Thread: Nanocom screen does not turn on - OB2 nor USB to computer

Originally Posted by V8Ian

What's the alternative?

G'day, maaaaate!

Originally Posted by V8Ian

What's the alternative?

Ian that was my concern also. Now with 2 x D2's in the family, one with auto and SLS I need to be able to deep dive into the beating heart of these vehicles from time to time. I cannot think of any other bit of kit that will do everything (including key programming) that the Nanocom does (when it is working). I am keen to hear of any alternatives (from memory there was Hawkeye but I do not think it did the key programming).

Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

Ian that was my concern also. Now with 2 x D2's in the family, one with auto and SLS I need to be able to deep dive into the beating heart of these vehicles from time to time. I cannot think of any other bit of kit that will do everything (including key programming) that the Nanocom does (when it is working). I am keen to hear of any alternatives (from memory there was Hawkeye but I do not think it did the key programming).

Cheers

Hawkeye did little programming. Not sure what implications the demise of Bearmach would have on it as well.

Trouble is the D2 and P38 are kind of orphans, especially the TD5 Discos. Lack of OBD2 compliance. Trouble with the Nanocom is it has no valid competition ( unless you can source, and afford, LR's TestBook ), so BlackBox can pretty much do as they please.

I have been emailing with BBS - even a modest repair such as screen would amount, with freight both ways, about $350 AUD and if more serious they would let me know (it could be slightly lower if a minor repair). I have asked BBS if the repaired product comes with a warranty - if not it does not make a lot of sense to me to get it repaired (especially given the reports from others on AULRO about further issues). I would have thought keeping the unit and buying a new one would make more sense for the warranty and having at least something spare in the old one that might be of use if the new one fails down the track. These of course are the downsides of having an old vehicle that is still electronically complex. I have had mine since late 2019. It has had little use but I suppose I did get to code some spare keys and that alone is probably worth the cost of the Nanocom. Anyway food for thought. The new one is $675 Australian and presumably freight on that will be about $120 so an expensive little number.

Cheers

Originally Posted by V8Ian

What's the alternative?

for D2 or TD5 Defender as others have quite rightly pointed out, not much.

D3, D4, Defender TDCi nothing is better than the GAP tool and is the only thing I trust on newer Land Rover models

BBS have just confirmed that no warranty is offered on their repaired items. Mmm. Cheers

Originally Posted by ozscott

BBS have just confirmed that no warranty is offered on their repaired items. Mmm. Cheers

You're welcome to borrow mine, it will be of no use to you engine wise, though.

Originally Posted by ozscott

BBS have just confirmed that no warranty is offered on their repaired items. Mmm. Cheers

so their customer support for their product has not changed then.
I had one repaired 3 times.