Bosch Telediagnostics Enhances The Service Experience Via Remote Vehicle Diagnostics
Bringing increased service and convenience to vehicle owners, Bosch has unveiled its Telediagnostics platform, supporting vehicle diagnostics from anywhere. Utilizing distributed diagnostic software architecture, existing in-vehicle technology or aftermarket equipment, Bosch enables technicians to remotely collect vehicle trouble codes, inform customers of vehicle condition and better plan vehicle service. “As use of software in vehicles
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Dill Offers Educational Aid For Customers
Dill Air Controls has launched a new educational aid to inform customers why they need to maintain their TPMS tire service. The counter display highlights which components need to be replaced during tire service, and connects the consumer to the TPMS dashboard light that is more commonly seen in many vehicles today.
Snap-on Offers Top 13.4 Reasons To Upgrade To Latest Diagnostic Software Release
The newest Snap-on diagnostic software upgrade offers 47,400 new codes, tests, tips and data going back to 1998 for all major makes, plus new 2013 domestic and Asian model year coverage for GM, Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda, Nissan, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki and Toyota.
ATEQ Announces Huf ‘IntelliSens’ Configuring Capability
ATEQ Corporation announces the ability of its TPMS tools to configure the Huf IntelliSens tire pressure sensors. Huf IntelliSens universal sensors are tire pressure sensors which are capable of replacing the majority of original equipment (OE) sensors.
Top 5 Tools: Craig Walter, Don’s Auto Ade
Hunter, Bartec and Coats products make Craig’s favorite tool list.
Dodge Caliber Alignment Service
The Dodge Caliber was the replacement for the Neon. The Caliber shares the same architecture with the Nitro and Sebring models from the same timeframe. Needless to say, this is a “net build” vehicle with only toe adjustments built into the front and rear suspensions.
VIEWPOINT: Going For The Gravy Can you sell diagnostic time?
The gravy in the future will be diagnostic time and procedures performed with scan tools. You can see it with steering angle sensors, TPMS and re-calibration of sensors. In the future, it is only going to get better.
Honda Tech Tip: Keep Your Distance When Learning Sensor IDs
When doing sensor ID learning, make sure you keep at least 10 feet of clearance between the tire pressure sensors you’re trying to learn and other tire pressure sensors nearby. Those sensors can be on any TPMS-equipped vehicles, loose TPMS-type wheels, or just other loose tire pressure sensors (including any in your pocket).
Performing Brake Service On 2006-Current Cadillac DTS
The 2006-current Cadillac DTS is the largest sedan that General Motors offers. The DTS incorporates the K-platform as denoted by the 4th letter in the VIN. It is built on the same line as the Buick Lucerne. The two vehicles share many brake components, but option packaging is different for the Lucerne. The brake system of the DTS is simple to work on and has a lot in common with other GM vehicles. When one comes into your shop, remember that every DTS is equipped with stability control and TPMS, so have a scan tool and TPMS tool on hand.