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bigbo



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Replacement for IID tool?

I was reading this post
https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic72172.html
and looked at other posts on youtube from Bens garage and came across some posts looking at diagnostic reader reviews that he has done.

I have been looking at replacing my IID tool as it will not work on my car. Don't ask I've lost interest in getting it to work.

One review caught my interest as it seems that it will do everything and more that I need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31cI6Fldev...p;index=18

It looks too good to be true and as they say if it looks too good, then...

Has anybody on this forum purchased one?

At £120 I am very tempted to buy anyway, I'll get my money back selling my iid tool.

David
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i think there are cheaper error code clearing devices about...some probably show live values but if you want to adjust settings like suspension etc then the GAP iidtool is the best value... ... - .- -.




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PeteT80



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Re: Replacement for IID tool?

bigbo wrote:
I have been looking at replacing my IID tool as it will not work on my car. Don't ask I've lost interest in getting it to work.

Email Pat at GAP. Mine stopped working after an update a few years back and he sent me a new one direct from Canada free of charge.

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Kot



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So far the cheap Autel AP200 has worked for me.

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bigbo



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The tool I am looking at has the same capabilities as the IID it is a two way device and includes functions like Suspension calibration, brake bleeding key coding etc etc.
It supports any car, the list is quite amazing and includes some brands I've barely heard of.

You do not have to buy a support package unless you choose to get annual updates which my understanding is that when you get your tool the fist job is to install the latest software for all cars. If you don't update your car then you don't need to update the tool.

So it seems that £130 is a no brainer

And that's why I ask the question has any one tried one of these new breeds of diagnostic tool's?

David Range Rover 4.2 Supercharged 2006
Ford Focus EcoBoost 1.5 2017
MG TF 2003

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Land Rover Discovery 2
Jaguar Mk2 3.8 - Company car
MG Midget 1974 - Concours

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certainly sounds attractive if it does various makes of cars... ... - .- -.




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Daft question, have you tried plugging a different diagnostic in to check it’s not a fault with your OBD port?

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Gremlin500



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@Bigbo:

It’s a Chinese made tool, so you can get it much cheaper from AE, currently £91.59:

THINKCAR Thinkdiag 2 OBD2 Scanner Support CAN FD Protocols Fit For GM Car Brands Free Full Softwares 16 Reset Functions ECU Code
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EJockQo

Seems to be for GM cars? Many other lower-priced tools will do 80% that the iiD tool does, but usually not edit the CCF file, you may not need that, of course. The other thing is, what is the support like?

If you want a tool with liftime updates and USA support, I can recommend the iCarSoft LRV3 which is £150 and can do all the stuff you mention, (I have used the tool and used the support, and a real person does get back to you).

I now use the iiD tool, purely because it was the only tool I could find to edit the CCF file, and allowed me to add Traffic Sign Recognition with Speed Alert to my Vogue, amongst other changes.

As above, before you spend your money, try to contact Pat at GAP, they have the best support out there, even for tools purchased 2nd hand -ask me how I know! “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

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