Just used my IID tool for the first time for the cod update. Worked a treat. Followed the manual and the advice on here. Great piece of kit.
22nd Feb 2015 1:11 pm
Robbie
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DiscoZack wrote:
Well if you're running a 100 watts of RF at 14 Mhz into a piece of copper wire, you need to see what the current is doing
I love kit like this, has a solidity and old-world feel about it. The voltage ripple is what you are trying to avoid when adding additional power as some ECUs may not appreciate is when being flashed; this is why regular chargers are discouraged.
I would be very surprised if your gear had any significant ripple but I know that quite a few that are into radio have their own o'scopes you may be able to check this for yourself.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 12 Feb 2015
Location: Cambridge
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I've noticed when I've been in my local LR dealer showroom they always have the display model car light on, and knowing how fragile LR batteries are I asked what they use to keep the batteries charged, the service manager kindly showed me:
connected direct to the battery, he said he thought they cost around £400
But at 50 Amps should keep the power up during flashing Cheers, Chris in Cambridge
D3 56 TDV6 Metropolis LE
LH EGR valve replaced, cambelt changed
Amateur Radio Callsign - G6EUI
My other car is a Volvo S60 T5
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Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 S - 7 seat - Blue
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 ES - 7 seat - Maroon
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Auto - Red
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23rd Feb 2015 6:01 pm
tayaste
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Well maybe that was his discounted ex vat price Cheers, Chris in Cambridge
D3 56 TDV6 Metropolis LE
LH EGR valve replaced, cambelt changed
Amateur Radio Callsign - G6EUI
My other car is a Volvo S60 T5
Previous:
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 S - 7 seat - Blue
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 ES - 7 seat - Maroon
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Auto - Red
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Manual - Red
IIDTool BT, Nanocon Evo 2
24th Feb 2015 9:15 pm
DiscoZack
Member Since: 12 Feb 2015
Location: Cambridge
Posts: 173
vrmillsy wrote:
£650 really?
Surly a stable 12v supply shouldn't cost that much
Jump leads it is then
I don't think these units just have a regulated 12 volt supply
The show room leaves these connected to the showroom cars all day, admittedly with the lights on, but you still need to ensure you don't shaft the battery, so there will be some form of embedded micro and some electronics.
If you check out the CTEK Multi XS25000 Extended Battery Charger, list price £216.66 ex. VAT ( £259.99 inc. VAT) This is what some are using when flashing, it's only 25 amp
I was just curious as to what the showroom used, I assume the workshop probably has a couple Cheers, Chris in Cambridge
D3 56 TDV6 Metropolis LE
LH EGR valve replaced, cambelt changed
Amateur Radio Callsign - G6EUI
My other car is a Volvo S60 T5
Previous:
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 S - 7 seat - Blue
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 ES - 7 seat - Maroon
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Auto - Red
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Manual - Red
IIDTool BT, Nanocon Evo 2
I justified it as I needed a good charger anyway and also have electric fence batteries to charge (when the dids aren't pinching them ). Current: Discovery 3 06MY (55 reg) HSE Auto Zambezi Silver Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
Freelander 2 2007 HSE Manual Tambora Flame
Previous: FL2 56 reg SE Manual Black (written off )
Disco 3 06 reg B7S Manual Rimini Red
Disco 2 TD5 Y reg ES Manual Blue - Chipped
Several Discovery 300 TDis
25th Feb 2015 8:57 am
DiscoZack
Member Since: 12 Feb 2015
Location: Cambridge
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Hmmm, it appear the only difference between the XS25000EXT and the MSX25 is the XS has longer charge leads, a lotta dosh for longer leads So looks like the MSX is a better deal Cheers, Chris in Cambridge
D3 56 TDV6 Metropolis LE
LH EGR valve replaced, cambelt changed
Amateur Radio Callsign - G6EUI
My other car is a Volvo S60 T5
Previous:
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 S - 7 seat - Blue
Discovery 2 2.5 Td5 ES - 7 seat - Maroon
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Auto - Red
Isuzu Trooper 3.2 V6 Manual - Red
IIDTool BT, Nanocon Evo 2
25th Feb 2015 2:02 pm
therealboss
Member Since: 21 Mar 2014
Location: Co Carlow
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I have a few traction 24v chargers for work, good bit of kit but not cheap.
They have never let me down and have been used outside up mountains in all kinds of weather.
Member Since: 18 Jan 2015
Location: Fareham
Posts: 42
Really impressed with this tool.
Calibrated the suspension this morning as the left hand side was around 15-20mm higher than the right.
Followed the instructions, very straightforward. All sorted now.
Going to the buy the power supply I highlighted in a previous post so that I can do the nav in the move update.
Regards
Leigh
28th Feb 2015 3:03 pm
Paddington
Member Since: 30 May 2013
Location: Southampton
Posts: 280
Evening all after reading lots of posts on here about the iidtool I ordered myself one, it turned up today so once it was registered online and code was put in it was time to have a quick play enabled the 3 flash indicators and reverse lights on with follow me home lights.
Was a bit worrying when the sat nav turned off aswell all the lights on the dash light up like a Christmas tree, then all was well thank god.
Thanks to all that have posted on the forum to make easy to follow.
16th Mar 2015 8:38 pm
tdv6tom
Member Since: 02 Feb 2009
Location: Northern Ireland
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new iid bt arrived yesterday
Hi there, just updated and registered and nervously started the app to attempt the 4x4 unlock but couldn't find the option!!
I checked the gap video but 4x4 option was not where I expected it to be??
Any help would be greatly appreciated.Rear privacy glass,Updated sat nav,3 flash,Chrome tubes4x4 info,
Beanie grille. Egr blanked, X8R EAS repair kit, DRLs, rear courtesy lights. COD, GG ATs, IID BT,
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I asked what they use to keep the batteries charged, the service manager kindly showed me:
really?
dids aren't pinching them 
). 
Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
)
So looks like the MSX is a better deal 
