"This new software release covers Freightliner, Kenworth, Peterbilt, Volvo, Mac Trucks, International, GM, GMC, Ford and many medium and heavy duty trucks," said Lipscomb. The release covers HD J1587, J1708 and J1939 standards, as well as CAN, engine, and transmission/ABS diagnostics. OTC also released the new Heavy-Duty Standard Deluxe Kit with System 3.0 for Genisys users who service Class 4 to Class 8 trucks.T he diagnostic software is ideal for mixed fleet service applications. The kit configuration contains the HD Reader tool with Operations Manual, 6-pin and 9-pin Deutsch Cable, and a three-year warranty.
The 3418 HD Reader is field updateable through a PC connection.
This includes support on the latest SAE J1587, J1708 and J1939 protocol standards-as well as CAN, engine, and transmission/ABS diagnostics, which can be used along with the vehicle's service manual to make repairs." "Once connected to the vehicle, technicians are able to obtain on-screen DTC definitions for generic standard codes and on-screen support in seconds. "The OTC 3418 HD Reader is the perfect tool for technicians that need a fast 'toolbox tool' to complete basic heavy-duty diagnostic procedures," said Ed Lipscomb, OTC senior product manager, diagnostic systems.
The 3418 HD Reader is designed to provide fleet owners and professional automotive technicians who service Class 4 to Class 8 medium and heavy duty trucks with a cost-effective heavy duty standard testing solution that reads and clears diagnostic trouble codes on the latest medium and heavy-duty vehicles. Powerful European diagnostics coverage for 2011 and older models include more than 7,780 unique, new ECU combinations, 780 individual systems and more than 200 new adjustment tests.OTC has announced two new diagnostic products for medium duty and heavy duty trucks. With System 5.0, new expanded systems coverage and special tests for US domestic vehicles includes 8974 unique, new vehicle-ECU combinations, 871 individual systems, and more than 2450 new actuator and adjustment tests added for 2011 and older year vehicles.Įxpanded Asian diagnostics coverage for 2011 and older year vehicles provides access to approximately 3,550 unique vehicle-ECU combinations, 400 individual systems, and more than 1,600 new actuator and adjustment tests. Through continual integration of its diagnostic product line, OTC's software upgrades offer technicians best-in-class system coverage capabilities and the most extensive upgrades ever offered by OTC for the Genisys scan tool. The new "Maintenance Tests" information screen includes six major categories of maintenance services to include TPMS Registration, Service Light Reset, Steering Service, Brake Service, Battery/Charging, and Suspension Service and provides specific tests by year, make and model. OTC has enhanced capabilities to the Genisys System 5.0 platform, including the latest technician-requested productivity enhancements: Code-Assist is now available as a searchable database, and a new "Maintenance Tests" information screen. Unlike the traditional list of theoretical potential causes provided by service manuals, Code-Assist provides more than 4.5 million experienced-based Confirmed Fixes for vehicle specific, OBDII Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs), now searchable for users.