BigTim
1st November 2007, 09:25 PM
Hi all,
searching through previous threads I noticed that there was a lack of anything between the cheap, generic OBDII scanners that can't be used to reset faults :mad: and the mid range, fairly expensive and/or single vehicle only units like the Faultmate SV or Rovacom Lite, let alone the high end stuff (Testbook, Rovacom, Autologic etc etc)
I've found something new that I thought should be shared.
http://www.nanocom.it/home_eng.htm
As with all things it's got it's pro's and con's:
Pro
- multiple vehicles / types (all Td5 Defenders and Discos)
- not locked to your VIN
- easily portable
- no laptop required, all functions can be accessed on the unit itself as well as via laptop if preferred.
- solid construction with steel case.
- easy to use
- relatively affordable
Con
- Td5's only (sorry to the V8 and Disco 3 owners)
- case is not sealed against dust / moisture
- the manual and software suffer a little from the translation from Italian and could use some more detailed explanations in places.
- whilst it will list a fault code it does not give any troubleshooting hints.
Apparently there will be an Australian stockist eventually but when I didn't get an answer on p/a from them I direct ordered a unit from England. Cost me 200 pounds for the unit ;) and 60 pounds for fedex :eek:but it was here in a week. (about $600 AU delivered)
My limited testing over the last fortnight on my '03 Defender 90 is encouraging:
- can view and log live values for most engine sensors / parameters - interesting to look at the run to work each day.
- can view and clear engine faults (had a logged faulty injector but it turned out to be the connector between the injector loom and the main ecu loom).
- engine actuators can be tested (injectors, glow plugs, EGR, etc etc.
- ABS actuators can be tested (individual brakes etc)
- too much else to list here.
Enough to say I think it was money well spent. If you're Sydney based and want to have a look for yourself drop me a PM.
Disclaimer - I have absolutely no connection with the product or company, simply impressed.
searching through previous threads I noticed that there was a lack of anything between the cheap, generic OBDII scanners that can't be used to reset faults :mad: and the mid range, fairly expensive and/or single vehicle only units like the Faultmate SV or Rovacom Lite, let alone the high end stuff (Testbook, Rovacom, Autologic etc etc)
I've found something new that I thought should be shared.
http://www.nanocom.it/home_eng.htm
As with all things it's got it's pro's and con's:
Pro
- multiple vehicles / types (all Td5 Defenders and Discos)
- not locked to your VIN
- easily portable
- no laptop required, all functions can be accessed on the unit itself as well as via laptop if preferred.
- solid construction with steel case.
- easy to use
- relatively affordable
Con
- Td5's only (sorry to the V8 and Disco 3 owners)
- case is not sealed against dust / moisture
- the manual and software suffer a little from the translation from Italian and could use some more detailed explanations in places.
- whilst it will list a fault code it does not give any troubleshooting hints.
Apparently there will be an Australian stockist eventually but when I didn't get an answer on p/a from them I direct ordered a unit from England. Cost me 200 pounds for the unit ;) and 60 pounds for fedex :eek:but it was here in a week. (about $600 AU delivered)
My limited testing over the last fortnight on my '03 Defender 90 is encouraging:
- can view and log live values for most engine sensors / parameters - interesting to look at the run to work each day.
- can view and clear engine faults (had a logged faulty injector but it turned out to be the connector between the injector loom and the main ecu loom).
- engine actuators can be tested (injectors, glow plugs, EGR, etc etc.
- ABS actuators can be tested (individual brakes etc)
- too much else to list here.
Enough to say I think it was money well spent. If you're Sydney based and want to have a look for yourself drop me a PM.
Disclaimer - I have absolutely no connection with the product or company, simply impressed.