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  1. 5th January 2021, 03:48 PM #61
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    Quote Originally Posted by twr7cx View Post
    Really depends what you want it for. For us the purchase of the GAP Diagnostics IID Tool has well paid for itself. It's allowed me to program three replacement Smart Keys, read and clear fault codes, apply ECU remap and EGR deactivation patches for our two D4s - and anything beyond this now is continued dividends. Plus the hardware retains some of its own value if I was to ever decide to sell it on.
    Are there many locksmiths that can code keys affordably? What is a key worth without being programmed?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Birdboy View Post
    Are there many locksmiths that can code keys affordably? What is a key worth without being programmed?
    Local lock smith with the equipment recently charged $120.00 or so for a Ford BF Falcon ignition key (has the immobiliser chip in it) without the button box!
    I think three Range Rover keys supplied cost me about that and then used my IID Tool to program them.
    Likely that Land Rover products would be more expensive than local Aussie Falcon bits, but lets pretend they're the same cost, that's a potential $240.00 saving for me, towards the cost of the IID Tool right there...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Birdboy View Post
    Are there many locksmiths that can code keys affordably? What is a key worth without being programmed?
    I took my spare key to my local shopping centre KEYMAN kiosk and he was able to program my key for me off my original. I think it ,Amy have been $120 and it took him a walk to the car to do it..
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    I’ve programmed 4 keys with my Gap tool, the fobs cost about $15 each.

    By my calculations that’s saved around $400.
    Add service functions and my Gap has paid itself off about 5 times over.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 101RRS View Post
    Yes a highly overrated piece of kit - fine if you want to go into systems and play with things but cheaper option to just read codes.

    I have had my RRS for 10 years and 180,000km and never needed a Gap tool - happy with the settings in the car. I have a Faultmate FCR to read my codes and it works fine - never needed to play with the systems.

    If such an issue did pop up and it never has, just get my indy to do it - charges about $50 depending what is needed.
    No need for a GAP tool if you just drive around the burbs.
    I have just bought this tool for a Disco 4 I'm intending to buy in the very near future, as I will be doing quite a bit of fairly remote traveling and I won't be near any LR agents/indies ... so I need to be able to diagnose faults and make repairs myself where necessary.
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    Yep used mine yesterday when "restricted performance " appeared on the screen.
    Pulled over, plugged in, cleared faults, good to go. Paid for itself in one go to ease the inconvenience.
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    Get a Gap tool they said ......................

    I’m now an official member of the GAP club! Yippeee thanks to Aulro. 240,000km without it though but in years ahead I might need it.

    Another guy I know with SDV6 had engine light and $800 later all it was was a faulty MAP sensor which you’d pay for the tool just in that common issue with simple fix.
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    Where is the best place to buy a GAP tool?
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    whats is the best way to go with IID tool?

    I really have not investigated the functionality -

    Land Rover & Jaguar OBD2 Scan Tool Full System

    or similar???

    vs

    https://www.gap-diagnostic.com/shop/iidtool-bt/


    cheers
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    99% sure its not the GAPtool at fault, but for the second time in about 12 months, I inserted the tool into the OBDII port and lost all electrics. Didn't help that I was waiting at the lights with van on tow just heading off to Kalbarri!!!! Thank the supreme being for Ultimate RACWA cover.

    From my limited understanding, last time Dazza found an issue with dry solder joints that affected the ABS, so hopefully something as simple and easily found/rectified this time around. Only trouble is we are now starting to lose faith in the old girl (at 280,000 km last week) for any long/country trips.

    My tool also has a slightly loose cover, but short of using a hose type clamp, I've not yet discovered how to tighten it, as I can't see any screws.
    D4 MY16 TDV6 - Cambo towing magic, Traxide Batteries, X Lifter, GAP ID Tool, Snorkel, Mitch Hitch, Clearview Mirrors, F&R Dashcams, CB
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    SADLY SOLD MY04 D2a TD5 auto and MY10 D4 2.7 both with lots of goodies
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