At a news conference yesterday at its AAPEX booth, MAHLE Service Solutions introduced the TechPRO diagnostic scan tool, a versatile, software-based, laptop- or tablet-enabled tool to help professional technicians analyze, diagnose and repair today’s sophisticated computer-controlled vehicles.
“At its core, the TechPRO diagnostic scan tool is designed to help technicians work smarter, not harder,” said Max Dull, general manager, MAHLE Service Solutions. “TechPRO is all about making technicians more efficient. For example, our new tool features the ability to decode a VIN in one second with one click. Plus, the speed of diagnosis is measured in seconds versus minutes for competitors’ tools.”
The new TechPRO, which will be available for sale in 2015, was designed so the vehicle communication interface (VCI) and software can be used with a technician’s current desktop, laptop or tablet, making it unnecessary to buy or lease extra hardware.
“Behind this breakthrough lies years and years of R&D and technology deployment,” explained Dull, “providing advanced diagnostic scan tool software for vehicle manufacturers. Now that same powerful technology is available for use in the independent aftermarket.”
Among TechPRO’s features is J-2534 pass-thru capability for reflashing/reprogramming. TechPRO also features an ergonomically engineered VCI with a bright LED light for high visibility and confirmation that the VCI is connected and communicating. Other useful functions include cylinder balance tests, compression testing, key relearn and misfire graphing.
For more information about MAHLE Aftermarket, visit www.mahle-aftermarket.com.
