So,
has anyone bought Renault CAN CLiP China clone? Here comes the Renault CLiP diagnostic
tool review for you to checking what CLIP can do successfully. Thanks to all
users for feedback.
users
need a laptop with a 1024x768 screen or higher, it needs XP to SP3
installed, all the extra updates shouldnt make any difference.
the reno applications all overlay over each other, so I think the full package comes in a number of cd/DVD bundles for each model of car covered, so a dedicated laptop is probably recommended, and doing the installation would be fine.
the reno applications all overlay over each other, so I think the full package comes in a number of cd/DVD bundles for each model of car covered, so a dedicated laptop is probably recommended, and doing the installation would be fine.
I
originally tried using a notebook but the screen res was too small. Also you will probably need a
built in serial port, which does limit the laptops available, as usb serial
port.
chinese prolific cheap knock off clone types tend not to work well, as prolific have boobytrapped their drivers to do a self test and if they fail they generate an error 10 in windows.
The serial port is needed if you have other plugin tools that need to be used on the car.
chinese prolific cheap knock off clone types tend not to work well, as prolific have boobytrapped their drivers to do a self test and if they fail they generate an error 10 in windows.
The serial port is needed if you have other plugin tools that need to be used on the car.
Edit:
for key coding you really should go to
a certified autolocksmith, or you could try contacting someone on another
garage forum to buy one-shot pre-purchased
licenced authorisation keys to do it.
though your still better off going to someone in the autolocksmith business. (at least that way you won’t get ripped off or sold dud keys.)
they are good for basic diags of what is a complex bit of kit, it really is a shame that the measurement unit is not available.
though your still better off going to someone in the autolocksmith business. (at least that way you won’t get ripped off or sold dud keys.)
they are good for basic diags of what is a complex bit of kit, it really is a shame that the measurement unit is not available.
Edit:
can reprogram the speedo to kmh from
mph, by setting the country on the speedo options, but won’t be able to
revert it back. (I have been told it is possible, but I’m not holding my
breath) it would be cheaper to buy another similar speedo off another car in a
breakers yard(about 30 to buy) (either as the one to be initially reprogrammed
or as one to fall back to when you get back to the UK.)
Talvin:
Yes,chinese can clip can do most of the functions,changing
parameters,actuation,coding injectors, throttle body learning etc.The only thing you wont be
able is reprogramming engine ecu and uch and retrieving pincodes to program cards and
keys(replacing by new ones).To get pincode is very easy if u know your
electronics,just read from ecu -not from uch ,much easier to read from ecu as eeprom is more easy to read than MCU.read dump
send to icc within hours youll recieve 12 digit pin,and use clip or sbb to
program.There r ways to clone uch or ecus but u need right tool and gud at
Electronics,noneed to go dealer,never,from myself 19 years working for Renault
as technical coordinator.
There is a V4 of AUTOFORMATION but i didn't
learn much from it although if you know nothing at all it's a start.
I've done some testing on Clio 1, 2 ,Lag 1, 2 ,meg 1, 2. Readjusted my xenons, it's good (a must) for bleeding abs brake systems with its actuator tests, tested egr valve with actuator test, entered new valves into TPMS, checked the turbo pressure (can record data off a couple of sensors and store those graphs so you can evaluate it after, for instance speed, rpm, manifold pressure, turbo pressure, throttle position) after new turbo exchange on meg1 dci.
Quite a nice toy.
For other tests like compression test, voltage and some others a secondary unit attached to the Clip is needed i guess.
And of course it works on windows XP only so if on vista or 7 make a dual boot.
I've done some testing on Clio 1, 2 ,Lag 1, 2 ,meg 1, 2. Readjusted my xenons, it's good (a must) for bleeding abs brake systems with its actuator tests, tested egr valve with actuator test, entered new valves into TPMS, checked the turbo pressure (can record data off a couple of sensors and store those graphs so you can evaluate it after, for instance speed, rpm, manifold pressure, turbo pressure, throttle position) after new turbo exchange on meg1 dci.
Quite a nice toy.
For other tests like compression test, voltage and some others a secondary unit attached to the Clip is needed i guess.
And of course it works on windows XP only so if on vista or 7 make a dual boot.
Yip, i've got one, it does every thing the
dealer tool does, inc code keys and uch if you have the immob code, done every thing i've
asked it to do so far, and thats a lot. Had it about a year now. Got it
off ebay for 300 quid. paid for itself several times now.
Thomasrhomstein:
I bought to that tool. It good for obd testing and quick
multiplex diagnose. If you whant to reprog something it asks for a instrument
code (7 numbers) and ... I don't know much. I heard that it also asks for other
unit code like diesel injection,uchreprogram and radio code. If someone can help me I'll be
forever grateful to him. I have Clip v74, v85, v95. Reprog v60 and v83.
its much better than alot of fault code
readers out there i also say only use it as a starting point to read codes
etc it will not do new key cards it all depends on what you want/use it for if
you have a local garage thats cheaper than the main dealer id say use them
first
I can see why the cloned Clip may look attractive
for DIY work. They're made by illegally copying the hardware/software by
deconstructing and remaking them in a similar way to how cassettes are copied.
So, it’s much cheaper than the genuine. but some
"Chinglish" can creep in during the process so you cannot be sure
that the unit or the software will function properly.
Eloff7:
The clone clips work very well with the
genuine software. the Chinese software is loaded with bugs. I was fortunate
to get a complete genuine set of software and a genuine can clip from a bust
garage in another country, so tipped the software from the cloned unit, and
used the cloned unit plus the genuine unit on my software.
It has proved invaluable to me with rebuilding Renaults, and both units allow me to do the full spectrum of work and reprogramming. I would purchase the clone from fleabay, but then try and get a set of genuine discs, from someone you know, and use that rather than the software that comes with the cloned unit.
I would be careful scratching around thought, as a wrong setting will immobilise the car, then you would have to re-flash the ECU or BCM unit.
It has proved invaluable to me with rebuilding Renaults, and both units allow me to do the full spectrum of work and reprogramming. I would purchase the clone from fleabay, but then try and get a set of genuine discs, from someone you know, and use that rather than the software that comes with the cloned unit.
I would be careful scratching around thought, as a wrong setting will immobilise the car, then you would have to re-flash the ECU or BCM unit.
Note:
There are four Renaultcan clip china clone versions. Some best-quality, some cheap... For anyone
reading the can clip reviews now, you’re advised to read the comparison of chinese can
clip diagnostic interfaces if you wanna buy one:
Enjoy clipping!
