Advice on software and self maintenence

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v8vroom
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Advice on software and self maintenence

#1 Post by v8vroom »

Hi all,

I have bought an XJ8 3.2 V8 that has a 15-year-old Romano kit installed.

I would like to understand if I can run the software myself. I have found the software to download, and now I require a USB cable to use.
Will a generic one off eBay work?
Is there perhaps a mobile app that I can use instead with a Bluetooth adapter?

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Re: Advice on software and self maintenence

#2 Post by Brian_H »

Mobile apps exist but I doubt one for an ecu of that age does. The app for the KME Nevo is limited, but I've used that through the bluetooth dongle like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114975613742 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... n_GB&gl=US

Its fine for seeing whats going on, you can't tune on it, you can setup the level gauge and see errors and basic readings, thats about it, and I think that would be the limit of what you'd see in most of the mobile apps. LPG tech does similar, I think one of the other manufacturers might as well (maybe Stag or King).

You need a lead compatible with AEB type ecus - you can source one from ebay, but they can be problematic, you might find this more suitable
https://lpgautosupplies.co.uk/shop/lpg- ... g-systems/

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Re: Advice on software and self maintenence

#3 Post by v8vroom »

Brian_H wrote: Mon May 23, 2022 9:46 pm Mobile apps exist but I doubt one for an ecu of that age does. The app for the KME Nevo is limited, but I've used that through the bluetooth dongle like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114975613742 and https://play.google.com/store/apps/deta ... n_GB&gl=US

Its fine for seeing whats going on, you can't tune on it, you can setup the level gauge and see errors and basic readings, thats about it, and I think that would be the limit of what you'd see in most of the mobile apps. LPG tech does similar, I think one of the other manufacturers might as well (maybe Stag or King).

You need a lead compatible with AEB type ecus - you can source one from ebay, but they can be problematic, you might find this more suitable
https://lpgautosupplies.co.uk/shop/lpg- ... g-systems/
Thank you for the response.

I am technically inclined so I want a personal view of my car to understand it further.
I need to get my car fixed! (as mentioned in the other thread)

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