SVCI DOIP vs JLR VCI DOIP vs DA-Dongle DOIP

Planning to buy a cheap JLR DoIP diagnostic tool? we review three of the best in the market 2019. Let’s go!!

SVCI DOIP vs JLR VCI DOIP vs DA-dongle DOIP:

Products	SVCI DoIP	JLR VCI DoIP	DA-Dongle DoIP
Installation requirements	Unlimited	Unlimited	Only win7 32bit
Installation process	Simple	Simple	Complex
Communication speed	Fastest	faster	Relatively slow
Communication stability	Stabilization	Stabilization	General
Automatic scan to read VIN	●	●	●
Read DTC	●	●	●
Read single date stream	●	●	●
Read multiple date streams	●	●	○
ECU refresh	●	●	●
ECU configuration	●	●	●

To sum up:

SVCI DoIP wins！It has the fastest speed and easy to use,supports read VIN / DTC and ECU programmer.

More info of SVCI DoIP below here:

1. What is the SVCI DoIP? 
2. What JLR vehicle models are covered via STiC SVCI DoIP？ 
3. How to use and operate SVCI DoIP?
4. How to install PATHFINDER software for SVCI DoIP 
5. How to install SDD2 and SDD2 “QuickLoader” software for SVCI DoIP 
6.How to connect SVCI DoIP to your Jaguar or LandRover

1.What is the SVCI DoIP?

The SVCI DoIP Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) is used by professional technicians as an aid in diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical and electronic systems. The SVCI DoIP is designed to connect the vehicle to a host PC computer application which achieve functions through the  SVCI DoIP for data transfer and Electronic Control Unit (ECU) reprogramming. Using the VCI Manager PC application software, The SVCI DoIP is capable of communicating over a USB cable.

The SVCI DoIP is a standard-based tool – supporting the SAE J2534 interface, and the ISO22900-2 Diagnostic-Protocol Data Unit (D-PDU) API. Fully support JLR diagnostic software SDD2 and Pathfinder, including diagnostic, ECU update, CCF configuration and all the functions of JLR.

Appearance

Technical Specifications

Protocol Type                                           Protocol name

Physical Layer        
l CANBUS Channel 1 at 125/250/500/1000kbps
l CANBUS Channel 2 at 125/250/500/1000kbps
l One UART channels (K & L Lines)
l One J1850

Communication  Layer   
l ISO9141
l ISO14230
l J1850 PWM(Ford SCP)
l ISO14229 JLR Powertrain CANBUS
l ISO14229 JLR Body CANBUS
l ISO14229 JLR Chassis CANBUS
l ISO14229 JLR Comfort CANBUS
l ISO13400 DoIP

Others  
l Pin voltage Measurement
l Programming Voltage Generator
l Internal Temperature Sensor
l Power through DLC or USB Type B Connector

2.What JLR vehicle models are covered via STiC SVCI DoIP？

Software Name	Vehicle Name	Model	Years	Support’s functions
SDD2	Land Rover	L316	2005~2016	All
		L319	2005~2016	All
		L320	2005~2016	All
		L322	2005~2016	All
		L359	2005~2016	All
		L405	2005~2016	All
		L494	2005~2016	All
		L550	2005~2016	All
		L538	2005~2016	All
	Jaguar	X100	2005~2016	All
		X150	2005~2016	All
		X152	2005~2016	All
		X202	2005~2016	All
		X250	2005~2016	All
		X350	2005~2016	All
		X351	2005~2016	All
		X400	2005~2016	All
Pathfinder	Land Rover	L405	2017~latest	All
		L494	2017~latest	All
		L462	2017~latest	All
	Jaguar	X152	2017~latest	All
		X761	2017~latest	All
		X760	2017~latest	All
		X260	2017~latest	All
Note: All JLR models produced after 2016 are applicable for pathfinder software, SVCI DoIP device will constantly update and support the latest JLR models.

3.How to use and operate SVCI DoIP?

If you want to use the SVCI DoIP device normally, you have to download and install three software, they are Pathfinder, SDD2 and SDD2 “QuickLoader” software. These three software can be installed in the same operating system together, and when you use SDD2 software,  you have to open it from the SDD2 “QuickLoader” software. And when the software is installed, the device needs to be connected to the laptop and vehicle. The Pathfinder software is primarily intended for Jaguar Land rover models manufactured in 2017 and beyond, The SDD2 software is mainly aimed at Jaguar Land rover 2016 years models and before.

4.How to install PATHFINDER software for SVCI DoIP?

Step 1: Before installing the software, you need to make sure the C drive has a capacity of more than 250GB.
Step 2: Access to software download center http://www.flyobd.com/shop/download-center/
Step 3: Select “Pathfinder” item and download pathfinder installer
Step 4: Double-click the file that you download and saved, and then install it.
Step 5: The pathfinder installer will automatically prompt you to download and update the software and files you need to install pathfinder(The automatic download and installation will takes up to 24 hours according to network download speed).

5.How to install SDD2 and SDD2 “QuickLoader” software for SVCI DoIP?

Step 1: Download software from http://diagnosticdelivery.jlrext.com/idscentral/
Step 2: Select the “SDD_xxx_Full.exe” file, download and save it.
Step 3: Double-click the “SDD_xxx_Full.exe” file and install it.
Step 4: Select SDD2-“QuickLoader” item from http://www.flyobd.com/shop/download-center
download and install it.
Step 5:Double-click the “SDD2 “QuickLoader.exe” file and install it.

6.How to connect SVCI DoIP to your Jaguar or LandRover?

After installed the software, you need to connect the equipment to the computer using a USB cable. Then connect the OBD interface of the vehicle through SVCI DoIP device, or connect the OBD interface of the vehicle and the equipment through the OBD extension cord. The equipment connection diagram is shown as below.

Source:http://blog.obdexpress.co.uk/2019/05/05/jlr-doip-diagnostic-tool-svci-doip-wins/