Have Land Rover or Jaguar 2017 and want to clear DTCs, MIL lights and program keys if possible, which VCI should I get? The answer is both of the two is ok: JLR DOIP VCI with Pathfinder or VXDIAG VCX Nano with JLR SDD.
Top 1: JLR DOIP VCI diagnostic tool running Pathfinder software
JLR DOIP VCI running Pathfinder software works for Land Rover the 2017 year (from Range Rover/Range Rover Sports (L405/L494).
Besides, the DoIP VCI will be capable of interfacing with the 2014-2016 Multi-CAN architecture vehicle lines on the Pathfinder diagnostic system. Pre-2014 and vehicles not detailed here will continue to use the current diagnostic system and VCIs.
The way to use Pathfinder software to read & clear fault codes:
Car: Land Rover Range Rover L405 2007
Guide:
Run Pathfinder
log in with user name and password
Warnings:
To use this maintenance tool, you should agree with items below:
– you’ve already read Garage Maintenance User Guide, the first section “Basic information”
– know how to use this tool to perform PDI, maintenance, diagnostics, etc.
– only used for Jaguar Land Rover vehicles
– finish junior training of JLR diagnostic tools
– obey laws & rules of vehicle health and security in your areas
– obey all policies & procedures of the dealer repairing
Search your vehicle via VIN
Auto scan
Automatic ignition switch not supported
Click on OK
Car information:
Land Rover Range Rover L405 (DoIP)
VIN: XXXXXXXX
YEAR: 2007
MILEAGE: 5804km
ENGINE: 306DT – V6 3.0 DIESEL
TRANSMISSION: Automatic
DRIVER: LHD (left-hand driver)
TYPE: 5 DOOR STATION WAGON
ACCESSORY: STANDARD
Go to ECU Diagnostics
Reading fault codes
Read All DTCs
Clear all DTCs
Refresh DTCs
Done!
DoIP VCI clone coverage: (14-16MY)
XE (X760)
F-Pace (X761)
F-Type (X152)
XF (X260)
XJ (X351) – 16MY only
Evoque (L538)
Discovery Sport (L550)
Range Rover (L405)
Range Rover Sport (L494)
Claim: The above-mentioned JLR DOIP VCI with Pathfinder software is china clone.
Top 2: VXDIAG VCX NANO Jaguar/Land Rover running SDD V145:
It’s an auto diagnostic/programming tool made by Allscanner, is capable of performing basic obdii diagnostic and ECU programming on Jaguar/Land Rover cars incl. 2017 year.
source: http://www.obd2shop.co.uk/wholesale/vxdiag-vcx-nano-for-jlr-latest-version.html
The way to use VXDIAG VCX NANO for Land Rover diagnostics:
Run JLR SDD, click on “SDD” to Login.
After you can see “The SPX – I – VIEW is connected” at the right corner, click “Continue”.
Auto VIN Read.
Go to “Diagnose”.
Select symptom, SDD covers Chassis, power train, electrical and body
Here: select Powertrain – Engine system – Engine cooling, then click “Continue” to identify recommendations for selected symptoms.
After complete identifying recommendations for selected symptoms, click on “Diagnose”.
Click on “Diagnose”, select Powertrain – Engine system – Engine cooling, then click “Continue” to load recommended candidates.
Select market specification, click on “Save”, then go to analyzing data…
Find out “Complete Vehicle – Clear all stored diagnostic trouble codes.”, click on “Run”
Pop up “Ignition On Check”, click on “Continue”
Clearing DTC.
Get operation tips, continue.
Back to the menu, and select “Session”, then click on the “refresh” Icon
Click “DTCs” to view fault codes read from vehicle.
Vxdiag Vcx Nano JLR coverage:
Work with Jaguar and Land Rover from 2005 to 2017
Land Rover: L316, L319, L320, L322, L359, L405,L494, L550, L538 vehicle lines
Jaguar: X100, X150, X152, X202, X250, X350, X351, X400 vehicle lines.
That’s all
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