Would like to read the codes on my 04 XJR. Performance Tool sells a code reader that looks simple to use. Has anyone had experience with this one? Did it work? It is very inexpensive.

 

My guess is that it will only read generic codes and not Jaguar specific.No matter how cheap something is if it does not do the job its waaay too expensive.

 

So much info in here on OBDll scanners/tools

 

Thanks, Jack. I tried reading some of the other threads & candidly, was not left with a sense of confidence. The one mentioned above is the one that a local parts house uses to give a "free" read.

Since I would read the codes so seldomly, I'm inclined to pay the dealer $150.00 per read. However, since we're in one of the more opulent places in the world, the dealer is so busy, I almost get into an accident in the parking lot every time I go there!

If I buy, I would like one that is easy to use & can read & clear codes. Anything more sophisticated than that will likely be wasted on me.

 

The iCarsoft i930 is what I use. There is a newer model available now I believe.

Its easy to use unlike the jlr sdd software that I also have which I use for programming when needed.

Can not do that with the iCarsoft however it will do what you want including resetting fault codes.

 

Been using the i930 for several years. I tried a clone with old factory software, Mongoose, and old computer. So clunky it never did as much as the iCarsoft.
Watched a factory tech code a key with new Jag computer and software. Still clunky. Super slow.

 

Thanks again, Jack & thanks, Panelhead.

I believe this is the one you recommend:

This one also looks good:

 

We have the first one. The second one is reported as having more functions. Fuel trims is nice to have.

 

For simple diagnostics the iCarsoft is way better than JLR SDD however IF you need to do actual programming then the iCarsoft just does not cut it.

JLR SDD is difficult to use, but not slow on the right laptop set up, and has saved me $1,000s over my sold Jaguar XJR and my Range Rover.

 

Watched a senior Jaguar tech spend 45 minutes typing and waiting to code a key. Not a smart key either. His rig seemed better than my clone. But still seemed outdated.
Maybe the new owners have invested in software.

 

IDS-SDD is not very user-friendly.
And a VCM looks big and outdated compared to phone apps, but it works

 

Thank you for all of your help. I have ordered the one linked below. Will do a full report once I have a chance to see if it works.
​​​​​​