I just spotted an advert on the back page of LRO for a new diagnostic tool from Bearmach, and it's able to read data from various D3 modules apparently. Has anyone tried it yet? I'm not sure how much they retail for, but looks interesting.
http://www.bearmach.com/downloads/Flyers/Hawkeye.pdf http://www.bearmach.com/downloads/PDFS/HawkEye%20Specs.pdfPreviously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
Wow, just spoke to a BM supplier and these are £300 each, plus another £75 for a dongle that talks to the security module(s) I think I'll wait for them to come down in price!Previously:
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 S
1984 90 2.25 Petrol CSW
1992 90 200TDi Hard Top
1995 Discovery ES 300TDi
2003 90 TD5 Truck Cab
23rd Mar 2009 3:29 pm
tanters
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Re: Bearmach HawkEye diagnostic tool for D3
ridgeback_moor wrote:
I just spotted an advert on the back page of LRO
picked up a copy last night, nice to see the site get a bit of exposure in it. Pity the article wasnt longer.A happy childhood ... is the worst possible preparation for life.
23rd Mar 2009 3:33 pm
sideview
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I talked a bit to a rep for this tool at an event last month and am considering getting it. I didn't think the price was too bad considering the alternatives right now. But, that price is for just one vehicle/MY Trying to weigh the benefits at the moment.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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Re: Bearmach HawkEye diagnostic tool for D3
tanters wrote:
ridgeback_moor wrote:
I just spotted an advert on the back page of LRO
picked up a copy last night, nice to see the site get a bit of exposure in it. Pity the article wasnt longer.
which Page ?
11th May 2009 1:51 pm
wiggs
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Im sure Discocuzzy had one of these units tryed on his car at the weekend at driffieldG4 Gone ...but not forgotten
11th May 2009 5:12 pm
jnoshea
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I found it on the web for £299+VAT, but it's almost impossible to find any information about what it can do. My guess is that it can read and clear fault codes, but can it do anything else like recalibration procedures or setting the EPB to mount position for example? I can't seem to find out, but depending on what it can do, the price isn't really that bad.
11th May 2009 8:00 pm
discocuzzy
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As wiggs said they were on the stand next to ours at the Driffield show..purely a diagnostic tool...quite a neat unit though but told me my EGRs were on the way out
What i liked about was the ability to add vehicles as modules to it i.e you can have D3 and defender TD5 etc all in 1 unit at a sensible cost.
Purely aimed at the independent/Home mechanic that is doing there own work and wants to clear fault codes and re set service indicators."you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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11th May 2009 11:15 pm
Fish
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I've just bought a VAG 405 for my Audi from Gendan. It should be able to read and clear engien and emmision faults on the D3. I'll let everyone know if it can.
12th May 2009 2:58 pm
SJR
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From the manufacturer's web-site
Quote:
The VAG SCANNER VAG405 Code Reader is specially designed to work with all VAG VW, AUDI, Skoda, SEATS
I would have thought the clue to what it works on would be in the name to be honest I believe that every human has a finite number of heart-beats. I don't intend to waste any of mine running around doing exercises.
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12th May 2009 3:04 pm
discocuzzy
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Now now!"you cannot teach stupid people to do clever things"
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58 plate D3 HSE Silver- Gone
10 Plate D4 HSE Stornaway Grey
12th May 2009 5:22 pm
Fish
Member Since: 21 Oct 2007
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Fish wrote:
I've just bought a VAG 405 for my Audi from Gendan. It should be able to read and clear engien and emmision faults on the D3. I'll let everyone know if it can.
Note I said FOR MY AUDI.... However as an aside I am happy to report it's inbuilt GENERAL EOBD function did allow it to connect to my D3 and my brothers Ford engined 110 giving the option to read and erase engine codes only on both vehicles.
So yes it has basic functionallity on the D3.. but yes it is designed for VW/Audi etc where it works very well.
13th May 2009 8:04 pm
MrAnders
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Factsheet on HawkEye, I will buy one. Compared to service costs this is not expensive.-05 TDV6 HSE dc5r
15th Sep 2009 7:07 am
sopjas
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Hi All
It will read codes and reset (WONT CLEAR YOUR SERVICE REMINDER) wont work on EPB and suspension! i personally think thats a lot of money £349 for such a basic tool.
17th Sep 2009 8:50 pm
sideview
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Well if that's the case you might as well use a cheap ODBII
I think the BBS kit is the way to go, seems like a powerful little tool.I'm not so good at giving advice...may I offer you a sarcastic comment instead?
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I think I'll wait for them to come down in price!
picked up a copy last night, nice to see the site get a bit of exposure in it. Pity the article wasnt longer.
Trying to weigh the benefits at the moment.
