SCAN TOOL SPEC GUIDE Welcome to the 2016 Scan Tool Spec Guide, brought to you by Professional Tool & Equipment News, Professional Distributor and Fleet Maintenance magazines. For most vehicles showing up in bays today, the first tool you should be reaching for is a scan tool. Of any tool category, diagnostic scan tools have continually and exponentially evolved into necessary products for any successful shop. Due to the overwhelming trend that continues to turn vehicles into “computers on wheels,” many shops need to have the capabilities to diagnose increasingly more areas of the vehicle. While OE scan tools certainly have their place in some shops, it’s also imperative THE COMPLETE DIAGNOSTICS PACKAGE DROP-TESTED AND WATERPROOF ANDROID BASED SCAN TOOL TABLET WITH A 10.1 INCH HIGH RESOLUTION IPS TOUCH SCREEN. SEE US AT BOOTH #424 AT THE ISN SHOW IN ORLANDO J-Box 2 TSAP-1 The J-Box 2 sets the standard for Pass-Thru Devices. It is compatible with both SAE J2534-1 and J2534- 2 reprogramming standards! 4 PTEN JUNE 2016 www.VehicleServicePros.com TECH USA PAD II NEW PAD II Charging Stand Keep your PAD II Charged at All Times! LAUNCH TECH USA The NEW Launch TSAP-1 Tire Pressure Monitor tool is a rugged universal TPMS activation and sensor programming Device that offers functionality with flexibility. 4.JMMJLFO"WFt0OUBSJP$"tQItXXXMBVODIUFDIVTBDPN Circle 240 on card, or enter at “e-inquiry” on VehicleServicePros.com 2016 OBD-II GENERIC SCAN TOOLS PAGE 6 OBD-II ENHANCED SCAN TOOLS PAGE 14 HEAVY DUTY SCAN TOOLS PAGE 22 COMPANY DIRECTORY PAGE 26 for aftermarket operations to have the ability to diagnose multiple vehicles with a single diagnostic unit. This is where aftermarket scan tools come in. But which tool is right for you, or your shop? The 2016 Scan Tool Spec Guide is an easy reference to compare multiple scan tools with similar functions. It is broken down into three sections: OBD-II Generic, OBD-II Enhanced and Heavy Duty, and features a total of 24 different scan tool manufacturers. As the trend toward increasingly complex and technology-driven vehicles continues, shops will need to keep up with the tooling required to diagnose these vehicles. The next several pages provide the most up-to-date product information for aftermarket scan tools available on the market today. CONTENTS
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