Thread: Again!! Nanocom vs IID (and others)

I should also add that i want a diagnostic tool for the following reasons
- fault diagnosing and clearing
- live data
- EAS adjustment
- entry and exit into tight tolerance mode at the tyre shops.

Cheers

Dan

Dan
They are probably both good, and seem to do the searching and clearing of faults, and adjust some stuff.

I have an BT IID tool. The iPhone interface works great and is quite intuitive to use. The live readings and log function seems very good. It has saved me money already by allowing me to identify & fix a fault myself.

Dan I haven't got, nor used, an IID tool but bought a nanocom at the last group buy.

To answer your question - it is for the D3 so it is model locked. You purchase an additional unlock code for other models - D4, Defender or whatever. Not sure on the cost of that - you would need to PM BBS Guy and ask.

Happy with it so far as I bought it for pretty much the reasons you listed in your second post, although I am still waiting for the next firmware which should include learning new keys. HTH.

Hi,
I have a NAnocom and a iid.

I purchased the Nanocom first and then the iid.

The Nanocom is much slower and to move around pages. Got the iid because every time I wanted to get a new unlock code it took a long time. Especially over a holiday time. Plus it would occasionally lock up.

They also seem to get arsy if you query them over things or don't agree to their opinion!

The Nanocom does connect nicely on my Defender and can view the live data on the go. With my Disco 3 and RRS both are a pain to leave in due to the location of the plug...near the acc and brake pedal. I can use the iid tool on the Disco and RRS but don't like too leave it there....sur it will get kicked when moving foot!!

Still learning about the Iid and all its uses.

Chilly

Thanks Chilly

So, in your opinion, how much better is the IID? Is it worth an extra $300? It seems much easier to navigate, and much faster too.

I really dont know how much ill use the tool. I fear that if its the nanocom it will be as little as possible, but with the IID, particularly if i get an android head unit, it will be much more frequently.

Chilly, LRD14 (Scott) has bought an extension lead for the OBD port so that he can have the IID plugged in and out of the way. Check out his thread if you're interested.

Cheers

Dan

Originally Posted by Disco-tastic

Also, while im at it, can either tool be reassigned to a new vehicle. If i upgrade to a D4 will i need to buy a new tool or can i just pay a fee to change it over?

WRT the the IID. The base licence is both vin locked and model locked. That is, basic functions (error codes, and clearing errors + maybe some other functions) can be performed on the model. Advanced functions (EAS control + some others) can only be performed on the specific vin.

If you change vin within the same model a small fee is payable about ~$30 I think. Unsure what fees are payable if you change models but I'm pretty certain they can be reassigned.

I have a IID, if they are $800 now they sure have increased in price rapidly I remember paying ~$500. For me it was a toss up between buying a LAMS unit or an IID tool - I wanted a convenient way to change height. The LAMS was better in this respect but for the same ~$, at the time, IID gave me way more functionality plus I got the EAS control as well.

Yeah im the same ferret - i want to change height but the IID tool has a much broader appeal than Llams. That said, Llams is on the wish list too as its so good at what it does!

Cheers

Dan

Hi Dan

There's a IIDTool version without BT as well, which is cheaper. I would think that device would be a better comparison to the Nanocom. I had a non-BT IIDTool before but took GAP's upgrade offer to a BT version. I'm really happy with the BT version, mobile device interface works better than the steering wheel controls ever did on my car (Sometimes the display did not update to the next menu item when using the steering wheel control buttons. That issue remained with the BT version so may be something with my car, not the IIDTool devices).

Ron