Scan Tools

Scott Shotton diagnoses a 2017 Chrysler Pacifica (non-hybrid) equipped with a stop-start system. The customer’s complaint is that the battery goes dead overnight but can be jump started and remain functional for the remainder of the day. Once parked overnight the symptoms repeat themselves again. Tools used include the Pico, amp probe, Chrysler wiTECH.

Pico Steve provides an overview of the new Pico 4425A hardware and the all new test accessories which feature scope-powered PicoBNC+ leads and clamps which simplify test setup and eliminates batteries = great for lengthy parasitic drain tests!

Autel is now setup with AutoAuth for FCA vehicles. Register and pay AutoAuth to bypass the Secure Gateway Module.

How to generate a Pre- and Post- scan reports with the Autel MaxiSys tools.

ASA of Florida presents Jim Morton and Brandon Steckler and Richard Falco at the Daytona International Speedway on Nov 9-10, 2019.

Join Mike Cleary in Kelowna, BC on May 3-5 to learn about Ford Powerstroke diesel diagnostics.

Join Motor Age’s Pete Meier as he hosts a Facebook LIVE event on October 9th at 2:30 PM Eastern. Featured is AES founder Jorge Menchu. Learn what brought Jorge into the business, how AES was born, and just how much the industry, and every soul trying to make a living in it, means to him.

Screen-by-screen the navigation on the Autel Elite to setup a new Restraints Control Module (RCM) on a 2009 Jaguar XF. The module records and stores impact data and must be replaced after three records are noted. Can the Elite setup the RCM?

Has your MaxiSys software ever been deleted or gotten corrupted? Here is what you need to know to get your MaxiSys back up and running.

GM is changing their pricing structure for programming subscriptions, effective 2/15/18.

Mike Becker reviews the lesser known EVAP systems such as DM-TL, Honda's bypass system, some of the anomalies of the VW systems, and more! 

Mike Becker with Wells Tech explains the operation and testing of EVAP leak detection systems: LDP, NVLD, ESIM with a Pico lab scope, Launch scan tool, DMM and a smoke machine.

Brandon Steckler works out of Indiana, was a dealer tech for 14-years and for the past 4-years has been independent.  At the request of PTEN Magazine, he listed his Top Tools. 

A series of videos to help you get to know the Bartec Tech400pro and the current promotion offers 5-years of FREE! updates.

Some of the winners of the 2017 Motor Magazine Top 20 Award are available from AESwave.

Autel MaxiSYS Elite, available from AESwave, just call us to order it, or buy it online.

The Automotive Training Group, Inc. (ATG) has released a new Volumetric Efficiency app for iTunes, Android, and browsers.

Join Mike Cleary in Fresno on Sept 19th and 20th to learn about Ford 6.0L Powerstroke Diesel Diagnostics.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore EVAP- Toyota/Lexus Leak Detection Pump System.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore EVAP--Toyota and Lexus--Operation, Function, and Diagnostics (P0440, P0441, P0455).

Which Autel MaxiSys is right for you?

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore EVAP--Evaporative Emissions Operation, Diagnostics and Testing...Beyond the Leak.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore in depth into fuel trims  - Fuel Trims--Mass Air Flow (MAF) diagnostic procedures.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore in depth into fuel trims  - Testing & Diagnosing Rich and Lean Conditions (P0171, P0172, P0174, P0175).

One way to accurately check the A/F sensor is with a gas analyzer. It allows you to compare the actual air/fuel ratio to what the sensor thinks. Using the gas analyzer helps reduce the guessing when replacing an A/F sensor. Matt Shanahan uses a Techstream and the EMS 5003-5 to diagnose a A 2005 Toyota Prius 1NZ-FXE that needs to pass emissions by the end of the month.

The 14th annual TST Big Event was bursting at the seams as more than 360 shop owners and technicians were on hand for a single-day training event featuring some of the nation’s best instructors.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they teach you about wideband air/fuel sensors and how they relate to fuel trims. 

Most of the ten “modes” offered in OBD II you use every day, but can you name the first 5 and what they are for?

In this edition of “The Trainer”, Pete Meier uses the ATS Escan to the explain and demonstrate the First 5 Modes Of OBD II. 
 

How quickly does the Ross-Tech VCDS® HEX-NET autoscan a 2015 VW Jetta?
5-minutes?  4-minutes?  3-minutes?  2-minutes?  Let’s find out.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they teach you about oxygen sensors and how they relate to fuel trims. 

Ross-Tech (the creators of VCDS®, formerly known as Vag-Com) has released a new device: the Hex-Net interface. This interface has wireless capability and works with their new VCDS-Mobile® software across any platform that runs a modern browser.

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore in depth into fuel trims!

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they show you how to properly and efficiently diagnose a no crank, no start complain on a 2006 Honda Odyssey.

AutoEnginuity 15.0 scan tool update includes 2016 MY coverage along with improvements in BMW / MINI, Chrysler-family, Ferrari / Maserati, GM-family, Honda / Acura, Mercedes / SMART.
 

This less than 30-minute webcast gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they dive into the generic side of the scan tool. Including showing how to use Mode $06 diagnostics.

Catalyst Efficiency % and Volumetric Efficiency are two tests made quicker and easier with the ATS eScan. In this article Jerry Truglia uses both to simplify the analysis of a P0420 on a Toyota Prius and detect a driveability problem on a 2005 Subaru Forester. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Scan Tools: Data Graphing Diagnostics live on Thursday October 6th, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Scott Shotton explains how to create a repeatable diagnostic procedure that covers the bases to make sure all other systems are working correctly before pulling the trigger on a new catalyst on pre-OBD II and OBD II compliant vehicles.

Thanks to AutoMechanika's generous sponsors, such as Pico Technology, event attendees are able to attend these training events for FREE:
- Fox Valley Technical College on Saturday, October 15th 
- Joliet Junior College on Saturday, November 19th

Robert Bosch, LLC is officially launching the 2D version of the Bosch Virtual Garage. The Bosch Virtual Garage tests your skills on a virtual car, using common diagnostic tools found in an average repair shop. The diagnostic and repair process is similar to what you do in the shop every day and you will have a virtual assistant called Dyno that will explain how to navigate the virtual garage and assist in repairing the vehicle. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore  Scan Tools: PID and Live Data Diagnostics live on Thursday September 1st, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 14.3 update includes a lot of new coverage and improved connectivity for Audi / VW, BMW / MINI, and Mercedes. 

Matt Fanslow is a tech in Minnesota, at the request of PTEN Magazine, he listed his Top 10 Tools.  His list includes the quickest automotive lab scope along with the most powerful lab scope, a wrench, a light, scan tools and a few additional items, and of course, information sources.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore  Diagnosing Intermittent Stall Concerns live on Thursday August 4th, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 14.2 update improves overall coverage and features for enhanced Mercedes, Mazda, Nissan, and Ferrari 599 / 612 and Maserati Gran Turismo and Quartroporte.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore EVAP Leaks II (P0442/P0445) Intensification live on Thursday July 7th, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Are you uncomfortable with reprogramming? Do you send your customer’s cars to other shops to complete the repair by reflashing a module? Reprogramming and initializations are no longer an obscure art: they are central to many standard repairs.  In this video edition of "The Trainer", Pete Meier of Motor Age and reprogramming expert Dave Cox of Drew Technologies explain what you'll need to get started, you probably already have some of this equipment.  

Pete Rudloff is the owner of Pete's Garage (six bays, 4,500 sq ft) in Newark, DE and is a founder of the Delaware Training Group. At the request of PTEN Magazine, he listed his Top 10 Tools.  A few of them are available from AESwave.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Relay Driven Dual Cooling Fan Diagnostics live on Thursday June 2, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Chrysler EGR Scope Diagnostics live on Thursday May 19, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Dual Crankshaft Sensor Diagnostics.

Edwin Hazzard has been a mobile tech for 20-years in South Carolina.  At the request of PTEN Magazine, he listed his Top 10 Tools.  A few of them are available from AESwave. And for his pick for Number 1, we don't sell it, but have lots of compatible accessories for it.

Parts and People magazine profiles Eric Ziegler and Scott Shotton, two technicians who provide mobile diagnostic services and now offer a seminar on the subject, “Mobile Diagnostics 101: How, When, and Why” about the challenges of “going mobile” and the benefits a mobile tech provides to shops.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore MAP / Pressure Sensors function and diagnostics.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Blower Motor Resistor Function and Diagnostics.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore GM Truck ABS live on Thursday march 17, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they explore Delta Pressure Feedback EGR (DPFE) Diagnostics live on Thursday February 18, 2016 at 12 noon for each time zone. 

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as they diagnose a P0300 with the uScope live on Thursday December 17, 2015 at 12 noon for each time zone. They will also give away an AES EAP probe kit.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 14.0 update improves overall coverage and features for enhanced Mercedes, Mazda, Nissan, and Ferrari 599 / 612 and Maserati Gran Turismo and Quartroporte.

Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This less than thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as it dissects and discovers P0443 Case Study at its next lunch and Learn webinar.
 

Bartec USA has released version R53.2 for their line of TPMS tools. This update offers Placard Pressure Readout and Changing, Chevrolet Aveo OBDII Relearn, along with updates to sensor programming coverage, MY2016, and other enhancements.

ScannerDanners says, "A basic scan tool, a voltmeter and a little bit of knowledge of the workings of a thermistor circuit are all that is needed to troubleshoot any temperature sensor problem." This video involves an intake air and coolant temp sensor on a VW.

Due to constant request, Morton’s Automotive Technical Services (MATS) will be conducting an all day Saturday Diagnostic Seminar on Saturday Nov 14th @ the Holiday Inn Express in Warminster, PA.

AutoEnginuity 13.2 Giotto update offers full coverage for the BMW i3, i3 Rex, and i8, Kia Soul EV, and Prius Plug-In; completes the 2014MY coverage; improves data rates for Mercedes and Nissan / Infiniti powertrain and transmission controllers; improves Windows 10 support, includes touch support (Windows 8 and 10 equipped devices only), and other minor fixes.

The Tech400Pro & Tech500 TPMS Scan Tools with software 53 or newer can adjust the TPMS Placard Value.
When "plus sizing" on some vehicles, a change in recommended tire pressure is needed to maintain the original equipment load rating, this fact sheet shows you how to make the change and create a report.

Got a MaxiDAS DS708, or another scan tool like it?
Purchase and register a new MaxiSYS ms908 and trade in your old DS708 (or any other professional enhanced scan tool*) between August 1 thru October 31, 2015 and receive your choice of either a TS501, MP408 or a $300 gift card from Autel.
* OBD II generic tools not eligible.

Go further with your MaxiSYS 908Pro!
Purchase a MaxiSYS MaxiSYS ms908Pro and register between August 1 through October 31, 2015 to get a FREE second year of software updates and tech support with the value of $1295.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 13.1 update offers full coverage for the BMW i3, i3 Rex, and i8, Kia Soul EV, and Prius PlugIn; and finalizing the 14MY coverage.

On behalf of Vechicle Service Pros and PTEN, two techs, Neil Rowland and Don Smith, reviewed the Autel MaxiSYS MS908. They both liked the quick processor speed and boot-up time, “It doesn't seem to make a difference what model of car I hook it up to,” Rowland adds, “It’s the fastest (scan) tool I’ve ever used.”

Watch the event recording! Grab your computer, smart phone or tablet and check out the next Wells Tech Webinar. This thirty-minute presentation gives you direct access to the Wells Tech team of ASE-certified technicians as it dissects and discovers Ford's Electronic Return-Less Fuel System and Santa will be here at our next lunch and Learn webinar.  Watch the event recording!

This webinar by Drew Tech originally aired on Thursday, December 4, 2014, it featured demonstrations by several automakers including General Motors, Toyota, and Volkswagen as they use the MongoosePRO to flash and scan with dealer level access. View a recording of this event.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 12.3 update improves overall coverage and features for enhanced Mercedes, Mazda, Nissan, and Ferrari 599 / 612 and Maserati Gran Turismo and Quartroporte.

AutoEnginuity now offers one bundle for all their Asian, Domestics, and European enhanced coverage.

How many ways can you spot a valve seat problem without removing the intake manifold or spark plug on a 2008 Hummer H3 3.7L which misfires at idle? ScannerDanner shows his students 6 methods.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 12.2 update introduces full Ferrari 458 Italia enhanced support.

OE's continue the trend of migrating their scan tool diagnostics to J2534.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 12.1 and 12.1.1 update finalizes the 2013 MY and brings significant updates to the Audi / VW enhanced support.

Our first glances at the Autel MaxiSYS MS908 tablet based scan tool.

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 12.0 release adds coverage for model year 2013, improves CAN communication speed, and includes  variety of fixes for various OEs and additions to prior years coverage for Mercedes, Jaguar, Honda/Acura, Ford, BMW/Mini.

How do the new MaxiSYS units compare to the MaxiDAS DS708?

AutoEnginuity ScanTool 11.2 release adds new features and improves coverage for US, Asian, and European enhanced. Pete Meier interviews AutoEnginuity founder Jay Horak to discuss the future of scan tools.

As of Sunday June 30th, 2013, the latest version of GM's GDS (Global Diagnostic System) software now supports the most popular flashing devices from Drew Tech: MongoosePro GM II and the CarDaq-M.

Virginia Man Sentenced for Trafficking in Counterfeit GM Diagnostic Equipment.

Free offering from AVI OnDemand:

AutoEnginuity ScanTool version 11 updates the tool with 2012 Model Year support for enhanced coverage across the board for Domestic, Asian, and European.  Now Windows 8 compatible!

 The car owner had bought a key fob on the internet and I pulled out my MaxiDAS DS708.

I successfully performed the calibration for the seat sensor in the passenger seat of a 2011 Civic using the Maxidas.