I have been looking at the Icarsoft lr2 as a useful diagnostic tool. I am a non mechanic, but want something useful to check codes and in case I get stuck far from home on a fault! Is the ICarsoft a good device or is there a better device for a similar price point?

Never used caraoft but the IID tool from gap diagnostics is a very comprehensive bit of kit. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

I haven't used the IID tool, but a nate has lent me his autel maxidiag.

His is the elite. Nice bit of kit.
It read all my fault codes and allowed me to clear them. It will also do the service light.

I have no idea if it does more or less than the IID, but it's a lot less money.
It does a whole bunch of different makes, not just land rover. Too many toys, not enough time

2011 4.4 TDV8 AB Black

The iid tool is RR specific and it's seems to do everything a main dealer can. The back up support is superb but again I haven't used anything else so maybe others might weigh in with their opinion. 2015 4.4 AB
GSXR 1000 K5
R1 1998

I bought a IID BT from Duckworth Land Rover initially for my Discovery, we also use it on my sons RR 4.4 V8 as well, its vin locked so you need to but another licence which is just £60 but its well worth it and a fantastic tool, saves a copy of the car ccf and you can store up to 3 different settings for the EAS as well easily swapping back and forth, does everything we need. the after sales support is very good.

I own - and have only ever used -a GAP IID Tool.

It’s excellent. And the support is superb.

Highly recommend. What do I put here then?

Thank you, it looks good, although at £500

dan @ duckworths is selling the iidtool for around £410 delivered... ... - .- -.




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Mine was just over £400 What do I put here then?

Brilliant thank you

Yes the price is £405 which includes delivery and 1st class post.

I looked at the icarsoft originally as for the price I believe they work very well for reading / diagnosing fault codes.

Trouble is they can't change anything like the CCM file or suspension height settings whereas the IID tool can.

Luckily for me, I found a 2nd hand IID tool on here for not much more than an icarsoft so bought that instead. Glad I did now as I've changed loads of settings which would have cost a fortune had I took it to the dealer / specialist.

If you want to mess with a cars CCF's then the icarsoft is not for you. For diagnostics its really good. i have one, its easy to use and a good bit of kit for the price.

I couldn't justify hundred of pounds for a IID toy (it would be a toy as I'm not in the trade) just to change a few CCF's.

The icar soft is cheaper still if you get the vin locked software and if faultfinding is your aim why spend more?  405 AB exec seats Baltic and Cirrus
93 RR Classic efi

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