"Low Cost TD5 Diagnostics"

[Tusker]

Anyone heard of NANOCOM? Looks pretty good

NANOCOM - Land Rover Defender and Discovery diagnostic system (http://www.nanocom.it/home_eng.htm)

The low cost diagnostic for TD5 Vehicles

Self contained (no PC required) and PC based diagnostic (Windows XP only)
Instrument feature – Displaying coolant temperature, battery voltage, turbo boost and RPM – (automatically on power)

Updates via internet
Record of live data facility, and transfer to windows based graphical display
Diagnostic capability
Read and clear fault codes for TD5 engine, 10 AS alarm, and Defender / Discovery 2 ABS
Read and write settings for TD5 engine and 10 AS alarm
Map file programming for TD5 (user provides any maps) (2002 MY on only)
View inputs and outputs for TD5 engine, 10AS alarm, and Defender/ Discovery 2 ABS
Dimensions - 125x54x35mm
Nanocom now supports Discovery 2 ABS systems and Air suspension. Body control should be available in the next 8 weeks

I like the ability to leave it plugged in & watch turbo pressure etc. Worth a group buy?

Regards
Max P

[Psimpson7]

There are a lot of them in use in the UK and europe. seems a pretty powerful tool. as far as I can remmeber it allows you to reset security, and reprogram injector codes as well as a lot of other stuff.

Pete.

[WildOne]

Anyone heard of NANOCOM? Looks pretty good

NANOCOM - Land Rover Defender and Discovery diagnostic system (http://www.nanocom.it/home_eng.htm)

The low cost diagnostic for TD5 Vehicles

Self contained (no PC required) and PC based diagnostic (Windows XP only)
Instrument feature – Displaying coolant temperature, battery voltage, turbo boost and RPM – (automatically on power)

Updates via internet
Record of live data facility, and transfer to windows based graphical display
Diagnostic capability
Read and clear fault codes for TD5 engine, 10 AS alarm, and Defender / Discovery 2 ABS
Read and write settings for TD5 engine and 10 AS alarm
Map file programming for TD5 (user provides any maps) (2002 MY on only)
View inputs and outputs for TD5 engine, 10AS alarm, and Defender/ Discovery 2 ABS
Dimensions - 125x54x35mm
Nanocom now supports Discovery 2 ABS systems and Air suspension. Body control should be available in the next 8 weeks

I like the ability to leave it plugged in & watch turbo pressure etc. Worth a group buy?

Regards
Max P

Looks a good unit at 200 pounds + tax. Imagine the damage the uninformed, like me, could do to their engine with one of these:eek::eek:

[tombraider]

They're excellent...


And they dont offer you a chance to blow the engine! Unless you start programming poor quality maps!

[Aaron]

Id be interested in a group buy. Will see what this thread turns up first though.

Im still un-aware what it means in LR terms "clear fault codes". The way im thinking is if something electrical is screwed, it shows a warning light on your dash light panel thing, and to stop it from bothering you, you can turn it off. Out of site, out of mind kinda theroy... or am I wrong? I hope so.

[stuart]

Yes there are a great unit, we have sold a few and have stock BA5010 $699.00 from memory...

Stuart



They're excellent...


And they dont offer you a chance to blow the engine! Unless you start programming poor quality maps!

[harro]

Did a bit of snooping.
Don't know anything about the website but if it is the same unit the price looks good:)

Mail Order 4x4 NANOCOM Diagnostic Tools (http://www.mailorder4x4.com/acatalog/NANOCOM_Diagnostic_Tools.html)

[p38arover]

Yes, there was a thread on these back in November.

[Blknight.aus]

If we get in on a group buy thing then Im interested and I'll be after 2 one for me and one for the old man.

[Psimpson7]

I am about to order one from the Uk.. Could possible order more...?

Pete...

[McDisco]

Yeah I have heard about this unit. I wonder how it compares to the Faultmate?

This is probably what I need. I only wanted a unit to clear codes and diagnose problems on remote trips. What would one need from a unit like this though?

Angus

[Psimpson7]

teh ability to swap an injector in teh field and update the codes to allow it to run properly would be great!

[5teve]

i'd be interested also.. seems a good buy especially if the body control is included soon... let me know how much a group buy would drop it down to (or do you mean buy one between a group? :p )

Thanks

Steve

[Iggy]

If the price was right I'd be interested as well.
Cheers Iggy

[Graeme]

I am about to order one from the Uk.. Could possible order more...?

Pete...
Have you had a price incl freight?

I sent an email to one of the UK distributors over Xmas but didn't get a reply.

[2 rocks]

Yep depending on price I'd be in too!
Cheers
Mike

[DEFENDERZOOK]

i think we are all interested.........

but how interested will greatly depend on the price.......
my bank account has been drained.......for a while at least........



but i am definitely interested........

[Zute]

Id like one, but will have to wait awhile.:(

[Psimpson7]

Graeme,

I do have a shipped price for them individually, and have asked out of interest for a total price for 5. will let you know when I hear.

Pete

[Psimpson7]

I now have a price shipped for 5, but I need to investigate if I am likely to get stung for import duty when they get here. any one know what the rules are (i'm english - havent got a clue!!)

Pete

[5teve]

pete

its a thousand dollars before you hit duty levels... which at the prices is only 2 units per package (but the postage will be a killer for several in a box.) you need to ask for a decent price but sent in units of 2 to come in under the $1000 mark, and invoiced in units of 2 also.. they should be able to do it for you tho... may up the postage a bit... we could also group by area too (ie WA)

Thanks

Steve

[Rosscoe68]

interested here too

Ross

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I think I'm interested too.. but will have to do some more reading. :)

[MickG]

Watching with interest:cool:

[Greylandy]

Count me in .. I'll be watching with interest.

[Frenchie]

Me too. :cool:

[5teve]

missus said i can have it as a birthday pressie.. yipeeeeeeeee!

so yes count me in if the price is right (remember we also dont have to pay VAT either so that 17.5% off)

Thanks

Steve

[Psimpson7]

5teve,

Thanks for that.

The price I have for 5 delivered (in one parcel) is a fraction under 1000 pounds....

With the exchange rate as of last night, that is $2225

That works out at just under $450 each....

but that is subject to exchange rates,

an increase in postage costs if they are sent two at a time,

and Internal postage costs within Australia (possibly other factors too)

I have ordered one already for my self, which is on the way and am happy to order a few for people, but I dont want to be messed about, and I dont want to mess about my uk supplier either!

Has anyone done a group buy before on here that has any tips!?

Pete

[5teve]

Pete

a thousand Dollars is the limit not pounds..

i would of thought the increase in postage would of been fairly small? as royal mail are trying their hardest now to screw you on the weight and size of them?

if we group them together by area im sure internal postage costs arent an issue as we can drop off / pick up etc... i know there are several people around me and i dont mind couriering the unit to them... of being a pick up point.. (the advantage of perth being fairly small!)

never done a group buy.. but i think negotiating an aulro discount should be fairly straightforward surely? we want to buy x amount.. but need them delivering in 2's and invoiced in 2's?

im sure someone will pipe up anyway!

Thanks

Steve

[Jezza the Geo]

Well, I'm in West Australia and was thinking of buying one of these in the next week or so to cure Three Amigoes problems, so I'm definitiely interested in a group buy with other WA folks.

[5teve]

well we have 5 interested in WA alone...

Thanks

Steve

[Graz]

well we have 5 interested in WA alone...

Thanks

Steve

Im keen as well as long as its ok for a 99 Fender

[stuart]

Ok everyone been onto them last night...we can now do the units @ $455.00 inc Tax landed in Perth...our order goes in tonight to the UK and Delivery is approx a week after customs etc...if anyone would like to order one let me know stuart@rovacraft.com.au freight to other states once arrived in perth about 10 bucks to ya door...

Part No: BA5010 $455.00

Stuart




well we have 5 interested in WA alone...

Thanks

Steve

[5teve]

whats the cutoff time for letting you know stu?

Thanks

Steve

[stuart]

4pm...maybe get some numbers of units needed....?

Stu



whats the cutoff time for letting you know stu?

Thanks

Steve

[Psimpson7]

Thats good price from Stuart..! Reckon that is the way forward.

Pete.

[Graeme]

Ok everyone been onto them last night...we can now do the units @ $455.00 inc Tax landed in Perth...our order goes in tonight to the UK and Delivery is approx a week after customs etc...if anyone would like to order one let me know stuart@rovacraft.com.au freight to other states once arrived in perth about 10 bucks to ya door...

Part No: BA5010 $455.00

Stuart
Does $455 include import duty/GST?

[stuart]

Sure does...

Stu



Does $455 include import duty/GST?

[LRHybrid100]

G'day Stuart,

I'll take one for the $455 inc GST!!!

Pls let me know how / who to pay and I will email you my address for shipping.

THX again,

LRH

[LRHybrid100]

is it worth getting some sent over to the Sydney warehouse direct from the UK?

[stuart]

Yeah...we only have Perth Air ready to come over...Sydney's won't be ready for another couple of weeks...

Pls forward your details for invoice to:

stuart@rovacraft.com.au

Stu



is it worth getting some sent over to the Sydney warehouse direct from the UK?

[Redback]

Mmmm may have too check the finances:D

Why does Rovacraft have all this new gear when i don't have the cash:twisted:

Why are ya doing this too me Stu:(

Baz.

[stuart]

As Mr Rudd will be saying soon...I'm SORRY!

Stu



Mmmm may have too check the finances:D

Why does Rovacraft have all this new gear when i don't have the cash:twisted:

Why are ya doing this too me Stu:(

Baz.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

im interested in the sydney order too.......

[5teve]

surely delivering into perth and bulk shipping to sydney wont be that much?

or wait a few weeks for the sydney order to be ready i guess :)

im just waiting for permission from swmbo

:angel: best be nice to her now

thanks

Steve

[LRHybrid100]

THX Stuart

Ordered and shipped today!!!

Will be here on Tues :p

LRH

[Ruslan]

Pls forward your details for invoice to:

stuart@rovacraft.com.au

Stu
Hi Stu,

Please, count me too :)
email with my details sent

Ruslan

[BigTim]

Heh heh - good to see that my thread from last year finally sparked some interest. I've got one of these units in Sydney so if you're local and thinking of buying one but want to see what you're getting first, feel free to send me a PM and we'll see if we can set up a quick get-together.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Stuart
Put me down for one.I need a ECU clear at the moment!!!! Thats a $100 eqiv discount already!!!! NEVERMIND WHAT THE FUTURE BRINGS!!!!.
Will send you an email.
Andrew

[DEFENDERZOOK]

hey guys.....im getting confused here.......



are these things coming from overseas.....or are they all here in oz.....?
whats the cost of each unit and whats the cost of a bulk buy.....

if buying in bulk is cheaper.....why are people getting them individually instead of one big order for the bulk discount.......

and what about freight costs.......my sister works for a freight company and might even be able to get
a better price on the freight maybe......?


and....who do i get one from if i want one as well......
im all confused.......

[2 rocks]

S**t!!!!!
I have missed the 4pm cutoff :mad::mad::mad:

I'm up for one big time!

5teve - I pass Kinross every day on the way to Joondy for work so would be happy to pick up if I haven't blown it :(

Though I would like the PC cable so I can attach to the laptop.....
Mike

[discoII04]

Like "2 Rocks" said...

Missed the 4pm deadline. So where are we at with this.

I think we have a couple of people in Adelaide who are very interested also.

If you can let us know what is happening that would be great !

[5teve]

hey guys.....im getting confused here.......



are these things coming from overseas.....or are they all here in oz.....?
whats the cost of each unit and whats the cost of a bulk buy.....

if buying in bulk is cheaper.....why are people getting them individually instead of one big order for the bulk discount.......

and what about freight costs.......my sister works for a freight company and might even be able to get
a better price on the freight maybe......?


and....who do i get one from if i want one as well......
im all confused.......

Stu works for a company here in perth and they have got a buy from the suppliers (wherever they may be) at a discounted rate.

im sure if you contact him he will be able to sort it out.. even if its on a next shipment. im sure he wont let you miss out!

Landyandy if you missed the deadline and dont get one...im sure i could sort a loan out of mine... we keep on talking about running south (if i remember where you are) for you guys who missed 4pm maybe send him a PM too as the email was his work one. hopefully he would of ordered a few more on top of the order....

2rocks if you do get one i dont mind picking it up (if you pay for it over the phone) and either dropping it off with you or have you pick it up from my place rovacom is in bayswater not far from where i work.

Thanks

Steve

[DEFENDERZOOK]

ok....this all makes a lot more sense now......

thanks......

[5teve]

ok....this all makes a lot more sense now......

thanks......

forgot to say Rovacom have a sydney office that should be able to place a direct order soon (as stew suggested it may be a few weeks) so then you can get local shipping or pickup. either that or you could ask stew to order it and then post it to you for however much he suggested. im sure he wont mind if you ask nice :D

Thanks

Steve

[Hardy]

A while ago I enquired with that manufacturer about taking on their TD5 product to distribute here in Australia, they didn't seem to like the fact I already shift the Faultmate product from Blackbox.

I enquired with Blackbox about Nanocom, response was:
EDIT - They didn't think much of it.

So it would seem both companies have competitive products albeit at very different price points. Being partial to V8s I wonder what the operational differences would be between Faultmate and Nanocom, apart from the obvious - the latter is designed to work mostly with Defenders and not all Land Rovers like the former.
I hope the NANOCOMS do the job, they certainly appear to be a nifty little 'low cost' unit.


Hardy

[Graeme]

forgot to say Rovacom have a sydney office that should be able to place a direct order soon (as stew suggested it may be a few weeks) so then you can get local shipping or pickup. either that or you could ask stew to order it and then post it to you for however much he suggested. im sure he wont mind if you ask nice :D

Thanks

Steve
Rovacraft were going to order a small batch overnight and when I spoke with Stuart around 3.30pm Sydney time there were still a couple not spoken for.

[Graeme]

So it would seem both companies have competitive products albeit at very different price points. Being partial to V8s I wonder what the operational differences would be between Faultmate and Nanocom, apart from the obvious - the latter is designed to work mostly with Defenders and not all Land Rovers like the former.

It appears to me that the Nanocom started life not so long ago as a TD5-only diagnostic tool, and has grown a little since. It doesn't seem to have any V8 engine capabilities but may still show and clear V8 ecu faults, but maybe not. The other ecus, eg the immobiliser, SLABS and BCU when its done, are not engine-specific and should work on V8s. It's not very refined in its operation but is getting better all the time, although I don't think much of their implementation of the trip meter facility. It reminds me of the original ScanGauge tool compared with the current ScanGauge II, still undergoing early development.

I like the way its software and firmware is upgradeable via the internet and wonder what it will eventually do. I'd like it to provide a fuel consumption facility too but there's been no suggestion of that.

For this special price I think its great.

[stuart]

Ok guys, we had 4 in stock of which some lucky punts will have soon...i put in an order for 20 units of which i have orders for 15...so i hope to have them next Friday from the UK...

Stu @ Rovacraft (Perth)



Rovacraft were going to order a small batch overnight and when I spoke with Stuart around 3.30pm Sydney time there were still a couple not spoken for.

[LandyAndy]

Hi DefenderZook
You may have missed this post by Stuart

Ok everyone been onto them last night...we can now do the units @ $455.00 inc Tax landed in Perth...our order goes in tonight to the UK and Delivery is approx a week after customs etc...if anyone would like to order one let me know stuart@rovacraft.com.au freight to other states once arrived in perth about 10 bucks to ya door...

Part No: BA5010 $455.00

Stuart

[Ruslan]

whats the cost of each unit and whats the cost of a bulk buy.....
and what about freight costs.......
Hi DEFENDERZOOK,

here is some average figures:
- each unit cost is 200.00 GBP = 435.825 AUD (http://www.xe.com/ucc/convert.cgi)
- delivery depends from mail type/company 40-60 GBP = 87-130 AUD
- some banks (or all of them) take currency convertion charge

so the best price comes to 522.99 AUD + bank charge.

Cheers,
Ruslan

[bushrover]

4pm...maybe get some numbers of units needed....?

Stu OK, I am a day late reading this, so how do I get one now?

[DEFENDERZOOK]

sounds great to me.......when is the sydney order happening.....?

i would like one too.......




i can finally check to see if lurch has any faults stored........

[CowsGoMoo]

I'd be interested in a Sydney order also.
Sounds like a handy piece of kit.

[Chucaro]

Sorry to ask it, I am learning :)
Is this thing doing the same job than the one that you are talking about ?
Link: ScanTool.net - Home - Welcome to ScanTool.net (http://www.scantool.net/)

Thanks

[Quarks]

Someone got an email from me today :angel:
That means I'll probably be in the Sydney order.

Just in case anyone needs assisting in convincing... I described it as "like a set of spanners for the ECU" :D:cool:

Chucaro - I am lead to believe that generic type of scanners can't do everything (anything?) with the td5 ECU.
Aha! Anyonetried this OBD Scanner? (http://www.aulro.com/afvb/technical-chatter/49712-anyone-tried-obd-scanner.html?highlight=OBDII)

[5teve]

isnt the nancom more like a set of spanners for the ecu'S :)

from what they say it looks like it will talk to all of the td5 computers!

we'll all be able to praise or cry in a few weeks anyway ;)

Thanks

Steve

[Graeme]

isnt the nancom more like a set of spanners for the ecu'S :)

from what they say it looks like it will talk to all of the td5 computers!

we'll all be able to praise or cry in a few weeks anyway ;)

Thanks

Steve
They're working on the BCU for the D2. Other ecus not yet mentioned are ACE, auto gbox, Climate Control and instruments (eg testing temp and fuel gauges). I can't think of any more.

[Chucaro]

In another forum some members are starting to fit this gadget in the dash of the TD5 but I do not have an idea if it is good for diagnostics. Seems to me that it is more like a monitoring system
The link: PLX Devices Inc. - DM-200 OBD II 60mm Universal Gauge (http://www.plxdevices.com/products/dm200obd/)

[Graeme]

Sorry to ask it, I am learning :)
Is this thing doing the same job than the one that you are talking about ?
Link: ScanTool.net - Home - Welcome to ScanTool.net (http://www.scantool.net/)

Thanks
I looked at this one some time back and came to the conclusion that it only allows access the the engine ecu (ecu 0 IIRC), so even if it worked on a TD5 it would only be for the engine, not any other ecu eg SLABS on the D2. Other software can drive the Elmscan 5 but only addressing the engine ecu.
I was going to get to a distributor here in Aus to see to what extent it worked on mine but lost interest due to no access to SLABS. I very much doubt that it would reset the immobiliser in the D2's ecu, whereas Nanocom does.

[dullbird]

does anyone know whether its just the td5 or does it work with the new puma????

[LRHybrid100]

does anyone know whether its just the td5 or does it work with the new puma????

G'day Dullbird,

Maybe contact Nano direct info@nanocom.it ?

Pretty sure others will be asking the same questions.

LRH

[stuart]

Ok Everyone, Nanocom only had 0 in stock when our order was placed...MMM The US took them all...but we have now increased to order to 25 unit of which NC will have ready for us around the 13/14th of Feb so no one will miss out!!! i expect them now to arrive 19/20th of Feb...

Stu

[DEFENDERZOOK]

that gives me a chance to get a few dollars together to pay for it.......

im in when they come.....

[CraigE]

Me to. Stuart have PM'd you.
Cheers
CraigE

[DEFENDERZOOK]

do we need to pm stuart for the orders....?

[5teve]

email him at the email address earlier in the post.... Stuart@rovacraft.com.au

thanks

Steve

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Stuart.
Much appreciated.
Andrew

[Graeme]

Ok Everyone, Nanocom only had 0 in stock when our order was placed...MMM The US took them all...

Interesting...TD5s in the US?

[CraigE]

Interesting...TD5s in the US?
Maybe D2, I know they have them over there not sure if just V8 or TD5 as well.
CraigE

[harro]

Ok, unit arrived yesterday (thanks Stuart).
Firstly the unit does not come with software this has to be downloaded from their website.
Secondly there is no operating manual with the unit so this has to be downloaded from their site, no problem with either!
I have downloaded, printed and bound the users manual and have access to a printer to make mutiple copies so if anyone who is ordering the unit and can't for whatever reason print off the manual (46 pages) I will print and bind 10 copies.
So PM me if you want one, first in first served.:D

[LRHybrid100]

mine arrived yesterday also - nice CD with all instructions also!!!

LRH

[Ruslan]

Firstly the unit does not come with software this has to be downloaded from their website.
Hi Harro,

Do you mean no PC software?
What version of the firmware it has?
... how many errors you've found in your ECU? ;)

Cheers,
Ruslan

[harro]

Hi Harro,

Do you mean no PC software?
What version of the firmware it has?
... how many errors you've found in your ECU? ;)

Cheers,
Ruslan

No CD just a reference to their site for the downloads.

And I havn't even plugged it in yet.

[dullbird]

ok so nanocom,,,,,does not work with the new defender just so people know!! but the are looking into it as we speak so hope to have something set up in the not so distant future

[foz.in.oz]

Sorry to ask it, I am learning :)
Is this thing doing the same job than the one that you are talking about ?
Link: ScanTool.net - Home - Welcome to ScanTool.net (http://www.scantool.net/)

Thanks

From what I can work out from their website this US$59.95 device has been tested to work on a 2004 TD5 Defender and a 1997 Range Rover. I beleive it will only talk to the ecm/ecu not the alarm or abs/etc modules (may be wrong). See this link for connection details https://www.scantool.net/support/index.php?_m=knowledgebase&_a=viewarticle&kbarticleid=3&ratingconfirm=1
Also I think the software may be a little basic compaired to Nanocom and Faultmate.
Does look good value though for people like me who are skint:(. However I do like the idea of the instrument panel on the Nanocom. If anyone is brave enough to buy and trya ScanTool please let me know what you think.

Ray.

[porgey]

Hi I am a new member and recently purchased a series 2 TD5 . after reading previous postings on Nanocom would be very interested in putting my hand up to buy one I reside in Victoria but i noticed several people have banded together to in other states to recieve a discounted price Is this deal still going ? Cheers George

[brendan42]

So If I have read this wright, this can monitor engine and turbo specs for Disco II and reset faults?

[5teve]

if you have a look at the website it tells you most things but in summary yes is can read / reset faults, read sensors, reset key fobs, talk to the SLABS/ABS computer and will be able soon to talk to the body computer. it can also write engine maps to the ECU so therefor can be used for replacing injectors etc. its pretty damn comprehensive.

porgey

you will have to contact stuart at rovacraft (have a search for his details) he may have a few left from the large buy he did. I havent heard anything yet about whether they have hit perth yet tho...

Thanks

Steve

[Quarks]

Ok Everyone, Nanocom only had 0 in stock when our order was placed...MMM The US took them all...but we have now increased to order to 25 unit of which NC will have ready for us around the 13/14th of Feb so no one will miss out!!! i expect them now to arrive 19/20th of Feb...

Stu

Any news?

:)

[LandyAndy]

I called RovaCraft tuesday arvo.
Stuart wasnt available,spoke to Ian,FRIDAY week or the following monday was all they could offer at the moment.
Andrew

[LRHybrid100]

used mine in "instrument" mode on my recent trip to the VIC 4WD show - bloody great piece of kit.

BTW - max boost was 1.1 KPa, coolant temp topped out at 101c :eek: - was on a big long hill in 5th gear!!!

at 100kmph my motor runs almost dead on 2500rpm

LRH

[CraigE]

Yeah, I emailed Stuart and Ian replied that they should be here end of next week.

[Graeme]

I've noticed that the ambient air temperature sensor value is not shown in the user manual nor displayed by the PC program. As the LR WSM states that if this sensor fails, the ecu will not allow overboost, I've sent Nanocom an email asking why they don't show its value. I'll pass-on any response I get.

[LandyAndy]

Hi Greame.
Im thinking that its easy to check if the ambient temp sensor is working,just press the outside temp on the climate control and see if the "player comfort level" agrees:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Good point,looking forward to hearing Nanocoms response.
Thanks
Andrew

[Graeme]

Hi Greame.
Im thinking that its easy to check if the ambient temp sensor is working,just press the outside temp on the climate control and see if the "player comfort level" agrees:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Good point,looking forward to hearing Nanocoms response.
Thanks
Andrew
Yeah, I can tell if that sensor is working, but its the one combined with the AAP sensor sitting near the top of the airbox that the engine ecu uses. But you knew that anyway.
Funny thing is, the ecu connector pin descriptions in the WSM don't have a description against the AAT sensor input wire but the circuit diagram shows the wire and it exists at my ecu. Just another little hiccup in the WSM.

[Graeme]

I've noticed that the ambient air temperature sensor value is not shown in the user manual nor displayed by the PC program. As the LR WSM states that if this sensor fails, the ecu will not allow overboost, I've sent Nanocom an email asking why they don't show its value. I'll pass-on any response I get.
Nanocom have responded. They are under the impression that the AIT sensor is the only temperature sensor on the engine. I have advised them otherwise and referred them to the LR WSM. Hopefully they can and are prepared to extract the AAT sensor value.

Edit 27/2/08: Nanocom note that neither Autologic nor Rovacom report this sensor and has requested a copy of the LR WSM page. Also, I erroneously called it the AAT sensor but LR document it as the Ambient Air Temperature and Pressure sensor, abbreviated to AAP.

[Graz]

The Nanocom I ordered has not arrived yet so I cant fiddle around and try it but would it have the ability via a laptop to transfer the injector codes to another chipped ECU I am about to install.
I was advised that I would need to take it to someone with Rover Test Book.
Thanks

[Graeme]

The Nanocom I ordered has not arrived yet so I cant fiddle around and try it but would it have the ability via a laptop to transfer the injector codes to another chipped ECU I am about to install.
I was advised that I would need to take it to someone with Rover Test Book.
Thanks
Yes, Nanocom does this, and you don't have to use a PC althought it makes for easier use.
You can download and install the software and manuals, and you can explore the PC pgm by plugging a dummy device into the com port. I'm ready with a USB-to-serial cable and can go into all the PC menus.

[Macca555]

Hi all, It's Iain from Rovacraft, I have taken over the order of the Nanocoms from Stuart.
Unfortunately we have been advised that the units are due to arrive to us at the end of April. I apologise for any inconvenience. The order is still in the process so all of you that have placed orders will still receive them (just a little later than expected) If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me on either (08)9377 0080 or im@rovacraft.com.au

Thank you

Iain Macarthur
D/R ROVACRAFT PTY LTD (PERTH W.A)

[Rosscoe68]

is ther any left over from this order, i think i sohudl get myself one of these.

Ross

[LandyAndy]

Roscoe
Send a PM to Stuart (his username).He works for Rovacraft.We havent recieved ours yet,there is a holdup with the supplier,due in the end of april is the latest info from Rovacraft.
EDIT
Sorry Ross,I missed Ians post,he has taken over the deal,contact him at Rovacraft in Perth.See hes contact details on the previous page.
Andrew

[Pierre]

Well, I did it. Purchased from UK Nanocom, downloaded the upgrade for the SLABS and proceeded to give Delilah the long awaited (3 weeks) brake overhaul she richly deserved.

The system works very well, even for an apprentice luddite like me. #2 son, a GMH technician, was surprised at its ease of use and the sensible arrangement of the interface.

Logged and cleared ABS fault codes after machined discs and new brake pads, checked the engine for any dramas (none!) and voila!

Handbrake gets her car back after about three hours work and play.

I'd recommend the system based on the saving so far, especially if you do things like us and travel to remote bits of Oz where LR has no support.

We've only explored the engine and ABS elements so far.

Cost delivered to us A$526 to the door ex UK. Time taken 7 days.

Saving so far - 1 code read and clear. ($60?)

Cheers to all,

Pete :banana:

[feral]

Can anyone confirm that the Nanocom will work in real time to a laptop?

I have read through and searched all of the information available but it is unclear if the unit works in real time to the laptop.

As I already have the laptop and touch screen in the car, I would like to have a digital intrument panel showing in real time whilst driving.

Is this possible with no delays?

[LandyAndy]

Nanocoms website has an email contact,got to be the best place to ask the question.Let us all know what they say.From what I read in their online manual it certainly sounds like it can.
Andrew

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Can anyone confirm that the Nanocom will work in real time to a laptop?

I have read through and searched all of the information available but it is unclear if the unit works in real time to the laptop.

As I already have the laptop and touch screen in the car, I would like to have a digital intrument panel showing in real time whilst driving.

Is this possible with no delays?

Lyndon M.

Yes, it does talk in real time to the vehicle. I just checked. However I'm not sure what information you'd actually want? It displays switch positions and so on.. but it's all pretty dry. It has the display mode itself which has coolant temp, battery voltage, turbo pressure and RPM. Other than these 4 things I really can't see what you could possibly want?

[feral]

Thanks Captain,

That should cover the basics. I'm a little old school and I'm tossing up if I should have a row of dials or have a digital readout.

So I presume it's VDO v's Nanocom v's EMS. By the time I am finished it will be about the same cost.

The basic readings I would like would be coolant temp, Voltage, Turbo Pressure, Auto oil temp.

Additional readings would be EGT, Oil temp, Oil pressure.

It just depends on which unit provides the best coverage.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

When using the computer it's been going ok, but sometimes I get "could not init ecu". Is anyone else getting this?

[DEFENDERZOOK]

hi guys.....ive been off the forums for a while......


its now the end of april.......has there been any news on these......?



lurch is asking........

[Aukedrdw]

Morning guys,

E-mailed with Iain from Rovercraft last week who told me the following (citation)

"....Hi Auke, our supplier is currently waiting on the cables necessary to hook the units up to the vehicle...."

I asked him if he could give us a 'better' time line indication, but as yet, have not heard back from him.

If anybody else knows and / or hears any more, please let us know.

regards,

Auke

[Jimmy]

Well, I did it. Purchased from UK Nanocom, downloaded the upgrade for the SLABS and proceeded to give Delilah the long awaited (3 weeks) brake overhaul she richly deserved.

The system works very well, even for an apprentice luddite like me. #2 son, a GMH technician, was surprised at its ease of use and the sensible arrangement of the interface.

Logged and cleared ABS fault codes after machined discs and new brake pads, checked the engine for any dramas (none!) and voila!

Handbrake gets her car back after about three hours work and play.

I'd recommend the system based on the saving so far, especially if you do things like us and travel to remote bits of Oz where LR has no support.

We've only explored the engine and ABS elements so far.

Cost delivered to us A$526 to the door ex UK. Time taken 7 days.

Saving so far - 1 code read and clear. ($60?)

Cheers to all,

Pete :banana:


OK so in laymans terms does tyhis system negate the need to go and get an incredibly expensive diagnostics test at a mechanic? deos it essential service the car and tell you the problems??

Jim

[DEFENDERZOOK]

ok....so basically......these kits are still definitely coming.......but will just take a bit longer.........

right......?


we havent missed out or anything........i hope......
lurch dont seem to be running to well lately.......and im curious to find out why.......








maybe its just the top quality fuels we are using.......or are we just paying top prices.........???

[nzoliver]

Hi all, I just use 1 of these...
ScanGaugeII - Trip Computers + Digital Gauges + Scan Tool (http://www.scangauge.com/)
:D

[5teve]

im sure it does the job but as said before... those type are readers... the nanocom is a reader and writer and interfaces with all the computers too..

DZ mine seems to be running like a pile of also at the moment.. it sounds like someone chucked some rocks in the cylinders too...

need to get it checked out so am waiting and ready to use the unit when it arrives!

Thanks

Steve

[Pierre]

For Jim. Early indications are that some functions (3 amigos, SLS probs, many engine probs) are sortable with Nanocom. I'm certain that there will be areas not YET accessible with the machine, but I stand to be corrected.

Jim, drop Nanocom a line and chat to the tech support people. They may give a more formal and non-Luddite view.

HTH

Pete

[LandyAndy]

Hi Tony
I heard from Ian at Rovercraft last week.The supplier(Nanocom??) is still waiting on stocks of the cord to connect the Nanocom to the vehicle.
Andrew

[DEFENDERZOOK]

Hi Tony
I heard from Ian at Rovercraft last week.The supplier(Nanocom??) is still waiting on stocks of the cord to connect the Nanocom to the vehicle.
Andrew



ok.....thanks......

just making sure i havent missed out........
cheers........

[Psimpson7]

Just thought I would give a quick update on my Nanocom, which I got about an hour ago.

Without reading the manual at all... I now have 4 ecu's all running my td5 90! within an hour!:)

Pretty happy! Very impressed!

Pete

[oldyella 76]

I could be interested however i was thinking of upgrading to a 2007 fender. Will they adapt to the new model?

[CraigE]

Starting to get a bit tedious. End of first week in May and still have not heard any updates from Rovercraft.
May not be their fault but a group email to people waiting would not go astray.

[Graz]

Starting to get a bit tedious. End of first week in May and still have not heard any updates from Rovercraft.
May not be their fault but a group email to people waiting would not go astray.

I agree. Be nice to get some word from Rovercraft

[Aukedrdw]

Mornin'

Guys, I have sent an E-mail to Iain, asking him for another update.

As soon as I hear back from him, I will post the reply here!

Lets all cross our fingers together and hope that our little gadgets arrive swiftly :cool:

Auke

[LandyAndy]

I rang Ian last Friday arvo.
He says the supplier is waiting for stocks of the cable to connect to the TD5 diagnostics.
I received an email from Stuart yesterday appologising for the delay promising to contact Nanocom/BM to sort the issue out.
Andrew

[Aukedrdw]

Here is Ian's answer:

"I'm sorry we still do not have an ETA on the Nanocoms. The manufacturer is still unable to get the diagnostic lead.



As soon as I know I will let everyone know."

Auke

[porgey]

Perhaps when we recieve our belated Nanocoms they will come with the latest updated body data LOL Cheers George

[McDisco]

Hey All

I ended up ordering mine through Karcraft. Cost $550 but it arrived overnight! The weather has been horrible here though and I havent got out to play with it... :(

Angus

[Aukedrdw]

Guys,

This is an e-mail I received from Iain @ Rovercraft:

"Auke I have emailed the supplier again today……I will email you in the morning with the response.

Once again I apologise for the inconvenience this has caused everyone, hopefully they are not too far off.

Thank you "

I will update when i hear from Iain again.

Auke

[stuart]

Well i just heard the missing cable will be available in the coming days...

Stu



Guys,

This is an e-mail I received from Iain @ Rovercraft:

"Auke I have emailed the supplier again today……I will email you in the morning with the response.

Once again I apologise for the inconvenience this has caused everyone, hopefully they are not too far off.

Thank you "

I will update when i hear from Iain again.

Auke

[DEFENDERZOOK]

well...that sounds like good news to me........

i guess we should have an answer by monday......

i can wait.....no probs.....and once again......

thanks for going to all the effort to organise the bulk buy......

cheers.....

[Macca555]

Hi all, everything going well and baring any aircraft problems we should have the Nanocoms by the end of next week........I will contact everyone on the order list by email when they arrive...

[LandyAndy]

Thanks Ian
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

I spoke to Ian this arvo.
Sounds promising,the Nanocoms are "in transit":cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[CowsGoMoo]

Downloaded the software yesterday just to get a bit of a look at it.

Looks good. Think the big buttons will work well on the touch screen in the car.

[DEFENDERZOOK]

who is actually sending these out to us....

i need to know who to pm as i have a question.....

[discowhite]

rovacraft.tony. email stuart.

cheers phil

[DEFENDERZOOK]

ok thanks.......will do.....

[LandyAndy]

Macca555 (Iian)took over the Nanocom deal when Stuart became a mexican:D:D:D:D:D
I spoke to Iian last friday,the Nanocoms are due any time,but hadnt arrived as expected.Should be here this week,PLEASE!!!
I will be calling him tomorrow will let you know what the latest is.
Andrew

[red defil]

Hi Guys

is it possible to buy a nanocom from you guys ? or do I need to order one from karkraft

if so how much are they?

cheers walter

[CraigE]

Hi Guys

is it possible to buy a nanocom from you guys ? or do I need to order one from karkraft

if so how much are they?

cheers walter
It would all depend on if Iain or Stuart have ordered any extras in this batch. I know there are quite a few of us that pre ordered them.

[LandyAndy]

You need to contact Iain at Rovacraft in Perth.
They have a list of us that ordered on the deal,all are spoken for,but they are taking names for people to take up cancelled orders or perhaps further orders.
Iain in Perth or Stuart in Vic are the contacts.
Andrew

[markd2]

hi red

there $550.00 FROM karcraft

cheers

[porgey]

I am begining to wonder if those missing Nanocoms where loaded onto a Tiger moth in England by mistake ? Cheers George

[LandyAndy]

I again spoke to Iain friday and saturday.
He was real sure they are in THIS week,were expected last week,AND?????.
Ive ordered a full set of D2 TD5 cooling system hoses and a few other bits telling them I want them ALL next weekend.
May the Landy Gods smile upon us.
Andrew

[porgey]

Thanks for the Update Andrew I live in Vic so will be a bit later, neverless it looks promising Cheers George

[markd2]

hey guys these nanocoms must be coming on a slow boat from china (or is that England )

[LandyAndy]

I got a PM from Stuart today.
He is going to check again,he belives they SHOULD have arrived.
40 going to Rovacaft Perth,10 to Victoria.50 units may explain the ealier lack of connector cable.
Andrew

[CraigE]

As long as I am still on the list:D:D:D

[5teve]

thats all im bothered about too :)

Steve

[Iggy]

I went in today and they have all been sent to Vic, Sometime next week now.
Cheers Iggy

[LandyAndy]

Yes Iain told me that too.
Long wait but going to be worth having.
Andrew

[LandyAndy]

Got an email from Stuart today.
He has in Victoria what we are waiting for:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[porgey]

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused: Cheers Porgey

[LandyAndy]

NANOCOMS
For those that ordered them:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[CowsGoMoo]

NANOCOMS
For those that ordered them:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew


Wooooo Hoooooo :D

What's the next step? I haven't heard anything about payment yet.

[5teve]

yep wheres my email?

$10 i was forgotten, being one of the first! :D

i can only hope..... that i wasnt..

Steve

[Ruslan]

...I will contact everyone on the order list by email when they arrive...
Hi Macca555 (Ian?)

Could you please drop a mass e-mail to all of us just as a reminder who in a list? Or may be that list can go here, don't think it is a secret :angel:

Thanks,
Ruslan

[CowsGoMoo]

Just checked the Nanocom website. They seem to have upgraded it. Mainly cosmetic but there seems to be new features for registering and downloading firmware.

There is also a mention about Nanocom now being "Open Source". This could be interesting. Might allow 3rd party software to use the Nanocom box. Hmmm, thinking of an electronic dashbord with various engine parameters displayed with on screen dials etc.... Could be exciting.

http://web.nanocom.it/default_i.cfm

[LandyAndy]

Stuart is the one to contact,they all ended up in Victoria!!!!
Give him time,he has to get all the details back from Iain.
See here.
http://www.aulro.com/afvb/verandah/59054-nanocoms.html#post771464
They do exsist:cool::cool::cool::cool::cool:
Andrew

[gazk]

Just checked the Nanocom website. They seem to have upgraded it. Mainly cosmetic but there seems to be new features for registering and downloading firmware.

There is also a mention about Nanocom now being "Open Source". This could be interesting. Might allow 3rd party software to use the Nanocom box. Hmmm, thinking of an electronic dashbord with various engine parameters displayed with on screen dials etc.... Could be exciting.

:: Nanocom :: (http://web.nanocom.it/default_i.cfm)

Thanks for pointing me back to the NANOCOM website. They have recently (6 June) revamped the website and upgraded the PC interface software as well as the NANOCOM firmware and hardware. The latest hardware has a direct USB connection. (no need for the RS232-USB adaptor) This explains the wait for delivery, worth the wait I think.

[Macca555]

As the Nanocoms were delivered to Victoria I do not have them as yet.........
I hope to recieve them on Friday, then I will go through all orders and contact those that have ordered them for payment/delivery details......
If you need to contact me in the mean time my email address is im@rovacraft.com.au

Thanks

[CraigE]

Ok, just found out I am not on the list. Somehow got ommited.:mad:

Next order maybe.:)

[Graz]

They have finally arrived. Picked mine up from Rovercraft lunchtime today.

[LandyAndy]

Picked mine up around 10.30 today:p:p:p:p
Now to try and talk Lindsay into downloading the info using his laptop:mad::mad::mad::mad:
Andrew

[CraigE]

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Bla Bla Bla.
You guys can show them off at Mels 40th if you get there.;):p

Iain is going to try and sort something to get me one as I think my name was ommited or put on a different list and with Stuart moving there was some confusion.:D

Not that phased, always next order as I believe there still are a fair few interested that were not on the first list. Its been a big task for the guys at Rovacraft to get so many in one hit.:clap2:

Andy,
Brock is going to be playing Footy at half time on Subiaco oval on 20th July. Mell will be taking him down as I can not get time off, short notice and all the rest, people already off. Should be an awesome experience for him.

[porgey]

Stuart handed me my Nanocom just before Lunch today. What a great bloke to chat with he has a wealth of knowledge especialy L /RS Thanks for the Helpful assistance Stuart Regards George

[Macca555]

Nanocoms arrived in Perth late yesterday. I will contact everyone on Monday and send them out accordingly.......

[Rosscoe68]

Iain, i am in transit for the next few days, cant reply to the email that was sent until early next week. will provide delivery address and payment details then. Thanks
Rosscoe

[Kalbee118]

Hi Iain,

My Nanocom arrived at 10.00 this morning and it works a treat.
Thank for the speedy delivery once you had them!

[LRHybrid100]

I have been running my Nanocom for a while now and have just found a little problem when running in instrument mode - as I have been doing for a while now.

I find if you run the Nanocom and my UHF it interferes with the UHF - I only found this when on the Oodnadatta track as I put my GME TX3200 on scan mode it picks up the Nanocom on channel 27 and makes the UHF "busy" on that channel so it does not scan anymore.

I know the Aus army were rumoured to have refused the TD5 due to the noiseyness of the TD5 motor.

Any way I can fix this? As I like to leave my UHF on scan to pick up on other local traffic while travelling.

THX

LRH

[discowhite]

I have been running my Nanocom for a while now and have just found a little problem when running in instrument mode - as I have been doing for a while now.

I find if you run the Nanocom and my UHF it interferes with the UHF - I only found this when on the Oodnadatta track as I put my GME TX3200 on scan mode it picks up the Nanocom on channel 27 and makes the UHF "busy" on that channel so it does not scan anymore.

I know the Aus army were rumoured to have refused the TD5 due to the noiseyness of the TD5 motor.

Any way I can fix this? As I like to leave my UHF on scan to pick up on other local traffic while travelling.

THX

LRH

should that be anyway can I fix this?

have you turned the nano off while on ch27?? what dose it do then??
or you can program your uhf to skip that ch, i think??

cheers phil

ps. my shed was left nice and tidy for me;)
i have also made a copy of the garage door remote... thanks larry:twisted:

[Ruslan]

Any way I can fix this? As I like to leave my UHF on scan to pick up on other local traffic while travelling.
Have you tried to:
1. Ground Nanocom, check the ground on the radio?
2. Move Nanocom as far as possible from where the radio is?
3. Put HF filter on +12V wire which goes to the radio?

Cheers,
Ruslan

[fraser130]

Can someone tell me the final price you guys paid?
Ta,
Fraser

[CraigE]

$465 delivered.
I did end up getting one, thanks to Stuart.
Cheers Mate.
:twobeers::thumbsup:
Will play with it a bit more now I am home again.