Thread: Get a Gap tool they said ......................

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

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.

Is the tool fully up to date?

Seems odd you're having this issue only when the tool is connected.

Originally Posted by gotaflat

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/

Having a look at the generic OBD2 tool it only mentions it has access to the basic engine group ECUs. The IID will give you access to all the other ECUs.
I've used mine to diagnose the fuel system, where a generic OBD2 reader struggled with the specifics of the TDV6 fuel pumps and injection. I've used it to work on the EAS, where the generic tool didn't even know it existed. Same with the HVAC, FBH and the RSE.

I bought mine direct from GAP in Canada, and it was here in under a week (pre-covid of course) and cheaper than anywhere else I could find it at the time.

If it broke or got nicked I'd replace it with the same unit.

As a lower cost alternative to the GAP Tool without the ability to re-program ECU’s, I would seriously look at the iCarsoft LR V2 or V3. Even as a back-up to the GAP tool.

Have been contemplating getting the iCarsoft CR Pro as this also covers multi-brands (at the V2 software level) so good for the other cars at home.

And then I can across the Autel MaxiCOM MK808....so many toys and so little time and money.....

I am less and less inclined to allow others to diagnose faults on any car I have as it always seems to lead to “let’s throw more parts at it”.

Originally Posted by Tombie

Is the tool fully up to date?

Seems odd you're having this issue only when the tool is connected.

Hi Tombie. Updated tool about 3 months ago when I added your x 3 recommended updates from Canada, and well after the first "incident". Have used the tool any number of times in instrument mode, and have had a few "issues" over the months requiring a restart, but only when towing the brick and after 2-3 hours minimum of travel on a warmish day - which it turn made me think of warmed ATF.

My money is on either a faulty OBDII port, or something like the ABS shorting out and affecting other stuff - which is what I think happened last time and DazzaTD5 fixed it while fiddling and waiting for a replacement ECU I think it was - maybe he'll remember and chip in.

A crossed wire (or wires) on the OBDII port would throw lots of errors. Could be internal cabling on the car or the GAP Tool if faulty.

I once accidentally connected the Nanocom with the wrong lead and boy did the D3 have a fit. It was the 300 Amigo’s at a Disco rave party.

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Anyone want to sell me their crappy useless GAP Tool?

.. 😂 😂 😂

I should have asked that a couple of weeks ago because I just bought one myself.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Hi Tombie. Updated tool about 3 months ago when I added your x 3 recommended updates from Canada, and well after the first "incident". Have used the tool any number of times in instrument mode, and have had a few "issues" over the months requiring a restart, but only when towing the brick and after 2-3 hours minimum of travel on a warmish day - which it turn made me think of warmed ATF.

My money is on either a faulty OBDII port, or something like the ABS shorting out and affecting other stuff - which is what I think happened last time and DazzaTD5 fixed it while fiddling and waiting for a replacement ECU I think it was - maybe he'll remember and chip in.

That's unlucky Gav. I'm at 254000ks now and touch wood I've been extremely lucky. To the point I won't consider anything else.. Because with my k's I'll get nothing for it.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

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.

Could the problem be, inserting obd tool whilst car is running?
Rob