Thread: 6sp versus 8sp transmission

Originally Posted by rapserv

Will this tool display EGT Mike?
I looked through their gauges list I didn't see it.

The IID tool provides a lot of live values, incl EGT, trans temp, manifold pressure. It’s pretty amazing.

Originally Posted by josh.huber

Great cars, I didn't buy new.. But bought early.. So I'm in the boat of rapid decline.. But not an issue if I never sell it.

Technology scares people. Land Rover brag about it.. Toyota hides it.

I do my maintenance and it's been a great buy. I should group more repairs into the same time. I always feel like I'm working or planning on it lately.

That’s why mines still off the road. No mechanical issues, just grouping the upgrade work into one job lot.

3 x UK deliveries will have it sorted a few days after their arrival.

Originally Posted by rapserv

Yes .. I'm much the same.
I've got EGT, Transmission and Head temp gauges plus a boost pressure guage in the D2 and will find it difficult to go to a D4 3.0L without .. so I'll probably just put the EGT and Transmissions gauges back in the new one .. just for my own sanity.

Or buy a diagnostic tool like Gap or Ultra that has instrument mode where you select the parameters you want, such as EGT, coolant and ATF.

Originally Posted by rar110

The IID tool provides a lot of live values, incl EGT, trans temp, manifold pressure. It’s pretty amazing.

I do have the GAP IID Tool but I don't want it to be plugged in all the time. GAP also advise NOT to have it connected permanently.
I agree with Mikes view that the IID Tool should be kept for when it's needed.

Originally Posted by gavinwibrow

Or buy a diagnostic tool like Gap or Ultra that has instrument mode where you select the parameters you want, such as EGT, coolant and ATF.

When you say 'Ultra' .. I'm assuming that you are talking about the 'UltraGauge'.
Looking through their website, there is no mention of EGT. Also no mention of EGT monitoring in the EM Plus or MX models either.
So it looks like it might be a matter of either accessing the vehicles OBD2 signal and displaying that on a separate gauge or installing a separate probe/gauge.

Originally Posted by rapserv

I do have the GAP IID Tool but I don't want it to be plugged in all the time. GAP also advise NOT to have it connected permanently.
I agree with Mikes view that the IID Tool should be kept for when it's needed.

I agree, not practical as permanent gauge. Only if you think there is a need at that time.

Originally Posted by rapserv

I do have the GAP IID Tool but I don't want it to be plugged in all the time. GAP also advise NOT to have it connected permanently.
I agree with Mikes view that the IID Tool should be kept for when it's needed.

I have mine plugged in all the time. I put a flat ribbon cable from the connector up behind the steering wheel cover and it simply just sits there. I use it frequently to lower the car to its bump stops which is much lower than access height and helpful for my disabled wife to get into the car. I understand that it's not needed generally by most people. The caveat from GAP about not leaving it plugged in is to protect the car's battery. If you don't disconnect it via the blue tooth app (not physically although that would obviously work)it will keeping polling, looking for your phone or tablet etc which means it is effectively switched on all the time. Over time this will drain your battery. Unfortunately I cannot remember the name of the member who found this out from GAP but that is the reason they say not to leave it connected rather than a problem with it being plugged in per se. Mine has been connected full time for over 5 years with no issues at all. If I forget to disconnect it via the app before I get out I go back to the car and do it.

Martin

Originally Posted by letherm

I have mine plugged in all the time. I put a flat ribbon cable from the connector up behind the steering wheel cover and it simply just sits there.

I leave mine in all the time also, just plugged straight into the socket. Initially I was worried I'd belt it, but it's never been an issue for me or anyone else who's driven the car.