IS IT WORTH BUYING A NANOCOM

[tyreplus4x4]

Hi Guys
would like to know is it worth buying a Nanocom and at what pricing. I have a 2000 TD5 Defender and of what benifit would i have using it any advise please.

Cheers George

[Tusker]

Its primarily a diagnostic tool, with some reset features.It'll give a variety of readings, but there's no way of knowing if they're too high or too low. That needs experience in the trade, & some supplementary stuff. There are some threads around sharing readings, what's important & what to ignore, its worth printing off all those. For me its peace of mind when going bush. If I ever have a problem with the electronics - which have been totally reliable to date - hopefully giving the readings via satphone to someone who knows what they're doing will diagnose the problem, & facilitate a temporary/permanent repair more easily.Replacing say a MAF sensor or throttle pedal thingy at a country town garage has got to be cheaper than flatbedding it to the nearest dealer or capital city specialist.RegardsMax P

[Blknight.aus]

if your going to get it as a diagnostics AID and a reset tool Yes...

If your going to get it so you can do "my td5's engine temp climbed 1 degree above the nominal average specification today whilst climbing a hill do I need to have the pump bolt loctited, the radiator rodded, the injector harness cleaned out or has my head gasket just given its notice that it wants to throw in the towel" posts then NO....

[Psimpson7]

Dave, so true and very funny:D

[Captain_Rightfoot]

The other thing is there is a chance that someone near you will have one and will help if you need something reset.

if you don't do remote travel that may be perfectly adequate.

From what I can see defenders don't have as much electrical "character" as do disco's so you might not need it that often :)

[CraigE]

With total lack of Land Rover support and networks in Australia and good independent LR workshops in short supply, it is like gold to have one. I flatebed trip will more than pay for it.
:D:D

[tyreplus4x4]

thanks to everyone for there replies i do want it for diagnostics and i will be doing remote trips in the future and yes a flat bed truck in remote areas would be much more expensive than the Nanocom so thanks again.

Cheers George:D

[Shaker]

What are they worth?

[mcrover]

They are worth about $400+ any extras that you need, e.g. software etc for the laptop you can connect to it from what I can gather.

I think it would be cheaper to go buy a 300Tdi Deefa than bother with one but thats just an opinion.

They were relatively cheap for a while but because of the aussie dollar craping itself the price has climbed apparently.

Do a search there is plenty of info about this site, dont rely on what I have said, I dont have one and I would rather buy spares and hand tools than ever have to buy one.

I hate the ones I will need to get soon for work and I think this is just another way manufacturers have found to relieve the owner of cash.

[McDisco]

They are worth about $400+ any extras that you need, e.g. software etc for the laptop you can connect to it from what I can gather

Nearly right on the price, but you dont have to buy the software. And the benefit of the nanocom is that they dont sting you for any update or changes. They are continually updating the firmware and adding functions.

You might need to buy a USD serial adaptor if you get an older model like I did. But otherwise your only up for the initial buy.

Check out the website - :: Nanocom :: (http://web.nanocom.it/default_i.cfm)

Angus

[Barefoot Dave]

Don't suppose anyone is interested in leasing one for 45 days Mid Dec onwards? ; ))
Seriously.
I am torn between a CODAN and the nanocom for our little jaunt.
Limited funds:(
Dave.

[Captain_Rightfoot]

Don't suppose anyone is interested in leasing one for 45 days Mid Dec onwards? ; ))
Seriously.
I am torn between a CODAN and the nanocom for our little jaunt.
Limited funds:(
Dave.

Probably not but you could maybe borrow mine. You'd have to get me a new one if you drowned it or lost it though!

[Graeme]

Don't suppose anyone is interested in leasing one for 45 days Mid Dec onwards? ; ))
Seriously.
I am torn between a CODAN and the nanocom for our little jaunt.
Limited funds:(
Dave.
Unless you know how to interpret the information, you might need the Codan too!

[Shaker]

Is this similar?

Land Rover Discovery clear ABS,Traction control lights - eBay 4x4 Accessories, Exterior, Car Parts, Accessories, Cars, Bikes, Boats. (end time 03-Nov-08 12:16:41 AEDST) (http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Land-Rover-Discovery-clear-ABS-Traction-control-lights_W0QQitemZ150306278957QQcmdZViewItem?hash=it em150306278957&_trkparms=39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14)

[B-A-S]

I have a couple of resonably priced TD5 engine diagnostic tools for sale here.


Landrover TD5 Engine Diagnostics
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=320314888102)

Im unsure of the shipping cost to Au but i would think it wont be that much.

Regards Pete

[Blknight.aus]

a word of caution...

some laptop serial ports may not work with those units,

if you get one and it doesnt work try it on a different breed of laptop BEFORE you make complaints about it. I keep a couple of antique toshiba laptops around for just this purpose.

BAS how many of them have you got for grabs?

[B-A-S]

a word of caution...

some laptop serial ports may not work with those units,

if you get one and it doesnt work try it on a different breed of laptop BEFORE you make complaints about it. I keep a couple of antique toshiba laptops around for just this purpose.

BAS how many of them have you got for grabs?

HI Blknight.aus

There was 2 listed on Ebay and one has gone to a buyer in spain already.
There is the last one still left at the moment at that price.

I will be probabaly be getting some more soon ish, but ive a feeling that the cost is going to to up slightly on the next batch.
I got 20 units last time so got a good price on them which im passing on with the last 2 units i have which are now listed at slightly less than cost.

Regards Pete

[Captain_Rightfoot]

I have a couple of resonably priced TD5 engine diagnostic tools for sale here.


Landrover TD5 Engine Diagnostics
(http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=320314888102)

Im unsure of the shipping cost to Au but i would think it wont be that much.

Regards Pete
I could see read faults, but not clear faults. Do they allow you to do that?

[B-A-S]

Yes it is in the fault screen i forgot to add that one to the advert, see pic.



http://www.bellautoservices.co.uk/td5-diag-fault.JPG (http://www.bellautoservices.co.uk/)

[greg-g]

Hi
I'm new to the diagnostics side of TD5's
How does the Nanocom compare to the TD5 Diagnostics unit.
I've been thinking of getting something as I plan to keep my 2004 TD5 Auto for a while.

Thanks

Greg

[B-A-S]

It works realy well, there are differences of course, eg namocom has a screen mine does not.
if you want to do discovery BCU then my tool does not coever it .

But for engine diagostics i think its very very good.

Regards Pete

[Barefoot Dave]

Captain Rightfoot, thanks for the offer, mate. I may have to take you up on that. Will let you know.
Replacement guarantee is a given ; )

Cheers, Dave.:)

[Graeme]

It works realy well, there are differences of course, eg namocom has a screen mine does not.
if you want to do discovery BCU then my tool does not coever it .

But for engine diagostics i think its very very good.

Regards Pete
Nanocom also has D2 SLABS and immobiliser support, which are probably just as useful as the engine diagnostics.

[B-A-S]

Yes you are correct, my tool only has the immo and engine ecu functions.

[Shaker]

Does the Geniscan GS400 work with Disco 2 TD5?

[B-A-S]

No it does not work i have one here