RPI Engineering and RovacomLite have launched a new vehicle diagnostic system
Chris Hunt Cooke reports RPI Engineering and RovacomLite have launched a new diagnostic system which is truly affordable for RV8 enthusiasts. The innovative system allows you to diagnose the on board electronic control unit or ECU on an RV8 or V8 conversion with an engine management system fitted. It has been designed with two key features for owner-enthusiasts - it is easy to use and very affordable, typically costing less than 10% of the price of other vehicle diagnostic systems like Testbook.


The promotional material on the RPI website says "RovacomLite is an all brand new, PC based diagnostic system which ultilises fantastic new concepts to push the boundaries of diagnostic equipment technology to new levels. It is designed specifically to be high on functionality yet easily affordable by individual owners, enthusiats' clubs and DIY home mechanics. It will shape the future of vehicle diagnostic systems forever" Wow!

But how affordable is this diagnotic kit?
Well it seems the kit for an RV8, with vehicle server, vehicle communications interface, leads, clips and discs, is likely to be around £500 excluding VAT. We hope to have clarification of the price and more information from RPI in the next week.