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Hunter Engineering ADASLink
Reviewed by Scott Brown, owner/technician
at Connie & Dick's Auto Service Center Inc.
in Claremont, California.
Q: How did the equipment function
as far as saving you time?
A: This is a new product to address wheel
alignment and ADAS calibration requirements.
The tool coupled with the latest
Hunter Engineering Hawkeye Elite wheel
alignment system does a remarkable job of
not only handing off the ADAS calibration
procedure to the scan tool/ADAS calibration
equipment but also produces a comprehensive
report that documents what was done
to the vehicle and why.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: Once the alignment machine is properly
tied to the ADASLink tablet, all you need
to do is follow the instructions provided,
but you still need to have access to service
information systems so you can carry out
specific procedures called out within the
workflow by the ADASLink.
Q: How was its packaging? Did it
come with any accessories?
A: The tablet is the Bosch ADS625x coupled
with a wireless VCI. It comes with a nice
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The ADASLink Diagnostic Scan Tool
from Hunter Engineering is designed to
help technicians setup and calibrate
ADAS quickly. The 10 " full scan tool is
powered by Bosch and is not limited only
to ADAS. It is pre- and post-scan ready
and FCA secure gateway compatible.
Additionally, dynamic (driving) ADAS
calibration coverage is included while
static (fixture) ADAS calibration is available
with DAS 3000. It's for use in any
bay, with or without Hunter aligner.
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docking station that hosts and charges the
tablet and VCI.
Q: What features did you like?
A: I love the fact that the Hunter alignment
machine sends a procedures requirement list
to the ADAS link tool, and when the tech
hits the " Requested Procedures List " on the
ADASLink, it provides a list of vehicles to
connect to in order to carry out the ADAS
calibration procedures. Once that's done, the
Hunter Aligner automatically couples the
alignment report with the ADAS calibration
documentation and the DTC pre-post scan
report. Additionally, we use Shop-Ware shop
management software and when you have the
VCI tied to your system, pre- and post-scan
information flow right into the notes section
of the repair order automatically. This is a very
cool time-saving feature, especially because
we perform a full health scan check on pretty
much every vehicle that comes into the shop.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: While in certain modes within the scan
tool, I found a screenshot button to be very
helpful so that I can help train fellow technicians,
but some screens don't have that
screenshot button. Also, on the calibration
success screen, it would be nice to have the
time, date, and VIN so that any screenshots
taken could carry better context.
Q: What types of jobs did you use
this tool for?
A: We used this on a 2021 Toyota Highlander
Hybrid to perform the radar and windshield
camera dynamic calibration. Once the alignment
was complete, we road-tested the vehicle
as instructed by the tool and carried out
the dynamic calibration. Once we returned
to the shop, we performed the post-scan and
after the results were uploaded, the wheel
alignment machine was ready to produce
the report.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: I give it a 9.5. This tool coupled with a
compatible Hunter Alignment machine
and the DAS3000 ADAS calibration station
should be able to properly calibrate most
ADAS systems found in the market. For cases
where a dynamic is only required, the tablet
can ride along with the technician which will
provide instructions and feedback during the
drive. Since this is a software-driven tool, I
trust that it will improve with time making
the tool even more intuitive.
SCOTT BROWN is an ASE
Master Certified L1 Technician
and has over 37 years of
professional service industry
experience. He is an independent
shop owner in Southern
California and is engaged at various levels within
the industry. He has a deep understanding of
the challenges technicians experience at the
service level and is continuously striving to move
the industry forward through education and
networking. Brown founded Diagnostic Network
after 22 years of service at iATN, where he retired
as company president in 2018.
*Note: This product was loaned to the reviewer free of charge for the purpose of conducting this review.
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