Device for Clearing Codes
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What I said above. https://discoweb.org/index.php?threads/device-for-clearing-codes.97655/post-1087587
In the nearly 15 years I've had my D2, I've needed it to be programmed once - when I took the airbags off the rear and put in springs. Not worth the $100s (or even $1000s) for a single vehicle (or even manufacturer) license to "program" to me. Reading and clearing codes on the ABS/SRS/ECU are just fine for me, and I imagine 99.9% of all Rover owners. YMMV
The things that people are "told" they need a computer to fix - bleeding brakes, replacing a MAF, etc - they really don't.
For those in here with multiple LR's, which reader covers the most? I'm looking at the Foxwell to cover both my 00D2 and my 08 LR3.
appreciate your thoughts/recommendations, mv
appreciate your thoughts/recommendations, mv
I'm using the Foxwell NT510. It works well for reading and clearing codes on both vehicles. It also takes you through all of the special functions for the lr3.
The only issue I'm having is with resetting the steering angle sensor on the lr3. At this point I'm not sure if it's the scanner or the sensor itself.
I should know later today when I try a different scanner and if that doesn't work, a new sensor.
The only issue I'm having is with resetting the steering angle sensor on the lr3. At this point I'm not sure if it's the scanner or the sensor itself.
I should know later today when I try a different scanner and if that doesn't work, a new sensor.
Just confirmed that the Foxwell will not properly reset the steering angle sensor on an LR3. Will be emailing the company to see if they have a fix.
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You are completely off base here. Adaptions should be reset when some sensors or parts are replaced. On newer Rovers it relearns top dead center when you fix a timing chain issue. The mass air flow sensor or throttle position sensor needs adaption reset because you have changed something that will not learn, like a new closed throttle position. But if you don't fix a problem first, the only thing resetting adaptions would do is turn off the engine light for a short time. So no issues cleaned up.
Ive had an Autel MD 802 all-system for about 4 years now.
It's about the best you can get for the price in terms of a reader/clearer for any system in any make/model IMHO
It's about the best you can get for the price in terms of a reader/clearer for any system in any make/model IMHO
When I hook up my diagnostic testers to troubleshoot a person's auto, I always reset the adaptions. I've never had any bad feedback or problems. If anything, people start to notice a positive response in driving after 500+ miles once the ECU learns a new driving style.
In certain circumstances, I believe resetting the adaptions every once in awhile will help especially if you buy a new auto. You don't know how well the PO took care of the auto, if they used the correct fuel/octane, if they kept up with the scheduled maintenance, if they bad driving habits "drove it like they stole it". The ECU stores all this bad history and reacts to it.
I say... clear the bad history and start afresh by resetting the adaptions.
But your not fixing anything is the point I'm making. I reset adaptions all the time myself. I'm just saying it's not fixing any problems. It's more like cleaning up your work area after you fixed something.
The one case I don't recommend resetting adaptions is when you have really high miles and the trans is questionable. Resetting adaptions will make the trans stop working. The adaptive learning is all that's keeping some transmissions going.
The one case I don't recommend resetting adaptions is when you have really high miles and the trans is questionable. Resetting adaptions will make the trans stop working. The adaptive learning is all that's keeping some transmissions going.
Looks like they have upgraded models for even less now...
https://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiDi...07BXPLJ3K/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
Bought/received the Foxwell 520 and like it so far. I've only used to reset the Three Amigos on my 00 DII and to initiate an ABS pump cycle.
It gave me a number of codes I haven't addressed/researched yet. My Amigos hit after some off-roading/CDL lock use.
Codes;
ECU Ground or Reference ground fault
Rear Right outlet valve open circuit
Rear Right outlet valve short to internal supply
Rear Left sensor single erratic
Shuttle valve switch electrical failure.
Appreciate the comments between my last two posts; learned a bit, going to buy a new shuttle valve, two wheel sensors.
It gave me a number of codes I haven't addressed/researched yet. My Amigos hit after some off-roading/CDL lock use.
Codes;
ECU Ground or Reference ground fault
Rear Right outlet valve open circuit
Rear Right outlet valve short to internal supply
Rear Left sensor single erratic
Shuttle valve switch electrical failure.
Appreciate the comments between my last two posts; learned a bit, going to buy a new shuttle valve, two wheel sensors.
Here's the fix for the ABS modulator. Use Option B. Works like a charm.
https://landroverclubvi.weebly.com/abs-mod.html
The grounds it's crying about are right behind the left headlamp on the core support. Shuttle valve switch is the common shittery you can finds loads of writeups around here. Several ways to fix it. The speed sensor erratic probably the hub and bearing, but you could end up doing something called an overlay of some harness for that circuit. The overlay harness has a part # and a bulletin that describes the whole mess. That short to internal supply on an outlet valve? That one should keep it sporty for you.
Thanks much discostew, I just pulled it into the garage to do the front cover/water pump gaskets, and will ad those items to the list. Funny, that speed sensor Rear Left is probably dead on as that's a KY junkyard hub on there from a couple years ago. Wondering if the short to internal supply might be a symptom of both a weak battery and alternator combo.
I found the Autel MaxiLink ML629 on Amazon, then after scrolling a bit, noticed "There is a newer model of this item".
The Autel AP200 is a wireless (Bluetooth) OBD2 scanner for use with iPhone or Android.
The Autel AP200 is a wireless (Bluetooth) OBD2 scanner for use with iPhone or Android.