Thread: Faultmate vs hawkeye vs IID BT for D3

I'm in the same boat as well as needing to reset service reminder.

I have never used any but read the brochures and watched the videos and they all seem to do about the same basic features that will satisfy me.

I've decided to wait 4-6 weeks for the iidtool bt version for d3. For me it came down price and being able to use my iPhone. If I can't use the phone I can still use the dash. I don't want to lug yet another dedicated device and definitely not a laptop to read the faults.

Just my 2c but I'm sure others can give you plenty of advice based on actual experience.

The Faultmate FCR will also do what you want Andrew, however it will only read and reset.

The ones you have mentioned will allow you to access service routines and the CCF. (service reset, suspension TTM and calibration, live data etc)

At this time as I understand it only the MSV-2 allows full access to the CCF and reflashing ECUs.

The IID Tool has the added advantage of allowing you to have 3 height calibrations saved so you can use it like LLAMS, though it would not be as user friendly.

I'm torn between IID Tool and the MSV-2 as I really want full access to the CCF and to be able to reflash, the IID Tool is adding more functionality over time and is significantly cheaper.

Originally Posted by Geedublya

I really want full access to the CCF and to be able to reflash

AFAIK the Faultmate cannot reflash D4 ecus.

Originally Posted by Graeme

AFAIK the Faultmate cannot reflash D4 ecus.

That is correct, though they tell me that it should be available soon.

Which of these systems can program keys/remotes on the D3?

I've already got a hawkeye and nancom evo left over from my D2 ownership. I know I can add a license for the hawkeye, and I know black box is working on a D3 update for the nanocom, and then I can get a license for that. Based on my D2 experience, I'm inclined to wait on the nanocom, but I'm also getting excited to dive into reading codes and changing settings on my "new" vehicle.

The hawkeye websites give very little details on exactly what it can do on D3. And I'm not sure I want to pay $200 plus cables to get a system that can only read and clear faults, if that's all it can do.