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Or a Hawkeye direct from the UK for about the same money and can cover the same thing as those two, plus so much more.
Extended warranty worth it for a Landy?
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$600 for hawkeye vs $100ish for scangauge (classifieds or ebay) and $20 for the floating three amigos tool if your local land rover club has one. I might not be a high school graduate but even I can do that math
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http://www.mailorder4x4.com/acatalog/HAWKEYE_.html#a2762
Obviously if one argues the point about buying used, and borrowing a tool, the argument falls apart. But I have seen a Hawkeye on Ebay for $300...
Anyway, people should be aware. New for new, both "systems" are not that far apart in price.
Obviously if one argues the point about buying used, and borrowing a tool, the argument falls apart. But I have seen a Hawkeye on Ebay for $300...
Anyway, people should be aware. New for new, both "systems" are not that far apart in price.
How do those scanguages work? Do they fix the problem or do they simply turn off the lights? The three amigos (if i understand it correctly) come on because the ABS modulator stops working properly, or there is a wheel hub problem - which can affect traction control in addition to the obvious ABS systems. I'd hate to have the light turned off and not address the issue properly. That is why I asked the question.
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Scanguage turns off check engine lights. It also reads the codes, and gives some realtime data which makes it better than cheap OBD scanners. For example, you can see your real water temp. On a D2, that can mean the difference between just replacing a thermostat or fan clutch, and replacing the whole engine. The factory gauge typically only moves after it's too late. But ONLY if you actually watch the thing. Saved me once already when I realized my rad was clogged with mud. I saw 215 and thought that isn't normal. Turn off the A/C, turn on the heat, windows down, get me back somewhere I can wash the rad.
It doesn't do anything with the SLABS system. That's what the ABS Amigo is for. It resets the lights, and stores the codes, but can only be read if you have a computer handy. The SLABS throws lights often for dubious reasons. Sometimes it's because of a pending problem, but it's totally reasonable to simply reset them, and continue your trip until you can address the problem properly. The ABS Amigo will not give you any real time data on the ABS system, or do a full ABS block bleed, however.
Neither of these will do anything with the Body Control Unit.
It doesn't do anything with the SLABS system. That's what the ABS Amigo is for. It resets the lights, and stores the codes, but can only be read if you have a computer handy. The SLABS throws lights often for dubious reasons. Sometimes it's because of a pending problem, but it's totally reasonable to simply reset them, and continue your trip until you can address the problem properly. The ABS Amigo will not give you any real time data on the ABS system, or do a full ABS block bleed, however.
Neither of these will do anything with the Body Control Unit.