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Old 03-04-2020, 05:16 AM
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Some of the Brits here have been raving about the Autel AP200 app and Bluetooth OBD dongle for $70-ish. From reading the website, it looks like this AP200 app mimics there costly handheld Autel MaxiCOM MK808 Diagnostic Tool at $450.
Some of the LR3/Discovery 3 owners have stated they used this to sync new key fobs unlike the Foxwell that can not do this...
[Multi-Language] Autel MaxiAP AP200 Bluetooth OBD2 Code Reader with Full Systems Diagnoses
PDF Manual... https://autel.com/u/cms/www/201910/30032935vzl0.pdf

I might pull the trigger on this one....
 

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Old 03-04-2020, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by whiterabbit
I saw those, it was on my short list. They looked promising but I couldn't find any good app.
For basic sensor monitoring and code reading and resetting you can use either Torque (Android) or OBD Fusion (iOS). Both are <$10.

Were I to do it again I'd probably spend a few extra dollars on a better dongle. Some don't sleep when the vehicle is off and can drain the battery. I have to remove mine each time I'm done using it.

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robertf reports that this particular dongle will work with his GEMS reset tool (for you D1 owners).
 
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Old 03-04-2020, 02:40 PM
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Foxwell multi-vehicle tool. Requires a computer with Windows OS for software updates, but that's the only downside I've found.
 
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Old 03-04-2020, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by mr. choodles
Foxwell multi-vehicle tool. Requires a computer with Windows OS for software updates, but that's the only downside I've found.
I can't really recommend the Foxwell that I got (NT650) as anything all that special. It has deeper functions for some manufacturers and vehicles, but its specialty options for Rovers seems pretty limited. Can't change adaptive settings, for example. There are other devices that do just as much on a Rover for less money.
 
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Old 03-04-2020, 07:35 PM
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Originally Posted by mollusc
I can't really recommend the Foxwell that I got (NT650) as anything all that special. It has deeper functions for some manufacturers and vehicles, but its specialty options for Rovers seems pretty limited. Can't change adaptive settings, for example. There are other devices that do just as much on a Rover for less money.
What adaptive settings did you have in mind? I have 520 and it resets most of the of stuff that I require... Some highlights are here:

Foxwell NT520 Land Rover Discovery II review: worth buying | Foxwell Support Blog
 
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Old 03-04-2020, 11:29 PM
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Autel 619 best in the $100 range. Does ABS and SRS along with standard OBDII codes.
 
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Old 03-05-2020, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mr. choodles
What adaptive settings did you have in mind? I have 520 and it resets most of the of stuff that I require... Some highlights are here:

Foxwell NT520 Land Rover Discovery II review: worth buying | Foxwell Support Blog
The 650 doesn't have a lot of what's described on that screen. There are no vehicle-specific modules to download for it as far as I have been able to tell -- it comes with everything pre-installed and you sync with your PC to update the vehicles when available.
 
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I am selling a like new Nanocom Evolution TD5 diagnostic tool for the Discovery II for $75 + shipping. Paid over $400 for it. In original box with instructions and all cables.
 
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I am selling a like new Nanocom Evolution TD5 diagnostic tool for the Discovery II for $75 + shipping. Paid over $400 for it. In original box with instructions and all cables.
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I sent you an email.
 


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