Hi, I am just wondering whether an OBD reader tool, Autophix OM850, is any good for doing stuff on the P38. I am guessing that it is only a code reader as it costs around £80.
I can't really justify a Nanocomso I am interested in whether there is much point in something like this Autophix OM850 ?
Pierre3.
Won't work any better than any cheapo generic OBD reader that you can pick up from about a tenner upwards. The OBD standard only applies to engine parameters, and even then, mostly ones that affect the emissions. For everything else you need a dedicated reader of some sort. That would be a Nanocom or similar for the P38, Vagcom (now known as VCDS) for VW Audi, Opcom for General Motors, and so on.
Cheapest option for a P38 diagnostics that will connect to all the different systems is the EASUlock V4. It's a software based system that needs to be run on a laptop rather than a stand alone hand held unit. See https://www.rswsolutions.com/index.php/range-rover-p38a/range-rover-p38a-eas-unlock-v3. It can't show live values though.
Cheapest option for a P38 diagnostics that will connect to all the different systems is the EASUlock V4. It's a software based system that needs to be run on a laptop rather than a stand alone hand held unit. See https://www.rswsolutions.com/index.php/range-rover-p38a/range-rover-p38a-eas-unlock-v3. It can't show live values though.
Hi Gilbert, thanks very much for your information, it is very informative.
As I mentioned I am not sure that I can justify the cost of the Nanocom. I don't really do a large amount of DIY on the actual motor, or the BCeM, and, to be honest, I am not sure that I would know what the information means anyway !!
I am happy enough doing the mechanical repair stuff, such as testing and replacing mechanical parts, but I am a bit old and stiff to be trying to dig into the innards of the engine and gearbox. I have the diesel motor, and it seems pretty good. I had the heater plugs changed about 6 months ago, but it runs cleanly.
The only issue that I have at the moment is the usual drooping headlining. In fact, I sent you a PM the other day about this. I was reading a post where you did a group day changing the headlining with another member, Morat. I was wondering whether you have any photo's of doing the job that you could email to me ? It was called "Summer Project" I think, from about two, maybe three years ago.
If you do have any detailed pictures my email is pjpjjones8@gmail.com
Pierre3.
Gilbert, I have just seen your PM, so not to worry, I think that I probably have enough information from the various post and threads on line.
Pierre3.