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Old 09-16-2019, 10:53 PM
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Came across this post discussing the Autocom CDP+ diagnostic tool sold for ~$100 a few years back.
I believe this is the new version of it... https://www.obd2tool.com/goods-10124...1-Scanner.html
Can anyone confirm if that will work with our trucks? I'm looking for something that will help me bleed the brake system the way the dealer suggests.

I gave my engine bay a thorough cleaning recently while the engine is out and that included undoing the lines to the ABS unit as well as pulling the white reservoir tank for the brake master cylinder. Thinking about it now I might have gotten away without introducing any air to the system but I'm planning on installing the steel brake lines while the engine is out so I know I'll have to bleed after that process.

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Old 09-17-2019, 02:08 AM
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IMHO... go for:
1) Nanocom Evolution (very pricey due to paying extra for additional LR models and engine types, but it is OUTSTANDING for troubleshooting Land Rover specific problems)
or
2) Foxwell NT510 or NT520 or NT530 (great price at $150ish and can do all Land Rover models)
or
3) Hawkeye Total (pricey and can do all Land Rover models)

If money is an issue, go with Foxwell.
 
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Old 09-17-2019, 10:07 PM
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Awesome, thank you Juke! When looking at the Foxwell scanners it seems that I have to make sure that I order the one specific for Land Rovers?
I was hoping that it would work with any common car manufacturer but that doesn't seem to be the case.
 
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Old 09-18-2019, 12:47 AM
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Yes. For the Foxwell request Land Rover/Jaguar. It’s either already loaded on it or you can download it to the Foxwell.

BTW.... the Foxwell NT-530 is on sale for September... http://www.foxwelltool.com/wholesale...ed.html?f=c97o
 

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Old 09-18-2019, 07:36 AM
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If your primary reason is to bleed the brakes, there is a much less expensive approach like jumping the abs or using a hand pump.
 
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Old 09-19-2019, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Friday Night Disco
there is a much less expensive approach like jumping the abs or using a hand pump.
Exactamundo....




 

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