SDD - Getting Started (G4760013)

SDD Maintenance - Weekly Health Inspection

It is important that weekly Inspections are completed so that machine hardware remains in good working order and the SDD software is up to date. We advise that following hardware and software inspections are made each week;

  • Inspect SDD Hardware and leads for damage. Any damage found needs to be investigated and corrected.
  • Inspect the Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI) Device and leads for damage. Any damage found must be investigated and corrected.
  • Your installed version of SDD must be at the latest level, see instructions on how to do this below. If an update is needed download the latest version of Install Tool (SDD) from the TOPIx Links Page .

How to Identify the Latest Level of SDD Software from the Software Release Notes

  1. Open the TOPIx Home Page. From SDD this can be done by selecting the TOPIx logo in the top left corner of the screen.
  2. Enter a Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) or Model Selection from the vehicle search page.
    • NOTE: The VIN or vehicle selection must be pre 17MY for Discovery, Range Rover and Range Rover Sport, pre 18MY for all other vehicles, or any year for XJ.
  3. From the OPTION SELECTION box select Browse all.
  4. Select Documents from the TOPIx main menu.
  5. Navigate to Diagnostics / General / Diagnostic Release Notes.
  6. Select and open the latest SDD Software Update Release Note.
  7. From the links on the first page select your preferred language.
  8. This takes you the latest SDD Software update information which includes updates and Installation notes, new features, improvements, bug fixes, and Service Actions and Bulletins.

If an update is needed download the latest version of Install Tool (SDD) from the TOPIx Links Page.

How to upload New or Updated Files from TOPIx to SDD

SDD automatically identifies if any new or replacement files are required while you are running an application. If you are connected to a wireless network, a software management pop up will list the files that are required to be downloaded for the application you are running.

To update the files complete the following steps;

  1. From SDD select Manual VIN Read and then Combined As-built and Calibration File Update.
  2. Wait for the Software Management Wizard pop up, then select Next.
  3. Wait for the procedure to complete while the File Lists download and are being verified.
  4. When complete, trigger SDD to search for missing files by selecting the tick box Select all vehicles, then Next.
  5. When the search is complete, the number of missing files will be displayed.
  6. If NO (missing files) is displayed, select Cancel to end the update. Alternatively, you can select Next to run another search.
  7. Where missing files are displayed, select Next, to start a File Download of these files.
    • NOTE: Wait for the files to download DO NOT USE SDD while this is happening.
  8. When completed – details of the download are displayed. If a file fails to download select Retry.
  9. Select Finish when complete.

VCI Approved Devices

The VCI device is the communications device between the vehicle and the SDD machine. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) approves the following devices:

  • Vehicle Connectivity Module (VCM)
  • MongoosePro JLR
  • DA Dongle
  • JLR VCI

For more information on SDD refer to the links below, and the installation section in this guide.

(Vehicle Communication Interface (VCI)).

Refer to: Installation
(Diagnostic Device Agent User Guide).

Refer to: User Guide
(Diagnostic Device Agent User Guide).