hope that this thread will make that easier, as people post their approaches.

Thanks wizard folk!

[rick130]

I hear you.
I work with fairly sophisticated controls every day, extract log files, alter parameters, etc and I still struggle getting the map files out with the Nanocom

[Tombie]

Map files can be removed with a $15 device from eBay.

It reads and writes in about 45 seconds. [emoji4]

Not a bad way to make a few $$

[Parker]

I hear you.
I work with fairly sophisticated controls every day, extract log files, alter parameters, etc and I still struggle getting the map files out with the Nanocom

THANK YOU! For saying this. I felt like an idiot, and know that I am not. Like I say, I love the thing, but it is a love hate relationship and I know that it can do a lot more that would be useful to me if I could spend 100hrs and buy a PC.

[Parker]

Map files can be removed with a $15 device from eBay.

It reads and writes in about 45 seconds. [emoji4]

Not a bad way to make a few $$

I'm baffled. Can you explain that?

[Tombie]

I'm baffled. Can you explain that?

On a TD5 the mapping can be read/written to the ECU using a $15 tool from eBay.

Far quicker to read, pull the map, make changes and write it back.
That’s all it does, but it does it well.

When I was tuning TD5s I explored this option and it worked very well.

The Nanocom etc reads the entire eprom and writes it all back taking longer.

The Rovacom unit was even better, with additional Capabilities and nanocom wasn’t around back then.

Then there’s the direct to board connection which enables further recovery of the eprom content.

[geoman]

Hello,

Well, went through the years of heartache trying to find a scanner to talk with my various green ovals and jags.
Finally had to make a decision after a local mechanic said he had tried the 6 scanners in his shop and couldn't talk to my 2001 P38.
Went on a search of the interweb, this and UK forums and decided, for better or worse, to go with the Faultmate MSV-2.
I've had it for 3 days, have just received my TUP codes and trying to work out how to install them into the unit.
Early days but I hope I've made the correct decision.
Any help with the Faultmate would be greatly appreciated and would welcome anyone with a nanocom (unlocked for P38) to come and compare.
Cheers,
Clem.

[Tombie]

Hello,

Well, went through the years of heartache trying to find a scanner to talk with my various green ovals and jags.
Finally had to make a decision after a local mechanic said he had tried the 6 scanners in his shop and couldn't talk to my 2001 P38.
Went on a search of the interweb, this and UK forums and decided, for better or worse, to go with the Faultmate MSV-2.
I've had it for 3 days, have just received my TUP codes and trying to work out how to install them into the unit.
Early days but I hope I've made the correct decision.
Any help with the Faultmate would be greatly appreciated and would welcome anyone with a nanocom (unlocked for P38) to come and compare.
Cheers,
Clem.

It’ll be fine. Just sit back and learn it

[Xtreme]

It’ll be fine. Just sit back and learn it

As is the case with any new technology that you acquire.