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1. DESCRIPTION OF THE UNITS COMPONENTS

1 TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY

2 OBD CABLE CONNECTOR

3 MINI USB CONNECTOR

4 SD CARD SLOT

5 12V DC SOCKET

The screen on the right above has been rotated 180 degrees using the Firmware V1.12 for ease of reference and

demonstration purposes but can be used in this way depending on if you have a LH or RH drive vehicle.

IMPORTANT CONNECTION NOTICE

To avoid damaging your unit and the possibility of invalidating your warranty you must connect your Nanocom

Evolution in the following way only:

Connect the OBD lead to the Nanocom Evolution

Connect to the OBD socket in the vehicle.

When finished with diagnostics remove the connector from the vehicle OBD socket first then the Nanocom

Evolution

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USER GUIDERev 1.5


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OTHER IMPORTANT NOTES

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There are NO drivers at all for the Nanocom Evolution. If when using your USB update lead you receive an error

message this is an issue with your Operating system and/or your laptop/PC not recognising the lead or the USB

port is not configured to provide 500Ma and is not a fault with the Nanocom Evolution. Issues such as this should

be researched using Google or other search engine.

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There is NO software pack to operate the Nanocom Evolution on a PC.

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To register your Nanocom Evolution you use this link only http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/register.php the

Blackbox Solutions web site has no facility to register the unit nor a forum for the Nanocom Evolution

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SD cards up to 8GB SDHC can be used with the Nanocom Evolution. Please ensure that the SD card is formatted

correctly before use. Further information is available in the SD card section below.

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The only site applicable to the Nanocom Evolutions in respect of Downloads, Firmware updates access to the

Restricted forum and other information is http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/index.php

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- There has been some confusion over the naming of the Nanocom Evolution as either Mk1 or Mk2. The difference

between them is that the Mk1 (Pictured Left) is the bigger plastic case of pre BBS days and up to re launch in

August 2011 (with Nanocom Evolution printed on the front the case) and the Mk2 (pictured Right) is the slim line

Black Anodised Aluminium casing. They both use the same Firmware and software modules. If you own a Mk 1

model and have not yet upgraded the Firmware you should do so as without the upgrade of Firmware the P38

options will not be available to you.

Nanocom Evolution Mk1 Nanocom Evolution Mk 2


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2. POWERING YOUR NANOCOM EVOLUTION

The Nanocom Evolution can be powered by means of the following methods which apply to either the Mk 1 Evolution or

Mk 2 Evolution. Please note only the Mk2 model version is shown below but the connections are the same just a different

location on the Mk 1 model.

- Connection via the supplied OBD lead on the Nanocom Evolution to the OBD plug in the vehicle (see correct connection

method above). This is the only method of obtaining any diagnostics with the vehicle.

- Connection to an external AC adaptor with a 12V DC continuous current of 500mA (up to 5A maximum) in the auxiliary

DC power socket on the right hand side of the unit. This can also be used as an auxiliary power source for the Nanocom

Evolution or simply to power the unit to input licence codes or change backgrounds etc. It cannot be used for diagnostics

using this mode unless used in conjunction with the OBD lead

- The Nanocom can also power via the MINI USB connector (shown by the arrow), but when used in this way it cannot be

used for diagnostic functions or to test the Pins in the Setup section. When the unit is powered by the USB with an SD

card it can only then be used as external memory device for the PC.

The NANOCOM does not have an on/off switch. The unit will power on automatically when any one of the above sources

is used and it will then stay active until the source of the power is disconnected. You should close the application screens

by using the icons in the screens bottom right corner until the final screen when you will see and this will

put the Nanocom into standby mode until the power source is removed.

The unit will still stay actively powered but in standby mode but has a very low power consumption (only 6mA) while in

this mode. You can repower the unit from this stage by placing a finger gently on the screen

for approx 8 seconds (DO NOT apply excessive pressure to the screen). This initiates the power back to the unit.

Alternatively remove any power source from the unit and re-apply.


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Some applications that give live data will automatically turn the unit to standby mode when the ECU stops

communication, so this will happen a few seconds after the ignition is turned off.

Please note that by removing power to the unit while it is processing or going between ECUs can corrupt the system and

require either a Firmware re-install or in worst case scenarios a return to BBS for reprogramming which would be classed

as caused by user error and be outside of any warranty.

3. ONLINE REGISTRATION AND OBTAINING YOUR UNLOCK CODES

The Nanocom is supplied without the unlock codes input for security reasons. To obtain your codes you will need to

register the unit as detailed in the Quick Set up Guide which is included with every new unit sold by us. If you have

misplaced your Guide or purchased your unit second hand and did not receive such a guide then this can be downloaded

from here http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/downloads/1578900941.pdf

In order to register you will require the Nanocom ID code which is the identifier code of each unit and has the licences

pre coded to this ID.

This code is composed of 6 alphanumeric characters, for example 559fN1. The Nanocom ID code is case sensitive,

so 559fN1 is different from 559FN1.

To obtain your Nanocom ID please do the following:

Power on the Nanocom Evolution via one of the following methods:

o OBD lead in the vehicle (see connection sequesnce above)

o 12V DC power supply via the DC socket on the Nanocom Evolution

o

Via the USB lead and a laptop/PC. If using this method you will see 4 icons on the screen. Select the

Nanocom Diagnostic icon to get to the required screen.

On the main screen you will see a menu item called Nanocom

Enter the following menus - NANOCOM SETUP - NANOCOM ID and make a note of the ID number shown

remembering that this is case sensitive.

To register the unit with the above code please go to http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/register.php and enter the

information required (denoted by a *) and any additional information you wish to input. On the new web site you can

now edit your own information.

An automated email is then sent to your email account with your computer generated password. Once you receive your

login details and password you can then log into the Restricted area http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/restricted.phpto

obtain your unlock codes.

NOTE. Please ensure that you input a valid email address when registering or you will not receive your log in details. If

you have not received an automated response within 24 hours of registration please check your Spam or Deleted items

folders to check that the mail has not been classed as SPAM or JUNK. If you are sure that every detail provided is correct

only then should use this link to report the problem. http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/contact.php If there has been a

delivery issue we will have received notification and the reason for the undelivered mail and can advise you.

In your new personal area you will now have 1 screen showing your details, your Unlock codes and at the bottom of the

screen any available downloads such as Firmware updates.

4.

Restricted Area options

So you have now received your Username and password to the Restricted area. The following shows what you will expect

to see when you log into this area. Certain information has been removed from the screenshot for security. All available

options are shown in this area which are your log in name, password, Nanocom ID, Unlock codes purchased and the

Restricted area downloads. This is your personal area and cannot be seen by anyone else.


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You now also have the ability to amend your own personal details on this page by clicking Edit my Details

4.1. Unlock Codes

The unlock codes are specific for certain vehicle

functions. The following list shows the current specific

functions unlocked by each code. As we increase the

coverage, further unlock codes will be listed.

Code 1 - TD5 Engine Management (Defenderand Discovery 2)

Code 2 - Wabco ABS and Lucas 10AS Alarm

(Defender)

Code 3 - Valeo Body Control, ACE, SLABS, Auto

box and SRS Airbag (Discovery 2)

Code 4 - Puma Engine and Instrument pack

(Puma Defender 2.4 engine 2007 - 2010)

Code 5 - Motronic V8 Engine (Discovery 2 and

from 1999 onwards on P38)

Code 6 - GEMS Engine (up to 1999) (P38)

Code 7 - EDC Engine (P38)

Code 8 - All other P38 ECU's Code 11 - Discovery 3

Code 12 - Range Rover Sport 2005 - 2009

Code 15 - Discovery 4 2010 - 2014

Code 16 - Range Rover Sport 2010 - 2012

Code 17 - L322 Range Rover 2010 - 2012

NOTE. On the web shop the unlock codes have a shop code assigned to them, eg NCOM11 which is an additional unlock

code for the TD5 engine management. The actual unlock code within the Nanocom is Code 1 and goes in Box 1. So please

do not be confused by the shop product codes compared to the actual codes.


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To input your codes into the Nanocom Evolution unit you need to do the following:

Enter the menu from the main screen NANOCOM - SETUP - UNLOCK CODE

Touch the screen at the end of the last character in the white box next to the corresponding number for the code

you have to input

Using the on screen keypad use the backspace key to clear the box

Enter the code from the Restricted area exactly as shown by switching the keypad between upper and lower case

letters.

After you have entered all codes issued use the scroll arrows to go to the last page and select

Save Unlock Code

Exit the menus using the buttons on screen and power off the Nanocom Evolution when you get to this

button .

When you power the unit back on your codes will be active.

To view a demonstration of inputting your codes please see this video

http://www.blackbox-solutions.com/downloads/videos/Nanocom_Unlock_Codes.html

If you try to communicate with an ECU after inputting you codes and you receive the FUNCTION LOCKED error message,

this indicates that the function that you have tried to perform is not enabled by the corresponding licence (Unlock code).

There is nothing wrong with your unit it is simply that the code has either been typed in incorrectly or has been put in thewrong box. Please ensure that you put your code in the corresponding numbered box. EG, Code 1 from the Restricted

area goes in Box 1 on the Nanocom Code 3 in box 3 and so on.

It should be noted that these codes are computer generated and we are unable to amend them or re-issue them in any

way. They are specific to the Nanocom ID programmed in to the unit.

Despite a small number of reports that an incorrect code has been issued, this is quite simply not possible. If you are

uncertain of the code you see which may be due to the actual fonts used by your PC/Laptop, then copy and paste the

code into a program such as MS Word, enlarge it and change the fonts to one that makes the digits readable to you. Type

in what you think the code is and compare it to the one shown.

The most common ones that are input incorrectly are: 0 (zero) O (capital o), l (lower case L) 1 (number), capital iPlease try all combinations before reporting an issue as we can only point you to this document http://nanocom-

diagnostics.com/downloads/1197315870.pdf to try and resolve it. As stated above, all codes are linked to each individual

Nanocom ID and cannot be altered in any way. Only after trying all possible combinations and variations you are still

unable to access the functions you have purchased licenses for please advise.

Note that until you connect the Nanocom Evolution to the vehicle you will not have any diagnostic capability.

4.2. Download Area Reserved

On this new site for the Nanocom Evolution you will notice that every part has now been incorporated onto one screen.

The available downloads in what was the Restricted area are now available to you with ease of access. All other Guides

are on this link http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/documentation.php

4.3. Logout

This simply logs you out of the Restricted area and returns you to the Nanocom site. To re-enter the Restricted area you

would need to go back to the log in screen and re-enter your details.

5.

MENUS

When the NANOCOM Evolution is initially powered on, it will display the main menu on the screen. This screen displays

the 4 main vehicle classifications, Defender, Discovery II and Range Rover P38 and CAN Vehicles with the Nanocom menu

on the next page by scrolling using the Green arrows

Below are listed the vehicle menus and sub menus. There is a separate section following that for the actual Nanocom

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These menus are as follows:

Defender

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Defender TD5

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Defender Puma

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Instruments

Discovery II

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Discovery TD5 (Diesel)

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Discovery (Petrol) V8 Motronic-

Instruments

R-Rover P38

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GEMS (Petrol) 94 99

- Motronic V8 (Petrol) 99 onwards

- EDC (Diesel) all years

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Instruments


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If you are unsure of your P38 engine type please see this link to make a visual check

http://www.blackbox-solutions.com/Basic-Bits/P38engines.html

CAN BUS Vehicles

These are covered under 1 option but each available kit is purchased for a particular model vehicle.

Under the menus for the Defender (TD5 and Puma), Discovery II (TD5 and Motronic) and all 3 models of P38 you will seean INSTRUMENTS option which saves having to go into the individual Vehicle menus to reach this function. The

Instruments option allows the Nanocom Evolution to be used as an onboard instrument screen. This information shows

details such as Engine Speed, Road Speed, Coolant temp, Engine Load etc which updates live information as the vehicle is

moving.

The above VEHICLEmenus then break down further into the actual ECUs for each model and functions available. Please

see each individual ECU Help file for the various functions available here:

http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/documentation.php

Defender

TD5

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TD5 Engine

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TD5 Map-

AS10 (Alarm)

- Wabco ABS

Puma

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Puma Engine

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Puma Instrument pack

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AS10 (Alarm)

- Wabco ABS

Instruments

- TD5 Board Instrument

- Puma Instrument

Discovery II

TD5

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TD5 Engine

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TD5 Map-

SLABS

- Valeo BCU

- ACE

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D2 AUTOGEARBOX

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D2 AIRBAG

Motronic

- Motronic

- SLABS

- Valeo BCU

- ACE

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D2 AUTOGEARBOX

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D2 AIRBAG


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(Discovery II continued)

Instruments

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TD5 Board Instruments

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Motronic Instruments

R-Rover P38

GEMS

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GEMS

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WABCO C (94-99)

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GS2.38.1 (Petrol up to 99)

- Airbag MPS1 (up to 96) or up to 99 on NAS only)

- Airbag SPS1 (96 to 99 non NAS only)

- Airbag SPS2 (99 onwards)

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EAS

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HEVAC

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BECM

Motronic

- Motronic

- Wabco D (99 onwards)

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GS8.87.1 (99 onwards)

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Airbag SPS2 (99 onwards)

- EAS

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HEVAC

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Hella Cruise Control (Only fitted as separate ECU

from 99 onwards in Motronic Petrol V8 model)

- BECM

P38 EDC

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EDC

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Wabco C

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Wabco D (99 onwards)

- GS2.38.1 (Diesel up to 2002)

- Airbag MPS1 (up to 96) or up to 99 on NAS only)

- Airbag SPS1 (96 to 99 non NAS only)

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Airbag SPS2 (99 onwards)

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EAS

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HEVAC

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BECM

Instruments

- Motronic Instruments

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GEMS Instruments

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EDC Instruments

The Can BUS vehicle menus are different to the legacy vehicles and are covered in their own section below.

The Nanocom menu

When the Nanocom main menu item is selected you will find sub menus which then give access to different functions.

The following is a break down of each function and what can be done with each one.

File Manager - Thisoption which requires an SD card to be present in the unit, allows you to view and make changes to

thefiles stored on the card.

The list box on the left of the screen shows all of the files present on the SD card. Please note that this is just an

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It is possible to filter the results shown if there are many files on the card by entering some details in the Filter box

shown. *.* will show all files on the card whereas *.csv would only list the files with that extension.

If you know the full file name this can also be entered, e.g. MAP01 would only display a file of that name and no other.

The RENAME button allows you to rename the selected file.

The DELETE button allows you to delete the selected file.

The OPEN button allows you to directly run the application or file selected and automatically loads the data in it.

Text Editor As the titlesuggests, this is a feature that allows you to edit any text files saved on the SD card. This should

be used with caution as edited results may make the file unusable. The Nanocom Evolution cannot handle file names

longer than 8 characters and it automatically assigns the relevant extension to the file name. If you copy a file to the SD

card that has a longer file name than 8 characters the Nanocom Evolution will show the file name as cut and the data

may then not be readable with the content being of an invalid format.

Applications

The Applications option gives the user access (where the relevant unlock code have been purchased) to all ECUs from

all models plus the File Manager, Text Editor and even the Setup Menu and sub menus. Use the Green scroll

buttons to move between screens.

Setup - There are a number of sub menus under the Set up main menu and are dealt with in turn below.

Note. Where an item has a * next to it please see the corresponding section below.

Nanocom ID - This is the units programmed ID which correlates to the Unlock codes issued to this ID. This ID is required

for registration here http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/register.php See the section above on obtaining this ID for

registration.

Unlock Codes - In the Unlock codes section found in the Nanocom Setup section detailed above are a possible 20

unlock codes. This amount of spaces allows BBS further expansion in the future for other models to be added. The

Unlock Codes shown above explain which unlock code cover which ECUS.

*Start up Settings - Selecting this option allows the end user to select an application that will open when the unit ispowered on. See the relevant section below for further information on the options.

User Test - When selected this option it gives you sets of Pins to test. Select each test in turn and wait for the result in

the opposite box. If you have any that Fail, power the Nanocom Evolution off and back on and test again. If you get a

continuous Fail message and you find the unit is not working correctly then use the form here http://nanocom-

diagnostics.com/contact.php and be sure to give your unit number and which Pins it is failing on. Please note that if

powered by the USB lead the tests will fail each time. This is also just an internal test and is not one to test the lead

itself.

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(vii) **Display Settings

Nanocom Brightness - The brightness of the Nanocom Evolution display can be altered in one of 2 ways.

The first is a permanent method and to do this you need to go into the Menu option under Setup - Display and

change the settings as shown above using or keys. Once adjusted to your personal setting youthen use the button. These settings will then be applied each time you use the Nanocom Evolution.

The second method is during use if you feel the screen is too bright or too dark, simply touch the screen lightly

anywhere there is no writing or buttons and hold the finger pressure for a few seconds. The Back light adjust

will then appear and you can amend it using or buttons and then click Ok. Note that once the

unit is powered off and back on any changes will be lost.

Touch test

This test will produce a blank screen. You simply touch the screen anywhere and a white dot will appear. This

verifies that the screen is responding in the correct manner to the touch. To exit the screen, simply leave the

screen without touching it and a few seconds later it will revert to the main Display menu.

Touch Calibration

With this menu option you will be asked to confirm that you want to calibrate the Touch screen. Select Ok to

start the test. Follow the 4 step on screen instructions. It is advisable to use a non sharp object to touch the

screen where indicated on the 4 steps to gain a more accurate calibration. NOTE. This process should only be

used if you are experiencing severe touch screen issues. It is advisable to first use the Touch test to see if the

screen is recognizing the touch points.

Backgrounds

The Nanocom has 4 built in graphical backgrounds. Use the green arrow button to select the one you wish

to have displayed on your unit. Once you have the one you require press the Save Background button. The

selected background is the one that will now be used until you change it again. At this time no other

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new CAN BUS vehicles the SD card has 2 folders on it which are required for the ECU programming on Genesis.

DO NOT format the SD card as you will lose this information.

We do not produce the cards nor do we recommend types of card to use. Use of these in any capacity is entirely at

the users own risk. Many comments have been made and questions asked regarding the formatting of these cards.

From experience while testing the Nanocom Evolution functions we can advise that the maps will transfer on either

FAT or FAT 32 formats when tested. Again, any use of either of these formats and any map functions is entirely at

the users own risk. We CANNOTand WILL NOTadvise as to what size is best for your purposes.

The Nanocom Evolution supports SD or SDHC cards UP TO 8GB for storing diagnostic files or maps for the TD5 or

on the CAN BUS vehicles for saving vbf files to flash the various ECUs. Once this functionality is released for sale we

will update the User Guide with further information.

The use of a High Quality SD or SDHC card has been noted from various forums especially when storing MAP files

for the TD5 with the intention of remapping the ECU. Issues have been highlighted on several occasions now which

have been down to the SD card not storing the information correctly.

In the Important Notes section of this guide it refers to ways of formatting the SD card when using it for mapping

an ECU. While we have not used this method ourselves we do rely on other customers with working knowledge of

to offer information. No liability claims can be made against either Blackbox Solutions or any other customer

offering possible solutions to issues with 3rd

party equipment. All work is undertaken at the owners own risk.

This information from one of our beta testers may prove useful in the process:

i. Low level reformat of SD Card.

Using HDD-LLF software (HDDGURU: HDD LLF Low Level Format Tool) to do this. It leaves the card

unpartitioned and is pretty slow.

ii. Format SD Card with SDFormatter software ( https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_3/)

The above are especially important before attempting to use the SD card for Reading and Writing map files.

NOTE. IN BBS V1.12 Firmware available in the Restricted area of the nanocom site the function for mapping has now

had a safeguard built in to try and eliminate issues with the SD card. When using the MAP function the .map or .tun

file are now copied to the Nanocom Evolutions Flash memory from the SD card and written from there to the ECU

which should eliminate issues with corruption of the file being read directly from the SD card.

Connecting your Nanocom Evolution to a Laptop/PC with the USB lead while using an SD card inserted in the unit.

When you connect the Nanocom to the laptop by the USB lead and you have an SD card inserted then you will get the

following screens on your Nanocom Evolution unit and your laptop/PC screen provided you do not have any of the

issues listed below. Obviously the icons showing on the computer screen will be different depending on what you have

on your SD card.

This screen will show on your laptop/PC This screen will be displayed on the Nanocom Evolution.


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SD Card issues and the Nanocom Evolution

FOR UNITS WITH FIRMWARE 1.00 (never been upgraded) When the Nanocom Evolution is connected to the laptop/PC

via the USB update lead, if the SD card has not been recognised you will see the Nanocom Evolution reported on the

laptop/PC as a flash memory device only. This means that you cannot transfer files to the SD card as shown in the File

Import and Export section below.

FOR UNITS THAT HAVE BEEN UPGRADED FROM ORIGINAL FIRMWARE (any above 1.00). If the SD card in the unit is not

recognised then the Nanocom screen will show 4 icons.

Ensure that you do not overload the SD card with files as this can cause delays in reading the info from the card. Also see

the information below regarding the naming convention of the files and also the length of the names.

FILE IMPORT AND EXPORT

When using an SD card in the Nanocom Evolution you can transfer file to and from your laptop/PC to the card by simply

connecting the Nanocom Evolution to the laptop/PC via the USB cable supplied. As long as the card is recognised you will

see the Card on your screen as a Removable Disk. You can then transfer files to and from your laptop/PC to the SD card. If

you are transferring maps from your laptop/PC to the SD card, please refer to the Formatting section above.

DIAGNOSTIC FILES

During any diagnostic session provided you have an SD card in the Nanocom Evolution, you can record the data on the

screen when this icon is displayed in the bottom right corner. Pressing the icon once gives you a box where you

need to give the file a name. To do this touch the screen in the white name box and it will bring up the on screen keypad.

Type in the required name and click Ok. You will receive a message to say Data recording started. When you have

sufficient data press the icon again to stop the recording process.

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The File saved as a CSV can then be opened in Excel. You can then view the data in columns and also create graphic

lines with valid data. Please note that you do need to have some knowledge of Excel in order to manipulate the data

in this way and this is not something we can teach you. We simply offer the option with this equipment.

- Settings pages are also stored in CSV format but can also be saved as HTM simply by changing the file extension.

-

Faults are stored as a Txt file and can be read in any text editor program.

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Map files that are not protected are stored in a .map format

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Maps files that have protection on them to prevent them from being copied are stored as .TUN files.

DYNAMIC INPUT CSV FILES VIEWING

As well as viewing the data in Excel you can also view it with the File Manager on the Nanocom Evolution. To do this you

need to ensure you have the SD card with the data inserted into the Nanocom Evolution and power on either from the

car or from the DC socket. Use the following menu options Nanocom File Manager this then opens up a list of

available files on the SD card. Select the file you require and it will be highlighted in Yellow, then click Open.

This then opens the file as if it is connected to the ECU the recording was made from. Using the buttons shown below you

can scroll through the data page by page.

Automatic backward

One line Backward

Stop

One line forward

Automatic forward


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The text box on the lower left corner shows the number of the line being viewed. You can edit this by touching the white

box and it will open up the on screen keypad. Edit the first number and click OK. As an example if it displayed 1/4 you

could amend that to read 3/4 and it will jump to page 3 of the 4 available.

When you see this icon on an application page it means that you can directly import data from an SD card file into

the ECU.

For example, if you have saved injector codes from a Defender TD5 engine and need to re-input them you can import

these directly back to the ECU at any time without having to go in and edit the values manually each time. To do this youneed to ensure that an SD card is inserted into your Nanocom Evolution before powering up the unit. Navigate through

the menus to the relevant ECU, in this scenario it would be Defender TD5 TD5 Engine Settings Injectors Throttle

then click on the yellow folder icon as shown

And you wil be presented with an Open File box. Select the file required and click OK. This will then input the saved SD

card data into the relevant boxes. Locate the Write Settings button (on the Defender it is on the 2nd

page) and press to

save.

THE PEAK DETECTION FUNCTION

During the dynamic reading these buttons are available at the bottom of the screen.

This button shows the maximum peak of the time the data is being read.

This button will show the minimum peak of thetime the data is being read.

This button resets the Peak reading back to standard input.

FILE NAMES

The Nanocom Evolution cannot Restricted file names longer than 8 characters and it automatically assigns the relevant

extension to the file name. If you copy a file to the SD card that has a longer file name than 8 characters the Nanocom

Evolution will show the file name as cut and the data may then not be readable with the content being of an invalid

format.

FORCED RESET

If the software freezes and you can no longer interact with the touch screen, you can restart the NANOCOM without

removing the power source. To do this you have to touch the touch screen anywhere and keep light pressure on for more

than 8 seconds, until you see the NANOCOM restart. This is the same method used to bring the Nanocom Evolution out

of its power save mode.

IMPORTANT NOTE, as constantly mentioned in this document, this is a "TOUCH SCREEN". This means the screen is

designed to react to touch and it will react to the slightest of pressure. As the touch screen is small and made of Glass, It

will not withstand any excessive pressure being applied which will cause it to crack.

This is especially important if using the mounting kit NCOM30 for the web shop. No pressure should be applied to the

screen when fitting and should only be handled by the external edges.


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If you find it difficult to execute finer tasks with your finger, then we recommend the use of a non sharp object such as a

plastic toothpick or a pencil. Anything sharp will mark the screen and make it difficult to view or even crack it if too much

pressure is applied.

6. Nanocom Forum

With the advent of the new integrated web site here http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/index.phpwe are moving away

from supporting the Nanocom Evolution by email as in the past and instead we are moving all support to the Nanocom

Forum. As we found with our flagship equipment the Faultmate MSV-2, the use of a general forum not only benefits us

due to the different time zones but also allows other Nanocom Evolution owners to assist and advise not only on issues

with the equipment where they themselves may have encountered the same problem and had it resolved and can offeradvice, but also on issues related to the vehicles on which we do not offer support. This forum access is useful during

such times as when we are closed at weekends, bank holidays and main holiday periods. We can also make important

announcements relating to Firmware updates, closures etc.

This link http://nanocom.blackbox-solutions.com/index.php/forumwill take you to the log in page of the Nanocom forum

which has free registration.

To register, simply follow this link http://nanocom.blackbox-solutions.com/index.php/contact-us/forum-membership-

formand complete the relevant sections. These applications are manually checked and approved so please leave time

over weekends, bank holidays and other holiday periods before requesting information if you have not heard back for us.

If you fail to put the Nanocom ID as described at the top of the guide in the form, it will be rejected. So please take time

to read and understand what the form is requesting as this saves a lot of wasted time from both parties. The forum is

exclusively for Nanocom owners.In the forum there are sections for each vehicle ECU with functionality guides included as well as areas for general

hardware or software issues related to the Nanocom Evolution.

While the introduction of support only by the forum will not be an immediate implementation we will be guiding all users

to use this facility over the coming months.

Here are some suggestions for using the unit and gaining the most benefit from it.

- Depending on the module, it may require the ignition to be on stage II or even the engine running before diagnostics

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- When switching from one ECU to another please allow the Nanocom Evolution time to close its connection to the

previous ECU before trying to communicate with another one. Some ECUs may require being put into Sleep mode before

they allow communication with another ECU.

- If for any reason you lose communication with an ECU during diagnostics, turn off the ignition for between 15 seconds

and 1 minute to allow the ECU to reset before retrying the communication.

- When working on the Alarm or Body Control ECUs these can generally communicate with the ignition switched off. It is

recommended that you keep a working remote/fob near the vehicle so that you can retrigger the alarm in

communication fails and saves time having to wait for the Alarm to reset. Please refer to the individual ECU documents

for further information.

- With the P38 it is not possible to communicate with any other ECU following communication with the ABS ECU. This is a

feature of the ECU and not an issue with the Nanocom Evolution.

- With the ABS and especially the SLABS ECU, diagnostics will cease once the road speed reaches between 8 and 20 mph

as a general rule. Again this is a design feature of the ECU itself. With Land Rovers Testbook system the user has to jack

each wheel in turn and rotate by hand to check sensors.

- The Nanocom Evolution like every other diagnostic tool is only there to assist the end user in locating issues where this

is possible and will not repair the vehicle. The use of Workshop manuals, wiring diagrams and other such materials are

essential to the use of this and any other equipment. If you cannot connect to an ECU and have a communication or

other such error message then try tracing the wiring cleaning plugs etc before blaming the tool.

- If you find that the Nanocom Evolution will no longer power from the OBD socket (especially in the P38 Range Rover)

you should check the fuse for the OBD socket in the vehicle. The locations are as follows:

-

In the P38 this is Fuse 33 (5amp) located in the Engine fuse box.

- In the Discovery II it is Fuse 20 (15amp) in the passenger Fuse box

- In the Defender you need Fuse 8 (5amp) in the Passenger Fuse box

- Remember that the Nanocom Evolution is not some expensive I-phone, filled with super fast processors and some slick

multi tasking operating system. It is a very low cost, microcontroller based system. This means it needs to be given due

time and patience in respect of allowing the unit to change between its various functions. This is because when a function

has been selected, the unit has to then disconnect from that ECU function and end it, before picking up on the next

requested function. If you attempt to switch between the functions too quickly, this can cause the unit to look like it has

frozen and repeated pressing of buttons will likely result in the system crashing and rebooting. In severe cases this can

also corrupt the files in the unit and require a complete Firmware re-install using the Overwrite Original Config option in

the Kernel manager upgrade software to bring the unit back to factory settings. It should be noted that after using the

Overwrite feature on the Firmware install that you would need to re-input your licence codes.

There are NO support features on the Blackbox Solutions web site and no registration function there. All registrations are

done via the http://nanocom-diagnostics.com/register.phpsite only

Since the introduction of the Nanocom Evolution MK II Blackbox Solutions have sold in excess of 2000 units and have had

less than 1% come back with broken screens due to either being dropped, having had a weighty item dropped on it or by

simply applying too much pressure.

These unit have to come back to base for repair and so as to avoid the question on costs, the repair of these screens is 40

Euro for the screen and 35 Euro for labour. As the percentage shows these screens are not in any way flimsy, prone to

cracking or general failure so please treat it with care and it can give you a lifetime of coverage for your vehicle.


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When any option is selected, the Nanocom Evolution will first run a short detection function through which it will

communicate with the vehicle and identify the Vehicle model, Year, Engine and transmission Type and many other

aspects it might require to know.

1. Fault Codes

The diagnostic functions provided under this option are identical for all CAN BUS based Land Rover Vehicle systems, as

they all follow the ISO14229 standard as defined by the International Standards Organisation. This standard is

independently documented on the Internet for more detailed reference, but it's main feature is in its additionally

categorising of Fault Codes as "Tested" or "Not Tested"

As such, this diagnostic function provides six sub function options which are:

.

The first three sub functions simply read the TESTED, NOT TESTED or PERMANENT fault codes, depending on selection,

from the vehicle system ECU's that are selected in the ECUs CONFIG option and produce a list of them and their meanings

in plain Text that can be scrolled through.

The READ CUSTOM option is provided for those who have read and understood the ISO14229 standard and want to apply

their own masking and filtering and simply reads fault codes from the vehicle system ECU's that are selected in the ECUs

CONFIG option as per the first 3 sub functions but according to a custom mask / filtering that is also entered in the ECUs

CONFIG option.

The ECU's CONFIG sub function option provides a list of all the

vehicle system ECU's fitted to the currently connected vehicle and

allows for selection and de selection of any ECU that the first four

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By touching the next to the ECU listing the box will change to a indicating that the ECU has been selected.

There is also the option to Select All if you wish to read all ECU's in the vehicle or indeed Clear All .

You need to exit this screen when all relevant ECU's have been selected, by pressing the in the bottom rightcorner.

By selecting Read Faults you will be presented with a screen showing the faults that have been read. If there is more than

1 fault recorded it will show Fault 1 of x (x being the total amount found) Scroll through to read the full list of faults

found and also the actual ECU where the fault has been located and then a description of the Code and meaning.

Use the NEXT or PREV buttons to scroll through the list of faults.

The CLEAR sub function is used to clear fault codes, but

provides two options. The first is to clear Fault codes from

all the vehicle system ECU's that are selected in the ECUs

CONFIG option, and the second allows the possibility to

clear fault codes from individual ECU's.

2. ECU Information (required for programming)

This diagnostic function produces a list of all the vehicle system ECU's fitted to the currently connected vehicle which can

then be individually selected. On selecting a vehicle system ECU the Nanocom Evolution will then read and display all

information specific to the selected ECU including, VIN numbers, serial numbers, hardware numbers, software numbers,

assembly numbers and other information. This information can be saved to a text file on an SD/SDHC card, if inserted,

and can be used to select the correct set of files from the Flash File Database on the Genesis web site.

After the vehicle information has been read you then need to select which ECU you wish to program with the Nanocom

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By selecting READ next to an ECU this will then present the information related to that ECU. As an example, Discovery 3

vehicle is connected to. ECU Information is selected and the following information is displayed:

Using the scroll bar at the bottom you can obtain all the information related to that ECU.

The full list of available information is as follows:

Hardware Number Serial Number Software Number Calibration Data 2 VIN Number Assembly Core NO. Assembly Part NO. Delivery Assembly NO. Software Number 2 Boot Software ID Active Network Config

Calibration Part NO Calibration Data 3 Software Number 3 and Legacy Assembly No.

Some of this information will need to be noted if you intend flashing (updating) the software on any ECU.

You need to make a note of the Hardware number as this will be required for the next stage of the process.

3. ECU Programming

This diagnostic function provides the capability to re flash anything that has been downloaded from the Genesis web site

into the relevant vehicle system ECU. This could be either a set of files to re flash an ECU or a standard or modified /

edited CCF file, as the Genesis website provides both capabilities via its Flash File database and CCF edit features.

Your Nanocom site login will be used for the Genesis site also which is located here

http://vbf2.blackbox-solutions.com/FaultmateGenesis-Server/genesis.action

Flash File Download

Click on this option and you will be presented with a screen to enter your VIN number.


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The VIN is stored in some ECU's such as the Instrument pack, Body Control and ABS being 3 of the ECU's that hold this

information. It can also be obtained from the vehicle and is located in various locations such as the Windscreen. Check

your vehicles documents or handbook for further information.

Once the VIN has been entered press Submit to be taken to the next screen where you will be presented with a screen

showing the vehicle model based on the VIN entered. A drop down box allows you to select the ECU that you took theHardware number from.

In this example we are looking at a Range Rover Sport 2005-2009 and the ECU selected is the Ride Level control module.

You now have a further 2 drop down boxes that can filter the information based on the Assembly number or Hardware

number which you will have taken from the Nanocom Evolution information.

You will notice that to the Right of the Select ECU box it has a button that says Display Land Rover Part Numbers If you

click on this it will change the information listed in the main box below and will then read Display Ford part NumbersDisplaying Ford Numbers only Displaying Ford and Land Rover numbers


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The reason for the dual numbering is that Land Rover changed the way the Part numbers were issued so you may need to

change this option in order to find the Part number obtained from your ECU information page.

There are also 2 filter options that allow you to find the file more easily.

Filter on Assembly Filter On Hardware

We have chosen the Ride level control module and selected Assembly number to show the information screen you will

see once this is selected.

In this example we have selected Assembly number 9H32-5A919-BA as shown by the arrow.

If you then double click on this to open the file you will receive the following information screen.


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You will notice that not only do you have the Ford part number listed but also its Land Rover alias (A.K.A).This will aid in

finding the correct software to flash the ECU with.

In each of the sections in the example above are also sections for Successor and Predecessor. If the file lists a Successor

then you need to locate this file in the list as the file you are looking at has been superseded by a newer version and that

one should be used instead. A predecessor means that you are looking at an updated file.

Once you have located the appropriate file you need to click Downloadand save the file to your laptop/PC.

Please do take notice of the Disclaimer before proceeding.

Click Accept if you wish to continue and the system will prompt you to Save or open the file.

You now need to save the file on the PC and then extract the zipped file on to an SD card to put into the Nanocom

Evolution.

Place the SD card in the Nanocom before powering the unit and then go to the following menu CAN BUS ECU

Programming and then after the Nanocom Evolution has done its vehicle verification process you will have this screen


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Click Open File and then from the File box select the name in the Left panel until you have the Info.enc file available.

Select this and click OK. Select Next and then Next again on the following screen. You will then be presented with a Car

Info page. Click Next. On the next screen press the Start Flashing button. Click OK to proceed and the file will be loaded.

Follow any further on screen prompts.

CCF Editing (Car Configuration File)

As with the ECU programming, this function is used in conjunction with the GENESIS system and is only for CAN BUS

vehicles.Using your Nanocom log in which is also your GENESIS log in (provided you have purchased a CAN BUS capable Nanocom

Evolution) you will be presented with this screen.

Select the Edit CCF button

You are now presented with 4 different options.

I.

Upload Nanocom File This would be a file already saved from a Nanocom session. It can be uploaded and edited

as shown below and saved back to be input using either a Nanocom or the SDD system.

II. Upload IDS Session file As the name suggests.


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III. Use a Copy of As-Built from Blackbox Solutions This uses the vehicle VIN to confirm the vehicle model and give

you a basic file that was programmed in at manufacture.

IV.

Back Takes you back to the main menu of Edit CCF or Flash File Download.

Important Note If you have previously had your Car Configuration File changed by another diagnostic system or the

dealers tool and had features enabled, these changes WILL NOT be reflected in the As-Built file so unless you change the

settings to match any functions already enabled, this file would overwrite these changes when uploaded back to the

vehicle using the Nanocom Evolution or SDD.

So based on a vehicle that has had no enhancements enabled we will now show how to enable 4x4 info on the Range

Rover Sport.

Click on Use a Copy of As-Built from Blackbox Solutions and you will have the following screen open.

Enter your Vehicle Vin and click Submit.

The VIN is stored in some ECU's such as the Instrument pack, Body Control and ABS being 3 of the ECU's that hold this

information. It can also be obtained from the vehicle and is located in various locations such as the Windscreen. Check

your vehicles documents or handbook for further information.

This shows the vehicle model and range of year (if applicable)

You can change from the Basic screen (red arrow) to Advanced (blue arrow) by selecting the Switch Editor Mode. The

Advanced mode as you can see from the Right hand screen shows more options.

We now need to select the Infotainment tab which opens all options in this section. In the picture you will note that it

shows a percentage of As Built. In the Range Rover Sport the % models that has 4x4 info enabled is 92% (circled for demo

purposes only) but we will assume that this vehicle is one of the 8% without.


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Click EDIT and you will have this screen displayed

Using the drop down arrow you would select from Undefined to High multi-media module fitted and then click Continue.

The change is now highlighted in Red and you have the option to Undo the change before saving.

Click the Complete Download CCF button. Then select Download for Nanocom.


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You now need to save the file on the PC and then extract the zipped file on to an SD card to put into the Nanocom

Evolution.

Insert the SD card into the Nanocom Evolution before powering on the unit and then go to the following menu CAN BUS

ECU Programming and then after the Nanocom Evolution has done its vehicle verification process you will have this

screen

Click Open File and then from the File box select the name in the Left panel until you have the Info.enc file available.

Select this and click OK. Select Next and then Next again on the following screen. You will then be presented with a Car

Info page. Click Next. On the next screen press the Start Flashing button. Click OK to proceed and the file will be loaded.

Follow any further on screen prompts.

Further Functionality on CAN BUS vehicles.

SERVICE RESETTING

This diagnostic function provides the capability to reset the Service interval

announcer/ reminder function where applicable.


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AIR SUSPENSION

The diagnostic functions provided under this diagnostic option are identical for all CAN BUS based Land Rover Vehicle

systems with Air suspension.

There are four sub functions which are:

HEIGHT CONTROL

This sub function provides the ability to manually

raise or lower the current heights of the vehicles

Air suspension via a scrollable selection of three

graphical pages showing a graphical plan view of

the vehicle. The first page has a line on it thatsplits the vehicle into front and rear, the second

page has two lines that split the vehicle into four

corners, and the third has no lines and is for the

entire vehicle.

In each case touching a section of the page results in the applicable current height value(s) being read and displayed,

which can then be changed by pressing the + or - buttons or you can manually enter a new figure.

INPUTS

This sub function displays live data that is updated in real time for the following inputs.

In the Inputs page you can see live data for ( Front Left Actual Height, Front Right Actual Height, Rear Left Actual Height,

Rear Right Actual Height, Front Left Valve, Front Right Valve, Rear Left Valve, Rear Right Valve, Front Left Corner Valve,

Front Right Corner Valve, Rear Left Corner Valve, Rear Right Corner Valve, Gallery Pressure, Compressor Temperature,

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In addition the Otherspage have special deflating function, tight tolerance mode and you can start EAS enabled or stop

EAS enabled.

Special Deflate Function : This special functions cause the system to expel air from the respective

elements of the EAS system. They can take quite some time as they wait for the system to report back

completion before ending. The features also then put the ECU into a specially disabled state so any workcan mores safely be carried out. It should be noted that even after running these functions some residual

air may remain in the system so the usual precautions should still be observed.

Start EAS Enable and End EAS Enabled: These 2 buttons form a single function to re enable the EAS

after a deflate function has been used.

Set Control Tolerance State to Tight Tolerance: The Tolerance state of the EAS ECU should be set to

a tight tolerance state for any geometry measurement and adjustment.

Can bus vehicles features Park brakefunctions.

Longitudinal accelerometer calibrationMake sure that the vehicle is on a level surface and that it remains stationary throughout the whole

procedure. Make sure the parking brake module is correctly secured to the vehicle and that the parking

brake is applied.

Drive to mounting position.the following operation will drive the parking brake to the mounting position, allowing the brake cables

to be connected to the brakes. This may be necessary if the park brake is operated without the cables

being connected to the brakes. This can lead to a condition where not enough cable is available to

connect the brakes.

Drive to latching positionThis function will drive the Park Brake to the latching position, which might be necessary if the park

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UnjamThis will drive the Park Brake so it is un jammed by first driving it in the release direction and then into

the mount position. Engine must be running at idle. After completing this procedure: check the condition

of the rear brake shoes drums as well as that the brake cables are correctly attached.

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