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[I would agree with Robbie in that a 25 Amp power supply / charger should be fine as the most ideal solution, but that long updates are so rare that for private users, jump leads to another vehicle or possibly another good fully charged secondary Battery will suffice.
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Not really a problem then! I have at least 2 other quality batteries I can connect in parallel when the need arises.
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8th Feb 2015 6:32 pm
MC_Blade
Member Since: 26 Dec 2014
Location: Whitby
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Connected to another vehicle that is left running? or just to its battery while switched off?
Not planning on running out and doing this - it would just be good to know incase there is a point I need to.
Keep the other car running. Do nothing that would cause disruption to the voltage while flashing.
The CTEK MXS25 is a nice tool to have for some extra peace of mind. 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
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9th Feb 2015 6:01 pm
MC_Blade
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to be honest I wont justify the outlay of a PSU and I wont use this tool to its potential, most updates seem to be already on my 09 as its already got sat on the move etc.
It mainly for tracking down the gremlins like my HDC fault especially after I had to get my car flat bedded to the dealer just for a bad connection on an injector lead last week.
9th Feb 2015 7:52 pm
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To hopefully put this thread back on track.
Re Flashing CAN BUS ECU's can take anywhere between 15 seconds to an hour depending on the ECU and the amount of data to be transferred. Most fall into the "a few minutes" catagory
Those advising that you really should purchase and connect a decent (25Amp plus) charger / Power supply for any and all flashing tasks are not wrong, as this pretty much guarantees first time sucess and no problems.
But clearly this is not really required for a 15 second reflash of something like a CCF but would be an absolute must for something like a 1 hour Touch screen Re Flash.
It is also not a good idea to look at the Battery voltage at the start of a Reflash as condition affects how quickly they deplete.
In recognising this, we have made the Nanocom's software as intelligent as possible in making it look and recognise the amount of data to be transferred and providing warning messages accordingly.
The Nanocom is a VERY powerful and VERY capable bit of equipment, best used with, instead of a replacement, for common sense
9th Feb 2015 9:00 pm
Sly666
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Location: East Sussex
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Order placed and order number sent.
10th Feb 2015 7:24 pm
harrythespider
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Placed, sent and paid.
Can't wait
10th Feb 2015 7:29 pm
harrythespider
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Once EVO arrives I'll do a full test and health check, autobox flush, then possibly look at Remapp.
11th Feb 2015 11:28 pm
MC_Blade
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Has yours landed yet Harry?
13th Feb 2015 12:31 pm
Sly666
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Mine is currently waiting for a plane at Larnica airport according to DHL.
13th Feb 2015 1:57 pm
Rog535
Member Since: 15 Jan 2015
Location: Leicestershire
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I have mine in my hands great efficient service. Now just need to get to grips with it. Something for the weekend sir?????
13th Feb 2015 2:00 pm
harrythespider
Member Since: 21 Oct 2008
Location: cumbria
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WHOOPEEEEEEEE. Guess whats just arrived in the post
Let me think for this weekend , Valentines day or Nanocom
Nanocom or SWMBO
Sod it down to tesco £5 for 12 roses..... that might do the trick
13th Feb 2015 5:00 pm
MC_Blade
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Location: Whitby
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Sainsburys do Main+Side, Dessert and a bottle of wine for a tenner
Edit: Oh, and if that fails, just go and flash your hardware. 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
13th Feb 2015 5:23 pm
MC_Blade
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Come in Harry I know you've unboxed and had a look, first impressions.
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Allisport Fast Road Intercooler, V8 Brakes, Silicone IC Hoses, EGRs Blanked, Remapped, De-Cat pipe, FBHIC
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