december2022 - A21

PRODUCTS
READS/CLEARS CODES FOR
ALL AVAILABLE SYSTEMS
The OTOFIX D1 Lite Diagnostic Tablet
is designed to provide one-stop solutions
when paired with the OTOFIX cloud-based
app. It's able to read/clear codes for all available
systems, display live data in text, graph,
and analog for easy data review, and automatically
identify vehicle make, model, and
year information via AutoVIN technology.
Additionally, the D1 Lite Diagnostic Tablet
supports battery diagnostics with BT1 Lite
Smart Battery Tester (purchased separately).
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21258527
ABLE TO TEST SEVEN
DIFFERENT 12V RELAYS
The Electronic Specialties Super Relay
Buddy, No. 194, is designed to provide an
indication of the general health and functioning
of the most common 4/5 pin 12V
relays. It cycles the relay several times
while loading the switch contacts to detect
any excessive resistance. The tool incorporates
a full 7A load into the automated test
sequence and is able to test seven different
12V relays. In addition to displaying green
for good and red for fail, the Super Relay
Buddy has a third test result, yellow for caution.
The yellow/caution result is displayed
when the voltage drop through the tested
relay is significant, but still within operating
range of the relay.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21276213
SUPPORTS CANFD PROTOCOL
The Thinkcar THINKDIAG 2 is a diagnostic
device that supports CANFD protocol, providing
fast and accurate diagnostics. With
added vehicle model support, the device
offers OBD-II full functions, full system diagnostics,
15 reset functions, remote diagnostics,
real-time data stream, automatic VIN
reading, actuation tests, reads fault codes,
and clears fault memory. It also features a
soft rubber sleeve made from ABS+ silicone
with double-sided indicators that allows
users to directly observe the working status
of the product under any circumstances.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21259362
NOW INCLUDES
IVS 360 SUPPORT
The Opus IVS Remote Assisted
Programming (RAP) Platform now
includes IVS 360 Support for live, ondemand
assistance from a team of hundreds
of OEM Dealer Master Technicians. RAP, now
with IVS 360 Support, continues to free up
automotive technicians to do higher-skilled
work and increase shop profitability with
the Opus IVS team of experts doing the
programming remotely, plus now provides
help for complex diagnostic issues. RAP with
IVS 360 Support eliminates the need to send
complex vehicles to the dealership or call a
mobile technician for programming or diagnostics,
the company says.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21284583
PROVIDES QUICK, HIGHACCURACY
TESTS FOR EV
BATTERY PACKS
The E-XTEQ E-VLT Leak Tester is designed
to provide quick, high-accuracy tests for EV
battery packs, electric motor cavities, and
gearbox housing/cooling systems. E-VLT is
equipped with three different test options
which include hydrogen, smoke, and snoop
test. It utilizes Argos cloud-based system
for job traceability, test parameters, and
threshold updates.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21258927
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FEATURING CANFD AND DOIP
ADVANCED PROTOCOLS
The Android-based Millennium MAX from
Launch Tech can perform 29 advanced
service functions and support CANFD and
DoIP protocols, making it a professional level
diagnostic tablet. Featuring a 7 " touchscreen
and intuitive interface, the tablet is easy to
operate. It also supports full system diagnosis
to read and clear trouble codes as well
as offers auto detect VIN, Wi-Fi software
updates, generates and shares diagnostic
reports, and more.
For more information visit
VehicleServicePros.com/21271480
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december2022

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of december2022

Editor's Note: The technician shortage is getting real
Sneak Peek
Most Wanted
Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
In Focus
Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
Show Me Your Truck: 'Look at that Bad Larry!'
Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
Driving Sales
Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
Diagnosing Progress
Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
When the tools become the tutor
Diagnostic products
december2022 - 1
december2022 - 2
december2022 - 3
december2022 - Editor's Note: The technician shortage is getting real
december2022 - 5
december2022 - Sneak Peek
december2022 - 7
december2022 - 8
december2022 - 9
december2022 - 10
december2022 - 11
december2022 - Most Wanted
december2022 - 13
december2022 - Electric vehicles - coming to a shop near you
december2022 - 15
december2022 - 16
december2022 - 17
december2022 - 18
december2022 - 19
december2022 - 20
december2022 - 21
december2022 - In Focus
december2022 - 23
december2022 - 24
december2022 - 25
december2022 - Diagnostic Tech: Using digital tools to reduce the friction of running a shop
december2022 - 27
december2022 - 28
december2022 - 29
december2022 - Show Me Your Truck: 'Look at that Bad Larry!'
december2022 - 31
december2022 - Go Sell Something: Writing a sales pitch
december2022 - 33
december2022 - 34
december2022 - Driving Sales
december2022 - 36
december2022 - 37
december2022 - Tales From the Road: An entrepreneurial spirit
december2022 - 39
december2022 - SEMA/AAPEX Wrap-up
december2022 - 41
december2022 - 42
december2022 - 43
december2022 - 44
december2022 - A1
december2022 - A2
december2022 - A3
december2022 - Diagnosing Progress
december2022 - A5
december2022 - Common diagnostics and trends in hybrid and electric vehicles
december2022 - A7
december2022 - Diagnosing faults on modern vehicles
december2022 - A9
december2022 - The real cause of P0420/P0430 DTCs
december2022 - A11
december2022 - How diagnostic tools cut through the ADAS confusion
december2022 - A13
december2022 - A14
december2022 - A15
december2022 - When the tools become the tutor
december2022 - A17
december2022 - A18
december2022 - A19
december2022 - A20
december2022 - Diagnostic products
december2022 - A22
december2022 - A23
december2022 - A24
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