Thread: Gap Diagnostic IIDTool BT essential or nice to have?

Originally Posted by loanrangie

Only advantage for the nano is that its not vin locked so you can use it on any D3/D4/RRS.

ah that is good, re gap, you can buy extra/change vin licenses

Nice to have. If you are happy to pay someone to sort things out then it's not necessary.

Originally Posted by twr7cx

Nice to have. If you are happy to pay someone to sort things out then it's not necessary.

Disagree, when travelling remote and you get a check engine light it could be something simple you can safely bypass and continue on with if you have the code info.

For example it could be a height sensor or speed sensor or MAP sensor or turbo actuator. The new part can be discussed and sourced ahead of where you are going.

Many a car has returned on a flatbed because they have a check engine light and are told not to proceed. This leaves caravans and owners stranded and all sorts of angst.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Disagree, when travelling remote and you get a check engine light it could be something simple you can safely bypass and continue on with if you have the code info.

For example it could be a height sensor or speed sensor or MAP sensor or turbo actuator. The new part can be discussed and sourced ahead of where you are going.

Many a car has returned on a flatbed because they have a check engine light and are told not to proceed. This leaves caravans and owners stranded and all sorts of angst.

Agree, they are a must if you frequently venture past any major city or travel remote.
Even for a home mechanic they can be a life saver.