Hi all,
Recently purchased a 2002 Disco 2 SE w/ 175k and it needs some love. I'm not mechanical but handy and willing to put in the wrench time but I feel like I chase my tail and know sometimes you need the right tool for the job regardless of capability. I've done a ton of research online and on the various forums trying to find a scanner tool and found most recommend the Hawkeye or Nanocom. AB (Atlantic British) sells the iLand and iCarsoft but I've not seen as much discussion around those tools as I have the Hawkeye or Nanocom. My primary needs are LR specific so I don't need a universal solution although if the price is comparable I don't have a problem investing a little more in a tool that can read other makes/models. I have an Ultra Gauge so have basic code reading and clearing capabilities but need to deal with the 3 amigos, bleed brakes, service engine light, brake light, etc.
Here's where I'm stuck, at least one of the issues of why I need a better Diagnostic tool. I unplugged the sensor on the brake fluid cap, brake light comes on. Was not on prior to me unplugging the sensor. I checked the fluid level and float, it was ok. The parking brake switch I'm assuming is fine being it was never pulled and the light was not on previous. Checked all brake lights and all are good. Now I'm stuck and need a code reader that can tell me what's wrong and what to fix. Was considering the iCarsoft LR V3.0 but it's pricey and I don't know if I just need to dig into the forums and research more or if there are other products out there that will do what I need them to and communicate it back to me in a language I can understand. For example "Oxy Sensor Heater Upstream Cat bank 1 Drive cycle C: Signal out of range - above maximum = Replace this O2 Sensor" Any advice is appreciated.
2002 Discovery II SE | 175K
Recently purchased a 2002 Disco 2 SE w/ 175k and it needs some love. I'm not mechanical but handy and willing to put in the wrench time but I feel like I chase my tail and know sometimes you need the right tool for the job regardless of capability. I've done a ton of research online and on the various forums trying to find a scanner tool and found most recommend the Hawkeye or Nanocom. AB (Atlantic British) sells the iLand and iCarsoft but I've not seen as much discussion around those tools as I have the Hawkeye or Nanocom. My primary needs are LR specific so I don't need a universal solution although if the price is comparable I don't have a problem investing a little more in a tool that can read other makes/models. I have an Ultra Gauge so have basic code reading and clearing capabilities but need to deal with the 3 amigos, bleed brakes, service engine light, brake light, etc.
Here's where I'm stuck, at least one of the issues of why I need a better Diagnostic tool. I unplugged the sensor on the brake fluid cap, brake light comes on. Was not on prior to me unplugging the sensor. I checked the fluid level and float, it was ok. The parking brake switch I'm assuming is fine being it was never pulled and the light was not on previous. Checked all brake lights and all are good. Now I'm stuck and need a code reader that can tell me what's wrong and what to fix. Was considering the iCarsoft LR V3.0 but it's pricey and I don't know if I just need to dig into the forums and research more or if there are other products out there that will do what I need them to and communicate it back to me in a language I can understand. For example "Oxy Sensor Heater Upstream Cat bank 1 Drive cycle C: Signal out of range - above maximum = Replace this O2 Sensor" Any advice is appreciated.
2002 Discovery II SE | 175K