Exploring the BECM: Does it Have an Internal Battery? Owners familiar with the JLR Telematics Control Unit (TCU) know that its common ‘SOS System Inactive’ fault is caused by the failure of a small internal backup battery. This leads many to ask: Does the Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) also have an internal battery that […]
Understanding Land Rover Pivi Pro Map Updates: It’s All Over-the-Air If you own a newer Land Rover (2020+) with the Pivi or Pivi Pro infotainment system, you can forget about USB sticks and manual downloads. Your map updates are delivered wirelessly, or ‘Over-The-Air’ (OTA), just like updates on your smartphone. Here’s how it all works. […]
Genuine vs. Aftermarket Land Rover DC-DC Converter: A High-Stakes Decision When a critical component like the 48V to 12V DC-DC Converter fails, it can be tempting to look for a cheaper aftermarket alternative. However, for this specific part, choosing anything other than a Genuine Land Rover OEM part is a significant risk that can lead […]
Decoding Land Rover DC-DC Converter Fault Codes (DTCs) When a technician connects a diagnostic scanner to your MHEV Land Rover with a charging fault, they’re looking for specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) stored in the Generator Control Module (GCM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). These codes provide clues to the root of the problem. Here […]
The JLR TCU Backup Battery: A Tiny Part Causing a Major Fault If your Jaguar or Land Rover is displaying the ‘SOS System Inactive’ warning, one of the most likely culprits is a tiny battery hidden deep inside the Telematics Control Unit (TCU). While you can’t see it, its failure has major consequences for your […]
The Ultimate JLR Tool Showdown: JET Master vs. TOPIx Cloud, Pluto, GAP & Lock50 In the complex world of modern Jaguar and Land Rover (JLR) diagnostics and programming, choosing the right tool is the single most critical decision a workshop, technician, or locksmith can make. The move to Diagnostics over Internet Protocol (DoIP) architecture in […]
SX-Tool vs Dealer Diagnostics: The Smart JLR Workshop Solution Compare SX-Tool with SDD, Pathfinder & Topix Cloud – See why professionals are switching. 🚀 Start Your Free SX-Tool Demo 👎 The Problem with Traditional Dealer Diagnostics Jaguar Land Rover’s OEM tools—Pathfinder, SDD, Topix Cloud—while official, have several limitations: ❌ Expensive subscriptions ❌ Limited offline access […]
Unlock Your JLR’s Full Potential: A Guide to CCF Editing & Feature Activation You paid for a premium Jaguar or Land Rover, but does it feel like something’s missing? That performance mode you saw in a review, the advanced infotainment options, the clever driver aids—why aren’t they on your vehicle? The truth is, they probably […]
The Upgrade Menu: Top 10 JLR Retrofits & Activations Your Customers Want Imagine being able to offer your JLR customers more than just repairs. Instead of just fixing what’s broken, you could offer to add the features they wish they had from the factory. This is the new frontier for independent specialists, and it’s incredibly […]
